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Are you ready to PEN your story?
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb.
Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During this episode, youâll learn how to pen your story.Today's industry expert is Dalene Bickel.
Dalene founded Lasting Legacies Publishing, where she works as a ghostwriter, personal biographer, and book coach. She is also the host of the Ink and Impact podcast, the founder of The Inkwell (a Christian writing community), and the creator of Bookworthy Academy (a self-publishing course).
Are you ready to PEN your story?
P = Pivot; change your mindset or way of doing thingsE = Embrace; embrace the writing process; discover the direction God wants you to take, and then do the work!N = Nurture; attract and interact with your target audience; help them get to know you and God and His truths.Listener giveaway. Hereâs the link to Dalene's freebie: https://bookworthyframework.com
-The Bookworthy Framework will help you:
Write with purpose â craft a life-changing message.Gain clarity â stop second-guessing your content. Discover what to include ⊠and when.Achieve your goals â Amplify your message, build your brand, and scale your mission.LINKS
Find out more about Dalene Bickel below:
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DaleneBickel.com
The One-Year Collection of Weekly Writing Prompts: Write Your Life Story, One Question at a Time
Thank you, friends, for joining us. Please take a moment to share this podcast with another writer or two, give us a star rating, post an episode review, and hit subscribe. I greatly appreciate what you say and what you choose to write.
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Writing and Caregiving.
Is it possible to do both and be successful? Todayâs guest is a multi-generational caregiver and a writer. Her story and tips will encourage⊠and equip you.
My industry expert isâŠRuthie Gray. Ruthie is a wife, Gigi, empty nester, and content marketing coach for Christian creatives, specializing in Instagram and newsletter growth. Her hobbies include Florida beach walks, RVing with hubby, and reading historical fiction. Ruthie founded Authentic Online Marketing School and podcasts at Authentic Online Marketing (so easy, your mom â or Carol Brady â can do it). Connect with her on Instagram or her website at authenticonlinemarketing.com.
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Ruthie Gray Book: Empty Nest AwakeningRuthie Gray website: Authentic Online Marketing
Instagram: @ruthie_gray_author
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Ways to reduce your editing costs. Move through your first, second, and third manuscript drafts without breaking the bank.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During this episode, youâll learn 5 Tips to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Editing.My industry expert isâŠLori Hatcher. Lori Hatcher is an editor, womenâs ministry speaker, writing instructor, and author of numerous devotional books with Our Daily Bread Publishing, including her latest, A Word for Your Day. Her articles and devotions have appeared in publications such as Focus on the Family, Revive Our Hearts, Upper Room, and Crosswalk.com.
5 Tips to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Editing.Here are five things you can do to clean up your manuscript and save hundreds of dollars in editing fees.
1. Use contractions, especially in dialogue.One of the most common and easily avoided mistakes I encounter as a copyeditor is the author's repeated failureâor outright refusalâto use contractions in dialogue.
2. Check Bible references
3. Use people or technology to help you identify your personal repeated/pet/filler words. Every writer has these, but weâre seldom aware of them until someone or something points them out. Pro-writing aid Grammarly4. Be consistent in the capitalization of deity pronouns
First pass, content. Have you said everything you need to say? Are there any loose threads or elephants in the room that will frustrate or confuse your readers?Second pass, flow, and structure (is there a part where your mind drifted as you listened? Better spice it up. Is there a logical flow of ideas or is it choppy or confusing?Third pass, first and last linesFourth pass, passive verbs, sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. This is where your technology comes in.Fifth pass, typos (donât ignore the squiggles), and final clean-up
5. Edit in stages. Please donât attempt to clean it all up at once.LINKS
Lori Hatcher - Author, Speaker, Bloggerwww.LoriHatcher.com
Refresh Your Faith
Refresh Your Prayers
Refresh Your Hope
Moments with God for Couples
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Ready to grow your email list by leaps and bounds? Create a lasting email list of readers committed to you and your message of hope.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During this episode, youâll learn How to Build a Thriving Email List: The Secret No One Wants to Tell You.âMy industry expert isâŠKristine Brown - Kristine is a ministry wife, mom, stepmom, and Mimi. She loves connecting todayâs women with the women of the Bible through her website, freelance writing, and speaking. Any day, you can find her texting her family, checking on neighbors, or searching for a new way to cook broccoli. Kristine and her husband live in East Texas.
âWhen it comes to gaining subscribers, how do I know which strategies work and which donât, without wasting what limited time I have?â Mindset shift #1: No time is wasted. I will learn as much from the flops as I do from the strong finishes.âI donât know where to find my readers.â Mindset shift #2: Change the idea of âfinding my readersâ to building relationships. âI need to build an email list to sell my book.â Mindset shift #3: My email list is not a means to an end. The people should be the goal.âI donât have time to nurture my audience and still have time to write.â Mindset shift #4: I need to pace myself in marathon mode instead of leaning into the sprint.
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Ten Strategies to Build a Thriving Email ListWebsite: https://morethanyourself.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristinebrown
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinebrownwriter
Kristineâs books: https://morethanyourself.com/books-kristine-brown
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Learn how to make money as a Kingdom Entrepreneur.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. Youâll learn about ⊠How to Monetize Your Books during this episode.My industry expert is⊠Crystal Daye. Crystal is an award-winning author of 10 books, an international speaker, and the CEO of DayeLight Publishers. She helps authors write, publish, market, and monetize books and is a sought-after expert in personal branding, digital marketing, and book publishing. Crystal also hosts The DayeLight Show and hosts the Reach Millions Author conference, and is the founder of the Kingdom Indie Author Awards.
Discover your hidden talents.Be willing to fail, and you will be successful.
Unconventional investment in ourselves is a mindset we need to adopt as Kingdom entrepreneurs.
Mentorship Programs
Online Courses
Coaching Programs
Certification Programs
Maximizing your content to reach beyond the pages of your book.
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www.Dayelightpublishers.comwww.instagram.com/crystalsdaye
www.facebook.com/dayelightpublishers
www.instagram.com/dayelightpublishers
Grab your free Bestseller Cheatsheet: 20 Practical Steps to Write & Market an Impactful Book.
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If youâre a new writer, today's episode will clarify some social media myths you need to quit believing.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in.
My industry expert isâŠEdie Melson. Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers who is observing life through the lens of her camera. As a popular speaker, Edie encourages and challenges audiences on the necessity of Soul Care and leads workshops throughout the world on staying connected to God. Her numerous books, including the award-winning Soul Care series, reflect her passion for helping others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives. Since 2017, Edieâs industry blog, The Write Conversation, has been recognized as a Writerâs Digest Top 101 Sites for Writers. Sheâs the director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and a board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. She and her husband Kirk have been married for 40+ years and raised three sons. They live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and can often be found hiking and enjoying life togetherâPlease welcome Edie Melson to Your Best Writing Life. Itâs great to have you here, my friend.
Today, we are covering:
If social media doesnât sell books, it has no valueIâm the one responsible for the reach of my wordsListener giveaway â PDF the ABCs of Social Media for Writers
As we wrap up â You can find out more about ⊠in our show notes.
Be sure to check out Part 1 of our Common Social Media Myths New Writers Need to Quit Believing series. The link is also in the show notes.
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As a fiction writer, is your story setting all it needs to be to hold your reader's attention? DiAnn Mills offers tips on developing story settings.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During this part one episode of Savvy Skills for the Beginning Writer series, youâll learn about Developing Your Story Setting.
My industry expert is DiAnn Mills. DiAnn is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists. She has won two Christy Awards, Golden Scroll, and Selah awards, and was a finalist in the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readersâ Choice, and Carol award contests. DiAnn teaches writing all over the country.
Developing Your Story Setting
· What is the story setting, and why the story setting is important?
· What does the story setting add to the plot?
· How does a writer choose a story setting?
DiAnn's new book, Lethal Standoff, a Romantic Suspense, with Tyndale Publishing, will be released on September 3, 2024.
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Developing Your Story's Setting download
Find out more about DiAnn here:
- diannmills.com
- facebook.com/diannmills
- x.com/diannmills
- diannmills.com/articles
- bookbub.com/authors/diann-mills
- instagram.com/diannmillsauthor/
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As a writer, you must consider social media early. Kim Stewart and I discuss the value of social media before you write a book.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During part four of our Start Marketing When You Start Writing series, marketing guru Kim Stewart and I share aspects of social media to help you market your product effectively from the start.
Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When sheâs not strategizing with clients, youâll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family and indulging in coffee, caramel, and Friends reruns.
Welcome back. We are sharing part four of the Start Marketing When You Start Writing series â What Writers Need to Know About Social Media Before Publishing a Book.
Do you need to be on social media?Profile presence - what to put in your bioPosting content (playing by the platformâs rules/algorithm), serving current followers, or attracting new ones?Part 1 - The Power of Community for New Writers When Marketing Books
Part 2 - Help for New Writers on Creating Evergreen Content for Book Marketing
Part 3 - Why New Writers Should Build an Email List Before You Publish a Book?Check Out These Related episodes:
Social Media Myths New Writers Need to Quit Believing - Part 1
New, Nurture, or Numbing Out? How are You REALLY Spending Your Book Marketing Time on Social Media?(Book Marketing Mania episode #69)
Writing Off Social as a Christian Writer with Sandy Cooper
(Book Marketing Mania episode #75)
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Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During this part one episode, youâll learn about three of the top five⊠Common Social Media Myths New Writers Need to QUIT Believing
My industry expert is Edie Melson. Edie is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers who is observing life through the lens of her camera. As a popular speaker, Edie encourages and challenges audiences on the necessity of Soul Care and leads workshops throughout the world on staying connected to God. Her numerous books, including the award-winning Soul Care series, reflect her passion for helping others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives. Since 2017, Edieâs industry blog, The Write Conversation, has been recognized as a Writerâs Digest Top 101 Sites for Writers. Sheâs the director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and a board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. She and her husband Kirk have been married for 40+ years and raised three sons. They live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and can often be found hiking and enjoying life togetherâPlease welcome Edie Melson to Your Best Writing Life.
Here are the myths we bust today!
Social media sells books!If I donât have a book, I donât have anything valuable to share.I can build my social media after I write/publish the book.Is Social Media Still a Wise Investment? PDF Download
Edie Melson, Social Media Coach - write Social Media Coaching in the subject line
Be on the lookout for Part Two of our Common Social Media Myths New Writers Need to QUIT Believing series.
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As a writer, how are you staying in touch with your future readers?
Today, Kim Stewart and I discuss the importance of building an email list before you write a book.
Build That Email List Now!Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host Linda Goldfarb. Each week I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During part one in our Start Marketing When You Start Writing series â Marketing guru Kim Stewart and I share the importance of community for writers. Writing evergreen content â building an email list
Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When sheâs not strategizing with clients, youâll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family and indulging in coffee, caramel, and Friends reruns.
Today, we cover:
âą Why you need an email listâą Why you need a lead magnet and how to set it up
âą How often to email and what to send
Start Marketing when You Start Writing Series
Part 1 - The Power of Community for New Writers When Marketing Books
Part 2 - Help for New Writers on Creating Evergreen Content for Book Marketing
Learn more about Kim:
Kim Stewart Marketing
Book Marketing Mania podcast
Check out Lindaâs previous episode on How Email Marketing Works
How Email Marketing Works - Part One
How Email Marketing Works - Part TwoVisit Your Best Writing Life website.
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Have you set up a writing business that honors God?
Are you following the tax laws?
Are you maximizing your tax deductions? Learn how now.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During this episode, youâll learn about Taxes and the Christian Writer
My industry expert is Patricia Hartman, CPA. For over thirty years, Patricia has been helping business owners set up and maintain their finances and prepare their tax returns. Patricia is also an award-winning author of several books and operates her own writing business. She has written both fiction and non-fiction books and is currently working on both. Besides finishing the third in her Poisoned Suspense series, sheâs currently collaborating with an attorney to write one just for you, our writers, on todayâs topic.
Today we discuss - the top 10 questions every writer should ask about taxes and business issues.Legal disclaimer: None of the opinions Patricia gives on this episode should be construed in any way as either tax or legal advice. Patricia is not an attorney and, therefore, cannot give legal opinions. Further, your individual tax situation will inform you of the best way to set up and operate your business. Todayâs tips are designed to help you understand whatâs involved in the writing business, especially one that honors God. You are always best served by consulting with tax and legal professionals in your jurisdiction.
Note: Patricia Hartman is not currently accepting new tax clients. (Her tax-client quiver is full.) She is providing this information as an act of love to her brothers and sisters in the writing community.
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CPA Links:Patricia Hartman CPA Website
Patricia Hartman CPA Facebook
Author Links:
Patricia Hartman Website
Patricia Hartman â Christian Prenuptial
Patricia Hartman Facebook
Business Links:
Common IRS Tax Deductions for Writers Giveaway
1099 NEC form and informationFINCEN - Register for The Beneficial Ownership Information Form
Hobby or Business IRS
Writers and Taxes Book survey - If you would like to help Patricia by taking a survey about your business needs or would like to know when the book comesVisit Your Best Writing Life website.
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As a writer, what do you know about evergreen content?
Creating evergreen content for book marketing is powerful - learn why in today's episode.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During part two of our Start Marketing When You Start Writing series, marketing guru Kim Stewart and I share the importance of writing evergreen content.Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When sheâs not strategizing with clients, youâll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family and indulging in coffee, caramel, and Friends reruns.
Why you need to create online content to attract, serve, and nurture your audience and incorporate the know, like, and trust factors. Evergreen long-form vs. short-form (podcast/blog/video vs. social shorts)How often should you post content (weekly long-form, short-form if on social)?
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Kim Stewart
How to Transition into Podcasting Episode
YouTube Strategies for WritersVisit Your Best Writing Life website.
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Are you ready to write your first flash fiction story?
Todayâs guest will walk you through the steps you need to get started.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During this episode, youâll learn The FUNdamentals of Flash FictionRaised in multiple cultures, Sophia Hansen loves to write In Other Worlds. Sheâs an author and editor for Havok Publishing, and sheâs celebrating her debut novel, Water's Break. Sophia resides in the Southeast of the United States with her husband of thirty-six years and can be bribed with good coffee and dark chocolate.
What is Flash FictionFive Reasons to Write Flash FictionHow to write Flash FictionLINKS
Sophia's recipes
Sophia Hansen's Website
Email Sophia - Help Me with Flash Fiction for Havok submissions
Sophia's book - Water's Break
Free downloads - Trumpet Blues and Mine
Havok Submissions
Legendary: Havok Season Ten
Story DiceVisit Your Best Writing Life website.
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As a writer, where is your marketing community?
Today, Kim Stewart and I discuss the power of community for writers dealing with book marketing.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During part one of our Start Marketing When You Start Writing series, marketing guru Kim Stewart and I share the importance of community for writers. Writing evergreen content â building an email listKim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When sheâs not strategizing with clients, youâll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family and indulging in coffee, caramel, and Friends reruns.
The importance of building community before the book comes out.
Why community is important to marketing (relationships, learning, leaning on, cheering each other on, future collaborations, etc.)Where to find a community online (social media, FB groups, memberships, conferences)Who to connect with and how (your target readers, those a few steps ahead of you, those serving your audience/similar audiences big/small, your elevator pitch)LINKS
Kim Stewart
Create a Passionate Group of Followers with Kathis Lipp
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How can I manage depression as a Christian writer?
Todayâs guest shares how to make the most of your energy levels and moodiness.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During this episode, youâll learn about ⊠Depression and the Christian Writer.My industry expert isâŠSara Turnquist. Sara is a coffee-loving, word-slinging, clean Historical Romance author whose superpower is converting caffeine into novels. She loves those odd little tidbits of history that are stranger than fiction. That's what inspires her. Well, tidbits of history and a good love story. And of all the love stories she knows, hers is her favorite. She lives happily with her own Prince Charming and their gaggle of minions. Three, to be exact.
Sara is an avid reader and enjoys reading clean Historical Romances when sheâs not traveling. Her books range from the Czech lands to the American Wild West and from ancient Egypt to the early 1900s. Some of her titles include The Lady Bornekova, Hope in Cripple Creek, The Generalâs Wife, Trail of Fears, and the Convenient Risk Series.
LINKSSara Turnquist
Energy Gifters & Energy Drainers PDF Download
Kentucky Christian Writers Conference
Check out Sara Turnquist's Plotting Workbook
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Are you clear about reaching your writing goals, or are you caught up in doing false work? Todayâs guest supplies eight strategies for distracted writers.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. Iâm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. Iâm so glad youâre listening in. During this episode, youâll learn 8 Strategies for Distracted Writers.
My industry expert isâŠPenny Reeve. Penny is the award-winning Australian author of more than 25 books for children. She writes picture books, junior fiction, childrenâs Bible studies, and young adult fiction. She is an experienced writing teacher and speaker interested in equipping Christian childrenâs writers. Learn more about Penny at www.pennyreeve.com
· What is a distracted writer (and are you one)?
· You believe writers face two main kinds of distractions: worthy and unworthy. What do you mean by that?
· What are the 8 strategies for distracted writers?
#1 - Identify the distractions for what they really are.#2 - Be clear about your goals and adjust them if necessary.
#3 - Deliberately defy distraction.
#4 - Be brutal to unnecessary distractions.
#5 - Train yourself for deep work.
#6 - Be wary of falsework.
#7 - Be distracted well.
#8 - Give Thanks.
LINKS
Penny's newest book in the Pet Sitters series
Penny's novel Out of the Cages
Writing Warm-Ups for Kids
Surviving Distraction for Writers Toolkit· www.pennyreeve.com
Penny Reeve on Social Media:
o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennyreevethepennydrops
o Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennyjayeauthor/
o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penny-reeve-author-penny-jaye/
o YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PennyReeveauthor
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How do you know when you have healed enough to write? Learn a three-stage process to bless your readers and be blessed in the writing.
Linda Goldfarb here. My guest is Paula Mosher Wallace. Paula is the Founder of Bloom In The Dark, Inc. (501c3) and author of BLOOM IN THE DARK, which offers hope to the hurting. She is also a Producer, Director, and Cohost of two internationally syndicated television shows. In addition to her podcast, six books, and online courses, Paula enjoys spending time with her three sons.In today's episode, Linda and Paula discuss how you are not alone in your pain. There's a community that gets you. They share the importance of writing painful experiences in three stages as Paula provides the why and how of the process. The final result is a powerful message that engages your reader and offers hope for their future.
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Paula Mosher Wallace
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Beginning writers need this. Before you sit down to write, listen to this encore episode. Award-winning author PeggySue Wells provides succinct tips to get your writing career started.
âEminently quotable, PeggySue Wells is a tonic â warm like your favorite blanket, bracing like a stiff drink.âHistory buff and tropical island votary, PeggySue parasails, skydives, scuba dives and has taken (but not passed) pilot training. The bestselling author of 30 books, including the What To Do series, The Slave Across the Street, Bonding With Your Child Through Boundaries, Homeless for the Holidays, Chasing Sunrise, and The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make, PeggySueâs most challenging and rewarding adventure was solo parenting seven children. She is the founder of SingleMomCircle.com. Good to have you here PeggySue.
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Today, Linda and PeggySue discuss the first decisions a writer makes.
The What, Who, and Why you need to know before you begin.
What vehicle format is best suited for what you write?
Format options. Word count for your genre.
Setting up your manuscript.
The three essentials every story must have for fiction and non-fiction.
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Writing narrative nonfiction is not the same as writing historical fiction. Knowing the difference will save you time and money.
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Today's guest, Dr. Craig von Buseck, shares how to differentiate between narrative and historical nonfiction.
Craig is an award-winning author and popular speaker. He holds an MA in Journalism from Regent University. His book, I Am Cyrus: Harry S. Truman and the Rebirth of Israel' won the 2020 Selah Award for nonfiction and was a finalist for the Truman Award by the Truman Presidential Library â welcome Dr. Craig von Buseck to Your Best Writing Life!
During this encore episode, you will gain first-hand knowledge of how Craig researches for his award-winning books, the dos and don'ts that will save you time, frustration, and some negative feedback.
Learn the basics of comparing narrative nonfiction and historical fiction.
Why has narrative nonfiction become so popular?
What fascinates Crag the most about his writing career?
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Writing short-length Kindle books can make you money, increase your audience reach, and maximize your impact.
In today's encore episode, we cover the benefits for Christian writers in writing small Kindle books.
My industry expert is Shelley Hitz. Shelley has mentored writers since 2010. Her experience in writing 58 books and selling over half a million copies solidifies --she's our go-to gal for today. Shelley and her husband CJ are the hosts of the Kingdom Writers podcast, and together, they create a powerful team to help you accomplish your goals with their membership in Christian Book Academy. They have often been called âpastors for writers.â
Youâll find out:
Why smaller books sell well.
How a shorter book really is a quick win for you as an author.
What length should your book be to maximize your impact?
We wrap up with where to start as you write a shorter book.
Stick around until the end; we have a great giveaway.LINKS
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Procrastination to Publication Workshop with Shelley Hitz
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