Writing Christian Fiction

By Ben Patterson

Interested in writing Christian fiction? Author Ben Patterson offers tips, strategies, and counsel for writers getting started in telling stories from a Christian worldview. Included you will find:
–how to use the life of Christ as a model for story structure
–the five main character types
–the main conflict types
–the main story types
–the rules of handling point of view
–how to show and not tell
–some basic tips on usage
–a glossary of fiction genres
Whether you are starting out or want a refresher on basic elements in the craft of fiction, you'll find this an accessible guide in WRITING CHRISTIAN FICTION.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Sep 5, 2014
• ISBN: 9781312491496

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