Getting published and staying published can be challenging. Shaw’s Writer’s Resource Library provides practical tools to help you publish your book or magazine article, capitalize on the marketing potential of the Internet, expand your speaking platform and more. These unique books offer insights, resources, and strategies that you won’t find anywhere else.

Christian Writers' Market Guide 2005
By Sally E. Stuart

The Reference Tool for the Christian Writer

The ultimate reference resource for successful writers, the Christian Writers’ Market Guide 2005 lists over 1,200 markets for books, articles, and more—a must-have for novices and pros.

“An indispensable tool. For all you writers on Christian topics, this is the reference you have to buy.” —Writers’ Journal

“An essential reference for anyone seeking to be published in the Christian community.” —The Midwest Book Review

“Stuart’s guide stands out from the rest with its wealth of information and helpful hints.” —Book Reviews for Church Librarians

“The single most valuable tool for those who wish to get their writing published.” —CLASS Communiqué

Sally Stuart's Guide to Getting Published
By Sally E. Stuart

Every Writer Needs One Book that Jump-Starts a Writing Career. This Book Is It.

In this one-stop writing resources, Sally Stuart will tell you how to:

• Find the publisher you want
• Write a professional query letter or book proposal
• Approach and work with editors
• Decipher copyright and tax laws
• Negotiate contracts
• Manage the writing life
• Set up a home office
• Develop your book and article ideas

With practical tips and anecdotes, technical details and legal helps, this essential compendium provides the information every writer needs to get in print and stay in print. Whether you are just beginning or you have been published for years and want to polish up on a few fine points, this is your guide to publishing success.

WriterSpeaker.com
By Carmen Leal

Internet Research and Marketing for Writers and Speakers

Even though computer literacy doesn’t come naturally to her, Carmen Leal mastered the computer and the Internet and plumbed its depths. Here she offers writers, speakers, school kids, people looking for support groups, and others a practical, user-friendly guide to Internet research and marketing.

Leal starts with the basics — computer equipment and Internet access — and explains e-mail, chat rooms, forums, and newsgroups, search engines, and protocol. She goes on to point readers to hundreds of web sites that may meet their particular needs, and then helps them create and promote their own web sites. The book includes links to a special site for receiving updated information and web addresses.

How To Write What You Love and Make a Living At It
By Dennis E. Hensley, Ph.D.

A writers’ writer shares his secrets

The author of 49 books and over 3,000 articles, Dennis Hensley shares his secrets for making it as an author. He discusses how to find a distinctive style, how to make time to write, and how to negotiate contracts. In easy-to-follow steps, the book outlines the keys to contacting agents, securing copyrights, and selling manuscripts to more than one market. Lots of people want to make it as writers. Hensley tells you how to do it — and enjoy the process.