Write His Answer

I’m   excited about the ministry opportunity Christian periodicals provide. Whether in print or online, you can reach far more people than you can with books unless you’re a best-selling author. You can also keep your work in print by selling reprints to non-overlapping markets as long as you have not sold all rights. (If you’ve sold first rights, you need to be certain not to submit the piece elsewhere until it is in print and the date of publication has   passed.)

But what if you’re working on a book? Although obviously there is a BIG difference between a book and an article or short story, I want to encourage you not to overlook the Christian periodical market. Why?

• The time it takes to complete a book manuscript, find an agent or publisher, and wait for your book to come off press can be very discouraging. Sales to periodicals will encourage you to keep on keeping on.
• Writing for periodicals will strengthen your writing skills and grow your confidence.
• Print and online magazines will help you build your platform and your writing credits.
• You can “test the waters” by submitting portions of your book manuscript to periodicals. Yes, I know that won’t work with a novel, but it’s a great
  way to determine if your nonfiction is publishable.

But that brings us back to where we started. You’ve got to know the best opportunities!

A CD of the “Best Opportunities in Christian Periodicals” workshop that I just taught can be ordered for $6 at http:writehisanswer.com/CDs_&_Tapes.htm.
Included with the CD at no additional charge are four helpful handouts:

Scope of Christian Periodicals
Needs of Christian Periodicals
Best Opportunities (Scope & Needs)
Best Opportunity Markets

NOTE: “Best Opportunity Markets” can be downloaded free of charge
at www.writehisanswer.com/Marketing_tips.htm

While ou’re there, check out my expanded bookstore for writers. With over 240 titles, you’re sure to find something that will help you grow your writing
skills. Place your order by December 10 and take an additional 10% off the already discounted price.

God bless you as you “write His answer.”

In Him –  Marlene