

Christian Publishing Show
Thomas Umstattd Jr.
The Christian Publishing Show is a podcast to help Christian authors change the world. We talk about how to improve in the craft of writing, how to get published, and how to market effectively. Get expert advice from industry insiders. Hosted by Thomas Umstattd Jr.
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Aug 4, 2020 • 30min
Audiobook Production and Promotion with Brennan McPherson
Kickstarter Update Here is the current progress of the Kickstarter campaign to save the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference: Episode Notes Audiobooks are one of the fastest growing segments of the book business. So how do you turn your book into an audiobook? Our guest today is an indie author of the popular Fall of […]You can listen to this episode Audiobook Production and Promotion with Brennan McPherson on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Jul 21, 2020 • 39min
How to Overcome Writer’s Block With Robin Lee Hatcher
A lot of writers think, If I could just have more time, I could do more writing. Well, 2020 gave most writers a lot more time; and, yet, most of them are writing about the same as they were before. What keeps us from being more productive as writers? Is it writer’s block? If so, […]You can listen to this episode How to Overcome Writer’s Block With Robin Lee Hatcher on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Jul 14, 2020 • 43min
Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference
In this episode, Steve Laube and Thomas Umstattd Jr. talk about the 2021 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference Kickstarter Campaign. If you have any questions about the conference or about the Kickstarter campaign, this is not an episode you will want to miss. You can see the progress of the Kickstarter campaign here:You can listen to this episode Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Jul 7, 2020 • 37min
Writing for a Canadian Market
Readers in other countries read American books. American readers also read books by authors from other countries. For American authors, the most important country to think about and write for is Canada. Our guest today is the author of multiple books, including The Herringford and Watts Mysteries, and is a senior associate agent at the […]You can listen to this episode Writing for a Canadian Market on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Jun 30, 2020 • 36min
Show, Don’t Tell With Tim Shoemaker
If there is one guiding light in excellent writing, the one thing almost everyone agrees on, is “show, don’t tell.” Telling is one of the most-common mistakes new authors make and one of the biggest reasons their manuscripts get rejected. It is also one of the biggest reasons readers give up on a book. If […]You can listen to this episode Show, Don’t Tell With Tim Shoemaker on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Jun 23, 2020 • 39min
Character vs. Plot With DiAnn Mills
Some novelists see themselves as character-first writers. Others start with the plot. Which is better? Does it depend on the genre? Could you be making a mistake that is crippling your writing? Our guest today will help us answer these questions and more. She is a bestselling author who has won two Christy Awards and […]You can listen to this episode Character vs. Plot With DiAnn Mills on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Jun 9, 2020 • 42min
How to Overcome Book Marketing & Money Challenges With Chautona Havig
It is possible to make a full-time living as a writer. One way to do so is to write one book that sells like crazy. Another way is to write a bunch of books. Our guest today makes a full-time living with her writing. She has written over 70 books. Whether offering a critique of […]You can listen to this episode How to Overcome Book Marketing & Money Challenges With Chautona Havig on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

Jun 2, 2020 • 35min
How to Overcome Fear and Comparison
Fear can be crippling. If we let it, it will become our master and sit on the throne in our hearts. And here is the crazy thing: We can’t make fear go away. And we wouldn’t want to even if we could. Sometimes fear is helpful to keep us from doing something stupid. But it […]You can listen to this episode How to Overcome Fear and Comparison on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

May 26, 2020 • 42min
How to Write Compelling Villains with Brian Godawa
Our guest today is an award-winning screenwriter; his first feature film was To End All Wars. He is also the best-selling author of the Chronicles of the Nephilim series and a new series, Chronicles of the Watchers. Links: https://godawa.com/ Sponsor: Book Launch Blueprint Learn how to launch a book in this special course only offered […]You can listen to this episode How to Write Compelling Villains with Brian Godawa on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show

May 19, 2020 • 34min
How to Crowdfund a Novel on Kickstarter
Crowdfunding is a powerful and underused tool in the author’s tool kit. Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo allow you to see if there is an audience for your book while simultaneously raising funds to help make it happen. How they work: You set a goal of how much money you need to publish your […]You can listen to this episode How to Crowdfund a Novel on Kickstarter on Christian Publishing Show.Support the show


