What About Authors Using Pen Names?

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Over the years I’ve been asked my opinion about authors using pen names. My concern would be in two areas: intent and effect. 

What Authors Do You Like to Read?

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Randy talks about some authors he likes to read and listen to on audio books, speaking to a group of CEO's (both secular and Christian).

Favorite C.S. Lewis Books?

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Randy Alcorn answered a variety of questions at the 2010 C.S. Lewis SW Regional Retreat and Writers Workshop. In this clip, he answers the question, "What's your favorite C.S. Lewis book?"

Unity in Tough Times: Randy Alcorn at ICRS 2010

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Randy Alcorn speaking at the 2010 International Christian Retailers' Show.

Randy's Insights on Writing Inspirational Fiction

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I heard one author say, “Writing is like giving birth to barbed wire.” Others say writing is 5 percent inspiration and 95 percent perspiration.

C. S. Lewis’s Influence on My Life and Writing, Part 1

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Those who have read my books know that all of them have been touched in one way or another by C.S. Lewis, because ultimately the books we write are the overflow of the books we’ve read.

What Are Some Key Books That Have Influenced You?

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In this Q&A session, Randy Alcorn answered many questions about his book Heaven. In this clip, he shares about some books that have been influential in his life.

Twelve Giving Stories

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12 stories on giving complied by Randy Alcorn.

I'm Not a Published Author but Feel God Has Gifted Me to Write Full Time. Do You Think it Is a Realistic Goal to Expect My Writing to Provide my Yearly Income?

article - Randy Alcorn

It takes about 1.5 to 2 years to write a book. Assuming you have a publisher interested in your book, the book would need to sell between 10-12,000 copies in order for the publisher to break even.

Don't Bypass Sharing God's Truth

audio - Randy Alcorn

In 2003, Randy Alcorn spoke to a group of writers at the Christian Writers Conference on the subject of grace and truth. In this clip, he shares the story of his dad coming to know Jesus as his Savior.