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Have you ever felt guilty about not meeting your writing goals or wondered if they need a check-up?
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 what to do When Writing Goals Need a Re-Set.
My industry expert isâŠPenny Reeve.
Penny is a writer, childrenâs literature scholar, and speaker. Sheâs also the award-winning Australian author of more than 25 books for children. Writing as Penny Reeve, Penny Jaye, and Ella Shine, she writes picture books, junior fiction, childrenâs Bible studies, and young adult fiction. She is an experienced writing teacher with a particular interest in equipping Christian childrenâs writers. Learn more about Penny at www.pennyreeve.com
· Goals are important for writers, but how do we know if our goals need a check-up?
· How to start a writing goal re-set: revisit the old and consider the new.
· Be real about the rest of your life and then choose one to add, pause, delete, or restructure your writing goals.
Listener giveaway âPenny is generously offering a downloadable Writing Goals Check-Up! A resource specifically designed to help writers â just like you â to work and conduct a goals check-up of your own.
Check out Pennyâs novel, Out of the Cages, a novel that took eleven years and eleven rejections before it found its way to publication and won awards, proof that re-setting goals can be a useful strategy for writers playing the long game.
· www.pennyreeve.com
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Book links for Pennyâs 3 author names:
o Penny Reeve: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Reeve/author/B0034NJ9D4
o Penny Jaye: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Jaye/author/B07NCXW6GQ
o Ella Shine: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ella-Shine/author/B08KCTYJYF
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When you prioritize these four goals, you will maximize your monthly output! Todayâs guest offers solutions to get you started.
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 Four Goals You Should Prioritize to Maximize Your Monthly Writing.
My industry expert isâŠTina Yeager - Award-winning author, speaker, and life coach Tina Yeager hosts the Flourish-Meant Podcast and Flourish Today radio show on Christian Mix 106 and publishes Inkspirations Online, a weekly writersâ devotional. She has been licensed as a counselor since 2005. For holistic emotional wellness coaching, prayer-led creative journey mapping, purpose coaching, or event speaking, contact her at [email protected].
Alright, letâs head into our content for today⊠Four Goals We Should Prioritize to Maximize Our Month.
For your personal reset this month, here are four goals to restore your personal growth strategy and begin your journey to the best year ever.
1. Start each day by praying through a passage of scripture with thankfulness and worship, meditating upon a specific name of God.
2. Plan your intake. Nourish your brain, body, and spirit by what you choose to put into them. Set your food and beverages up before you get hungry.
3. Draft policy statements for your interactions with others. Set standards for how you will respond to and treat people to act as guard rails.
4. Prayerfully identify and execute short-term SMART goals. The Lord might reveal a long-range vision. If so, make sure all your short-term monthly goals support it.
Take a step in the next 24 hrs that commits you to the first objective of this monthâs goal.
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Are your devotions effective?
Writing devotions that change lives is what Cindy Sproles helps us understand better in this encore episode of Your Best Writing Life.
Cindy Sproles is the cofounder of Christian Devotions Ministries and the cowriter of the popular He Said, She Said Devotions written with her cofounder, Eddie Jones. As a teacher and speaker for Christian Writers Conferences, Cindy teaches writing skills and how to write, placing God in the forefront. She is a contributing author to CBN.com and is the Executive Editor for www.christiandevotions.us, and a freelance editor for Ironstream Media. Cindy is the director of the Asheville Christian Writers Conference, held each February at the Cove, the Billy Graham Training Center, Asheville, NC. She is the mother of four adult sons and lives in the mountains of East Tennessee with her husband. Cindy can be contacted at www.cindysproles.com or by emailing [email protected].
In this encore best-of episode, Linda and Cindy Sproles discuss the concepts many preachers use to prepare their sermons: Hook, Book, Look, and Take.
Find out how asking questions in your devotion can lose readers.
Everyone shares stories, but the reason telling a story in devotion is so important may surprise you.Learn how to perfect your devotion by submitting it online to Christian Devotions.
Cindy SprolesSubmit your devotion to Christian Devotions dot usDownload your Hook, Book, Look, and Took PDF
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Have you ever thought about writing a childrenâs book or wondered what it takes to write for younger readers?
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 Busting the Myths about Writing for Children.My industry expert isâŠPenny Reeve.
Penny is a writer, childrenâs literature scholar, and speaker. Sheâs also the award-winning Australian author of more than 25 books for children. Writing as Penny Reeve, Penny Jaye, and Ella Shine, she writes picture books, junior fiction, childrenâs Bible studies, and young adult fiction. She is an experienced writing teacher and speaker with a particular interest in equipping Christian childrenâs writers.
Busting the Myths About Writing for Children· Myth #1 â Writing for children is easy.
· Myth #2 â Writing for children isnât real writing.
· Myth #3 â Writing for children isnât as important as writing for adults.
Listener giveaway â although Penny has spoken about writing for all ages, if you are considering writing a picture book, Penny is generously offering this episodeâs listeners a downloadable Tip Sheet of Picture Book Basics!
· Pennyâs childrenâs novel Camp Max explores themes of faith, friendship, and generosity for children aged 7 to 10.· For more tips and tricks about writing for children, visit Pennyâs YouTube channel for her âHow to be a childrenâs authorâ playlist. Plus, free writing activity videos for children!
o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennyreevethepennydrops
o Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennyreevethepennydrops/
o YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PennyReeveauthor
· Book links for Penny Reeve's three author names:
o https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Reeve/author/B0034NJ9D4
o https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Jaye/author/B07NCXW6GQ
o https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ella-Shine/author/B08KCTYJYF
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Are you struggling to get your writing started? Award-winning author Lori Hatcher shares five tips to help us increase our writing output.
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 Five Tips to Increase Your Writing Productivity.My industry expert is Lori Hatcher. Lori inspires and equips others by sharing high-impact stories for spiritual transformation. A popular womenâs ministry speaker and writing/speaking instructor, Lori is an Advanced Communicator Gold and Advanced Leader Bronze with Toastmasters International. She writes for Our Daily Bread, Guideposts, Revive Our Hearts, and Crosswalk.com.
Lori, welcome to Your Best Writing Life!
Five Tips to Increase Your Writing ProductivityTip one â Write in order of priorities, not preferences. Release the tyranny of the urgent: at the end of the day, what is most important for me to accomplish today?
Tip two â Use the four-bucket method, with either hard copies or digital folders. Notes app for iOS:
Bucket of ideas: choose the one that resonates.Bucket of first drafts: write 500 words or one timerâs worth (check this bucket first).Bucket of ready-to-edit: a complete piece (go to this second).Bucket of ready-to-submit: a go-to list of places to submit or in your book manuscript.Tip three: Use the Pomodoro method, intentionally moving up and down. Work for 25 minutes, then take 5 minutes off. Write in sprints (or more, perhaps 55 minutes on, followed by a 15-minute mental break during which you change locations and physical positions).
Tip four: Create a page or word count goal for each chapter or element to ensure cohesiveness. This will also help you write tightly.
Tip five: Pray before you write. God knows the words we need. Pray while you write, and pray after you write. Make time with God a top priority and release your work to Him. He always accomplishes what we need to do. Ask Him to give us His heart for our writing readers.
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A WORD FOR YOUR DAY: 66 DEVOTIONS TO REFRESH YOUR MIND, from Our Daily Bread PublishingLORIHATCHER.COM
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Are you ready to take your platform to the next level? Lindaâs guest offers three strategies to make that happen.
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 3 Top strategies to network and build your platform.
Linda's guest is Dr Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes. Dr. Katherine is an editor, author, speaker, podcaster, and educational consultant. She is the production editor for Embolden Media Group and a member of Word Weavers International, serving as an online chapter president and mentor. She belongs to FWA (Florida Writers Association), ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), CWoC (Crime Writers of Color), AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association), and AASA (American Association of School Administrators). She serves on the nonprofit organization Submersion 14 board and the 540 Writerâs Community board and is an art instructor for the nonprofit organization Light for the Future in Guatemala.
Katherine hosts the podcast Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality. She contributes regularly to several magazines, blogs, and newsletters. She authored a Bible study for women, a collaborative anthology of devotions, and is currently working on the sequels of her first general market thriller novel. Her thriller A Fifth of the Story debuted in February 2024 through Endgame Press.
Today's episode walks you through three ways to network to grow your platform and engage with your audience.
Attend Writerly-events
Join Niche Groups
Engage Online
Giveaway- use the code Lindarocks2024 during checkout to receive a free eBook when they visit my website,www.drkatherinehayes.com, go to the book section, and choose any ebook.Bonus giveaway - Building Your Author Brand: 5 Essential Strategies
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What does a street team do for writers, and where do you find them? Kara Swanson provides tips to attract and grow a robust street team.
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. Youâll learn about ⊠Building a Robust Street Team during this episode.
Linda's industry expert isâŠKara Swanson. Kara writes stories about fairytales and fiery souls. She spent her childhood a little like a Lost Girl, running barefoot through lush green jungles, which inspired her award-winning Peter Pan retellings, DUST and SHADOW. Her latest fantasy series is set in an icy world filled with phoenixes called IGNITE, released in August 2024.
She is also the co-founder of the Author Conservatory where she has the honor of teaching young writers to craft sustainable author careers.Youâll find Kara with her toes in California sand as a SoCal resident, belting Broadway show tunes on weekend drives to Disneyland with her delightfully nerdy husband, or chatting about magic and mayhem on Instagram
Kara, you recently built a street team of 700+ members, 70% of whom open your emails. How did you attract so many people to your street team? What kind of results have they brought you so far?What are your tips for managing a street team this large?
Building a Robust Street TeamListener giveaway - A training we put together called âThe Smart Writerâs Guide to Publication and Beyondâ
The Author Conservatory
You can find out more about Kara here
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Readers want to see their authors. Listen in as Linda Goldfarb and Annette Reeder provide YouTube tips to help your writing business expand.
In this encore episode, Linda's industry expert is Annette Reeder, the Biblical Nutritionist. It was a summer evening on the lawn of a camp meeting that God called Annette into missions. Today, without getting on a plane or traveling through the bush, she is sharing the Gospel around the globe via YouTubeâ to over 125 countries and over 19 million viewers with 439,000 subscribers
During our episode, Annette and I discuss the following:
Why should writers consider doing a YouTube channel?How to get started?Does it pay to be on YouTube?How do you do YouTube for fiction and non-fiction?How does YouTube grow my audience?Check out:
These amazing freebies from Annette Reeder Annette Reeder on YouTubeMore about Annette ReederThe Biblical Nutrition AcademyIf you enjoy Your Best Writing Life's content- consider a monthly donation through Patreon. Support Your Best Writing Life podcast
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About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Besides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, co-owner, co-founder of the LINKEDÂź Personality System, and co-author of the LINKEDÂź Quick Guide to Personality series.Linda and her hubby, Sam, are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children and 15 grandbabiesâ life is a new adventure every day. She loves sipping frothed coffee with friends, traveling the countryside with Sam, and sharing transparent moments with family.
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Let's develop healthy writing habits.
While the New Year holds much promise and excitement, difficult times are always waiting. Edie Melson helps us prepare for these challenges in this encore episode by developing healthy writing practices.
Welcome Edie Melson.
Edie is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers observing life through the lens of her camera. As a popular speaker, she encourages and challenges audiences to understand the necessity of Soul Care and leads workshops throughout the world on staying connected to God.
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 hikingâwith Edie clinging to the edge of a precipice for the perfect camera angle and Kirk patiently carrying her camera bag and tripod.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 23 Best Writing Practices.
Please welcome Edie Melson to Your Best Writing Life. Itâs great to have you here, my friend.
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Attention WritersâŠpublicity is your friend! Lindaâs guest shares how you can maximize your publicity beyond your book launch.
Pre-launch tips.Post-Launch tips.Marketing advantages you have after your book launch that you donât have during your launch period.What any author can do â even with no marketing experience âto market their book.
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 about Publicity â ways to extend what a publicist did for you during your launch.
My industry expert is⊠Stephanie Alton. Stephanie is a literary agent and marketer with The Blythe Daniel Agency, Inc. She represents best-selling and new voices in non-fiction and in select fiction genres. Stephanie promotes books by curating and executing publicity campaigns and online marketing plans. She has worked in publishing for 9 years and lives on the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Today, we cover the following:You can find out more about Stephanie Alton here: www.theblythedanielagency.com
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Learn how playwriting and scriptwriting could be your mission in Christian ministry.
Your Best Writing Life is 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 about ⊠Playwriting and Scriptwriting
Billy Wayne Arrington is the founder and president of Vision Productions, Inc., Billy Wayne Ministries. He is an ordained minister, contemporary Christian vocal artist, Speaker, Writer, and Director/Producer/ ActorBilly Wayne is an accomplished speaker as well as a Christian vocal artist. An accomplished singer/songwriter, he has produced over 20 music recording projects, various music videos, and live performances in concert. Known in the Christian music industry, Billy Wayne was also awarded regional finalist for the GMA (Gospel Music Association) Songwriter of the Year in 2000 and 2002. His book, âAnd God Was Watching,â received a 5-star Clarion review (The highest critic award) in 2011.
Alright, letâs head into our content for today⊠writing scripts and playwritingâŠ
Why is production writing/script writing important in todayâs culture?How can one get started in this aspect of Christian ministry?
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www.Lamplighttheatre.comwww.billywayne.net
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You can make money writing scripts for video games. Tune in to find out how to get started.
Linda's industry expert is Bob Hostetler. Bob is an award-winning author, game writer, international speaker, and literary agent (with The Steve Laube Agency). His fifty books include Donât Check Your Brains at the Door (co-authored with Josh McDowell) and The Bard and the Bible: A Shakespeare Devotional. He is also the executive director of the Christian Writers Institute (christianwritersinstitute.com).
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 How to Write for Video Games.
How to Write for Video Games1. What video game do you currently write for?
2. What challenges you the most as a video game script writer?
3. How would one get started in the video game industry?
4. Any final thought youâd like to share with our listeners, Bob?
The show notes include a list of several writerâs conferences youâll be attending, along with numerous links where you can learn more about Bob.
LINKSWebsite: www.bobhostetler.com
TruPlayGamesBlogs: www.oneprayeraday.com, https://www.guideposts.org/users/bobhostetler
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hostetler.395
Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorBobHostetler
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobhoss
MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/bobhostetler1
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/writerhoss
Pinterest: https://www.goodreads.com/writerhoss
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerhoss/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-hostetler-aaabb57/
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How does your point of view lose readership? Todayâs guest shares the best point of view from which to tell 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 include the best point of view in your narrative.
Linda's industry expert is⊠PeggySue Wells. PeggySue is the bestselling author of 40 books, including the mystery suspense book of the year, Unnatural Cause. Action and adventure, romantic suspense, military romance, and cozy mystery are the page-turning novels by P.S. Wells, including Chasing Sunrise, Homeless for the Holidays, and The Patent. How to live better, easier, and simpler is the focus of her nonfiction, including Slavery in the Land of the Free and The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make.PeggySue is the founder of SingleMomCircle.com and a frequent flyer here on Your Best Writing LifeâŠ
In this episode, you will learn:
What is the second most fixed issue by editors?The most fixed issue by editors?
How many types of POV are in the literary circle?
What is the best POV to use?
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Listener giveaway! PeggySueâs Particulars to Pen the Perfect Point of View - A Quick Guide to Writing Well
Chasing SunriseThe Patent
Secrecy Order
Unnatural Cause
The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make
PeggySue Wells FB Author Page:
PeggySue Wells FB Personal Page
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Are you ready to write a devotional that changes lives?
What if you could complete yours in 90 days?
Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is⊠Janet McHenry is the author of 27 traditionally published booksâincluding the bestselling PrayerWalk, Praying Personalities, and her newest, Looking Up! She teaches nonfiction form at writersâ conferences around the country and hosts the Sierra Valley Writers Retreat twice yearly. Her favorite thing is seeing lightbulbs light up in writersâ eyes.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.
Alright, letâs head into our content for today⊠How to write a 365-day devotional book in 90 days
Janet, help us out...
You wrote 200,000 words for three different books in less than a year. How did that happen? And how do you schedule your writing time? Your most recent book, Looking Up!, is a 365-day devotional book that you wrote in three monthsâ time. How did you pace yourself to get that done? How would you coach someone in writing a devotion? What elements are important? And you say sometimes writers miss oneâwhat is that?LINKS
Listener giveaway - E-book: Prayer Helps: Scripture-Based Prayers When You Donât Know How to Pray: https://www.janetmchenry.com/mini-magazine
Latest book - Looking Up! Finding Joy as You Read and Pray Through the Bible: A Daily Devotional (Our Daily Bread Publications, Nov. 5, ,2024):
You can find out more about Janet McHenry here.
Website: https://www.janetmchenry.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JanetMcHenryAuthor/
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Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is⊠Bethany Jett. Bethany is an associate literary agent with the C.Y.L.E. agency, as well as a multi-award-winning author and a marketing strategist who earned top honors in her masterâs program, where she earned her MFA in Communications focusing on Marketing and PR. Her motto is âTeach as you go,â which she lives out as the co-owner of Serious Writer, a company that teaches and empowers writers and authors.
Bethany is married to her college sweetheart, and together theyâre raising 3 teen sons and their Pomeranian, Sadie.
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 about the key concepts of a Great Nonfiction Book.
Are you utilizing the elements that create great nonfiction? Today we focus on one key element nonfiction books must contain to be successful.
The three pillars are Concept, Content, and Craft.
During this episode, we are concentrating on Concept.
Nonfiction content must answer a promise to their reader.Every chapter mattersIn this chapter, readers will understand take away or learn... There are no gray lines between memoirs and Christian living; it's one or the other.Who are the best sellers in your genre?Who are the midlist authors?
What are High Concept ideas?
What makes your book a different book from someone else?
Define the audience who will walk into the bookstore looking for your book.
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When is relaunching your book a great option?
Todayâs guests share strategies and insight into making a book relaunch your next best step.
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 about ⊠Relaunching a Book to Gain New TractionMy industry experts are Athena Dean Holtz and Carol Tetzlaff⊠Athena is an author, speaker, podcaster, and publisher at Redemption Press, and She Writes for Him. She pioneered the indie publishing movement in the Christian market in the early 90s. Carol is an award-winning Bible study author, speaker, and associate publisher at Redemption Press.
How do you know itâs time to relaunch? How can an author add value to the reader by revising or expanding? What are the most effective additions to make a new version stand out?
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Have you stalled out as a writer or speaker â is it because someone wounded you?
Todayâs guest shares how we can heal from our wounded giftings to soar again.
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 about ⊠Have You Been Wounded in Your Gifting?My industry expert is⊠Shellie Arnold. Shellie has written and edited articles, devotionals, novels, and nonfiction. She has keynoted and taught in workshops, Sunday school classes, and small group settings. She frequently serves on faculty at conferences, including leading the popular Manuscript Critique Track at FCWC, which allows writers to get feedback on their current work in progress.
How do these wounds happen?How do they affect our calling to write or speak?How can we heal from these wounds?LINKS
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Joined by God: Unconventional Devotions for Christian Couples can be found at: https://www.kaleidoscopebooks.net/ , Amazon, and through other retail outlets
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Podcast: Christian Marriage Uncensored can be found at https://www.shelliearnold.com/podcast-1 or your favorite podcast platform as well.
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Are you curious about AI's true impact on Christian Writers? Todayâs guest sheds some much-needed light on this growing topic of concern.
LYNETTE EASON IS THE BEST-SELLING, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF OVER SIXTY BOOKS.Her books have appeared on the USA TODAY, Publisherâs Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and Parable bestseller lists. She has won numerous awards, including the Carol, the Selah, the Golden Scroll, and more. Her novel, Her Stolen Past, was made into a movie for the Lifetime Movie Network.
Lynette teaches at writing conferences all over the country and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Mystery Writers of America (MWA), International Thriller Writers (ITW), and Faith, Hope, and Love.
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 AI is impacting Christian writers.
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How does your writing change the world? Todayâs guest helps us consider the importance of core values in our writing.
Why is knowing core values essential for a writerâs career success? What are your core values?What core values should we focus on? What is the key to helping writers remain relevant in todayâs culture?
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. Youâll learn about ⊠Writing to Shape Our Culture during this episode.
My industry expert isâŠMichelle Lazurek. Michelle is a pastorâs wife, mother, and multi-genre, award-winning author and speaker. She is a regular contributor for iBelive.com and crosswalk.com and is passionate about making disciples and engaging in honest conversations for authentic living. Sheâs also a literary agent for Wordwise Media Services.Download - 10 Ways to Speak to Your Culture. PDF
Michelle S. Lazurek - Multi-genre award-winning author, literary agent, and certified writing coach. Thirty-time award-winning author, including a three-time Children's Book of the Year, Article of the Year, Selah and Directors' Choice award winnerhttp://www.michellelazurek.com
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Words have power. Is your dialog something readers quote long after they finish your book? Stay tunedâtoday's guest shares top strategies for drafting dynamic dialog.
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 Draft Dynamic Dialog.
My industry expert isâŠPeggySue Wells - PeggySue is the bestselling author of 36 books and collaborator for many more. Action and adventure, romantic suspense, military romance, and cozy mystery pact the pages of the novels penned by P.S. Wells, including Chasing Sunrise. How to live better, easier, and simpler is the focus of her nonfiction, including The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make.
What is the purpose of dialog?What makes dialog memorable and quotable?
What items can be trimmed to have a clear, concise conversation?
What about swearing and the use of profanity?
Additional episodes with PeggySue Wells
5 Top Tips to Begin Your Writing Career
Writing Sensational Settings
Writing Creative Characters
How to Write Pivotal Plots
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Single Mom Circle
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