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Need some help from my fellow writers!
My completed manuscript is what I have been referring to as a "Bible study guide." It is a Biblical and spiritual guide for parents/caregivers of special needs children - part memoir, part inspiration, part Bible study. Each chapter addresses a specific topic of raising a special needs child (getting the diagnosis, making time for your typical children, getting through medical procedures, etc). I begin each chapter with my story - I have a child with autism - then discuss in detail several Bible references and stories that relate to the chapter's topic. Each chapter ends with reflective questions which allow the reader to think about their own situation.
I was hesitant to call it a "Bible study" because I feel like it is not a traditional Bible study; although I have presented it as a 10-week bible study with much success and positive comments. My pastor and a few close friends recommended it as a "Bible study guide."
I've queried a few agents and have had some good comments (including a request for a full and a few partials!
) but so far just rejections due to the focus being too narrow. But, I'm also thinking I may need to change what I am calling this manuscript for agents to fully grasp what it is when they read the query. I am at a loss to describe it. Any thoughts?
My completed manuscript is what I have been referring to as a "Bible study guide." It is a Biblical and spiritual guide for parents/caregivers of special needs children - part memoir, part inspiration, part Bible study. Each chapter addresses a specific topic of raising a special needs child (getting the diagnosis, making time for your typical children, getting through medical procedures, etc). I begin each chapter with my story - I have a child with autism - then discuss in detail several Bible references and stories that relate to the chapter's topic. Each chapter ends with reflective questions which allow the reader to think about their own situation.
I was hesitant to call it a "Bible study" because I feel like it is not a traditional Bible study; although I have presented it as a 10-week bible study with much success and positive comments. My pastor and a few close friends recommended it as a "Bible study guide."
I've queried a few agents and have had some good comments (including a request for a full and a few partials!
) but so far just rejections due to the focus being too narrow. But, I'm also thinking I may need to change what I am calling this manuscript for agents to fully grasp what it is when they read the query. I am at a loss to describe it. Any thoughts?
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