Christian Fiction discussion

Hi Ami, I would love to read over your novel! I'm an aspiring copyeditor and enjoy proofreading others' work. I read a variety of Christian novels, though fantasy is my favorite--I wrote a brief intro of myself for this group simply titled "hello!" if you'd like to know a bit more about me. :)

But before I sign myself away on something entirely unknown, what is your book about?

Hi, Ami and Serena,

Ami, your book sounds like it would be good. If you need newbie tips, I share some on my blog. If you're interested I'll give you the site. I learned a lot from publishing my first book, and there is soooo much to learn, but first, really, just write it before worrying about anything else. Then the real work begins. :)
Serena, I've just begun a course on copywriting, not editing, through Writers Digest. Hoping for something I can do from home so U can be around to help take care of my aging parents. I also have another book I want to make a Christian one, so I may be asking for a beta reader also. Good to talk to you both. I was getting lonely. I don't know who else is on here or if they gave up, but I'm happy to see some action.

I think so too. Maybe we can revive it. My links are:
www.sci-fi-lite.com

www.beginningauthors.blogspot.com
www.sci-fi-lite.blogspot.com

I've put links to other helpful blogs on there too.

Have you heard of OnePlace or Bible Tools online? I use them both for bible study.

It's just handy for me since I feel like I'm on the computer all the time and it comes to my email so it helps me keep a daily schedule of starting the day the right way.

Great sermon today. I love our church. I'm not heavily involved but I just signed up to volunteer so maybe I'll meet some people. How cool is this? Instead of building the church building first,(we meet in an auditorium now) they are making a walking trail around the property so the community can use it. I'm so excited!

Ami, sounds interesting! I sent you my email address for the summary.

Donna, let me know if/when you need a beta reader; I'd be happy to read your book as well!

I'm glad this group is starting to show some life :)

We need to get some other folks on here too, but it's good to start with just a couple I can get to know a little. I will probably need a beta reader soon. I had to stop and begin again because I just learned about tag lines and action beats which I knew nothing about and had too many, so I will address that on my next Newbie mistake on the blog. Always things to learn.
Serena, do find that since doing copyediting that you have a harder time reading books because you're always wanting to edit or improve them? I am involved with this copywriting program and my mind is constantly critiquing everything I read. errrr

Actually, what little experience I have copyediting is in journalism, so reading books is still a leisurely activity for me. :) I am occasionally interrupted by an un-ignorable (there's an actual word for that, but it's currently evading me) detail that could be improved, but oftentimes I'm too enwrapped in the story to notice.

I do find atrocities in emails, though, and I can hardly read a newspaper without giving in to a fit of giggles or sputtering in disbelief. I almost sent my resume to one publication after reading an impossible amount of errors that could only mean they lacked a copy editor.