Free to Write: Essential Insights to Equip and Encourage Christian Writers of Color

Overview

Released
October 16, 2026
ISBN
9781948732024
Format
ePub
Category
Language Arts

Book Details

"A comprehensive guide that will assist many writers in navigating the publishing landscape." — Kirkus Reviews

Free to Write is a writing guide developed for Christian writers of color seeking:

Expert advice from seasoned authors and publishing industry professionals.

Biblically based insights for service through writing.

Encouragement to take the next step in writing or publishing.

More than 25 ethnically diverse authors, editors, literary agents, and publishers share words of wisdom in Free to Write to help writers:

Strengthen and expand their writing skillset.


Discover avenues to serve God through writing.

Examine and enhance their authentic voice.

Identify key practices to launch a writing career.

Prepare to pursue publication.


This guide features 40+ articles containing information on writing craft essentials, insights on editing your work, discussions of issues unique to ethnically underrepresented writers, wisdom for honoring God through writing, and tips on publishing your work.

If you have asked:

What are my responsibilities as a Christian writer in the marketplace?

What elements characterize well-crafted fiction or nonfiction books?

How do I work with an editor while staying true to my authentic voice?

Free to Write contains answers to these questions and more!

Free to Write was collaboratively developed by Global Christian Family Books (gcfamilybooks.com) and Publishing in Color (publishingincolor.com)

"For Christian authors, Free to Write addresses elements that conventional craft guides sometimes miss. Bible verses that support the main concepts are shared throughout, and the material frames writing as both a profession and a service to pursue with integrity, patience, and purpose." — BookLife Reviews

Author Description

Joyce Dinkins is an editor, author, and speaker. She founded Joyce Dinkins Publishing, LLC, and directs Publishing in Color. Joyce was executive editor for Our Daily Bread, founding editor for VOICES, a NavPress managing editor, New Hope Publishers managing editor, and David C. Cook Echoes founding editor.
Linda Washington has served as a freelance editor/writer/manuscript reviewer for many publishers, including Tyndale House, Baker-Revell, WaterBrook-Multnomah, and InterVarsity Press. She has written fiction and nonfiction books, curricula, picture books, devotionals, and short stories for kids, teens, and adults.

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