Spiritual Writing: From Inspiration to Publication

by Deborah Levine Herman

In SPIRITUAL WRITING, writer and literary agent Deborah Levine Herman and publisher Cynthia Black demystify the process and show writers how to create a book that both remains true to their vision and still conforms to the protocols of the publishing industry.

237 pages, Paperback

First published August 28, 2001

Reviews

[Annabel]

SPIRITUAL WRITING FROM INSPIRATION TO PUBLICATION is an inspiring, motivating, and captivating look at the spiritual life and the falling to write. It is based on the premise that there are writers who write because they want to and those who write because they have to. Spiritual writers are drawn to the process by a sense of mission. However, the spiritual writer’s mission and the realities of publishing are often at odds. This unique book provides the nuts and bolts and dos and don’ts of how to get published in this often misunderstood arena. The author updated this second edition to include the digital world and the expanded opportunities this brings for non-traditional publishing.

[Michelle Kidwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spiritual Writing From Inspiration to Publication: 2nd Edition
by Deborah Levine Herman
Pub Date 05 Dec 2022 | Archive Date 17 Feb 2023
Micro Publishing Media
Nonfiction (Adult) | Religion & Spirituality | Self-Help



I am reviewing a copy of Spiritual Writing from Inspiration to Publication through Micro Publishing Media and Netgalley:



If you are looking for an inspiring book, that will motivate you as someone who writes Faith and or Spirituality books then I'd recommend Spiritual Writing From Inspiration to Publication, 2nd Edition.


This book is based on the premise that there are writers who write because they want to and those who write because they have to. Spiritual writers are drawn to the process by a sense of mission. However, the spiritual writer’s mission and the realities of publishing are often at odds. This unique book provides the nuts and bolts and dos and don’ts of how to get published in this often misunderstood arena. The author updated this second edition to include the digital world and the expanded opportunities this brings for nontraditional publishing.


I give Spiritual Writing five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

[Judy Croome · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes when I read a book I think to myself, "If only I'd read this book years ago!" This book was a book I needed to read at the beginning of my writing journey which, as the author points out, so often coincides with a personal spiritual journey. Much of what the book contains I had learned the hard way...through personal experience. But it felt good to have my personal writing experiences validated by an external voice that speaks with wisdom and knowledge.

Another area where the book would have been more useful a few years ago was the section on publishing - so many rapid and recent changes in the publishing industry made this section appear a bit dated.

In addition, the focus of the book was more on non-fiction spiritual writing, and my interest lies in spiritual fiction writing. However, this book still contains much information that's extremely useful for anyone who is just starting out on their journey as a spiritual writer of either fiction or non-fiction books.

I'm glad I read it as it contains solid advice from both a spiritual and a writing point of view.

[Sharice Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This book spoke to me from the get go, after reading a sample of it, I felt so positively inspired that I was compelled to pick it up. After I began I was so inspired to write that I nearly did a back flip. I would suggest that you grab a pen and paper and really take notes while reading this book. Enjoy it, absorb it and marinate on it. Deborah not only explains how-to get over the most common fears writers face but she also explains how to be realistic about what you want to achieve. I would say more but I don't want to give it away!If your purpose is to write meaningful books that help improve the depth of your writing, then I would definitely recommend Spiritual Writing!:)

[Michael A. Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

clearly brilliant

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received this book for my birthday! One of the best birthday presents! If you feel called to write, this book will guide and inform you on your journey to publication. I recommend it!.

[Shane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book start to finish. There's lots of information for new aspiring writers and lots of resources. Check it out!