What did you think of this episode? When writing causes friction in your marriage, it's time to change. Davis & Tracy Sellars provide practical ways to replace friction with understanding. Linda Goldfarb's industry experts are David and Tracy Sellars, this couple is passionate about bringing the truth of God’s Word to marriages. They minister to couples through a weekly 25-minute radio broadcast/podcast, Biblical marriage counseling, conferences, and men’s and women’s groups and retreats. Se...
Aug 16, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 104
What did you think of this episode? Waiting is difficult for everyone. As writers, being on hold impacts more than our time. Candy Arrington and Linda Goldfarb discuss the keys to waiting well. Linda's industry expert is Candy Arrington – Candy is a writer, blogger, and speaker. She has over twenty years of experience writing for publication. Candy’s topics include faith, health, caregiving, personal growth, suicide, and moving beyond challenging life circumstances. She is the author of three no...
Aug 09, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 103
What did you think of this episode? Bestselling author, Janet McHenry, provides writers with strategies and practical steps to structuring their writing. Janet has written 24 books—including the bestselling PrayerWalk . Because she has written in eight different book genres, she may be her agent’s nightmare client . . . but in doing so, she has learned how to analyze writing form, which she teaches at conferences and her own Sierra Valley Writers Retreat. It’s good to have her here. Welcome to y...
Aug 02, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 102
What did you think of this episode? Five secrets event planners love that will get you more speaking gigs with award-winning author Erica Wiggenhorn. Linda Goldfarb and Erica explore in detail what event planners need from speakers to make inviting us back a no-brainer. Linda's guest, Erica, is an award-winning author and international speaker. She has published 5 books with Moody Publishers and 3 On Demand Video Teaching Series. She writes for P31 Ministries on their First 5 app . She lives in ...
Jul 26, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 101
What did you think of this episode? Writing male characters correctly is no easy task. J.P. Robinson and Linda Goldfarb share how to connect with all readers successfully. Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is JP Robinson. JP is an award-winning author of historical and political suspense. He is a contributor to Guideposts, Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse, and the Salvation Army’s War Cry. His work has been praised by industry leaders such as Publishers Weekly and secured the #1 spot on Amazon’s h...
Jul 19, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 100
What did you think of this episode? Use your manuscript to grow your speaking opportunities. Linda and Mary R. Snyder share great strategies you can implement now. Knowing how to craft a message that transforms your audience from listeners to readers is priceless. Every writer needs to hear this episode –Mary R. Snyder will help you increase the reach of your message and positively influence your bottom line. Linda's industry expert is Mary R. Snyder. Mary is a speaker, coach, podcast host, and ...
Jul 12, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 99
What did you think of this episode? Reduce passive voice to make your writing better. Linda Goldfarb and Multi-award-winning author DiAnn Mills give the top ten tips to eliminate passive voice. 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. DiAnn speaks to groups and teaches writing all over the country. We ...
Jul 05, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 98
What did you think of this episode? How can writers get more readers? Literary agent, Blythe Daniel, shares tips and strategies with host Linda Goldfarb to help writers increase their readership. Blythe Daniel – has been in publishing for over 20 years. She’s a marketer, author, and literary agent and has written for Focus on the Family, Christian Retailing, and others. She and her mother co-wrote: Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters. She lives in Colorado with her husband and ...
Jun 28, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 97
What did you think of this episode? Praying the WRITE prayer acrostic keeps you focused on God, your readers, and your why. Cherrilynn Bisbano and Linda share soul care for writers. Many of us use acrostics when we pray. the familiar ACTS prayer model stands for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Another is PRAY – Praise, Repent, Ask, and Yield. And yet another prayer acrostic, The Way - in which the six letters in the acrostic T.H.E. W.A.Y. represents the main idea behind ea...
Jun 21, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 96
What did you think of this episode? YouTube can explode a writer's readership. Listen in as Linda Goldfarb and Annette Reeder provide tips to help your writing business expand. Our readers are wanting more. As technology becomes readily available to more households, access to content must diversify or the content provider will go the way of the dinosaur – and believe me, none of us want to be remembered by our dry bones – we want our bones to get up and walk and in the case of YouTube talk too! ...
Jun 14, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 95
What did you think of this episode? Coauthoring with a spouse or close friend can skyrocket your career. Linda talks with best-selling authors, Bill and Pam Farrel about making the best of coauthoring. My industry experts are Bill and Pam Farrel - Bill and Pam are prolific conference and church communicators. They speak together at marriage and parenting conferences with a unique ability to “speak as one” in all their presentations. Bill helps people gain strength and real-world wisdom through m...
Jun 07, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 94
What did you think of this episode? Split-time novels move us from historic times to modern days. Learn more from Linda Goldfarb and her guest, New York Times Best Selling author, Rachel Hauck. My industry expert is Rachel Hauck, Rachel is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She served on the American Christian Fiction Writers Executive Board for eighteen years and mentored writers through My Book Therapy for more than fifteen years. She recently retired from...
May 31, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 93
What did you think of this episode? Writing trends for children ignite your imagination. Linda Goldfarb and Michelle Medlock-Adams help writers learn the basics of writing for children. My industry expert is Michelle Medlock Adams. Michelle is a NY Times Best-selling ghostwriter and an award-winning author of more than 100 books including, Springtime for Your Spirit, Cuddle-Up Prayers, and Dachshund Through the Snow . Michelle is married to her high school sweetheart, Jeff, they have two married...
May 24, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 92
What did you think of this episode? Creating effective video content is in your future. Linda Goldfarb and Barb Roose discuss practical ways to create effective video content. Barb Roose is a literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management, a speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous, to experience God’s great adventure of faith and purpose for their lives. She’s the proud empty-nest mom of three and whenever possible, Barb prefe...
May 17, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 91
What did you think of this episode? Writing for newspapers can increase your book readership. Julie Lavender shares the benefits and how to's with Linda Goldfarb Linda's industry expert is Julie Lavender - Julie is a journalist, author, wife to a wildlife biologist, mommy of four adult children, and grandmommy to a precious three-year-old. With a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Julie taught public school before becoming a homeschooling mom. The Lavenders spent twenty years as a Nav...
May 10, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 90
What did you think of this episode? Writing memoirs are not the same as sharing your life story. Linda Goldfarb and Susy Flory discuss what works best in writing memoirs. Linda's industry expert is the New York Times bestselling author or co-author of sixteen books Susy Flory . Susy directs West Coast Christian Writers; she’s the founder of Everything Memoir and is working on her MA in New Testament from Northern Seminary. Her book, The Unbreakable Boy, was adapted for the screen scheduled for a...
May 03, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 89
What did you think of this episode? Writing for Middle Grade requires more than writing skills. Linda Goldfarb and Taryn Souders share details and benefits you need to hear. Linda's industry expert is Taryn Souders. Taryn’s middle-grade novels have been named to multiple state reading award lists. Her novel, Coop Knows the Scoop , was a 2021 Edgar Award nominee for Best Juvenile mystery novel. She is a member of the SCBWI and Word Weavers International and is represented by Sally Apokedak of Apo...
Apr 26, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 88
What did you think of this episode? Linda Goldfarb and Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith offer tips and strategies for Non-fiction Writers' platform building. Linda's industry expert, Dr. Saundra, is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets, including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, CNN Health, and TED.com. She is the author of numerous bo...
Apr 19, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 87
What did you think of this episode? Story inspiration and creativity are two keys to writing successful novels. Join Linda Goldfarb and James R. Hannibal to hear more. Linda's industry expert is James R. Hannibal – Former stealth pilot James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. He has been shot at, locked up with surface-to-air missiles, and chased down a winding German road by a terrorist. He is a three-time Silver Falchion award-winner for his Section 13 mysteries for kids, a C...
Apr 12, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 86
What did you think of this episode? Can I write a book at my age? Yes! You're never too old to write a book. Linda Goldfarb talks with Laine Lawson Craft about the possibilities. Linda's industry expert is Laine Lawson Craft - Best-selling award-winning author and speaker of Enjoy Today Own Tomorrow: Discover the Power to Live the Life You Love and companion Journal. Laine has a bi-weekly podcast, Livin’ Lively, with Laine Podcast sharing stories of hope and her brand-new Warfare Parenting Podca...
Apr 05, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 85
What did you think of this episode? Instagram best practices for writers offers strategies to increase your platform. Mary DeMuth shares tips to make it happen. Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is Mary DeMuth - Mary is a literary agent, podcaster of the popular Pray Every Day podcast, artist, speaker, and the author of 40+ books, including The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible (Salem 2022). She lives in Texas with her husband and is the mom to three adult children. Find out more at marydemut...
Mar 29, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 84
What did you think of this episode? Learn how to repurpose your written content and increase its value. Misty Phillip and Linda Goldfarb discuss how it works. Linda's industry expert is Misty Phillip. Misty is a dreamer and a doer, passionate about helping to spark your soul message. She encourages people to use their story to give God glory. The Founder of Spark Media, Misty equips Christian Communicators and podcasters through virtual and live events, a podcast network, a magazine, and a thriv...
Mar 22, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 83
What did you think of this episode? Beginning writers need this. Before you sit down to write, listen to this episode. Award-winning author, PeggySue Wells provides succinct tips to get your writing career started. (We hope you enjoy this highly downloaded encore episode) “Eminently quotable, PeggySue Wells is a tonic — warm like your favorite blanket, bracing like a stiff drink.” History buff and tropical island votary, PeggySue parasails, skydives, scuba dives, and has taken (but not passed) p...
Mar 15, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 82
What did you think of this episode? Is your best publishing option, self-publishing or the traditional publishing route. Self-publishing expert, Susan U Neal shares her tips. You decide! Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is Susan U. Neal 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 eight healthy living books. Her self-published number one Amazon best-seller, 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates , won the S...
Mar 08, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 81
What did you think of this episode? As writers, the ability to recognize the difference between composing and communicating with our readers is a key to success. Award-winning author, Cynthia Ruchti shares tips to take your writing to the next level. Linda's guest is the award-winning author of more than 30 books and a sought-after speaker, Cynthia Ruchti - Cynthia is the professional relations liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and serves as a literary agent with Books & ...
Mar 01, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 80
What did you think of this episode? First-time writers, learn from the best. Larry J. Leech II shares five tips to help writers be successful. Writing coach of award-winning authors and Senior Editor at Iron Stream Media. Larry has spent nearly forty years writing and editing. He has ghostwritten nearly thirty books and edited more than 300 manuscripts for numerous publishers. For more than a decade Larry has taught at inspirational and general market conferences nationwide. Please welcome Larry...
Feb 22, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 79
What did you think of this episode? Authors and readers make a beautiful community. Debb Hackett shares where readers can connect with authors online and have an opportunity to review books. Join Linda Goldfarb and Debb for 30-minutes of reader/author opportunities. Writer, broadcaster, and speaker Debb Hackett was a radio journalist for more than twenty years. She is one of the leaders, lovingly called the Three Musketeers for the Blue Ridge Reader Connections. Debb’s first novel, In the Air, w...
Feb 15, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 78
What did you think of this episode? Welcome! Linda Goldfarb and Thomas Umstattd Jr. discuss why and where authors should start Creating Online Courses. Plus common mistakes writers easily make. Linda's industry expert, Thomas Umstattd Jr, is the founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast. Thomas travels the world speaking at events to help authors build their platforms, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. He has been creating online co...
Feb 08, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 77
What did you think of this episode? Christian communicators should strive for God's glory in their writing. Stephanie Rousselle talks about success, competition, and spiritual habits writers need to hear. Stéphanie is the founder of Gospel Spice Ministries and the host of the Gospel Spice Podcast. Her personal motto is, “God’s glory, our delight!” Born and raised in France, she has lived, for her One Lord over the last two decades-- on three continents, four countries, and five cities through si...
Feb 01, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 76
What did you think of this episode? Learn how to prepare for an interview with Media expert, Monica Schmelter. Use these nine tips to stand out as a media guest. Linda Goldfarb welcomes Monica Schmelter to Your Best Writing Life . Monica hosts a daily television program – Bridges, which airs in over 50 million homes on Christian Television Network. Her show Bridges is also available on streaming platforms like ROKU and at monicaschmelter.com . Listen in as Linda and Monica talk about rocking you...
Jan 25, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 75
