{"product_id":"writing-the-christian-romance-9781582974774","title":"Writing the Christian Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraft Compelling, Salable Romances With a Christian Worldview\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery novel needs believable characters, strong plot lines, and universal themes–and Christian romance is no exception. This unmatched resource by award-winning novelist \u003cb\u003eGail Gaymer Martin\u003c\/b\u003e will help you master basic fiction writing skills, while ensuring your story meets and exceeds the standards of the Christian market. It comprehensively covers the special techniques and elements of the Christian romance novel, as well as how to sell your finished product to a publisher. Through detailed step-by-step instruction, examples from successful Christian romances, and practical exercises, you'll discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop a story that includes personal, romantic, and spiritual growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincorporate prayer and spirituality into your story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euse introspection to fully develop characters' relationship with God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscuss issues of sin and forgiveness in believable ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epresent sexuality realistically, but from a Christian viewpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin's exercises will help you apply what you've learned so that you are actively becoming a better writer and can work toward your goal of a finished romance. She'll also teach you the different options for romance publishing–a single title or a category romance–and help you decide what you want to write and who to market it to. Because it covers so much, \u003ci\u003eWriting the Christian Romance\u003c\/i\u003e will help you create a beautiful romance made even more meaningful because of its openness to God's love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccomplished author and conference speaker Gail Gaymer Martin is the award-winning author of more than 25 Christian romance novels and is a co-founder of American Christian Fiction Writers. Greystoke Entertainment has optioned her 2003 novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Kite\u003c\/i\u003e, for a Hallmark TV movie.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51580115976466,"sku":"9781582974774","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e483e1c7-3651-429d-80ab-7431fd6ce7b0.jpg?v=1756205901","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/writing-the-christian-romance-9781582974774","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}