Christian Publishing Show

Writing a book doesn’t need to be hard for many writers. All you need to do to write faster is learn how to get out of your own way. Our guest today is cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries and author of several books for young girls, including Girl Defined and Love Defined. Kristen Clark, welcome […]You can listen to this episode How to Write a Book in 90 Days with Kristen Clark on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

How do I write a novel? This is one of the most common questions writers ask. They ask it as they get started, they ask it after they finish their first book, and sometimes they ask it after writing half a dozen books.  When writing a novel, there are four essential pieces you need to […]You can listen to this episode The Four Essential Pillars of Novel Construction with C.S. Lakin on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

There are two ways to get better at writing. One is to practice writing, so your first drafts are better. The second is to learn how to edit your first drafts into better second drafts. It is common for some beginning authors to feel like the second draft is different, rather than better. This doesn’t […]You can listen to this episode How to Edit and Proofread Your Own Manuscript with Denise Loock on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Many times Christian writers think that once their book is published, then they can minister to people. But they have it all backwards. You can and should start ministering to and blessing people right now, and your book will be an overflow of that ministry.  We have a guest here today to talk to us […]You can listen to this episode How to Use Books to Complement Your Ministry & Increase Revenue with Crystal Daye on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Are you tired of getting distracted every time you log in to one of your Facebook author groups? Are you sick of feeling discouraged by the spammers and trolls who lurk in the depths of the group? Are you hesitant to trust the information shared in Facebook groups because you don’t know if it’s reliable? […]You can listen to this episode A New Social Network for Authors on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

“The first page of a book sells that book. The last page sells your next book.” –– American crime novelist Mickey Spillane When you write a novel, you want your readers to be so thrilled by the ending of your story that they immediately buy your next book.  And then they tell all their friends […]You can listen to this episode How to Write the Last 50 Pages of Your Book with James Scott Bell on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Perhaps you’ve considered writing Bible studies for your local church, or maybe you’re interested in writing Bible studies for publication. How do you write Bible studies that people want to read? We have a special guest with us today who is going to share her experience in writing Bible studies. She is co-founder of Flourish […]You can listen to this episode How to Write a Bible Study with Mindy Kiker on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

If you want to be traditionally published in today’s book market, you are going to need a literary agent. But you don’t just “hire” a literary agent like you would a plumber. Agents have a vetting process in which they decide if you and your book are a good fit for their agency. They want […]You can listen to this episode How to Write a Query Letter with Mary DeMuth on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Many first-time authors think that all they need to do is write a book, upload it to Amazon, and voilà  Readers will come flocking.  This is not the case.  The reality is that the journey of writing and publishing a book is a long and arduous one. For most authors it takes 5 to 15 […]You can listen to this episode How to Develop Patience and Endurance in Publishing with Chase Replogle on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

This episode comes with a trigger warning. We are going to talk about social media, politics, culture, and what to do as a Christian author in a world that is growing more hostile to Christian authors. If you don’t want to hear about that today, I can recommend a great podcast called Compelled, hosted by […]You can listen to this episode How to Navigate the Fragmenting of Social Media As a Christian Author with Scott Minor on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show