Dear Friend,

JULY 2012
FAITHWRITERS NEWSLETTER
FaithWriters.com news and information for the write-brained
Christian!

“Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify
(strengthen and build up) one another, just as you are doing.”
– 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (AMP)

It’s always nice to be complimented, isn’t it? Especially on
something we are passionate about. Like our faith…our
family…or our writing. The Weekly Writing Challenge offers a
wonderful way to encourage others. As Christians, even when
pointing out ways for others to improve, we are to do it in a
constructive way, to build up and inspire them in their gift.
Yes, there are times when we need to tell someone the hard truth.
And sometimes the truth hurts. But we should always be
considerate and kind, being careful not to damage their spirit in
the process. It’s a fine line that isn’t always easy to
discern. That said, a positive word is always in order, so look
for opportunities to offer praise and encouragement every day.

Be sure to read the Out of the Mouths of FaithWriters section at
the end of this newsletter to see what your fellow members have
to say about the nicest compliment they’ve ever received about
their writing.


ANNOUNCING THE 2012 BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS!

Speaking of compliments, what better compliment than being named
the Best of the Best? And that’s what we call the winner of the
annual Writing Challenge Best of the Best contest. All 36 of the
past year’s 1st place Editor’s Choice entries were rated and
judged for the title of the very best (affectionately known as
BoB). As always, there was stiff competition. So much talent here
at FaithWriters! But one entry stood out above all the rest. For
her extremely creative entry, UPLOAD COMPLETE (Upload/Download
topic), the 1st place winner is….

ALLISON EGLEY!

Woo-hoo!! We couldn’t be more thrilled for Allison! Not only
does she get to wear the Best of the Best crown for the next
year, but she also walks away with $300 cash!

Read Allison’s winning entry here:
http://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=82&sid=00e892b7a1ded54f99ef4e135e0c95c2

Congratulations are also in order for the two runners up in the
Best of the Best contest. And they are…

2nd place – MARITA THELANDER for her entry, Hail Mary (This
Side of Paradise topic):
http://www.faithwriters.com/wc-article-level4-previous.php?id=40226

3rd place – LINDA GERMAIN for her entry, Who Was that Scary
Man? (Encouragement topic):
http://www.faithwriters.com/wc-article-editors-previous.php?id=41943

Marita and Linda will be awarded $100 and $75, respectively.

Congratulations to all three of these talented ladies. Please
join us on the message boards to leave your message of
congratulations!
(http://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=82&sid=00e892b7a1ded54f99ef4e135e0c95c2)

YOU could be the next Best of the Best winner! There’s only one
catch… you have to enter the Challenge! For complete rules,
regulations, and guidelines, visit the Main Challenge Page:
http://www.faithwriters.com/writing-challenge-intro.php


ALL MEMBERS - BLOGGING CONTEST FOR PAID WRITING OPPORTUNITIES

So have you heard about this awesome opportunity? This contest is
open to any level (Silver, Gold, and Platinum), and gives you a
chance to not only blog about excellent ministries that are
spreading the gospel, but also to win great prizes, including
paid writing opportunities! If you have never blogged, please
don’t be afraid. You simply write an article, following the
contest instructions, and post it. The first blogging opportunity
is with The Pocket Testament League (PTL) (http://www.ptl.org/).
There is a minimum of $325.00 in prizes for this one contest.
Plus the winners would have a great opportunity to impress the
Pocket Testament League with their articles and earn the right to
more work.

Just think, you get to hone your craft with a topic and a
deadline, gain exposure, and you help promote a solid Biblical
ministry spreading the good news about Jesus, and build treasure
in heaven! If that is all you get, you have already won. But you
also have the chance for a paycheck in this world, and the chance
to earn more work from the Pocket Testament League. This is a
win, win situation and Mike needs your help. We can get many more
opportunities like this, if we have enough involvement. Please
get involved.

The DEADLINE for your PTL entry is July 7th at 10am so check this
out now.

For further clarification, and full details, visit this
FaithWriters Forum, where everything is spelled out for you, and
you can get your questions answered.
http://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=92

This is the first of many article/blog contests with paid writing
opportunities or cash prizes. We have other ministries waiting in
the wings. We hope to hold an average of one contest every three
weeks, and more if the interest is there. Best wishes to all who
participate!


LOOKING AHEAD

The Challenge books are about to be re-launched! The newest book,
titled “Simple Pleasures” will be released in late
August/early September, so watch for the announcement, coming
soon! After that, the books should be coming at a fairly quick
pace, so if you are one of the authors who placed in the Weekly
Writing Challenge top 10 in the past several years, it won’t be
long before you see your story in print! For those of you who
will be included in the books, please note that although you may
have signed a release for FaithWriters, you will also be
contacted and asked to sign a release with Breath of Fresh Air
Press for each book you are in.

For complete details on how The Challenge works, or to submit
your entry, visit the Main Challenge Page:
http://www.faithwriters.com/writing-challenge-intro.php

GRAMMAR HELP

Do you need help, FREE HELP with your grammar? Help at your
fingertips available on your own computer? Well, we know Mike
does, so we made him download the absolutely free grammar and
spelling checker at
http://www.gingersoftware.com/grammar-and-spell-checker-2/?affId=1332&net=ho
. Now if only he remembers to use it, he might spare us some
agony (just kidding, Mike…sort of).

If you struggle in the area of grammar and spelling, this is for
you, too. It works on our forums, critiques, replies and other
areas, when using Internet Explorer. It also works in Word, and
many other programs. Download it today and get gooder grammar.



PRAY WORLDWIDE

This is a great place to catch a glimpse of those who visit
FaithWriters from around the world. You can see people who are
live on our site, and the thousands of locations around the world
who have visited. All in living color, on a live global map. It
makes you realize that this is a worldwide ministry and may give
you some ideas the next time you write something. Stop by and
check it out. Then take a few moments to say a short prayer. You
can even post your prayer, and we hope you will. Pray for
believers and the lost in that country on the other side of the
world that’s online when you are. Go here and scroll to the
bottom - http://www.faithwriters.com/whats-new.php .

FIFTY ONE

Thanks to all of your articles that attract worldwide visitors.
Fifty one of these visitors have indicated to us their acceptance
of Jesus as their personal Savior since 2-26-12. Pray for them.
http://www.faithwriters.com/myaccount.php


OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF FAITHWRITERS

Last month, members were asked the following question:

WHAT IS THE NICEST COMPLIMENT YOU'VE RECEIVED ABOUT YOUR WRITING?

Here are a few of the responses received:


“I wrote a play that was performed a few months ago. Members of
the cast said, ‘This should go touring.’ Oh, wow!” -Sandra
Fernando

"You should be a writer." - Jan Chapman

“I felt every emotion and this will continue to touch a lot of
people. You write from your heart...and that is where God is.”
- Susan Allen

“The nicest compliment I’ve ever received came as a result of
an article I wrote that was published in a local magazine. The
article talked about a children’s home on Warm Springs Avenue
and how ‘harsh’ life was for the unwanted and unloved orphans
who lived there. A woman saw my article and said, ‘It inspired
me and my husband so much that we’ve decided to adopt a
child!’” - Leona Campbell

“I sent a few pages to a published author for a critique. This
was part of the reply:
‘I just skimmed your pages a minute ago, and I'm in awe of you.
You're very, very talented. You're a writer, absolutely! I'm
overjoyed. 99% of the time, the pages sent to me by aspiring
writers are not good, and then I have to be frank and hurt
feelings. But you rock!’"- Christina Banks

“Upon hearing that I'd chosen social work as a major and career
pursuit, an English instructor during my community college days
said, ‘Naw . . . be a writer.’ For me, that was a sign my
writing was not too shabby. The memory sticks out vividly in my
mind more than a dozen years later.” – Melinda Gregory

“My favorite comment was: ‘Thank you, your story inspired me
to let Jesus into my life. I am now a child of God!’" – Patsy


NEXT MONTH’S QUESTION:


WHAT IS THE MOST MEMORABLE FICTION BOOK YOU’VE READ SO FAR THIS
YEAR?

Send your 1-2 sentence response to
FaithWriters.contact@yahoo.com. Check back next month to see if
your answer was selected to appear.


WE APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH AND WISH YOU A WONDERFUL JULY! KEEP
WRITING FOR THE KINGDOM!