Hilda Frances Young: Community connector

How to Build a life as a Christian Writer

By Patrica Paddey and Karen Stiller

Lots of ideas

The book is divided into three parts. The first part: Craft deals with the craft of writing. It discusses such topics as: What is good writing? Read well and widely, Deconstructing articles and the mechanics of writing articles such as how to take notes. How to interview, how to edit your work.

The second part : Cost discusses the business of being a writer. It covers such topics as: a business strategy, writing routines, deadlines, how writers are paid, partnerships.

The third part: Call discusses the difference between a writer of faith and a general freelance writer. Topics such as spiritual care of the writer and how to grow as a writer are discussed.

At the end of the book is a two-page reference section that gives the reader resources to follow up. Each chapter of the book ends with tips: try this and anecdotes about the authors showing a writers life.

I recommend this book to any Christian writer who is starting out or anyone who needs a few tips to get motivated. If there is another edition I hope the authors are able to list a few writers groups and also talk about social media.