Your Best Writing Life

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 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 November 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?Do writing deadlines scare you? Bestselling author, DiAnn Mills has a proven 12 Step System to master writing deadlines. Whether you're writing a book, blog post, or article, this system will make you an editor's dream author. Join me in welcoming DiAnn to Your Best Writing Life.DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; the Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. DiAnn is the co-director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Chrisitan Writers Conference and speaks to groups and teaches writing all over the country. LinksConnect with DiAnn Mills Taking the Dead Out of Deadlines PDFGhost Reader text to Voice App DiAnn uses with her Macbook ProNovember 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?Writing about different cultures can get you into a lot of hot water if you're not using a sensitivity reader. Award-winning author, Edwina Perkins is shining a spotlight to clear up any misconceptions about using sensitivity readers. Listen in as our host, Linda Goldfarb gets answers to the following questions and more.Who qualifies as a sensitivity reader?Which genres do sensitivity readers cover?Where do you locate a sensitivity reader? Edwina Perkins is an award-winning writer, experienced teacher, speaker, and editor. She serves on the Word Weavers International Advisory Committee. Currently, she is the Managing Editor for Harambee Press—Iron Steam Media’s ethnic voices imprint which seeks to publish ethnic writers and stories. Edwina is also a freelance writer with Guideposts. Welcome, Edwina to Your Best Writing Life!LINKSHarambee PressEdwina PerkinsDownload the October Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDFJoin 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?No matter your book publishing path, you will experience trouble in the publishing industry.Seeking a traditional publisher? Plan to self-publish? Hiring a hybrid-publisher?  Linda's expert guest, Steve Laube, provides answers to question you might not know to ask. During today's episode, you will learn the horrible questions the grumpy agent, the cynical editor, and the bored marketing person at a publishing company will ask. And the two responses you want to hear from each of them. Plus so much more.Steve is the president and founder of The Steve Laube Agency. He's a veteran of the bookselling industry with nearly 40 years of experience. He spent over a decade with Bethany House Publishers and was named the Editor of the Year by AWSA. Over sixteen years ago he became an agent where he and his agency have represented nearly 2,000 new books and Steve was named Agent of the Year by American Christian Fiction Writers. Steve was inducted into the Grand Canyon University Hall-of-Fame by their College of Theology. He is married with three grown children and one grandchild.Join me in welcoming Steve Laube to Your Best Writing Life.LinksSteve Laube AgencyDownload the October Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDFJoin 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?Self-published writers are on the rise and you may be one of them. Traditionally published authors are also self-publishing. Let's face it, the publishing industry is changing. One thing we need to know is how these changes are impacting the role and or need of a literary agent. Join our host, Linda Goldfarb in welcoming today’s industry expert, Cynthia Ruchti, as she clears up any confusion you might have when it comes to having an agent or not! Cynthia is an award-winning author of more than 30 books and a sought-after speaker. She is the professional relations liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and serves as a literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management. She and her husband live in the heart of Wisconsin near their three children and six grandchildren. LINKSRead the first chapter of Cynthia's novel Afraid of the Light from Kregel Publications Find out more about Cynthia Ruchti Download the October Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDFJoin 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?Writers are not immune to self-sabotage. We overcrowd our lives with numerous goals, nonproductive social media interaction, expectations beyond our abilities, and the list goes on and on. Our guest, Edie Melson, is giving us 10-ways to simplify our writing lives while maintaining a balanced level of productivity.Find your voice, live your story…is Edie’s core message. 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. Edie’s book Soul Care for Writers helps you tap into your creativity as you reconnect with God. Connect with her at EdieMelson.com. Welcome Edie, to Your Best Writing Life!LINKSDownload the October Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDFConnect with Edie at EdieMelson.com  Join fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.10 Tips to Simplify Your Writing Life 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?Do you have to be a published author to enter a writer's contest? What does it cost to enter a writer's contest and who pays for it? Today’s industry expert, Eva Marie Everson, is taking us behind the scenes of writing contests to answer these questions and more. You'll be amazed at what you learn during our, Inside the Life of a Writer segment.Eva Marie is a bestselling, multiple award-winning author & speaker of both fiction and nonfiction. She is the president of Word Weavers International and the director of the Florida Christian Writers Conference and the North Georgia Christian Writers Retreat as well as the Contest Director of the Blue Ridge Mountain’s Christian Writer’s Conference. Eva Marie and her husband make their home in Central Florida. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, Eva Marie!LinksWord-Weavers Download your September Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers seasonal PDF Connect with host Linda Goldfarb and her guest in, Your Best Writing Life on Facebook for our after the show party Tuesday's at 12-noon ETVisit 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 can wind us up to the point where we struggle with productivity. But learning how to rest well can bring about the balance we need to meet deadlines, be more creative, and just plain feel better. This is why I'm stoked about introducing our industry expert today.She is is a physician, author, and speaker who shares biblical truths to help heal the body, mind, and spirit. She has been featured on Daystar, Psychiatry Today, Focus on the Family, and many other media outlets. Her newest book is Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, it’s an honor to have you here on Your Best Writing Life. LinksRestQuiz.comDr. Saundra on TwitterDr. Saundra on FacebookDr. Saundra on InstagramDr. Saundra on PinterestDownload your September Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers seasonal PDFConnect with Your Best Writing Life on FacebookVisit 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?Host, Linda Goldfarb welcomes, multi-book award-winning author, Director of the Carolina Christian Writer's Conference, and her long time friend, Linda Gilden, to share tips and strategies for the beginner writer, as well as tips for writing veterans as well. We cover a lot of territory in a short amount of time.Linda Gilden is an award-winning author, speaker, editor, and writing coach. Author of over a thousand magazine articles and dozens of books, Linda seizes every opportunity to take writers to the next step in their writing journeys. Linda especially loves every minute spent with her grandchildren, a great source of writing material.Visit Linda Gilden's websiteDownload the First Time Writer's Checklist Download our September Writing Tips and Soul Care Tips for Writers  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?Award-winning, Techno-thriller fiction writer, James R. Hannibal shares about the language of techno-thrillers and the qualifications it takes to write them.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 an armed terrorist. He is a multi-award-winning author for his military and spy novels and for his children’s mystery/fantasies.The dramatic video trailer for The Gryphon Heist is hereDownload the dossier on the Gryphon Heist series landing page hereVisit James R Hannibal's website  Download our September Writing Tips and Soul Care for WritersVisit 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