There are many books in literature that are products of the authors’ strong faith and love of God. These novels belong to the Christian or religious book section and either belong in fiction or non-fiction category. The content of these works varies for some talks about their personal relationship with the Father Almighty while others used the word of God in order to touch the lives of others. Regardless of the themes and genres of these literary masterpieces, they all meet at one common ground — which is to let everyone know about the greatness and power of the Lord.
Writing this type of novel can be a tough work for it demands one’s effort, time, and sincerity. Fiction or non-fiction, the writer must put his or her effort into making this masterpiece a perfect representation of the works and glory of the Lord. Examples of the prominent Christian book writers of today are Marianna Albritton with her book Come Climb Toward God: Are you hungry for God?, Leelia Carolyn Cornell author of In the Shadow of God’s Love, C.S. Lewis writer of Mere Christianity, and J.I. Packer with his book Knowing God. Thus, if you are one of those individuals who aspire to write a touching Christian book, listed below are some essential tips to help you produce a fine and inspiring piece:
Pick a Genre
Genre refers to the category you want your book to be classified to, this is important for it will help the readers locate your book from the millions of Christian books produced all over the world. It will help you, as a writer, to follow a straight path and know what kind of literature you are going to produce. Also, it will also make sure that all composition of your piece — from the content to the writing style, will be perfect inside out. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, fantasy, adventure, memoir, and autobiography are some examples of literary genres that you might want to choose from. Ensure that you are familiar or have studied the elements or components of your selected category before you begin the writing phase. It is to make sure that your work will be relevant and appropriate.
Write Genuinely
Honor the Lord by writing your story with utmost sincerity and genuineness. Make sure that all the details in your piece are thoroughly studied and screened. Strong reference are needed, especially if it is non-fiction, in order for your readers to feel the emotions that you want them to feel. It is also significant that you write all parts of your book by heart for it is the message and emotions that people feel inspired and moved; thus, creating a big impact and life-changing event in the readers’ lives. Readers will also see through the realness you and your work. Thus, they will not doubt your words, experiences, and teachings but believe and learn from them instead.
Add other Elements
There are many additional elements that you can mix to your work to make it more engaging. Figures of speech for aesthetics, foreshadowing to build tension, in media res for a fresh type of narrative, or flashbacks for a more comprehensible story — these are just some examples of the various literary devices that you can utilize. Thus, this is where your writing style will be tested for you have to either stick with it or add some twist for the benefit of you book. The most important thing is that readers will still recognize your words and will still be captivated with your story.
Include Testimonies if Possible
Adding testimonials in your work can help to make it more believable and moving, like how the Bible contain the testimonies of the greatness of the Lord. The readers will begin to realize, especially if your work is non-fiction, that both struggles and miracles are being experienced by others and can happen in real life. These statements from the Holy Scripture, fellow men, and yourself can help strengthen your claims and the effectiveness of your work; therefore, helping your readers improve their faith to the Almighty Father and break free from worries and temptations.
Do not Drag the Ending
Always remember that a good story is composed of a good plot. If you want to make the readers in awe of your work and make them thirst for more, ensure that the components of your plot is complete regardless if you are following the traditional structure or not. Do not get excited to put an end to your work because it might result to a dragging or forced ending, which will disappoint the readers. Create a better and more refine conclusion instead, the ones that can leave a mark on people’s hearts and inspire them to be a better disciple of God.
The Happy Hammock 