POLL: What type of writing might you consider doing for the Christian market?

Pat~ · Aug 11, 2007

Hi all; I know that a lot of you write for the secular market, which is great, but I'm curious--if you were to write for the Christian market, what types of writing might you consider doing (or what types do you already do)?

In the poll, check all that apply...

Calla Lily · Aug 11, 2007

I already write articles for the Christian market--they crossover to mainstream, as well, tho.

Roger J Carlson · Aug 11, 2007

I've got a great idea for an article I'm going to pitch to Christianity Today sometime in the near future. -- Hey, I can dream can't I?

ArtLady · Aug 11, 2007

Christian Market

I have illustrated for the Christian market but want to break in to the stuff that involves speech. (still love illustrating!)

ArtLady · Aug 11, 2007

big picture

WOW my picture is way big! sorry about that!!! i am a newbie and working out the kinks.

Robin Bayne · Aug 11, 2007

callalily61 said:
I already write articles for the Christian market--they crossover to mainstream, as well, tho.

So do I. Articles, devotionals and fiction.

rwam · Aug 11, 2007

I made the mistake of writing a non-fiction book for the Christian market before realizing I had no credentials or platform. Alas, publishing it (basically an in-depth study on the emotions of Jesus, looking for patterns) is a long shot and I've put it on hold. If nothing else, I'll dump it out on lulu.com and print some for family, friends and the book table at church.

stormie · Aug 11, 2007

Mine are conversational-type essays. But I checked off "articles."

L.Jones · Aug 12, 2007

I write fiction in both the Christian and secular markets - they are not as dissilimar as they once were syle wise (meaning the Christian market tended to lag behind sytlisitically, which often made the writing/chracterization/genre seems stilted and too sweet or perhaps even amateurish. That just isn't the case anymore (and yes, you can find examples of it in the Christian market but you can find the same in the secular)

Artlady - WOW, I love your picture and don't think it's too big. Gorgeous - have you thought of doing cover art?

Gravity · Aug 12, 2007

Three novels out with a CBA house; plus the first novel of a new series completed, which could go either way. My agent thinks so, anyway...

KTC · Aug 12, 2007

I've already done so, several times. Poetry:

http://www.utmostchristianwriters.com/gallery/gallery84.php

Bartholomew · Aug 12, 2007

Christian mythos make for great novel fodder--two ultimate forces with distinct personas battling one another in the glorious realm of the Public Domain, each with armies and a goal--but then, I'm not sure I'd write the sort of story you guys are talking about.

Plus, angels are really in vogue right now.

Lyra Jean · Aug 12, 2007

Haven't done anything yet. Unless you count my college essay on the Christian Catacombs of Rome. But if I did I would try articles, and short stories. I think I put NF too but I have no credentials.

ALLWritety · Aug 12, 2007

HEY WHERE IS THE SCREENWRITING/Movies/TV section in the poll??????

I want to write novels and non-fiction. I have quite a few ideas.

Kev

III · Aug 13, 2007

See sig line.

ALLWritety · Aug 13, 2007

p.s.
Of course i want to also write Christian movies and TV shows.
Kevvers

Pat~ · Aug 13, 2007

KCpotatohead said:
HEY WHERE IS THE SCREENWRITING/Movies/TV section in the poll??????

I want to write novels and non-fiction. I have quite a few ideas.

Kev

Sorry!

I know this isn't an all-inclusive poll. I'm just interested in these categories for now, though. To be honest, Roger and I were tossing around the idea of doing a contest in the Christian forum, and I'm trying to gauge the interest of our posters in writing in these different categories.

Thanks for all the responses, all. Keep them coming!

Plot Device · Aug 13, 2007

For the Christian market, what types of writing might you consider doing?

O books--nonfiction
X books--novels
O articles
O short stories
O devotionals
O poetry
X OTHER

X books--novels (actually novelizations of my own screenplays)

X OTHER - Screenplays

III · Aug 14, 2007

Pat~ said:
To be honest, Roger and I were tossing around the idea of doing a contest in the Christian forum, and I'm trying to gauge the interest of our posters in writing in these different categories.

Sounds fun! Con-test! Con-test! Con-test!

ALLWritety · Aug 14, 2007

Yeah I am sosooo into it. What ya got? when?
We are all excited now!!

Yeah 3 cheers for Pat & Roger!

What are the prizes?
1st prize: a free trip to heaven - sorry it's a one way ticket only!
2nd prize: CD containing every song/style version of psalm 119 -Amplified Bible version.
3rd prize: a pack of card with a daily account of the 40 years in the dessert. (If it was a blog it would read: Day 467 Same as yesterday - HOT, DRY and Hot!!)

Kev.

Roger J Carlson · Aug 15, 2007

KCpotatohead said:
Yeah I am sosooo into it. What ya got? when?
We are all excited now!!

Yeah 3 cheers for Pat & Roger!

Actually, it was mostly Pat's idea. She's the Social Director. I'm the Enforcer. *sound of fist striking hand*

One of the things Pat and I are going to do is introduce more writing related threads here. The Christian discussions are great, but not really what this forum is all about.

If you've got any suggestions for contests or other creative things we could do here, why not PM one (or both) of us.

Also, more threads about the issues surrounding Christian writing would also be greatly appreciated.

Plot Device · Aug 15, 2007

Roger J Carlson said:
Actually, it was mostly Pat's idea. She's the Social Director. I'm the Enforcer. *sound of fist striking hand*

Good Cop/Bad Cop

Robin Bayne · Aug 15, 2007

Plot Device said:
Good Cop/Bad Cop

Goodie, more writing threads! I must admit, I go to another board for discussions on Christianity and prophecy, and just don't have time to participate in them here.

Pat~ · Aug 15, 2007

Inspiewriter said:
Goodie, more writing threads! I must admit, I go to another board for discussions on Christianity and prophecy, and just don't have time to participate in them here.

What????

(Is there any other board?)

Pat~ · Aug 15, 2007

Plot Device said:
Good Cop/Bad Cop

Yeah, I get such a kick out of playing the Bad Cop. Makes my day.

POLL: What type of writing might you consider doing for the Christian market?

For the Christian market, what types of writing might you consider doing?

books--nonfiction

books--novels

articles

short stories

devotionals

poetry

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