What did you think of this episode? 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 W...
Apr 30, 2024•33 min•Season 7Ep. 191
What did you think of this episode? Are you receiving proper writing critiques? In this encore episode, Dr. Katherine Hayes shares how to maximize critique effectiveness. 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. 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. My industry exp...
Apr 23, 2024•42 min•Season 7Ep. 190
What did you think of this episode? In today's episode, you'll learn how to plan your writing to meet your deadlines. In this encore episode, bestselling author DiAnn Mill's 12-Step Writing System will help you to master and meet your writing deadlines. Whether you're writing a book, blog post, or article, this system will make you an editor's dream author. Join Linda Goldfarb in welcoming DiAnn to Your Best Writing Life . DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expec...
Apr 16, 2024•28 min•Season 7Ep. 189
What did you think of this episode? Are your author web pages easily findable by user search queries? Matt Jones provides what authors need to know about search engine optimization. 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 tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re li...
Apr 09, 2024•48 min•Season 7Ep. 188
What did you think of this episode? Warning signs to unveil toxic 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. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn nine warning signs to unveil toxic writers in your life. My i...
Apr 02, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 187
What did you think of this episode? Creating content for your blogs, newsletters, or social media--made easy. Learn how to elevate your message and maximize engagement. 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 tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. D...
Mar 26, 2024•34 min•Season 7Ep. 186
What did you think of this episode? What’s stopping you from writing fiction? Perhaps it’s how to build a world that enhances your story. Today’s guest is bringing everything we need to know about worldbuilding. 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 tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in you...
Mar 19, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 185
What did you think of this episode? Today, we share ten tips to streamline your writing life. Some you may already do, and some you may not have considered. Just take a look at the list with an open mind and see if there’s anything on it that can make your life easier. 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. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from ...
Mar 12, 2024•26 min•Season 7Ep. 184
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 tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. Our guest, PeggySue Wells , is the bestselling author of 36 books and collaborator for many more. Action and adventure, romantic suspe...
Mar 05, 2024•36 min•Season 7Ep. 183
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 tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn 15 Reasons to Fall in Love with Writing My industry expert is…Edie Melson. Edie Melson is a woman of...
Feb 27, 2024•28 min•Season 7Ep. 182
What did you think of this episode? Today's industry expert is Debra Butterfield. Debra is the author of ten books , which include Claiming Her Inheritance, Discovering Her Inheritance, Unshakable Faith, and Carried by Grace: a Guide for Mothers of Victims of Sexual Abuse. She is a freelance editor and editorial director for CrossRiver Media Group and a former copywriter for Focus on the Family . Five Questions to Ask an Editor Before Signing a Contract How does your faith influence your editing...
Feb 20, 2024•33 min•Season 7Ep. 181
What did you think of this episode? Welcome to Let’s Journey Together- a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit Linda Goldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Are you experiencing limited love from God? Since God is love, “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love" 1 John 4:8 Is it possible that Father’s love is not reaching you? Consider your openness to God. Are you daily seeking...
Feb 16, 2024•3 min•Season 7Ep. 180
What did you think of this episode? Did you know that companion products can boost your book sales? Carol Tetzlaff shares tips you can’t afford to miss. 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 tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode...
Feb 13, 2024•33 min•Season 7Ep. 179
What did you think of this episode? Are you interested in ghostwriting? Linda Goldfarb and her guest, Twila Belk, will share more information than you thought possible about it. Also known as The Gotta Tell Somebody Gal, Twila Belk is an author, speaker, editor, and champion for writers. Since 2007, she has worked closely with veteran author Cecil Murphey as his personal assistant and associate, which has provided her with a wide range of industry knowledge and writing experience. We cover a lot...
Feb 06, 2024•42 min•Season 7Ep. 178
What did you think of this episode? While the New Year holds much promise and excitement, there will also be difficult times. Today’s guest helps us prepare for these challenges by developing healthy writing practices. 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 tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel...
Jan 30, 2024•37 min•Season 7Ep. 177
What did you think of this episode? Do you utilize the Writing Cube concept in Novel writing? Get ready to learn a few aspects of story you may not be familiar with. Join our host, Linda Goldfarb, and her industry expert, the critically acclaimed, best-selling author Steven James. Steven has served as a contributing editor to Writer’s Digest Magazine and is the author of the groundbreaking nonfiction books Story Trumps Structure and Troubleshooting Your Novel . When he’s not working on his next ...
Jan 23, 2024•35 min•Season 7Ep. 176
What did you think of this episode? Are you prepared to make the most of your interview? Today’s episode provides strategies to make the most of every interview in ways that may surprise you– stick around! 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, Edie Melson, Director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. I’m sitting in for Linda Goldfarb today, and I’m ...
Jan 16, 2024•39 min•Season 7Ep. 175
What did you think of this episode? Do you struggle to organize your writing? Are you searching for practical tips to help with your writing workspace, time, and materials? Each week, Linda Goldfarb brings tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. We're so glad you’re listening to this encore episode, Organized Writing Equals Higher Productivity, with her guest, Liana George. Before becoming a novelist, Liana George was a professional organ...
Jan 09, 2024•39 min•Season 7Ep. 174
What did you think of this episode? Regarding devotionals, are you asking, “Where’s the beef?” Would you like to go deeper when writing devotionals yet dread the time trap for your readers? Today’s encore episode offers a way for you to write deeper while offering a shorter study time to your reader. Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is Kathy Howard. Kathy is a treasure hunter. She hunts for the creamiest chocolate and richest coffee. She searches for cherished stories of faith that still impact ...
Jan 02, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 173
What did you think of this episode? During this encore episode, Linda Goldfarb and Thomas Umstattd Jr. get to the business of building your author platform. Does author platform building confuse you? You're not alone. Author platforms! What a platform is. And how to build your platform. Linda Goldfarb's guest, Thomas Umstattd Jr., is here to answer platform-building questions. Thomas is the founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast. He travels the world speaking at even...
Dec 26, 2023•37 min•Season 6Ep. 172
What did you think of this episode? Christians should be writing Speculative Fiction! Science Fiction and Fantasy writing is a great genre for faith-based writers. Linda Goldfarb here. I’m so glad you’re listening to this encore episode with award-winning author Amy A.C. Willims. 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 opera, supe...
Dec 19, 2023•40 min•Season 6Ep. 171
What did you think of this episode? Did you know the shoes we wear play a huge part in getting more speaking gigs? Award-winning authors Erica Wiggenhorn and Linda Goldfarb explore in detail five ways to get invited back as a speaker. Linda's guest, Erica, is an award-winning author and international speaker. She has published five books with Moody Publishers and 3 On Demand Video Teaching Series. She writes for P31 Ministries on their First 5 app . She lives in Phoenix, AZ, with her BFF Jonatha...
Dec 12, 2023•51 min•Season 6Ep. 170
What did you think of this episode? Are your devotions written effectively? Writing devotions with excellence 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 th...
Dec 05, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 169
What did you think of this episode? How do we write about hot topics without driving off our audience? Learn how during today's episode with Linda Goldfarb and Barb Winters. 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 tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening ...
Nov 28, 2023•40 min•Season 6Ep. 168
What did you think of this episode? Are your characters falling flat? If you are seeking how to write creative characters, today’s episode provides the answers you need. 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 tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. ...
Nov 21, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 167
What did you think of this episode? Ever thought nothing good could come out of writing during the year's busiest season? Today’s encore episode will change your mind. 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 liste...
Nov 14, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 166
What did you think of this episode? How much thought should go into book cover selection? Today’s guest shares five aspects we need to be clear on to have successful sales. 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. Today’s guest is Samantha Evans – Sam 's book Love Letters to Miscarriage Moms won second place in the Golden Scroll Awards for 2023. She and her h...
Nov 07, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 165
What did you think of this episode? In today’s episode, Annette Marie Griffin shares how we can reach millions of people who have no clue who Christ is. 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 tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episo...
Oct 31, 2023•34 min•Season 6Ep. 164
What did you think of this episode? Are you settling for less as a Christian writer? In today's encore episode, you will learn to delight in God's glory and never settle for less. Christian communicators should strive for God's glory in their writing. Stephanie Rousselle discusses success, competition, and spiritual habits writers must hear. Stéphanie is the founder of Gospel Spice Ministries and hosts the Gospel Spice Podcast. Her motto is, “God’s glory, our delight!” Born and raised in France,...
Oct 24, 2023•43 min•Season 6Ep. 163
What did you think of this episode? Are you ready to grow your readership? Listen in as Linda Goldfarb and Annette Reeder provide YouTube 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 ...
Oct 17, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 162
