More Experiences of Writers using The Writer's Edge
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After being rejected by a dozen publishers, I decided to submit my book proposal to The Writer's Edge. Not long after that, I signed a contract with a publisher who read about my book in the W.E. newsletter. My book was published and hit the CBA Best-Seller list. Since then I have written another book, which will be published next year. Thank you Writer's Edge for getting me published! www.kentcrockett.com Kent Crockett
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I think my only disappointment with the service was a lack of contact regarding the process that posting my book with The Writer's Edge would follow. I understood that there would be little contact, yet a simple, "We have had your book in our listings for the period ____________. We hope that you will receive a letter from a publisher soon." would have brought completion to the process. I also think that you should consider a re-submission process for those books that you deem worthy that did not end up being selected by the publishers at that time period. As you have stated, there are periods when publishers are not seeking a certain kind of book. I would make sense then that a second submission to your list would give a greater opportunity for a book to be selected. I hope these thoughts help. --Jeff Cymbaluk
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Within three weeks I had received a letter from the Writer's Edge that a synopsis of my novel would appear in their next newsletter. While the e-mail responses were slow, I was pleased with the turn-around time on the acceptance letter and am appreciative of the publicity Writer's Edge is providing for my material. Now all I have to do is wait for a publisher to contact me. --Rebekah Owens |
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I was well aware of the difficulty involved in having a book published, especially
for a first time author. I had spent several years trying to find a publisher
for a beautiful book my father had written. I was not successful. When I completed my own book, I sent out letters to numerous publishers, but was never asked to send my manuscript. The Writer's Edge was recommended to me by a friend. After submitting my book proposal, I was asked to send my manuscript to Tyndale House publishers. Although it is very unusual for them to accept the work of an "unknown" author, they published my book 'One Family's Journey Through Alzheimer's' in Dec. of 2000—less than a year after its acceptance. They were the first publisher to ever read the manuscript. This is almost unheard of—and I know that it would not have happened without the Writer's Edge! Thanks so much! : ) --Mary B. Walsh |
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I consider The
Writer's Edge a valuable service, especially to new writers. Their
acceptance alone of a book proposal is encouraging to an unpublished author, not
to mention the exposure to publishing houses. I have signed a two-book
contract for the children's book listed on The Writer's Edge and a sequel.
A separate book has also been accepted. ----Emily King,
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From my perspective, the
three most frustrating aspects of trying to get a book published, especially for
the "first- time author", is: 1. Many publishers will not even accept a manuscript from a "first-time author". 2. Many publishers will not accept "unagented" manuscripts and I hear it is as hard to get a good agent as it is to find a publisher. 3. I also heard that publishers receive around 200 manuscripts a week. It is not realistic to expect that your manuscript will even be read, much less be given fair consideration. These obstacles seemed insurmountable to me and would have been if it hadn't been for "The Writer's Edge". The Writer's Edge website serves as an agent for the author and serves as an editor for the publisher. It enables the first-time author a chance to be seen and considered, and it saves the editors from having to deal with pounds and pounds of manuscripts. I am happy to report that my manuscript was accepted by The Writers Edge for their website and that I was contacted by Kregel Publishers. This led to a contract and my book should be in bookstores by September 9th. in time for "Grandparents' Day". It is called "A Day At Gramma's". A personal agent would be getting a percentage of the royalty for ever more! I couldn't be more pleased with your service. God bless you all! --Marcia Cate Overstreet |
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I am a published co-author because of Writers Edge. Fear No Evil - The Story of Denny Nissley and Christ in Action was published by Harold Shaw, Dec 99. The book is a true life biography and a real page turner. Many people have said this book will challenge Christians to win souls for the Lord. Denny has received interesting testimonies from two very pagan people who picked up the book at Barnes and Noble because the title had EVIL in it! I've switched from non-fiction to fiction after attending the Ridgecrest Writer's conference, which was fabulous by the way! I took classes with Ken Wales and T.Davis Bunn. WOW! And WOW! I'm ready to submit proposals for a YA book. Actually, it is series - move over Harry Potter! I'm looking forward to another fantastic writing/publishing experience with Writers Edge or ECPA First Edition. Is it okay to do both? Since my success rate with Writers Edge is 100% so far, maybe I should stick with WE!--Jodie Randisi, |
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I submitted my manuscript, FROM OUT OF ORDER TO UNDER CONTROL: DEVOTIONS FOR WORKING MOMS, to Writer's Edge during the summer of 1995. They included it in the September listing. Within one week after release of the listing, two editors asked to see my book. One of them bought it and published it.After hearing about my experience, several of my writer friends used Writer's Edge, but none of them experienced the same success that I did. --Nancy E. Vineyard
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The most obvious benefit I derived from using Writer’s Edge is the contract I
recently signed to have my book published. As a first-time author with no prior
writing experience, the probability of having a respected publisher review my
manuscript was remote at best. Fewer and fewer publishers are willing to review
unsolicited manuscripts, so Writer’s Edge provides an invaluable service to
those of us who would not be able to get published on our own.
Opportunities for
unknown, first-time authors are extremely limited. I’m thankful that an
organization exists that is committed to assisting such authors in realizing
their dream of being published. I’ve tried submitting my book idea to a number
of respected publishers. The only submission that resulted in a contract was the
one made to Writer’s Edge. Thank you for your invaluable assistance!
--Jim Wise, Maryland I heard about Writer's Edge at The Festival of Faith and Writing (Calvin College) in 2002. After several brief talks with publishers I came away discouraged. They all seemed to looking for the "best seller" with some kind of an unusual twist. Then I submitted my summary and chapter to Writer's Edge and quickly received the news that the book of encouragement for writers was considered "publishable." With that letter in hand, I wrote to a Christian publisher who was not on the list of those subscribing to Writer's Edge, but made reference to the service and their evaluation. Ironically, the publisher had just subscribed but his name was not on the list. With Writer's Edge endorsement, the publisher quickly took my book seriously and requested the manuscript. FaithWalk will publish my book, "Writers in the Spirit" this year! --Carol J.
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I sent my first novel to ten publishing houses and received ten rejections. I rewrote it, wrote a second one, and found an agent. But although she was enthusiastic about both stories and sent proposals to dozens of houses, all we got were complimentary rejections. One even said although the writing and story line were very good, as a new author I needed to "earn my right" to focus on serious subjects. Then I wrote Desires of Thine Heart (published title Forbidden), set in the World War II era, about a controversial romance between a Nisei man and a Mennonite girl. I searched publishers' guidelines on the internet, and discovered Writer's Edge Manuscript Service. I thought of all the hard copies I'd printed, all the hard decisions of where to mail them, and all the postage involved.. This service seemed made for me. I was right. Writer's Edge accepted my proposal and listed it, I heard from three publishing companies, and received a contract from Kregel. My novel will be announced in July and released in early 2004. Thanks again, Writer's Edge. I've heartily recommended you to my writer friends and will continue to do so. --Wilma Wall, writing as Willa C. Wall |
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“The
Writer’s Edge” proved to be a cost-effective way for me to get a sampling of my
work reviewed by an accomplished editorial service. Only two weeks after being
accepted for inclusion in the August listing, I received a call from Denise
Stinson who is the publisher of WalkWorthy Press asking me to submit my
manuscript to her for review. A little more than month after being listed at
“The Writer’s Edge” she offered to buy the publishing rights to the manuscript.
During this conversation Ms. Stinson shared that she’d seen your publication
lying on her desk and the title of my manuscript, “LoveWalkin’”, stood out and
that had prompted her call to me.
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My editor at ST ANTHONY MESSENGER PRESS made use of the Writer's Edge site publication in her successful presentation of my manuscript In Loving Arms to the publisher at St Anthony Messenger Press. I did try unsuccessfully to market my book with publishers a couple of years ago. After rewriting and using Writer's Edge, I was thrilled with the quick and successful response from a publisher. It did indeed give me the required EDGE. A WIN WIN situation all around. --Ken Rolheiser |
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Soon after The
Writer's Edge accepted my book, Sports stories and the Bible, for listing
I was contacted by Magnus Press from California indicating an interest in
reviewing the book. I provided them with a copy and it wasn't long before I
heard that they had a sincere interest in publishing my book. |
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The Writer's Edge launched my book, Then Sings My Soul, when they posted my synopsis on
their web site. Two publishers responded, one gave me a contract. My book,
retitled, Daughter of Jerusalem is selling well all over the country.
Thank you Writer's Edge. --Sharon
Geyer, San Diego |
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The
Writer's Edge opened doors for me that I could not have reached before.
Specifically because of your listing, St. Brigid Press awarded me a publishing
contract. My book is in its third impression, has been picked up by a
national book club and I have sold re-print rights internationally. Thank
you to everyone at The Writer's Edge who helped me find the right publisher for
my work!" |
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I wanted to express my deep appreciation for the nice write-up on The Little Sins which appeared in your February report. I’ve had five contacts so far... and I’ll know the outcome of one editorial review board meeting today. Regardless of the outcome, I just want you to know that I’m so grateful that you exist! I’ve also been contacted by a couple of writers who want to know more about you. I’m happy to report that I can enthusiastically recommended The Writer’s Edge! —Sarah Onderdonk |
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I was very
pleased with my experience using The Writer’s Edge. My entry in the newsletter
was published promptly, and I received four responses. I pursued three of the
publishers that responded (Tyndale, Hendrickson and Kregel). My book
Transformed Into Fire: An Invitation to Life in the True Self was published
in August, 2002. For me, using The Writer’s Edge was a way to cover all of my
bases and give myself every chance possible to be published. I was rejected by
ten publishers along the way, so this service made the critical difference in my
pursuit of a publisher. I would highly recommend The Writer’s Edge as a way to
make one’s push toward publishing complete. — Judith Hougen |
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Over the past eight years I have had all four of my book manuscripts approved by The Writer's Edge. Two of these have already received contracts from publishers on your list. While two manuscripts remain unpublished, I have no regrets about using your service. Just mentioning the fact that my manuscripts have been approved by your service opens doors when I approach new publishers. They respect the quality of your service. I think it must encourage your staff too when they hear that a publisher has affirmed their assessment of a manuscript by offering a contract. Emily Parke Chase |
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Writer's Edge helped
me get my first book "Scientists of Faith" published |
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I am a Writers Edge success story. In 1995, I submitted my proposal to you for my first book You Can Raise a Well-Mannered Child. You recommended my proposal to publishers, and I received three contract offers. THANK YOU! I chose Broadman and Holman Publishers who have published five books for me. All are selling well. Thank you so much for your time and for "being there". --Blessings! June Hines Moore |
| When I first submitted by proposal to The Writer’s Edge in July of 2003, it was rejected. It was difficult for me to accept at first because, like many of you, I’d been working hard on my manuscript and I was “sure” that it would be accepted. However, after I got over my bruised feelings, I reread the letter that was sent to me by The Writer’s Edge and what I initially saw as a rejection letter, was really constructive criticism. In January of 2004, I resubmitted my proposal and it was accepted. In March of 2004, I was contacted by the editor of Walk Worthy Press and offered a two-book contract. My first book, Soul Matters, is scheduled to come out in fall of 2005. The “rejection” letter prompted me to revamp some chapters of my book and consequently, improved the book’s quality. Even friends who read it initially (and thought it was good) and then reread it commented on how much better it was. I have absolutely no regrets of submitting my work to The Writer’s Edge . . .twice! If I ever need to, I would do so again. I congratulate everyone who also obtained publishing contracts through this service. I also encourage those who may feel rejected to really consider the advice offered by your reviewer. In my case, it proved to be invaluable. --Yolonda Sanders | |
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With a background in marketing, I tried various strategies for finding a home for my book. In the end, Writer's Edge produced results. Within a couple of months after my manuscript was listed in Writer's Edge, I received contacts from two different publishers. My memoir, RIDING THE DOG: MY FATHER'S JOURNEY HOME, is slated for release October 2004 from FaithWalk Publishing. --Jan Groft |
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I
received two offers of contracts for my book on church communications as a
result of having it offered through Writer's Edge. I chose to go with
Kregel Publications which published my book, Church Communications Handbook,
in 1998. No publishers responded to the description of the one novel I have
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I will happily submit the following testimonial for use by The Writer's
Edge. The Writer's Edge was a key component in getting my book We Remember C.S. Lewis published [Broadman
& Holman].
I spent the better part of a year in trying to get publishing firms to take a
look at my manuscript. Out of a dozen or so, only one bothered to even
look at the script, and after a few months, they decided not to publish it into
a book. Despairing of publication prospects, I turned to the Writer's Edge
for help. Their response was swift as they immediately granted a reading
of my manuscript. Little time passed before The Writer's Edge agreed to
place my manuscript's title on their publisher's viewing list. When that
list came out, I had not one but three offers within 24 hours! And these
offers were not just to look at the manuscript, but outright requests to publish
the book. I was flabbergasted. "Now I know how Cinderella must have
felt!" I mused. My manuscript was eventually published into book form by a
reputable book firm. Thanks for all the help with your services.
--David Graham Knoxville, TN |
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I was very
pleased to have my manuscript, "Glimpses of God Through the Ages: Personal
Expressons of Faith", accepted by Hendrickson Publishers. The Writer's Edge was
instrumental in getting it before prospective publishers. -- Esther Dodgen,
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The Writer's
Edge is a valuable resource for a writer's work to get noticed. My first
attempt on getting accepted by Writer's Edge proved unsuccessful but I did get
some helpful advice. My second attempt brought acceptance. As a result,
my book, "Built By The Owner's Design" was bought by CSS Publishing and will
be published in the spring of 2003. I highly recommend writers, especially
non-published writers, to use Writer's Edge. --Danny Von Kanel
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(with Kregel) and the second
"Doctors Who Followed Christ" grew out of that. Now I am a full time
writer/webmaster for Christian History Institute and have
researched/written/edited/compiled books for them which CPI is publishing this
year: "Great Women of Church History" and "This Day in Christian History." I
also have Two projects of my own which I completed this year; these are the
books I will be submitting through Writer's Edge. The first is on a largely
ignored area of prophecy--the geological prophecies titled "And There Was a
Great Earthquake..." The
second is titled "The Riftstone" and is a science fiction novelette (not
fantasy) set near the end of the Millennium when mankind has terradapted a
number of worlds one of which has gone sour --Dan Graves