I think the first duty of all art, including fiction of any kind, is to entertain. That is to say, to hold interest. No matter how worthy the message of something, if it’s dull, you’re just not communicating.

-Poul Anderson

By Mike Owens

God gives each of us unique gifts in the way we share  the message of the Gospel. Authors share most effectively through the written word.

If you’re writing a theological dissertation, you work to share your God-given message with little subtlety or worry whether the audience will accept or reject your message.

If you’re writing a novel, however, you’ll likely share the message in a subtle, but profound style. Readers don’t want to open a novel and find the words preaching at them. They want a good story.

The message you share in your novel won’t hit home if your book reads poorly. Learning – and using – proper style, character development, and plot structure makes your message sing.

Give readers a good excuse to explore Christian fiction by capturing the heart of the greatest storyteller who ever lived. Write fiction that demands to be read and understood.

Mike Owens, a Solutions Advisor, works with new authors to choose the best package for their needs. He also has the privilege of working with authors throughout the process, as a Project Manager.