Latest Be a better writer Podcast Episodes
Five Interview Tips to Help Writers Succeed
Your Best Writing Life - January 16, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutesAre you prepared to make the most of your interview? Today’s episode provides strategies to make the most of every interview in ways that may surprise you– stick around! Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beaut...
Organized Writing Equals Higher Productivity with Liana George
Your Best Writing Life - January 09, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Do you struggle to organize your writing? Are you searching for practical tips to help with your writing workspace, time, and materials? Each week, Linda Goldfarb brings tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in y...
Organized Writing Equals Higher Productivity
Your Best Writing Life - January 09, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutesDo you struggle to organize your writing? Are you searching for practical tips to help with your writing workspace, time, and materials? Each week, Linda Goldfarb brings tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. We're so glad you’re liste...
How to Write Short and Powerful Devotionals with Kathy Howard
Your Best Writing Life - January 02, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Regarding devotionals, are you asking, “Where’s the beef?” Would you like to go deeper when writing devotionals yet dread the time trap for your readers? Today’s encore episode offers a way for you to write deeper while offering a shorter study time to your...
Platform Building for Authors
Your Best Writing Life - December 26, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutesDuring this encore episode, Linda Goldfarb and Thomas Umstattd Jr. get to the business of building your author platform. Does author platform building confuse you? You're not alone. Author platforms! What a platform is. And how to build your platform. Linda Goldfarb's guest, Thomas Umstattd Jr...
Platform Building for Authors with Thomas Umstattd Jr.
Your Best Writing Life - December 26, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? During this encore episode, Linda Goldfarb and Thomas Umstattd Jr. get to the business of building your author platform. Does author platform building confuse you? You're not alone. Author platforms! What a platform is. And how to build your platform. Linda...
Writing Faith-based Speculative Fiction with Amy A.C. Williams
Your Best Writing Life - December 19, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Christians should be writing Speculative Fiction! Science Fiction and Fantasy writing is a great genre for faith-based writers. Linda Goldfarb here. I’m so glad you’re listening to this encore episode with award-winning author Amy A.C. Willims. Amy is a ...
Wear the Right Shoes to Get More Speaking Gigs with Erica Wiggenhorn
Your Best Writing Life - December 12, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Did you know the shoes we wear play a huge part in getting more speaking gigs? Award-winning authors Erica Wiggenhorn and Linda Goldfarb explore in detail five ways to get invited back as a speaker. Linda's guest, Erica, is an award-winning author and intern...
Writing Effective Devotions with Cindy Sproles
Your Best Writing Life - December 05, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Are your devotions written effectively? Writing devotions with excellence is what Cindy Sproles helps us understand better in this encore episode of Your Best Writing Life. Cindy Sproles is the cofounder of Christian Devotions Ministries and the cowriter o...
Addressing Sensitive Topics in Our Writing with Barb Winters
Your Best Writing Life - November 28, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? How do we write about hot topics without driving off our audience? Learn how during today's episode with Linda Goldfarb and Barb Winters. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the be...
Writing Creative Characters with Peggysue Wells
Your Best Writing Life - November 21, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Are your characters falling flat? If you are seeking how to write creative characters, today’s episode provides the answers you need. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautif...
Holiday Bucket List for Writers with Edie Melson
Your Best Writing Life - November 14, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Ever thought nothing good could come out of writing during the year's busiest season? Today’s encore episode will change your mind. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful...
How to Market Your Book with the Cover with Samantha Evans
Your Best Writing Life - November 07, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? How much thought should go into book cover selection? Today’s guest shares five aspects we need to be clear on to have successful sales. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the be...
Write Articles That Inspire Readers to Find Jesus with Annette Marie Griffin
Your Best Writing Life - October 31, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? In today’s episode, Annette Marie Griffin shares how we can reach millions of people who have no clue who Christ is. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mt...
How Not to Settle for Less as Christian Writers with Stephanie Rousselle
Your Best Writing Life - October 24, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Are you settling for less as a Christian writer? In today's encore episode, you will learn to delight in God's glory and never settle for less. Christian communicators should strive for God's glory in their writing. Stephanie Rousselle discusses success, com...
YouTube Strategies for Writers with Annette Reeder
Your Best Writing Life - October 17, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Are you ready to grow your readership? Listen in as Linda Goldfarb and Annette Reeder provide YouTube tips to help your writing business expand. Our readers are wanting more. As technology becomes readily available to more households, access to content must ...
Create a Passionate Group of Followers with Kathi Lipp
Your Best Writing Life - October 10, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Are you ready to build a bigger following as an author? Today’s guest is here to share tips on how you can grow your fan base. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue...
How to Write Pivotal Plots with PeggySue Wells
Your Best Writing Life - October 03, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Linda Goldfarb and PeggySue Wells share how you can get clear on writing your story plot to enhance your readership. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mt...
Publishing Skills for the Indie Writer Part 2 with Sara Turnquist
Your Best Writing Life - September 26, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Which formatting software works best for the self-published author? Today's guest and Linda cover free and for-purchase options. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Bl...
Publishing Success Skills for the Indie Author Part 1 with Sara Turnquist
Your Best Writing Life - September 19, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Are you ready to wear all the hats needed to be a successful Indie Author? Learn formatting elements to include to produce your best book. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the be...
How to Write Cinematically with Deborah Raney
Your Best Writing Life - September 12, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Would you like your novel to impact lives like an award-winning movie? Today’s guest shares her top movie techniques to help you do just that! Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in t...
Productivity Tools for Writers with Bob Hostetler
Your Best Writing Life - September 05, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? How do busy writers manage all they do and still enjoy life? Today, Bob Hostetler provides productivity tools every writer needs. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. During this episode, you’ll learn which Productivity Tool for...
How to Write Contract Worthy Book Proposals with Blythe Daniel
Your Best Writing Life - August 29, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Writing a book proposal that gets us a contract is the only one we want to write, right? Literary agent and author, Blythe Daniel is sharing the secrets to a successful book proposal. What stands out as a sellable idea? Why do some books get picked up and o...
Top Secrets to Being a Successful Speaker with Karen Porter
Your Best Writing Life - August 22, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? Public speaking is said to be the most feared activity by people everywhere. Why is speaking publicly so important for writers, 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 fe...
Top Secrets to Being a Successful Speaker
Your Best Writing Life - August 22, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutesPublic speaking is said to be the most feared activity by people everywhere. Why is speaking publicly so important for writers, 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 Port...
10 Strategies to Simplify Your Writing Life with Edie Melson
Your Best Writing Life - August 15, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutesWhat 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. In today's encore episode, our guest, Edie Melson, gives us 10 ways to...
10 Strategies to Simplify Your Writing Life
Your Best Writing Life - August 15, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutesWriters 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. In today's encore episode, our guest, Edie Melson, gives us 10 ways to simplify our writing lives while mai...
Discover the Best Rest for Creatives
Your Best Writing Life - August 08, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutesWriting 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 bringing back our industry expert in this encore episode. Dr. ...
Discover the Best Rest for Creatives with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith
Your Best Writing Life - August 08, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutesWhat 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 bringing back our industry...
Does My Writing Reflect My Faith? with DiAnn Mills
Your Best Writing Life - August 01, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutesWhat did you think of this episode? If Jesus read your work, would He see Himself? DiAnn Mills and Linda Goldfarb help us discover how our writing reflects our faith. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful ...
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