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Monday 5 August 2013

A Job As A Christian Novelist Is A Worthy Choice Of Occupations

By Cathy Mercer


Christianity-based novels are books characterized by the way they showcase the viewpoint of the Christian faith within their text. This is evidenced by the individuals' actions as depicted in the book, the theme of the latter, and the storyline and how it ends. Those with a goal of being a Christian Novelist should adhere to particular guidelines so that their work is interesting and compelling to their market.

In North America and Europe, such novels are considered a class of their own. Such books are usually written specifically by and for individuals of a similar faith. Books of this type do not necessarily involve actual events or characters from history or the Bible, but rather they illustrate how a person comes to an understanding of salvation in Christ somewhere within the story.

In numerous instances, throughout the plot of the book, the heroin or hero is faced with a crisis of his or her belief in Christianity. This may be a some type of trial, hardship, or sickness that causes the person to question his or her faith. In most cases, such stories end on a positive note.

Books of this kind are sold in religious bookstores. However, such establishments are not the only place they can be obtained. There is a broad range of such works available online, and individuals who want to earn a living as novelists in this category should consider reading bestsellers in the same genre to become familiar with popular trends.

Writing a book that highlights Christianity is sometimes confused with merely writing a family novel. However, the two are not always interchangeable, as such values are often quite different from those of the secular nature. In order to be termed a Christian novel, the book must edify Jesus Christ as the hope of the human race and the Savior of the latter.

Such books do not always exclude scenes during which sinful activity is referenced. This is why some novels of this kind are unsuitable for youngsters, even though they contain the message of Christianity. For this reason, those who plan to write books of this type for children should familiarize themselves with what most adults of this faith would consider proper material for young individuals.

In theory, it is realistic to write a book of this kind about individuals who live deviant lifestyles, as long as the writer bears in mind that the theme must be about Christ conquering evil. For instance, the novel may contain chapters about a person who is engaging in crimes or sin, but ultimately turns to Jesus and begins a faith-based lifestyle.

It is a good idea to avoid a lecturing tone when working on such a novel. This is due to the fact that one so make sure that the novel contains entertainment value, even though its overall message concerns Christianity. Rather than sound like one is giving a sermon, novelists who write such stories should try to get their readers attention with engaging dialogue and true-to-life characters. Any person who decides to become a Christian novelist will almost certainly discover that it is a rewarding way to make a living.




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