What did you think of this episode? Christians, it's okay to write about your life. Biographies and memoirs have a lot to offer. Dr. Craig von Buseck gives great insight into writing about others and yourself. My industry expert is Dr. Craig von Buseck –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...
Jun 22, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 44
What did you think of this episode? Marketing beyond your book is the key to success. Radio veteran, Debb Hacket provides tips for your next interview and writing press releases. Today, Linda and her guest are sharing How to Market Your Words, with my industry expert from across the pond, Debb Hackett - Debb is a military wife, and mom to two medium-sized girls. After a twenty-year radio career, she’s focusing on writing contemporary romance and was an ACFW Genesis finalist last year. Debb is al...
Jun 15, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 43
What did you think of this episode? Virtual conferences are part of the writer's life. Navigating virtual conferences well impacts the writer's bottom line. Zoomie commander (our pet name for her), Becky Antkowiak shares insight and strategies to take advantage of every online conference. Becky ( ant-KO-vee-ack ) Antkowiak is a writer, speaker, editor, adoptive homeschooling mom, Compassion sponsor, enthusiastic Grammar Floozy, and Project Manager with Redemption Press. A lifelong serial extrove...
Jun 08, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 42
What did you think of this episode? Writing narrative nonfiction is not the same as writing historical nonfiction. Knowing the difference will land you an award-winning book. Dr. Craig von Buseck shares how. 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 – we...
Jun 01, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 41
What did you think of this episode? Writing humor has a lot to do with the combination of observation and timing. Author and book coach, Amy Williams shares how humor, lowers stress and makes tough topics palatable. Amy is a coffee-drinking, sushi-eating, story-telling nerd who loves cats, country living, and all things Japanese. Amy likes her road trips with rock music, her superheroes with snark, and her blankets extra fuzzy, but her first love is stories and the authors who are passionate abo...
May 25, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 40
What did you think of this episode? Launch Teams and Street Teams are essential for authors. Beta Readers and Influencers play a big part in launching your book too. Linda's guest, Tammy Karasek is sharing strategies that have launched over 100 books. Tammy uses humor and wit to bring joy and hope to every aspect of life. She’s President of ACFW Upstate SC and a member of My Book Therapy/Novel Academy, the Blog Editor for Word Weavers International , the Social Media Coordinator for Blue Ridge, ...
May 18, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 39
What did you think of this episode? Linda Goldfarb and her guest discuss traditional publishing, answer some forbidden questions, and take a look at the many options for self, independent, co-publishing, and partnership publishing. As someone with her foot in both worlds, our industry expert Cheri Cowell can help you evaluate your options. Cheri is the Founder and CEO of EABooks Publishing. She brings a unique blend of publisher/author experience to independent publishing, as an author with four...
May 11, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 38
What did you think of this episode? How to book a podcast tour. Susan Neal was interviewed on 29 podcast/radio shows in eight months in 2020 and won the Christian Author Network Crown Award for Outstanding Broadcast Media. You can do this too. As a Certified AWSA Writer Coach , Susan’s desire is to help others publish and sell their God-given message. She is the author of seven healthy living books. Her self-published number one Amazon best-seller, 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates , wo...
May 04, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 37
What did you think of this episode? Strategies to get started on your first book are not as complicated as you might think. Author Michele Chynoweth Shares her 8-step process every writer can follow. Michele Chynoweth is a book coach, founder of the “Your Book Done Right” Master Class and best-selling and award-winning author of The Faithful One , The Peace Maker , The Runaway Prophet, and The Jealous Son , contemporary suspense novels that re-imagine Bible stories. And believe me, Michele is al...
Apr 27, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 36
What did you think of this episode? Advice and wisdom to be a successful writer , you don't want to miss this episode. DiAnn Mills shares twenty-plus years of writing wisdom with our host, Linda Goldfarb. Whether you are aspiring to be an author or a bestseller who wants to know, "What next?'" DiAnn answers questions to keep you moving forward without falling into the potholes of pride and what-ifs. What she would do differently. What she will never change. Pitfalls that await new and aspiring w...
Apr 20, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 35
What did you think of this episode? Think your audience is too small for God? Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares how our small beginnings work in the lives of our readers. Join Linda Goldfarb and Dr. Michelle as they dismiss the concept that you are only useful to God when you've made it to the top. Dr. Michelle is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, podcaster, national and international media resource on mental health, she’s a speaker, multi-award-winning author, and lover of mountain hikes...
Apr 13, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 34
What did you think of this episode? Writing nonfiction can seem boring, yet Edie Melson says, not true, we just need the right elements to make our words pop. Listen in as Linda and Edie discuss how to perfect our nonfiction endeavors. Find your voice, live your story … is Edie Melson’s core message. Her blog, The Write Conversation reaches thousands and has consistently been named a Writer’s Digest Top 100 Sites for Writers. Edie has spent the past twenty years writing award-winning nonfiction ...
Apr 06, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 33
What did you think of this episode? Is podcasting in your future? Our panel of podcasters, Misty Phillip, Doris Swift, and Heather Creekmore, give you insight into the world of podcasting through their individual stories. Say hello to Linda Goldfarb's fellow podcasters. Misty Phillip - Misty is a dreamer and a doer who believes we are all here for a reason and that we are created for a purpose. She encourages people to use their story to give God glory. She inspires others through her leadership...
Mar 30, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 32
What did you think of this episode? WEBSITE Essentials FOR BEGINNERS - what authors need to get started. Web Girl, Katrina Glover shares website basics to promote your books help people connect with you. Linda's industry expert is Katrina Glover … Katrina has been designing websites long enough to remember Internet Explorer 6 (shudder) and table design for websites (double shudder). A web designer wasn’t her original “life plan” but, honestly, how many of those work out? In 2011, Katrina decided...
Mar 23, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 31
What did you think of this episode? Fiction writing tips: How do characters handle betrayal? Every character must stay true to their personality, find out how with DiAnn Mills. Linda Goldfarb welcomes, DiAnn Mills – co-director of the BRMCWC as our guest today. DiAnn is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; they’ve won two Christy Awards; the Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests....
Mar 16, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 30
What did you think of this episode? Writing articles that sell books sets you up as an expert in your field. Linda Goldfarb welcomes the Author of Articles, Articles, Articles, Linda Gilden, to share tips and strategies to make it happen. Linda is an award-winning Amazon bestselling author, speaker, editor, and writing coach. As the author of over a thousand magazine articles and dozens of books, Linda seizes every opportunity to take writers to the next step in their writing journeys. She espec...
Mar 09, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 29
What did you think of this episode? Social Media expert, Edie Melson, and Linda Goldfarb discuss How Writers Should Use Pinterest and Instagram Welcome, Edie Melson, whose core message is Find your voice, live your story …. Her blog, The Write Conversation reaches thousands and has consistently been named a Writer’s Digest Top 100 Sites for Writers. As the author of numerous award-winning books, she’s quick to remind those she meets about the practical and personal applications of God’s infinite...
Mar 02, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 28
What did you think of this episode? Writing a Bible study or devotional? Learn the essential elements to make it effective for your reader - How to Format Devotionals and Bible Studies with Cynthia Cavanaugh. Sitting across a table engaged in meaningful conversation with a cup of tea and helping others flourish is Cynthia’s joy. Her story of brokenness has propelled her to write, speak, and give voice to help others redeem their pain, and heal through the pages of God’s Word. Cynthia is the auth...
Feb 23, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 27
What did you think of this 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. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. Each week I bring you tips and strategies from experts in the writing and publishing industry to help you excel in your craft, I’m so glad you’re listening in today, we’re sharing tips and strategies for fiction writing – The Lies Our Characters Believe My industry expert is DiAnn Mil...
Feb 16, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 26
What did you think of this episode? A brand new way to connect authors with their readers is here! Blue Ridge Reader Connections is helping readers feel the excitement of encountering a new author or reconnecting with an old favorite. We want everyone to experience the joy of opening the inside look, sure in the knowledge, they have a wonderful, entertaining, helpful, inspiring, or informative journey ahead. Linda's guests, Heather Kreke, Debb Hackett, and Darlene L. Turner are lovingly called t...
Feb 09, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 25
What did you think of this episode? Social Media is not a place to market your wares. It is a place of ministry to your readers. As you invite them to get to know you, they discover you care and therefore will care about you. My industry expert is Edie Melson, whose core message is Find your voice, live your story …. Her blog, The Write Conversation reaches thousands and has consistently been named a Writer’s Digest Top 100 Sites for Writers. As the author of numerous award-winning books, she’s ...
Feb 02, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 24
What did you think of this episode? Getting media interviews – let’s get real – if you’re a writer, odds are you’ll want to be on the radio, television, podcasts, and blogs to talk about your latest book, life lesson, or other writing projects – being ready to secure media engagements is key to your success in getting your message out there. Linda Goldfarb's industry expert, award-winning author Karen Whiting is filling our time with practical tips and strategies you don't want to miss. Karen is...
Jan 26, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 23
What did you think of this episode? Writing conferences. Building a writing career. Pseudonyms. Award-winning author and publisher, Ramona Richards gives us the inside scoop on attending writers conferences, tips on how editors really see writers, writing in different genres, and much more. Ramona Richards is the associate publisher for Iron Stream Media, and she has been working in the Christian publishing industry for almost 40 years. She's worked in every aspect of the business, from reading ...
Jan 19, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 22
What did you think of this episode? What is God doing in your life as a writer? What are you willing to allow Him to do? Former politician turned award-winning author Michelle Cox and Linda Goldfarb share writing possibilities and opportunities at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. Co-author of When God Calls the Heart devotional books based on Hallmark's When Calls the Heart. Michelle Cox is a speaker and author and the creator/developer of the Just 18 Summers® brand. Her “L...
Jan 12, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 21
What did you think of this episode? Self-editing like a pro is something all writers can do. Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is writing coach extraordinaire, Larry J. Leech II. He has written/ghostwritten thirty books and uses his expertise to help writers excel in their craft. Larry was a journalist for 23-years. He's lived out a lot of "story" and he's here to help you do the same. As a writing coach, Larry is passionate about helping aspiring writers rise to success. He already has 15-writin...
Jan 05, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 20
What did you think of this episode? Why write blog posts? Who can you write for? What do blog owners expect from their writers? Linda's industry expert, Heather Kreke, is the Blog Manager for BlueRidgeConference.com and she's a Blue Ridge Conference Assistant. Along with those two roles, Heather is a novelist who is passionate about showing teens and young adults they can trust God’s plan for their lives, even during their darkest times. Heather is published on numerous blogs and in the Christia...
Dec 29, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
What did you think of this episode? Surveys show that public speaking is the most feared activity by people everywhere. Why is speaking publically so important and can we really learn how to do it well? Linda's guest, Karen Porter shares how anyone can be a better speaker by following a few time-proven strategies. Karen Porter is a professional speaker and writer coach, an international speaker, a successful businesswoman, and the award-winning author of seven books. She is co-owner with her hus...
Dec 22, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
What did you think of this episode? Ready to write a Christian book for children, but not sure how to start? Linda's guest, award-winning author Michelle Lazurek has tips to get you on the right path to writing life-impacting books for early readers. Know the role you play as a writer of children's books. Consider a problem and solve it. How to research the writing style that fits you. Michelle S. Lazurek is a multi-genre award-winning author, speaker, pastor's wife, and mother. She is a regular...
Dec 15, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What did you think of this episode? How to overcome literary bloat. Does your manuscript suffer from pleonasm? Multi-award-winning author, Alton Gansky explains manuscript clutter and how to avoid it. Alton Gansky is the author of over 50 books. He has been a Christy Award finalist ( for A Ship Possessed ) and an Angel Award winner ( for Terminal Justice ) and received the ACFW award for best suspense/thriller for his work on Fallen Angel . He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in bibli...
Dec 08, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 16
What did you think of this episode? Are Christians missing the mark when it comes to sharing hope in their books? Linda's guest, storyteller, and book coach, Amy, A.C., Williams speaks from the heart with her concern that inspirational writing is not speaking hope to Millennials and Zoomers. Amy is a coffee-drinking, sushi-eating, story-telling nerd who loves cats, country living, and all things Japanese. She’d rather be barefoot, and if she isn’t, her socks will never match. With books in space...
Dec 01, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 15
