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Discover what makes a romance novel appeal to a Christian readership and how you can write Christian romance books your readers will love.
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Some authors just want to get their book "out there." They don't plan on writing additional books or becoming professionals. But others want to make writing a career and maybe pay the bills with income earned from their writing.
What upfront and ongoing costs an author should plan forA bare-bones method for tracking your business income and expensesA Thomas-approved method for getting free feedbackAnd much more
If you want to have a career as a professional writer, you have to do at least two things.
First, you must become an amazing writer. Second, you need to start acting like a business owner. Regardless of whether you're independently or traditionally published, you'll need to keep track of finances, payments, taxes, marketing, and a lot more.
You must be willing to wear their business hats to be considered professionals.
If that sounds overwhelming, this week's episode will provide some relief and direction. In my interview with Angela Hunt, you'll learn:If you want to make a career out of your writing and pay bills with the income you earn, listen in or check out the blog post version of this episode to learn how.
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If you've ever transcribed a conversation between two people, you know the resulting text is a bunch of incomprehensible, run-on sentences and fragments. Natural conversation does not translate well onto the written page.
How to handle dialects or accentsHow to use dialogue to reveal characterHow to imply what's being said without saying it
When we write novels, we need to realize that good, written dialogue does not imitate the way real people talk. We also don't want our written dialogue to sound contrived and awkward.
How do you write good dialogue?
In this episode, Angela Hunt teaches usListen in or check out the blog post to find out how to write good dialogue that keeps readers turning pages and learn what dialogue mistakes to avoid.
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Most humans try to avoid conflict as much as possible, but novelists love conflict.
Without conflict, a novelist has no story. Conflict keeps your novel moving forward and your readers turning pages.
As Vladimir Nabokov once said, "The writer's job is to get the main character up a tree, and then once they are up there, throw rocks at them."
But how do you get your protagonist up a tree? What kind of rocks should you throw?
In this week's episode, I interview professional fictional rock-thrower, Angela Hunt, to discuss the six classic conflicts. In this episode, you'll discover Biblical and modern examples of classic conflicts
How to mix the conflicts to make your story more interesting
Which conflicts resonate with most readers today
If you want to up the tension in your book or make your next novel more riveting, listen in or check out the blog post to find out how to add and layer the six classic conflicts to keep your readers reading.Support the Show.
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Youâre probably tired of hearing that you need a large platform to be a successful author.
The history behind the prominence of author platformHow the author-platform landscape is changingYour biggest advantage in a digital world
Some industry professionals believe having a large platform is equivalent to having a large social media following.
If youâve been listening to the Christian Publishing Show or Novel Marketing, you know that having a social media following doesnât necessarily mean you have a platform. Nor does it mean youâll sell more books than someone not on social media.
In fact, sometimes people sell more books by spending less time on social media.
Authors hear me say, âYour social media following isnât very important.â But when they talk to a literary agent or publisher, those people care about social media numbers.
How do you navigate this platform predicament?
I asked Mary DeMuth, literary agent and author of more than 50 books. Sheâs been in the Christian publishing industry for 20 years and recently wrote about how author platform is broken.
In this episode, youâll learnListen in or read the blog version to learn how to navigate the author platform predicament and what you can do to help change the status quo in the publishing industry. Be sure to add your comments and questions at AuthorMedia.social.
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When authors attend writers conferences, they often have big expectations but make common mistakes that squash their goals and diminish the return on their investment in the conference.
11 common mistakes authors often make and how to avoid themHow to avoid missing opportunitiesThe right time to attend your first conference
In this episode, youâll learnListen in or read the blog version to find out how to make the most of your first (or next) writers conference.
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The stories we ingest shape the morality we develop, but only to a point.
Why you must carefully consider your own moral system before writing a storyHow to keep your book from being boringHow to write a story that resonates for decades
If a storyâs morality strays from reality or gets too twisted, the story fails to resonate with readers. Moral confusion is why movies and TV shows are less entertaining than they used to be.
But what is morality?
Why is it so important for good stories?
How do you put a message into your book without being preachy?
In this monthâs episode, youâll learn:Fiction can be a powerful tool to demonstrate the consequences of actions. It allows us to learn from the mistakes and triumphs of others. Listen in and discover why establishing a clear moral system is critical in writing a timeless story that conveys a memorable message. Check out the blog version of this episode here.
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God often calls authors into periods of waiting. Learn how to improve your writing and your chances of success by making the most of the wait.
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Professional authors often struggle to find health insurance coverage, but healthcare for Christian authors is readily available.
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Public speaking is historically one of the best ways to sell books. Find out how you can turn your book into an engaging and memorable talk.
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Award-winning author Angela Hunt shares her reproducible revision process that has helped her write, revise, and publish more than 150 books.
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Find out why attending a local church in person can benefit your physical and spiritual health as well as your book sales.
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How to Write Books Boys Will Love With Tim Shoemaker
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The director of the Write to Publish Christian writers conference shares what to expect from your first in-person conference.
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Thirty days. Thatâs all youâve got.
Do it wrong, and youâre toast. Do it right, and itâs crĂšme brĂ»lĂ©e that will last for months, maybe even years.
What 30 days are we talking about? The first 30 days after you make your book available to the world.
During the first 30 days after your release, bookstores decide whether to keep your book on the shelves. If you have a strong launch, bookstores will continue to stock your book and order more copies. If you have a bad launch, even the books you think you sold will be returned unsold.
Only during the first 30 days post-release can you earn the #1 New Release badge on Amazon. For 30 days, readers wonât judge you for not having reviews.
As you can see, your bookâs first 30 days will determine its success. So how can you set yourself set you up for success? You conduct a strong book launch.
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Learn how and why Bible study is important for authors and how it improves your book as well as readers' lives.
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This year, set writing goals that are ambitious and reasonable. Learn how to stick with a plan so you can finish your book or start another.
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