Your Best Writing Life

What did you think of this episode?A brand new way to connect authors with their readers is here! Blue Ridge Reader Connections is helping readers feel the excitement of encountering a new author or reconnecting with an old favorite. We want everyone to experience the joy of opening the inside look, sure in the knowledge, they have a wonderful, entertaining, helpful, inspiring, or informative journey ahead. Linda's guests, Heather Kreke, Debb Hackett, and Darlene L. Turner are lovingly called the Three Musketeers of BRRC as together they are changing the world one book at a time. Are you an author looking for a new connection point with your readers?Are you an author looking for marketing resources?Are you a reader who loves to review books?BRRC offers authors a platform to hosts their featured book and two additional books. Show off your latest book trailer with an opportunity to have your books reviewed by numerous readers - wow, who doesn't need more reviews? And yes, there's more.LINKSBlue Ridge Reader ConnectionsBRRC on FBContact the Three Musketeers - Heather, Debb, and Darlene.email brreaderconnection@gmail.comDownload the February Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.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?Social Media is not a place to market your wares. It is a place of ministry to your readers. As you invite them to get to know you, they discover you care and therefore will care about you.My industry expert is Edie Melson, whose core message is Find your voice, live your story…. Her blog, The Write Conversation reaches thousands and has consistently been named a Writer’s Digest Top 100 Sites for Writers. As the author of numerous award-winning books, she’s quick to remind those she meets about the practical and personal applications of God’s infinite love.  In today’s episode, Linda and Edie discuss the true purpose of social media and how most writers fail at it. They also cover strategies concerning the number of social media platforms we should commit to investing in and why.   The six Social Media sites Edie recommends: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Linkedin LinksEdie Melson The Write Conversation blog Edie on InstagramEdie on TwitterEdie on Pinterest Edie on FacebookEdie on LinkedInEdie on YouTubeSoul Care for Writers series Social Media for Today’s Writer book11 Reasons for Writers to Love Social Media PDFDownload the February Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.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?Getting media interviews – let’s get real – if you’re a writer, odds are you’ll want to be on the radio, television, podcasts, and blogs to talk about your latest book, life lesson, or other writing projects – being ready to secure media engagements is key to your success in getting your message out there. Linda Goldfarb's industry expert, award-winning author Karen Whiting is filling our time with practical tips and strategies you don't want to miss. Karen is the mom of five and grandma to 12, she writes to build tomorrow’s wholesome families. She’s a certified writing and marketing coach, international speaker, former television host, and author of twenty-six books. Her adventures include camel riding in the Canary Islands, white water rafting in Australia, and scuba diving off Bermuda’s coast. Welcome Karen, to Your Best Writing Life.1 - How do you pitch to the media when you have a new book? 2 - How do you use your interviews to promote your books? 3 - What are the key things to remember before and during an interview? 4 - After the interview tips.5 - How do you respond to the unexpected and/or hard questions?LINKSOnline Presskit Essentials and Media Story Hooks DownloadsPromotional Timeline PDF Karen's Press Kit Karen Whiting Download the January Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.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 conferences. Building a writing career. Pseudonyms.  Award-winning author and publisher, Ramona Richards gives us the inside scoop on attending writers conferences, tips on how editors really see writers, writing in different genres, and much more.Ramona Richards is the associate publisher for Iron Stream Media, and she has been working in the Christian publishing industry for almost 40 years. She's worked in every aspect of the business, from reading the slush piles to clerking in a bookstore. As an editor, Ramona has worked on trade nonfiction, Bibles, curriculum, Bible reference books, CD-ROMs and DVDs, magazines, and fiction. She's the author of 12 books, including her recent suspense novel, Burying Daisy Doe. She loves talking to writers and is a frequent speaker at writers conferences around the country. Please welcome, Ramona to Your Best Writing Life.Why attend a writers conference?What is one of the hardest things for writers to do in order to build a writing career?How can writers make a two-pronged writing path work?How do pseudonyms work? LINKSThe Top 10 Things Editors Look for in a Writer PDFIron Steam Media Story Trumps Structure by Steven JamesC heck out WattPad for short-story writingRamona Richards Ramona's Books Download the January Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.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?What is God doing in your life as a writer? What are you willing to allow Him to do? Former politician turned award-winning author Michelle Cox and Linda Goldfarb share writing possibilities and opportunities at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference.Co-author of When God Calls the Heart devotional books based on Hallmark's When Calls the Heart. Michelle Cox is a speaker and author and the creator/developer of the Just 18 Summers® brand. Her “Life with a Southern Grandmother” column runs each Tuesday and Thursday on Guideposts.org. She’s written for groups like FoxNews.com, WHOA Magazine for Women, Focus on the Family, and Product Concept, and writes a weekly food column for Fox News Personality Todd Starnes. Welcome, Michelle to Your Best Writing Life podcast!What if you never wanted to write?How do you write with short deadlines?How to take advantage of everyday life?So. Much. More.LINKSJust18Summers on FacebookMichelle's parenting blogMichelle Cox on TwitterDownload the January Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.Visit Linda Goldfarb's websiteVisit 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?Self-editing like a pro is something all writers can do. Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is writing coach extraordinaire, Larry J. Leech II. He has written/ghostwritten thirty books and uses his expertise to help writers excel in their craft. Larry was a journalist for 23-years. He's lived out a lot of "story" and he's here to help you do the same.As a writing coach, Larry is passionate about helping aspiring writers rise to success. He already has 15-writing clients who are award-winning authors, maybe you could be his number 16. Today, Larry shares tips from his Magic 25 editing guide and he's giving it away to all of our listeners. A strong manuscript shows evidence of the words you left out. QualifiersProgressive TenseStart and BeganDialogue LINKSLarry J. Leech IIDownload Larry's Magic 25 Editing Guide Download the January Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.Visit Linda Goldfarb's websiteVisit 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?Why write blog posts? Who can you write for? What do blog owners expect from their writers? Linda's industry expert, Heather Kreke, is the Blog Manager for BlueRidgeConference.com and she's a Blue Ridge Conference Assistant.Along with those two roles, Heather is a novelist who is passionate about showing teens and young adults they can trust God’s plan for their lives, even during their darkest times. Heather is published on numerous blogs and in the Christian Writers Market Guide. She also teaches a writing class at her church. Heather, welcome to Your Best Writing Life."The BRMCWC blog is an awesome resource for writers to learn about the craft, hear          from other writers, and to be published themselves." Heather Kreke Blog guidelines--Topic ideasWho can submit to the BlueRidgeConference.com blog?LINKSGeneral Guest Blog Post Guidelines Contact Heather KrekeBlue Ridge Conference BlogAn audio Christmas gift from Linda,  the Lovey Mouse Adventure Book with audio.December Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers downloadJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.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?Surveys show that public speaking is the most feared activity by people everywhere. Why is speaking publically so important and can we really learn how to do it well? Linda's guest, Karen Porter shares how anyone can be a better speaker by following a few time-proven strategies.Karen Porter is a professional speaker and writer coach, an international speaker, a successful businesswoman, and the award-winning author of seven books. She is co-owner with her husband George of Bold Vision Books, a traditional publishing company. During this episode, Linda and Karen discuss:How to find the subject matter to speak on?   How to get comfortable on any stage.The importance of having a "neutral" position.How to build a speaking platform.and more!Karen says her greatest achievement is her marriage to George. In her spare time, she follows her lifelong quest to find the perfect purse. LINKSKaren PorterEmail Karen kaeporter@gmail.com mention Your Best Writing Life in the Subject-lineAmplify - a speaker's course in a book.Evernote App for your notesAn audio Christmas gift from Linda,  the Lovey Mouse Adventure Book with audio.December Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers downloadJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.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?Ready to write a Christian book for children, but not sure how to start? Linda's guest, award-winning author Michelle Lazurek has tips to get you on the right path to writing life-impacting books for early readers.Know the role you play as a writer of children's books.Consider a problem and solve it.How to research the writing style that fits you.Michelle S. Lazurek is a multi-genre award-winning author, speaker, pastor's wife, and mother. She is a regular contributor for ibelieve.com and crosswalk.com and is a movie reviewer for Movieguide Magazine. She also is a literary agent for Wordwise Media Services. When not working, she enjoys sipping a Starbucks latte, collecting 80s memorabilia, and spending time with her family and her crazy dog, Cookie. LINKSMichelle Lazurek 10 Tips When Writing Books for Early ReadersAn audio Christmas gift from Linda,  the Lovey Mouse Adventure Book with audio.December Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers downloadJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.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?How to overcome literary bloat. Does your manuscript suffer from pleonasm? Multi-award-winning author, Alton Gansky explains manuscript clutter and how to avoid it.Alton Gansky is the author of over 50 books. He has been a Christy Award finalist ( for A Ship Possessed) and an Angel Award winner ( for Terminal Justice) and received the ACFW award for best suspense/thriller for his work on Fallen Angel. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in biblical studies and was granted a Litt.D. (Doctor of Literature as well). It’s an honor to have you with us today Al!What is manuscript clutter?When should a writer obsess over clutter?How to override over-writing.LINKSAlton Gansky An audio Christmas gift from Linda,  the Lovey Mouse Adventure Book with audio.December Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers downloadJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.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