Your Best Writing Life

What did you think of this episode?The right narrator is key to a successful audiobook. Self-narration or voice-actor? Audiobook producer and narrator, Linda Goldfarb gives tips to make your book a viable audiobook option.  Linda Goldfarb is an award-winning author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personalities series, international speaker, professional actress, podcaster, and audiobook narrator. She is a traditionally and independently published author who holds a board-certified advanced diploma in Christian life coaching. As the podcast host of Your Best Writing Life, Linda interviews industry experts weekly, keeping her current with all things writing-related. Linda works with EABooks Publishing as the Audiobook Division Director, Acquisitions Editor, and Voice Professional. She loves helping writers and speakers take God’s next best step to reach their publishing goals and beyond.Now let’s dive into today’s topic - The Truth About Audiobooks for Writers... welcome our guest host. Co-director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference - Edie Melson as she takes over the podcast and interviews Linda.Four reasons why you should consider audiobooks.Which genres work best for audiobooks?Who's the best voice for your audiobook?How to market your audiobook.LINKSLinda GoldfarbAudiobook for Writers Tips PDF DownloadLinda Goldfarb on FacebookLinda Goldfarb on TwitterLinda Goldfarb on InstagramLinda Goldfarb on PinterestLinda Goldfarb and LINKED Personality SeriesWavve App - to create audio memes.Download the June Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page, Your Best Writing Life Visit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbVisit 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?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 Award by the Truman Presidential Library.Why do publishers hesitate to release memoirs?Are you happy to be the Moon? Debunking the myth that Christians shouldn't write their life story.What's the difference between biographies and memoirs?What's the difference between academic and narrative biographies?LINKSDr. Craig von Buseck Chapter Download - Forward!– the Leadership Principles of Ulysses S Grant Some of Craig's Favorite Writers -David McCullough Peggy NoonanDoris Kearns GoodwinRon ChernowDownload the June Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page, Your Best Writing Life Visit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbVisit 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?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 also one of the co-coordinators of the Blue Ridge Reader Connections website and a regular devotional writer for the Advanced Writer’s and Speakers Association blog, Arise Daily. Debb it is a privilege to have you here today...Debb explains the term, using your other writer's voice as a marketing tool.Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, you can do this.How to get booked for interviews before you are a bestselling author.Writing press releases for fantastic interviews.LINKSDebb HackettBlue Ridge Reader Connections FacebookWrite Well Sell Well BookPress Release Basics PDF DownloadRemarkable Interviews DownloadGive Us the Code Word - Your Best Writing LifeDownload the June Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page, Your Best Writing Life Visit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbVisit 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?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 extrovert, Becky believes every stranger is a friend she hasn’t met. Fair warning: if you make eye contact, you may be friends for life. She founded the 540 Club, a free group for writers focused on studying the craft, sharpening skills, and sharing encouragement for the writing journey. When she’s not writing or finding ways to connect people, you can find her demolishing, rebuilding, and creating alongside Patrick, her best friend, and husband of 20 years. In her spare moments, she binge-listens to audiobooks while eating salted caramel anything. Becky, welcome to Your Best Writing LifeFocus and Preparation are key to having the best online experience.Focus on DetailsFocus on LearningFocus on TechFocus on EnvironmentFocus on CommunicationLINKSBecky Antkowiak540 Club for Writers WebsiteMaking the Most of Virtual Conferences PDF Download540 Club - Join on FacebookDownload the June Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page, Your Best Writing Life Visit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbVisit 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 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 – welcome Dr. Craig von Buseck to Your Best Writing Life! During this episode, you will gain first-hand knowledge of how Craig researches for his award-winning books, the dos and don'ts that will save you time, frustration, and some kickback.Learn basics in comparing narrative nonfiction and historical fiction.Why has narrative nonfiction become so popular?What fascinates Crag the most about his writing career?LINKSDr. Craig von Buseck Chapter Download - Victor! The Final Battle of Ulysses S. GrantDownload the June Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page, Your Best Writing Life Visit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbVisit 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 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 about telling them. Good to have you back, Amy!Linda and Amy discuss shock value, physical comedy, situational humor, and character-based humor. Are you using the right humor in your writing? It makes the difference.LINKSAmy Williams Humor notes and How to Write Funny DownloadAmy's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Amy's Coaching Packages Download the May Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page, Your Best Writing Life Visit the website of our host, Linda Goldfarb 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?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, and a monthly contributor for The Write Conversation. Welcome, Tammy!LINKS tammy@tammykarasek.com Tammy Karasek Tammy’s Writer Facebook PageTammy’s Twitter AccountTammy’s Instagram AccountTammy’s Pinterest AccountTammy’s Goodreads AccountDownload the May Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page, Your Best Writing Life Visit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbVisit 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 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 traditionally published books who has a passion for helping others see God's Word come alive. Cheri is excited to help you take advantage of the new publishing trends. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, Cheri!How do you define traditional publishing, independent publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid authors?What are the five main differences between traditional and independent publishing?How to know which direction is right for me?What is the cost as a self-published author?LINKSCheri CowellEABooks Partnership Publishing DownloadPublishing Comparison  Handout DownloadThe Marketing Pyramid DownloadMy Treehouse Escape EABooks Publishing Download the May Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page, Your Best Writing Life Visit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbVisit 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?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, won the Selah award and sold over 17,000 copies in three years.  Susan is the director of the Christian Indie Publishing Association.  CIPA was created in 2004 to provide independently published authors and small publishers with resources to publish like a traditional publisher. The CIPA discounts (Free Ingram Spark title set-up, ISBN discount, plus 15 more discounts), education materials (8 courses, 17 guides), and marketing tools make your publishing experience easier and more profitable. What process to take in finding the right podcasts to query?How much time do you spend on an effective campaign?Best interview tips?Extra benefits of having a podcast tour?LINKSSusan U Neal websiteEmail Susan Neal CIPA Director Christian Indie Publishing Association CIPA Author Media Kit DownloadDownload the May Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page, Your Best Writing Life Visit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbVisit 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?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 all of these and so much more – be sure to see the show notes – Welcome to your best writing life – Michelle! 1 - What do you recommend is needed to get started on your first book? 2 - What are some resources that can help me learn to write better?3 - What if I get side-tracked, overwhelmed, or have writer’s block, how do I get my book finished once I start? All four of Michele's novels can be found anywhere books are sold and are available in paperback, hardcover, e-book, and as audiobooks; autographed paperback copies are also available on my website:https://michelechynoweth.com/books LINKSMichele Chynoweth Book Coach Michele's book, The Jealous Son Your Book Done Right Master Class PDFHow-To Guide - Step One Get Your Book DoneDownload the April Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page, Your Best Writing Life Visit the website of our host, Linda Goldfarb 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