tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15713569.post8343985626327401609..comments2023-10-27T11:41:01.596-05:00Comments on SORMAG's Blog: WORKSHOP: Writing Christian DramaLaShaundahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882241010643308240noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15713569.post-44908587958349589382009-08-25T12:26:23.558-05:002009-08-25T12:26:23.558-05:00Thank you, Ty.Thank you, Ty.Jeanette Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343984373324021217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15713569.post-9163749407247324502009-08-24T14:59:16.532-05:002009-08-24T14:59:16.532-05:00Great workshop, Jeanette!Great workshop, Jeanette!Tyora Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12081489555323993132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15713569.post-65418840770332597232009-08-23T20:15:29.775-05:002009-08-23T20:15:29.775-05:00maxxgrl, I don't write novels so I hope that y...maxxgrl, I don't write novels so I hope that you are going to participate in the conference calls this week, starting tonight with Linda and Maurice. I've been told that Sally Stuart’s Christian Writers’ Market Guide is a good source for obtaining information on guidelines if you are interested in mainstream publishing. I'm sure the other writers in this conference can give you more targeted information on novel writing. All the best!Jeanette Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343984373324021217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15713569.post-17348615347567351602009-08-23T20:03:27.556-05:002009-08-23T20:03:27.556-05:00Linda, it seems that when it comes to marketing an...Linda, it seems that when it comes to marketing anything with a Christian title, tag or character creates a problem in discerning the difference between a Christian writer and Christian writing. The ultimate goal in writing Christian fiction is to bring readers or viewers to a deeper understanding of Christ. My real issue is with writers who take advantage of the current Christian fiction trend. Reality Check: A semi-erotic novel or stageplay with characters doing drugs, bed-hopping and participating in assorted other ‘S’ activities from chapter to chapter or scene to scene, it is not practical, plausible or probable for the protagonist to suddenly proclaim that he or she has ‘found’ Jesus after wiping off the dust from the coffee table bible and then call it Christian fiction. I’ll get off of my soapbox now. Take care!Jeanette Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343984373324021217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15713569.post-35426522258498782412009-08-23T19:34:35.577-05:002009-08-23T19:34:35.577-05:00Sheila, asking you to write more like Tyler Perry,...Sheila, asking you to write more like Tyler Perry, who while not a Christian playwright per se, is definitely a gifted and prolific inspirational playwright who is also a Christian. What may be being asked is for you to write about topics relevant to today’s issues. My suggestion would be to talk to the person(s) who are asking you to write the play to get a clearer understanding of their expectations. Is there a theme? Is it seasonal or for a special occasion. This will help you move in the right direction.Jeanette Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343984373324021217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15713569.post-20646646720079202252009-08-23T14:14:48.197-05:002009-08-23T14:14:48.197-05:00are there specific guidelines a christian fiction ...are there specific guidelines a christian fiction writer must follow when writing a novel?maxxgrlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15713569.post-82683865216966468562009-08-23T13:32:37.865-05:002009-08-23T13:32:37.865-05:00Like many books tauted as Christian, but are not, ...Like many books tauted as Christian, but are not, how do you feel about plays being marketed in the same manner?<br /><br />Linda!<br />www.lindabeed.comLinda Beedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147990752034757184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15713569.post-5639681685411775002009-08-23T02:11:37.779-05:002009-08-23T02:11:37.779-05:00This was a timely post. I was asked to write a chu...This was a timely post. I was asked to write a church play. I've written the "traditional" church plays, but they want something more on the lines of Tyler Perry. I've been praying on this topic and waiting to see what angle to take with the play.Shelia Gosshttp://www.sheliagoss.comnoreply@blogger.com