Christian Writers Fellowship International is a multi-service ministry to Christians in publishing. For 30 years we have encouraged and equipped writers to minister to readers with writing of the highest biblical and professional standards. We encourage them to make Jesus Christ - His love and gift of salvation - the centerpiece of every writing, teaching, and speaking opportunity. We urge them to use their writing and speaking gifts to do their part in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. —ROMANS 10:18, NIV


Cross & Quill

The Christian Writers Newsletter:

Our organizational newsletter is produced bimonthly and features profiles of writers and editors, how-to articles, inspiration, market news, conference news, and many other features. Each issue of Cross & Quill features a professional member of the CWFI Family. To request a sample issue, click on the button marked "Cross & Quill" on the left hand margin of this page.
In This Issue ...
This issue of Cross & Quill features Martha Kramer Suddarth. She loves writing and directing children's drama. Her most recent books for children's ministry are Ping Pong Words and More Children's Sermons published by CSS Publishing. Marti lives in Corydon, Indiana with her husband, their three children, an anole lizard, a Japanese fire-bellied newt, two Oriental fire bellied toads, three gerbils, and a beagle named Splash. You can contact Marti at MarthaSuddarth@aol.com.
Plus ...

 The Top Six Most Common Mistakes in Manuscripts
 by Sandy Brooks

Before submitting your manuscripts, check to see if they have one or more of the top 6 most common mistakes.

God's Writing Assignment Would Not Let Her Go
 by Polly Bolack
With a go-ahead on a book of humor, Polly suddenly loses her husband and loses the sense of humor she needs to finish the book. She tried to give up the project, but the Lord -- through a discerning editor -- wouldn't let her give up.

Learn to Write Fiction -- Write Short Stories
 by Dianne Butts
Dianne tells you how to plan and write successful novel length fiction by writing short stories.

How to Write Internal Conflict
 by Rose Ross Zediker
Rose shares how to create conflict in your juvenile manuscripts by visualizing the cartoon image of the devil on one of the protagonist's shoulders and an angel on the other.

Some Good News on the Technology Front
 by Kay Hall
How internet technology is being used for good and for ministry.

Writing Rainbows!
 by Marcia Laycock

Marcia takes a look at the the prophet Samuel and how this story relates to writing.

Try a Writing Workout
 by Dave Fessenden
Suggestions from this veteran editor on ways to improve your writing by trying out some writing exercises.

Becoming a Ghostwriter
 by Cecil B. Murphey
Cec gives sage wisdom and advice on the realities of ghosting and collaborative writing.

Telling Someone Else's Story
 by Sandy Brooks
A sidebar to go with Cec's article with suggests questions to help you decide whether to accept a ghosting or collaborative writing project.

Writer's Group?  Count Me In!
 by Katherine Douglas

Katherine shares her experiences in participating in two separate writers groups.

MarketLines
 by Jan White
This issue Jan explores the new technology of the Kindle and informs us about the future of books and publishing. As usual she updates us on what's going on in various markets.

 


In addition to receiving hardcopies of Cross & Quill for one year, your benefits of full CWFI membership will include...

Help with Writing Skills: The introductory letter and elective sheet that comes with your first issue of Cross & Quill allows you to choose from a wide selection of instructional and how-to materials that will encourage and equip you in your writing career. Whether you are a beginning writer or well-published author we have materials that will meet your needs. Some show you the basics like how to prepare, format, and submit your manuscripts. Others teach you the business side of writing such as studying contracts, writing queries and cover letters, keeping records, tracking manuscripts, and many other tasks unique to writers.
One on one help: Through our critique service, market consultation service, and online access to the CWFI office we give individual help and attention to you and your writing career.
Books Direct: To view our wide variety of books for writers, visit our Books Direct page where you can choose from hundreds of how-to books and have them delivered right to your door.
Member Books: We help our authors promote their books to an international audience by featuring them on our Member Books page. This is a free service to the CWFI Family.
Connections: On our Connections page, we help you connect with Christian writers and groups near you. We offer help to group leaders by referring potential members from our database and by giving them free publicity in Cross & Quill. This is also a free service to members.
CWFI Family Email Conference: Writers from a wide variety of experience levels, editors, conference directors, and others in the publishing industry from all over the world join in online fellowship. We share information, experiences, prayer needs, and other support vital to the writing life. This is a free service to CWFI members and subscribers to Cross & Quill.
Help with contracts: We provide members with samples of book contracts that will answer many of their simple questions. The CWFI staff can provide answers to many simple questions about contracts. For more complex questions we can refer you to a good copyright lawyer.
Referrals when writing, editing, and teaching opportunities arise: Often editors and other individuals in Christian publishing need to find good writers, teachers, and editors. We help editors, publishers, and others "Connect" with professionals who can meet those needs.
Agents: We offer help and advice to our members for sifting through the complexities of finding and hiring any agent: guidelines for studying agent contracts; telling you what to look for and what to look out for; other things you need to know about agents and agenting. As an introduction to this subject click on the Cross & Quill link. Scroll down to "Recent articles in Cross & Quill." Then click on "This Side of the Desk." This article will familiarize you with the subject of agents.

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