Your Best Writing Life
Each Tuesday, Linda Goldfarb and her writing industry experts share content for all levels of writers. You receive practical information and how-to applications to grow your writing career as a faith-based author.
--We provide content to help you grow as a Christian writer to make your next book proposal, manuscript editing, speaking event, and writer's conference worth your time and energy.
--Our episodes average 30 minutes
-- Hit subscribe and join our family of writers.
--Your Best Writing Life is associated with the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference.
--If you currently teach at Christian Writers/Speakers conferences, Linda would be interested in interviewing you. Please request a guest interview intake sheet - email Heather.YourBestWritingLife@gmail.com
Episodes
270 episodes
How the Illustration Process Works for Children's Books with Jack Foster
Writing picture books? During this episode, a professional illustrator gives us the inside scoop on how the illustration process works.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conferen...
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Season 7
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Episode 269
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37:09
Microsoft Word Tips to Format Submissions with Rhonda Dragomir
Submitting work to agents and editors can be financially rewarding. Do you know that a submission can be rejected without even being read? Learn more in this episode.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Rid...
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Season 7
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Episode 268
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32:05
Blogging Tips to Increase Website Traffic with Susan U. Neal
You’ve invested in a website and published a book. Now, how do you get people to visit your website? Today’s blogging tips are the answer. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers...
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Season 7
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Episode 267
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39:54
How to Make Wise Choices During Uncertain Times with Katie M. Reid
Are you pouring yourself out for Jesus and running on empty? Today’s guest offers the right fuel to keep you going!Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in th...
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Season 7
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Episode 266
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39:47
How to Write the Best People-based Articles with Linda Gilden
Writing about people is one of the easiest ways to get your article published. Learn tricks of the trade by article writing guru Linda Gilden.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Wr...
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Season 7
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Episode 265
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32:47
How to Prevent Medical Mistakes in Fiction with Dr. Ronda Wells
Are you a fiction writer with little to no medical background or familiarity with medicine? Today’s guest is gonna open your eyes to mistakes you can’t afford to pen…we’re talking novel malpractice, my friends.&n...
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Season 7
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Episode 264
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28:02
How to Dictate Your Story for Publication with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
How good are you at speaking your story? Have you considered dictation? Today’s guest is gonna rock your writing world!Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held i...
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Season 7
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Episode 263
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36:36
How to Create Promise-fulfilling Interview Questions with Linda Goldfarb
What writers and speakers provide to the podcast host steers the conversation of the interview. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Bl...
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Season 7
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Episode 262
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13:21
3 Steps to Expand the Reach of Your Core Message with Linda Goldfarb
As a writer and speaker, your value to an interviewer goes beyond one book, article, or talk.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge...
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Season 7
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Episode 261
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14:19
How Writers Connect With the Source of All Creativity with Bob Hostetler
We often refer to writing as a lonely act of creativity. Today’s guest not only pokes holes in that theory, but he also offers foundational truths to inspire every writer to gain higher inspiration in the process. Welcome to ...
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Season 7
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Episode 261
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What to Do First Before You Sign a Book Contract with Debra Butterfield
Are you prepared with the right questions to ask a potential book publisher? Today's encore episode is filled with tips to make publishing your book as smooth as possible.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue...
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Season 7
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Episode 260
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33:14
How to Write Short Kindle Books to Maximize Your Impact with Shelley Hitz
Writing short-length Kindle books can maximize your impact, make you money, and increase your audience reach.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beau...
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Season 7
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Episode 259
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30:59
Top Strategies to Grow a Writer’s Following with Kathi Lipp
Are you ready to build a following that thrives? Kathi Lipp is here to share tips for writers on how you can grow your fan base.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Confere...
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Season 7
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Episode 258
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32:03
YouTube Hacks for Writers with Annette Reeder
Are you taking advantage of YouTube? Listen in as Linda Goldfarb and Annette Reeder provide practical YouTube tips to help you expand your writing reach.In this much-sought-after encore episode, Linda's industry expert is ...
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Season 7
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Episode 257
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44:23
Create Book Trailers to Grow Your Platform with Shannon Redmon
Book trailers can boost your author platform. In this encore episode, Shannon Redmon and Linda Goldfarb discuss how writers can create book trailers. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains...
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Season 7
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Episode 256
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33:15
Use Spiritual Themes to Improve Fiction Writing with Heather Norman Smith
Learn how using fiction for kingdom causes can improve your writing. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m yo...
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Season 7
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Episode 255
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34:18
Five Tips to Help You Thrive as a Writer with Larry J. Leech II
First-time writers, learn from the best. Larry J. Leech II shares five tips to help writers be successful.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautif...
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Season 7
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Episode 254
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34:51
How to Recognize and Utilize REAL Online Engagement with Teresa Janzen
Are you wasting time trying to engage with your readers online? Today’s guest will help us recognize and benefit from genuine engagement. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge...
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Season 7
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Episode 253
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40:53
Five Ways to Grow Your Non-Fiction Platform with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Linda Goldfarb and Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith offer tips and strategies to help non-fiction writers build their platform.Linda's industry expert, Dr. Saundra, is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning aut...
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Season 7
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Episode 252
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38:28
Locating Book Endorsers and Leveraging Book Endorsements with Ginny Brant
Finding the right endorsers for your book is possible!If you have endorsers, are they the right fit for your book? Today’s encore episode shares six essential tips for finding and leveraging the best endorsements for your book.&nb...
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Season 7
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Episode 251
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35:01
How to Write the Way God Designed You to Write with Heather Greer
Are you writing based on popular opinion or by God’s design? Today’s guest shares tips to help you write based on your uniqueness. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers ...
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Season 7
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Episode 250
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25:32
Developmental Self-editing for BOTH Fiction and Nonfiction with Stephanie Miller
Are you ready to act as your own developmental editor to ensure your story is cohesive, engaging, and effective? Today’s guest has tips for fiction and nonfiction writers. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of th...
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Season 7
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Episode 249
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35:33
BRAINSTORMING for Writers - Part 1 - Connecting with Readers with Marci Seither
How effective is your brainstorming? Today’s guest shares tips to help you tap into your creativity by brainstorming banana peels.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers...
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Season 7
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Episode 248
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26:09
Dealing with Jealousy, Envy, and Imposter Syndrome with Jane Daly
Are emotions like jealousy and envy stealing your contentment in God’s plan? As Christian writers and speakers, we are not immune to emotions gone wild. It’s time to embrace a more satisfying life.Welcome to Your Best ...
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Season 7
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Episode 247
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34:08
Top 5 Tips to Write Successful Middle Grade with Taryn Souders
Writing for Middle Grade isn’t as easy as you might think. Today’s guest shares her top five tips to help you be successful. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Confer...
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Season 7
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Episode 246
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25:48
