Your Best Writing Life

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 daughters, five adorable grandchildren, two diva dogs, and two kitties. Michelle, it’s a pleasure to have you here.Let’s head into our content for today - Writing Trends for Children 1.     Do children’s trends follow the same trends as in adult publishing?2.     What are some current trends in children’s publishing? 3.     As writers, should we be writing to fit the trends or writing to fill a need, or just writing? 4.     Are trends the same in the general market and the Christian market? 5.     What makes a good crossover book? LINKSMichelle Medlock AdamsSerious Writer AcademyStorytime with MichelleResources for Parents and TeachersEnjoy our content? Support Your Best Writing Life podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life websiteYour Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides 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 LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda and her hubby, Sam, are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children and 15 grandbabies– life is a new adventure every day. She loves sipping frothed coffee with friends, travelVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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 prefers to eat dessert first.In today's episode, you learn why video content is the highest engaging form of media. Barb shares how authors can overcome the top three reasons they hesitate to produce video content, the most popular types of videos to connect with audiences, and her two best practices to immediately level up any video. LINKSBarb Roose 10 content ideas to create captivating videosBarb Roose Literary AgentEnjoy our content? Support Your Best Writing Life podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life websiteYour Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides 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 LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda and her hubby, Sam, are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children and 15 grandbabies– life is a new adventure every day. She loves sipping frothed coffee with friends, traveling the countryside with Sam, and sharing transparent truth to help others take their next best step-- personally and professionally.  Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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 Navy family in five different states. please welcome her  - It’s great to have you on Your Best Writing Life - Julie!1.     What are the benefits of writing for a newspaper? 2.     What are writing credits?3.     How do you break into newspaper writing? Freelance Stringer4.     What are some interview tips to complete a newspaper article? 5.     What’s the proper way to format a newspaper article? 6.     How to share faith-based newspaper articles without coming across as preachy? LINKSJulie Lavender Website Julie Lavender on Focus on the FamilyChildren's Bible Stories for Bedtime 365 Ways to Love Your Child Contact Julie for your free "Make Every Day a Holiday downloadEnjoy our content? Support Your Best Writing Life podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life websiteYour Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides 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 LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda and her hubby, Sam, are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult chiVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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 2022 release, starring Patricia Heaton and Zachary Levi. Her most recent book. Sanctuary (Tyndale), co-authored with Patrick Barrett, is the true story of an Irish village, a man who lost his way, and the rescue donkeys that led him home, launched on March 15, 2022. – Susy Flory, welcome!Alright, let’s head into our content for today… Writing Memoirs●      What’s the difference between a memoir and a biography or autobiography?●      What can those who want to write memoirs learn from novelists?●      Why do publishers and agents sometimes discourage memoirists from trying the traditional publishing route?●      Tell us a little bit about the different kinds of memoirs. Which kinds are more publishable in the Christian market?●      What are the ten rules for writing a memoir?LINKS:Email Susy Flory to get your free copy of the Ten Rules for Writing MemoirsCheck out Susy Flory's Freebies:An original watercolor, downloadable Sanctuary “book map.” An excerpt of Sanctuary to read: A sample of the Sanctuary audiobook (5 min, & an Irish accent!) Visit the West Coast Christian Writers Check out Susy Flory's book, Sanctuary [Tyndale, 2022]Enjoy our content? Support Your Best Writing Life podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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 Apokedak Literary Agency. During this episode, you learn the age group breakdowns for children's books and the word counts. Taryn shares the writing process she used to gain award-winning author status and the benefits and suitable material you should consider when writing for Middle Grade. LINKSTaryn Souders Taryn  Souders on FacebookTaryn Souders on  TwitterBook Category Breakdowns Enjoy our content? Support Your Best Writing Life podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides 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 LINKED® Personality System and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda and her hubby, Sam, are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children and 15 grandbabies– life is a new adventure every day. She loves sipping frothed coffee with friends, traveling the countryside with Sam, and sharing transparent truth to help others take their next best step-- personally and professionally.  Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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 books, including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. Over 250,000 people have discovered their rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. Dr. Saundra, it's great to have you back on Your Best Writing Life.In this episode on Non-fiction platform building, Dr. Saundra and Linda discuss five ways you can build your platform with or without a published book. Are you a bit fearful of coming across as salesy to your readers? No worries, Dr. Saundra says, "Don't talk about your book!" Learn why and what size platform you should aim at for publishing success.LINKSDr. Saundra Dalton-SmithTake the Rest Quiz Get your copy of Sacred RestEnjoy our content? Support Your Best Writing Life podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winniVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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 Carol and Selah award-winner for his Clandestine Service spy thrillers, and a Thriller Award finalist for his military thriller Shadow Maker. James is also a multi-sense synesthete who sees and feels sounds/smells and hears flashes of light. If he tells you the chocolate cake you offered smells blue and sticky, take it as a compliment. James R Hannibal, welcome back to Your Best Writing Life!Alright, let’s head into our content for today… Story Creation and Inspiration: 1 - Story Beats: How do we capitalize on this knowledge as writers?2 - Hollywood vs Novel writing: How do we prevent our use of the story beats from becoming formulaic? 3 - Story inspiration: How do we prepare ourselves for inspiration? T 4 - Collaborative storytelling:  How do we manage the converging and clashing of ideas?James R Hannibal - Books …… Section 13 - The Gryphon Heist - Chasing the White Lion - Wolf Soldier  LINKSJames R HannibalLightraiders Fun Family Discipleship Enjoy our content? Support Your Best Writing Life podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host,Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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 Podcast helping parents with prodigals. She is LIVE on Facebook every other Thursday at 7 p.m. central. Laine has been married to Steve, her husband, for over thirty-four years and loves to spend time with her two sons, daughter, daughter-in-love, and son-in-love.Laine shares a great eBook twist any author can use to promote an upcoming book release. At age fifty, Laine's life took a turn from living the life to waiting on God's next best step resulting in her becoming an award-winning author. LINKSLaine Lawson Craft5 Warfare Prayers for Your Prodigals downloadEnjoy Today Own Tomorrow bookEnjoy our content? Support Your Best Writing Life podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides 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 LINKED® Personality System and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda and her hubby, Sam, are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children and grandbaby #15 on the way– life is a new adventure every day. She loves sipping frothed coffee with friends, traveling the countryside with Sam, and sharing transparent truth to help others take their next best step-- personally and professionally. Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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 marydemuth.com.  Mary, welcome to Your Best Writing Life – it’s great to have you here.           Linda and Mary discuss what goes in your bio space, the best use of reels, stories, buttons, hashtags, and the promote and save features in Instagram.LINKSMary DeMuthInstagram Best Practices blog postFree How to Write a Book eBookEtsy Writer HelpLinks for WritersEnjoy our content? Support this podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, and the co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda and her hubby, Sam are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children and grandbaby #15 on the way– life is a new adventure every day. She loves sipping frothed coffee with friends, traveling the countryside with Sam, and sharing transparent truth to help others take their next best step-- personally and professionally. Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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 thriving membership community. She is the host of the By His Grace Podcast ranked in the top 1.5 percent of all podcasts. Misty is a sought-after inspirational speaker and the author of the award-winning #1 Amazon New Release Bible Study, The Struggle is Real: But so is God, and the Spark Podcast Planner.Misty Phillip, it is a pleasure to have you back on Your Best Writing Life.During this episode, we discuss ways to repurpose your long and short formatted content to gain more social media presence. How to create 48 social media offerings and so much more.LINKSMisty PhillipJoin the Spark Media Ventures AnswerthePublic.com Find Misty Phillip: Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter,   LinkedIn, PinterestEnjoy our content? Support this podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, and the co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda and her hubby, Sam are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast