An Introduction to Christian Writing: An Indepth Companion to the Complete Writing Experience [Paperback]

Ethel Herr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1999

This exhaustive textbook covers everything a beginning writer needs to know about getting published and serves as a solid reminder for the professional who needs an occasional bit of advice.

Editorial Reviews

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"Ethel Herr is an excellent teacher. As a result of her book I was schooled in the craft of writing. At the same time, I was deeply instructed that whatever I do, it should be for God's glory and not mine. I've spent the last decade recommending this book to any aspiring writer." -- y

About the Author

Ethel Herr has attended Multnomah School of the Bible and Modesto Junior College. She is a frequent speaker and an accomplished author with numerous magazine articles and several books including Chosen Women of the Bible, Bible Study for Busy Women, and the historical fiction trilogy The Seekers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: ACW Press; 2 Revised edition (December 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189252516x
• ISBN-13: 978-1892525161
• ASIN: 189252516X
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #349,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A"Must Have" Christian Writer's Companion, June 10, 2003

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Amy L. Harden "A L Harden" (Chespeake, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Introduction to Christian Writing (Paperback)

This book is indispensible for the apprentice Christian Writer. If you hear the call to write as a Christian Writer this is the book to spiritually and technically get you going in the direction that God is calling you. If you can't afford joining the Christian Writer's Guild's two year course, Ethel Herr stands in as your mentor and guides you through the learning process, developing your disciplines and skills. Everything you need to get going as a Christian writer is in this book. Her exercises and assignments really work your writing muscles. Buy your Christian Writer's Market and this book...you will be good to go. I highly reccommend this book for every writer's library.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic How-to Writing Book for Christians, May 15, 2006

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W. Terry Whalin "Publisher/ Editor / Writer" (Scottsdale, Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Christian Writing: An Indepth Companion to the Complete Writing Experience (Paperback)

Ethel Herr is a remarkable writing teacher and this book takes every reader by the hand and guides them through the beginning questions with solid answers and exercises. The simplicity of this book combines with depth and experience about the Christian market to make it a must-have for every Christian writer. Take the pages apart, study them and work through each assigment to improve your own skills.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sincere Review (this is not for fluff), February 17, 2006

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This review is from: An Introduction to Christian Writing: An Indepth Companion to the Complete Writing Experience (Paperback)

Ethel Herr's book is the most inspiring instructional book I have ever read - on any subject.

Within just a few pages, she somehow becomes personally involved in the reader's development as a writer. Her overview on "What is a Christian Writer" really does go to the heart of writing as an art form, what it means to be a writer, and understanding the impact of your work. Most of all, I appreciate the integrity of her work and the simplicity with which she writes. She emphasizes that a writer's craft must be developed with a heart for truth and sincerity as well, no matter what you write; and that you must take responsibility for what you produce.

I've gotten more out of a few sections of her book than I did taking a writer's course. It is something to be experienced, not merely read.

Thank you Ms. Herr.