Resources For Writers

by Michelle Medlock Adams

  • The Everything Get Published Book by Peter Rubie
    This book has so much in its 321 pages that I couldn't begin to describe its worth! Just get it! You won't be sorry. It's written in a fun, easy-to-read way, which makes it extra beneficial!


  • 2002 Writer's Market: 8,000 editors who buy what you write
    This has so much useful information in it—writing query letters, contacting agents, approaching book publishers, setting rates for your work, etc. It also has crucial information about most every publication in existence, such as the snail and E-Mail addresses, fax numbers, style, pay scale, wants and needs for articles or books, etc. I can't do without this book.


  • Christian Writers' Market Guide 2002 by Sally E. Stuart
    This book has so many markets that the secular writer's market doesn't include. I have to use this one almost daily.


  • The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual
    Be sure to get the latest edition. This book answers many of the questions you might have, like, do I put quotation marks around a song title or do I italicize it? AP Style is what most newspapers, magazines and book publishers use. Some use "Chicago Style" but I prefer AP. I won't use Chicago unless I am directly asked to do so. And, many Christian publishers have their own adapted style. But, the AP stylebook is a good one to have on hand.


  • How to Write & Sell Greeting Cards, Bumper Stickers, T-Shirts and Other Fun Stuff by Molly Wigand
    If you want to branch out with your writing, this book offers places you might have overlooked. It's also a lot of fun to read—very fast-paced and upbeat!


  • How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books and Get Them Published by Contributing Editors: Treld Pelkey Bicknell and Felicity Trotman
    If you want to write articles, books or devotionals for preschoolers-teens, this is a must-have in your library. Great stuff!


  • Write Where You Live: Successful Freelancing at home by Elaine Fantle Shimberg
    A quick read with practical ideas for making writing a part of your everyday life.


  • Children's Writer's Word Book by Alijandra Mogilner
    This book helps you identify which word is the appropriate one to use for each age group that you're writing for.


  • Other books worth mentioning: The Elements of Storytelling (by Peter Rubie); I'd Rather Be Writing (by Marcia Golub); Writing for Story (by Jon Franklin); The Art of Fiction (by John Gardner); and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

On-line Resources


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