Your Best Writing Life

What did you think of this episode?Getting multiple book contracts in one year is possible. Award-winning author, Karen Whiting shares how to secure contracts and interest editors in multiple books.Karen Whiting writes to help families thrive. In 2021 she had 4 books release and in 2022 she has 3 books scheduled for release. This includes four separate book launches and promotions for the books as well. Her 2021 books are Devos for Brave Boys (Tyndale Kids) and The Super-Sized Book of Bible Craft Gifts (Rosekidz division of Tyndale House Publishing), Growing a Mother’s Heart - AMG, and 52 Weekly Devotions for Family Prayer – Rosekidz also. She’s a mom of five (including two rocket scientists) and a grandmother. Karen enjoys adventure like camel riding in the Canary Islands, white water rafting in Australia, and scuba diving off Bermuda’s coast. She heads to the Mediterranean next summer. Please welcome, Karen whiting to Your Best Writing Life! Karen, it’s great to have you here… Today we find out about:How to prepare for a multi-book contract year.How to meet writing deadlines.How to create successful book proposals.How to create spreadsheets to write all of the books.LINKSKaren WhitingKaren's download - Organizing Your Books with SpreadsheetsVisit 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?Linda Goldfarb shares how to embrace God's Promises and Possibilities to kick start your 2022 "write" off right!  Besides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb, a natural storyteller, is a multi-published author. Including her award-winning quick guide to personalities series, LINKED, coauthored with her sister-friend, Linda Gilden. The series includes LINKED for Educators, LINKED for Parents, LINKED for Couples, and the original, LINKED… for everyone. 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 her hubby, Sam, and sharing transparent truth to help others take their next best step-- personally and professionally.Be sure to check out the show transcript.LINKSEmail Linda your prayer requestsDecember - Advent Soul Care for WritersVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit 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?Authors' platforms, what a platform is, and how to build them. Where should you build your platform? Linda's guest, Thomas Umstattd Jr is here to answer our questions.  Thomas is the founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast. He travels the world speaking at events to help authors build their platforms, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Thomas, welcome to your best writing life!During this encore episode, Linda and Thomas discuss, a fun fact most people do not know about Thomas, then we get to business about building your platform. Top two ways to weaponize your platform.What's the most important part of a blog? One big preventable mistake writers make.What skills it takes to write good articles.LINKSAuthor Email Onboarding Sequence Guide  Author Media December - Advent Soul Care for WritersVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit 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?Is co-authoring a book your next best choice? Multi-published author, Linda Gilden, shares insight to help you decide.Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is one of her best friends, Linda Gilden - Linda is an award-winning Amazon bestselling author of the LINKED Personality Series, Mommy Pick-Me-Ups, Mama Was the Queen of Christmas, Personality Perspectives, Called to Write, Why You Do What You Do, Words to Live By, Called to Speak, Articles, Articles, Articles, and several ghostwritten books. As a freelance editor and writing coach, working with publishers and individuals, she encourages others to make their writing the best it can be. Linda is a wife, mother, and grandmother of the six cutest grandchildren in the WORLD! Her greatest joy is time spent with her family. Her favorite activity is floating in a pool with a good book surrounded by splashing children! Please welcome Linda Gilden to Your Best Writing LifeWhat are some reasons to consider writing with a co-author?What are things to look for in a coauthor? When you decide to co-author, should one person be the lead writer, or should you divide the work? How does co-authoring work?Why do you need a co-author agreement?What is included in a co-author agreement? How does co-authoring impact royalties – with a self-pub or a traditional pub bookWho owns the copyright?What is the most important element between coauthors?LINKSLinda GildenTwo Are Better Than One--or Are They? PDFCarolina Christian Writers Conference 2022December - Advent Soul Care for WritersVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit 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 coaches. Are they for everyone? Deb DeArmond and PeggySue Wells provide answers for all writersHere’s a little bit about our guests, you’ll find more about them in our show-notes:Deb  DeArmond is an award-winning author, speaker, and writing coach, helping others to achieve their goals whether in marriage, family relationships, at work, or in ministry. Her books reflect that path. Her newest release, We May Be Done But We’re Not Finished, encourages and informs women 50+ how to make the rest of their life the best of their life.PeggySue Wells parasails, skydives, snorkels, scuba dives, and has taken (but not passed) pilot training. Writing from the 100-Acre woods in Indiana, PeggySue is the founder of SingleMomCircle.com and the bestselling author of 30 books including The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make, Homeless for the Holidays, and Chasing Sunrise. PeggySue coaches writers from concept through the completed manuscript, and any portion as needed.Listen in as these writing coaches share what to look for in a writing coach, how to know if you're ready for a coach, and so much more.LINKSDeb DeArmond - Procrastination PDFDeb DeArmond - Distraction Tracker Deb DeArmond Why Hire a Writing Coach PDF from PeggySue Wells Connect with PeggySue Wells Check out PeggySue Wells and SingleMomCircleDecember - Advent Soul Care for WritersVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit 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?Bestselling author, Janet McHenry, provides every writer with practical steps to understand and study, Writing Form. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life - I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb and it's so awesome to have you here.  My industry expert is Janet McHenry. 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 your best writing life, Janet.Today, Janet and I discuss, what challenges writers the most about writing form. This would be how writers determine the shape of their book interior based on genre.  We discuss the best place for a writer to start learning about form. Finishing with steps Janet encourages writers to take when learning a new genre, and when it's time to stop writing.LINKSJanet McHenry's Website: https://www.janetmchenry.com Podcast giveaway  - 5 Ways to Study Writing Form Looking Up! Mini-magazine signup: https://www.janetmchenry.comJanet McHenry's Coaching: https://www.janetmchenry.com/lookinup/Janet-McHenry-CoachingSierra Valley Writers Retreat: https://www.janetmchenry.com/lookingup/Sierra-Valley-Writers-RetreatJanet McHenry's Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/janet.mchenry.9Janet McHenry's Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/JanetMcHenryAuthor/Janet McHenry's Facebook groups:  Bible Girls 2022: https://www.facebook.com/groups/471630317390642The Safe Place Prayer Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1598113236891334The Walking Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2940524352632825Janet McHenry's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LookingUpFirst?lang=enJanet McHenry's Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/janetmchenry/Janet McHenry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-mchenry-18793b24/ Janet McHenry's Instagram: 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?What brings you joy? During this season of thankfulness, it’s a good time to share snippets from our writing industry experts on what brings them joy. I pray you are encouraged, empowered, and entertained with their answers. Brian Bird, Sharon Tedford, Katy Kauffman, Edwina Perkins, Cindy Sproles, PeggySue Wells, Jayme Lee Hull, Bethany Jett, and Becky Antkowiak share what brings them joy.There you go, stories, moments, and ponderings of God’s provision in the lives of some of our industry experts. It’s important to me, Linda Goldfarb, for you to know how much you are valued as one of our listeners and I understand that as much as you want to write – life happens and detours show up, yet—God is sovereign, and His timing is perfect. Drop me a note, let me know what you walked away with from this episode, and please share what brings you joy in this season of life. check out our show notes for my email link and more. I look forward to being here with you next time on Your Best Writing Life.Be sure to check out our additional links:November Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF DownloadVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit 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 for Chicken Soup for the Soul has its perks. Tracy Crump shares tips to get your stories accepted for multiple chicken Soup books.My industry expert is Tracy Crump. Tracy dispenses hope in her 30-day devotional, Health, Healing, and Wholeness. Best known for contributing twenty-two stories to Chicken Soup for the Soul, she has published numerous devotions and articles in diverse publications. Tracy conducts writing workshops, offers freelance editing, proofreads for Farmers’ Almanac—and she loves on four grand-darlings.How did you get started writing for Chicken Soup for the Soul?What is the most important thing to remember about writing for Chicken Soup?What are some dos and don’ts in writing for Chicken Soup?How do you submit stories to Chicken Soup?LINKSTracy Crump (website) Writing for Chicken Soup for the Soul PDF Download Serious Writer Academy  Write Life Workshops  Health, Healing, and Wholeness  Health, Healing, and Wholeness Box SetsNovember Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF DownloadVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit 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?Is Speculative Fiction a Christian genre? Multi-book author, A.C. Williams is happy to share why Christians should be writing Speculative Fiction.  Linda Goldfarb here, I’m so glad you’re listening in today, we’re talking about Writing Speculative Fiction with industry expert, Amy A.C. Williams - A.C. Williams 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, superhero adventure, and action-comedy, Amy loves helping authors discover the genre-defying joy of speaking truth in fiction.  Our time together is a little longer than usual, but you will be so happy you stuck around.What are the genre expectations for speculative fiction?What is “world-building”?Can you write science fiction without aliens?Can you write fantasy without being a linguist?Why should Christians write speculative fiction?LINKSAmy (A.C.) WilliamsAmy's Speculative Fiction Recommended Reading PDF DownloadFor more recommendations and reviews, check out www.amycwilliams.com. To find out about Amy’s coaching - https://www.amycwilliams.com/coaching/ Email amy@amycwilliams.com Havok Story Podcast November Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF DownloadVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit 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?Email marketing frequency, content tips, and writing prompts. Patricia Durgin guides us through what's right for writers.Today is part two - How email marketing works for you!Linda is sitting down with marketing expert Patricia Durgin. Patricia is the founder of Marketers On A Mission, trains Christian writers and speakers to become change catalysts for the Kingdom. She’s a recognized online marketing and Facebook Live expert. Patricia has hosted over 500 (60-minute) interviews with Christian writers and speakers and she is an AWSA Certified Writer and Speaker coach.In today’s episode, Patricia talks about Email Frequency, Email content tips, How to reactivate a dormant email list, Evergreen topics, Writing prompts for fiction and nonfiction writers, and more – be sure to download the PDF slides.  LINKSPatricia Durgin - Marketers On A MissionHow Email Marketing Works show slidesWrite Emails Your Readers Want - 35 Content Prompts Marketers On A Mission Facebook PageMarketers On A Mission ENGAGE Facebook GroupPatricia Durgin YouTubeNovember Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF DownloadVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit 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