Thursday, March 24, 2011

Blogs that Encourage


After signing my first contract, I was amazed by the support I received from other writers. I want to recognize some awesome people in the blogosphere who are out there supporting Christian fiction.

Romance Writers on the Journey - Keli Gwyn has created a wonderful blog filled with interviews of unpublished, recently contracted, and published authors. Keli has been a great encouragement to so many writers, and she handles her interviews like the true professional she is.

Inkslinger Blog - Shannon Taylor Vannatter gives authors a place to share their true-life love stories. I had so much fun writing about how my husband and I met, and I love reading the love stories of other authors.

Clash of the Titles - The ladies at Clash of the Titles found a creative way to highlight Christian fiction by giving authors an opportunity to share excerpts and allowing readers to vote for their favorites. I haven't had a chance to submit anything to Clash of the Titles, but I definitely will in the future.

Brenda Anderson is a writer and book reviewer who loves Christian fiction. She has an area on her blog designated to highlight debut authors. Thank you, Brenda!

Oklahoma City chapter of American Christian Fiction Writers of America - I don’t know what I would do without this group. Not only do we have awesome speakers, online classes, and programs, but the members of this group are amazing and always there to lend support.

Who do you know who is encouraging writers online?

14 comments:

  1. Thank you for posting this. As a Christian writer, I appreciate the shout-out to those who make themselves available to assist or to simply help get the word out.
    Much success to you...

    -James

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  2. Julie, I'm so honored that you included Romance Writers on the Journey in your list. Wow! The truth is, though, that my wonderful guests make the blog what it is. They're talented, generous, fun people like YOU.

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  3. You aren't kidding...Keli is one of the most encouraging people I've met!

    Katie Ganshert's blog is encouraging as well. Love that woman!

    ~ Wendy

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  4. Great post! Keli Gwyn is very encouraging and I think COTT is a great website! I also like MBT, My Book Therapy. The encouragement I receive and friendships I've made are priceless!

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  5. What great links! Couldn't agree more about Keli! She is like one big encouragement wrapped up in a tiny body. :)

    And Wendy's making me blush. I could say the EXACT same thing about her and her blog.

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  6. I responded on Twitter, but Seekerville is one of the best! :D

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  7. I agree, Linnette! I don't know where I would be if I hadn't found the Seekerville blog. The ladies there are awesome! And so generous with their time and talents.

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  8. Lots of great blogs mentioned in the post and comments too, and thanks for the shout out to our group, Julie!

    One of my favorites is Camy Tang's Story Sensei blog.

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  9. Wow. Thanks, Julie, for including my blog among a list of great blogs. It's a joy supporting debut authors.

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  10. What an honor to be included on your list. Thanks Julie! I really enjoy hearing real life romance stories and introducing authors to readers.

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  11. Thanks for the 'encouraging' links Julie. I'll need to visit the few I have yet to discover. I like Jill Keremer's encouraging blog as well!

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  12. Keli Gwyn is the best--probably one of the most encouraging writers I've ever *met*. Though I also love Jody Hedlund's blog!

    Thanks for celebrating with me today, Julie! :-)

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  13. I love Keli!!! She has encouraged me so much!

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  14. Susan May Warren's My Book Therapy combines encouragement with practical help and I love her weekly chat sessions!! Definitely worth checking into!

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