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    The Writer: A Guide to Research, Writing, and Publishing in Biblical Studies
    The Writer: A Guide to Research, Writing, and Publishing in Biblical Studies
    The Writer: A Guide to Research, Writing, and Publishing in Biblical Studies
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    The Writer: A Guide to Research, Writing, and Publishing in Biblical Studies

    By Nijay K. Gupta

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    Students are expected to research and write, but they aren't always taught how to do these things well. The Writer walks through Nijay K. Gupta's approach to and best practices for becoming an effective and efficient writer in biblical studies. He handles a wide spectrum of issues from idea conception to research and note-taking to book proposals and contracts to working with publishers and more. Gupta shares his own publishing autobiography, offering the chance for aspiring writers to learn from the ups and downs of his experiences.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCascade Books
    Release dateNov 1, 2022
    ISBN9781725292260
    The Writer: A Guide to Research, Writing, and Publishing in Biblical Studies
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    Nijay K. Gupta

    Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, University of Durham) is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He is the author of several academic books including 1-2 Thessalonians (ZCINT), Paul and the Language of Faith, 15 New Testament Words of Life and has published commentaries on Colossians, Philippians, and Galatians. He is co-editor of The State of New Testament Studies and the second edition of Dictionary of Paul and His Letters.

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