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The Trellis Method

Write for THE King

Grant Ferguson ⋆

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The first verse in Psalm 45 captures the writer’s joy in skilled preparation of a wedding song for the King.

My heart is overflowing with a good theme;
I recite my composition concerning the King;
My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
— Psalm 45:1 NKJV

Want to Write Christian Stories?

If you desire to write Christian fiction, consider the Trellis Method. It offers a step-by-step guide, and although it doesn’t make writing easy, it’s free and each step keeps you moving forward to complete that all-important first draft.

Why Write Christian Fiction?

Faith-based fiction shapes lives with stories that entertain, inform, and inspire. People need fiction that encourages their faith in times like today. You have an excellent opportunity to fulfill this need.

Time-proven Writing Steps

If faith-based fiction interests you, or perhaps someone you know, download your free copy of the Trellis Method.

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The download (a zip file) contains the Trellis Method book, 7 workbooks, 7 prompt-based worksheets, and two-dozen-plus illustrations.

What faith-based book will you write?

23 responses to “Write for THE King”

  1. Steps Of Purpose Avatar
    Steps Of Purpose

    Thanks for this download Grant. I have drafted a few christian fiction books over the past few years which have yet to be published.( What i am waiting for? Not even sure) I will definitely explore the trellis method before moving ahead with final editing.

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    1. Grant at Writing for Eternity Avatar
      Grant at Writing for Eternity

      On June 10, I’ve scheduled a post about L. Frank Baum’s book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. If you’re interested, the download (PDF) analysis appears on the page linked to the Writing menu. It uses the Trellis Method for the analysis.

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        Steps Of Purpose

        Oh great!

  2. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    How generous of you!! I just downloaded it. Thank you!! What a blessing you are to others. 😊

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    1. Grant at Writing for Eternity Avatar
      Grant at Writing for Eternity

      You’re welcome, Kelli. It’s a professional level guide, including workbooks and worksheets. May God bless the hands of faith-based-fiction writers!

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  3. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar
    The Mindful Migraine Blog

    oh wow – how generous! I just downloaded the doc, and started reading ‘genres’ – the brown M&M clause deserves a blog post all of its own one day! Thank you for the insights into reader expectations – I’m more of a non-fiction person at the moment, but I’m going to take the time to read through all this regardless, because the expectations remain the same (but different!) thanks again for this super-professional resource, Linda x

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    1. Grant at Writing for Eternity Avatar
      Grant at Writing for Eternity

      You’re welcome, Linda, and it’s fun to hear when writers find the series useful. The focus on readers and telling a great story produces excellent results for fiction and non-fiction. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you’ll keep reading. I love to share the writing tips collected over the years.

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      1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar
        The Mindful Migraine Blog

        Thank you! I think you’re right too – all writing should share a great story!

  4. katiesencouragementforyou Avatar
    katiesencouragementforyou

    Thank you so much for this free resource! What a gift! I’ve been working on a Christian fiction book, and this will really be helpful. Thank you also for following my blog! God bless you Grant!

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    1. Grant at Writing for Eternity Avatar
      Grant at Writing for Eternity

      You’re welcome, Katie, and please let me know if you have questions about the resource.

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      1. katiesencouragementforyou Avatar
        katiesencouragementforyou

        Thank you! :)

  5. Wrenn Leone Avatar
    Wrenn Leone

    Thanks for sharing this resource, Grant. It’s so generous of you. Although I’m an author, and have included some elements of faith in several of my novels, I’ve yet to attempt to write a true Christian book Perhaps this will be the launchpad for me.

    I applaud all the authors who write Christian fiction—which both entertains and inspires me. I’m so grateful for their talent and dedication.

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    1. Grant at Writing for Eternity Avatar
      Grant at Writing for Eternity

      I still marvel at how the insights from fiction can set our spiritual longings ablaze. Please share the resource with others, Wrenn.

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      1. Wrenn Leone Avatar
        Wrenn Leone

        Happy to, Grant!

  6. Staci Troilo Avatar
    Staci Troilo

    I’ve dabbled in Christian fiction (loved it) and have a few more works in mind. Thank you for this generous resource.

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    1. Grant at Writing for Eternity Avatar
      Grant at Writing for Eternity

      I’ve read several faith-based books that followed the Crime > Police Procedural format. I can see how your stories and style would do well. I look forward to reading your stories, Staci!

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  7. Dana at Regular Girl Devos Avatar
    Dana at Regular Girl Devos

    What a blessing, Grant, thank you for offering these amazing tools!

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    1. Grant at Writing for Eternity Avatar
      Grant at Writing for Eternity

      They are ‘tools,’ Dana, and I hope writers will use them to fulfill God’s calling on their lives.

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      1. Dana at Regular Girl Devos Avatar
        Dana at Regular Girl Devos

        Amen!

  8. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    What an amazing free offer.

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    1. Grant at Writing for Eternity Avatar
      Grant at Writing for Eternity

      I hope the ‘free’ part doesn’t keep people from downloading the Trellis Method. It’s an updated version of the professional course offered from 2023 through early 2026. Thanks in advance for sharing with novice writers who want to complete that all-important first draft.

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  9. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    Love the heart behind this. Writing with purpose really does make a difference, and God can use every word. My two books and now my third coming this weekend I consider non-fiction, but I’m also working on a fiction book, busy with all this writing. I’m even working on two more, one somewhat fiction and one fully fiction, a bit outside my usual but I’m trusting and Praying that they’ll be impactful.
    Keep going, He’s guiding it.
    Amen 🙏

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    1. Grant at Writing for Eternity Avatar
      Grant at Writing for Eternity

      Thanks, Willie, for your boost today. I hope you’ll share the download with others who want to write Christian fiction. In future reviews, I’ll highlight how Christian authors are reinforcing values and strengthening believers. Also, some do a subtle yet brilliant job of evangelism without Bible thumping.

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