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Did you know that as an author, you can change people's lives without even writing a book?Believe it or not, most life-changing writing happens outside of a traditional printed book. But there is often less glory for the writer in those other kinds of writing.If your primary goal is to write words that change lives, you can expand your role as a writer.Support the show

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I’m Thomas Umstattd Jr., host of the Christian Publishing Show and I have a few of quick announcements. If you have been wondering why there hasn’t been a new episode in a few weeks I have a good reason. Announcement #1 New Baby!We just had a baby! Jack Umstattd was on December 23rd weighing 9 pounds 11 ounces. Both he and my wife are tired from a long delivery but doing well overall. For those keeping score at home, we now have three children. Mercy who is 3, Tommy who is 2, and baby Jack. Announcement #2: Big Changes Coming for the Christian Publishing ShowSteve Laube and I will be making an important announcement about the future of the Christian Publishing Show at a live event next week. Announcement #3: Live Q&A Webinar With Steve LaubeAfter the announcement, Steve and I will host one of our popular live Q&A webinars where we will answer your questions live. If you have never come to one of these, you really should. They are a lot of fun especially for those who attend live as we have fun in the chat. Plus, Steve Laube is a wealth of knowledge and he only does events like this a handful of times a year. We do a live Q&A event a few times a year and they are generally a big hit.  Webinar InfoWhat: Webinar & Live Q&AWhen: Wednesday, Jan 12, at 4 pm Central Time (Convert Timezone)Cost: Free!Registration: Registration LinkReplay? Yes! Everyone who registers will be sent a link to the replay.  Happy New Year!Support the show

If you want your readers to connect with your writing, you need to immerse them deeply into the mind of your characters. Your readers need to hear, see, and experience everything that your character experiences. But how do you do this? The answer is deep point of view. We have a guest on the show […]You can listen to this episode How to Write Deep Point of View with Karen Witemeyer on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

We have had episodes about protagonists, the characters who want something that drives the plot forward, and antagonists who get in their way. But stories do not live on protagonists alone. Side characters, or supporting characters, play a vital role in your novel. But how do you craft characters that are believable and compelling? How […]You can listen to this episode How to Create Compelling Secondary Characters for Your Novel with Angela Hunt on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

You have a creative idea. You feel inspired to pursue it. But your head is filled with doubt. “What if I can’t make it work? What if I can’t provide for my family? What if my work isn’t good enough? What if people think my creation is stupid?” We have a guest on the show […]You can listen to this episode How to Keep Fear from Blocking Your Creativity with David Lee Martin on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

The saying goes, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”  While some authors are able to support a full-time writing career with only their books, the reality is most authors need additional income, at least at the beginning.  But does that mean you need to go out and get a job at McDonald’s in […]You can listen to this episode How to Become a Professional Freelancer with Sharon Norris Elliott on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

It’s no question that we live in a “cancel” culture. It may be tempting to bury our heads in the sand and be sure we never do anything to offend anyone. But that’s not how the Bible calls us to live. Countless times throughout the Bible, men and women of God took a stand for […]You can listen to this episode How to Fight Cancel Culture As a Christian Author with Laura Lynn Hughes on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Have you ever wondered where Christian publishing came from? I sure have. In the olden days, there were only publishers. But then Christian publishers started to emerge. Why did that happen? What caused it?  To find out, we have a special guest who has worked in the publishing industry for 65 years.   He is the […]You can listen to this episode Where Christian Publishing Came From with Leslie Stobbe on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Do you feel discouraged or burnt out by your writing journey? Do you want to connect with other writers who understand your goals and pain? Do you need some time to get away from life, refocus on your goals, and connect with God? Perhaps what you need is a writing retreat. We have a special […]You can listen to this episode Why You Need a Writing Retreat with Kathy Ide on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show