How to Keep Bad Medicine from Killing Your Novel’s Credibility
Discover how write accurate medical facts, including believable injuries and treatments, to create tension and make a compelling story.
Jerry B. Jenkins’ Writing Advice for New Authors
Writing advice from Jerry Jenkins for new authors as they find their voice, handle feedback, and become confident writers.
Why Every Author Should Try Writing a Mystery at Least Once
Learn the core techniques of Christian mystery writing and how you can incorporate them into your book regardless of genre.
How to Write Endings Readers Can’t Stop Talking About
Learn how Christian authors can write good story endings that make an impact, avoid common mistakes, and keep readers wanting more.
Has Christian Publishing Gone Woke?
A discussion on why your Christian book might get rejected by Christian publishers and how you can respond.
Writing Off Social: A Crosscast on AI Tools for Authors
Find out which AI tools for Christian authors help you ditch social media, use AI for blurbs and research, and track what drives book sales.
Christian Author Assassinated
Welcome to the Christian Publishing Show. We don’t normally cover current events here, but we had some breaking news last week that I think impacts every Christian author. For that reason, in this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing the latest episode of Author Update,...Is AI Okay for Christian Authors?
Learn how Christian authors are thinking about AI and how it can be leveraged for good in your writing, marketing, and productivity.
21st Century Apologetics: Why Authors No Longer Need to be Relevant
Discover to defend your faith through writing in a culture that values feeling over fact. Learn to engage with courage, clarity, and conviction without sounding cliché.
Tension: The Key Ingredient for a Novel Readers Can’t Put Down
Discover the many different types and methods of writing tension into your novel to keep readers reading to the end.
How to Write a Novel Faster Using Dictation Software
Discover tips and tools for using dictation to write your novel. Learn how the newest tools can spur creativity and help you write more books.
How to Write Your Novel from the Middle
Strengthen your novel’s structure by creating a great midpoint that can turn your story into a classic and make your ending unforgettable.
Discovery Writing 101: How to Craft Gripping Stories Without an Outline
Explore discovery writing, organic storytelling techniques, and the power of pivots to keep readers hooked from start to finish.
Beginnings and Endings of Novels with Angela Hunt
A compelling beginning and ending is essential for a novel’s success. Avoid common mistakes and write a story that resonates from start to finish.
How to Write Your First Novel
Learn to overcome writer’s block, craft compelling characters, outline a plot, and deal with your fear so you can write your first novel.
How to Become a Better Novelist with Brad Pauquette
Learn to master the fundamentals, develop your voice, interpret feedback, and stay true to your Christian values.
How to be a Successful Author Entrepreneur
Become an author entrepreneur by learning to leverage transferrable business skills to build a sustainable writing career.
Announcing the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference
Learn the details of the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference, how it will differ from last year’s conference, and what makes it unique.
Show *AND* Tell With Angela Hunt
Writers know the rule “Show, don’t tell,” but is telling always bad? Find out how and when to use both showing and telling in your writing.
How to Write Powerful Christian Stories with Zackary Russell
Discover four laws of Christian storytelling that will ensure your story is good for your readers and portrays the truth of God and humanity.
Faith and Love: Tips for Writing Authentic Christian Romance With Sara Turnquist
Discover what makes a romance novel appeal to a Christian readership and how you can write Christian romance books your readers will love.
Crafting a Career: How to Become a Professional Author with Angela Hunt
If you want to make writing a career and pay bills with income earned from your writing, you want to be a professional writer. Find out how.
How to Write Good Dialogue With Angela Hunt
Find out how to write good dialogue that keeps readers turning pages and learn what dialogue mistakes to avoid.
Writing Conflict: How to Keep Your Protagonist on Their Toes
Without conflict, you don’t have a story. Find out how to add and layer the six classic conflicts to keep your readers reading.
The Platform Predicament: How to Connect With Readers Off Social Media
Learn how to navigate the author platform predicament and what you can do to help change the status quo in the publishing industry.
Mistakes to Avoid at Your First Writers Conference
Discover 11 mistakes authors often make at a writers conference and learn how to avoid those mistakes and what to do instead.
The Key Ingredient for Timeless Christian Storytelling: Morality
Learn how to keep your book from being boring and unbelievable and discover why a clear moral system is critical in writing a timeless story.
How to Prepare for Success As a New Author With Laura Richmond
God often calls authors into periods of waiting. Learn how to improve your writing and your chances of success by making the most of the wait.
From Podcast to Bestselling Book: How to Use Audio to Refine Your Book’s Message
If you don’t test your book ideas, you may write a book no one wants to buy. Learn how a podcast can help you test your ideas so you can write a commercially viable book.
A Christian Author’s Guide to Health Insurance
Professional authors often struggle to find health insurance coverage, but healthcare for Christian authors is readily available.
From Page to Stage: How To Adapt Your Writing Into a Captivating Speech With Kirsten Holmberg
Public speaking is historically one of the best ways to sell books. Find out how you can turn your book into an engaging and memorable talk.
Beyond First Drafts: How to Master the Art of Revision With Angela Hunt
Award-winning author Angela Hunt shares her reproducible revision process that has helped her write, revise, and publish more than 150 books.
Finding Peace in the Plot: How to Trust God in Your Writing Journey With Liz Curtis Higgs
Liz shares how she became a writer, what she learned from her victories and failures, and how new authors can learn from them as well.
The Secret to Becoming a Successful Christian Author: Church
Find out why attending a local church in person can benefit your physical and spiritual health as well as your book sales.
How to Write Books Boys Will Love With Tim Shoemaker
Writing books for boys is a worthy and noble pursuit. Find out what elements your book needs, and what to avoid, to thrill boys.
What to Expect at the Write to Publish Writers Conference
Find out what to expect and how to make the most of your first in-person Christian writers conference.
The 2023 Book Launch Blueprint
Thirty days. That’s all you’ve got. Do it wrong, and you’re toast. Do it right, and it’s crème brûlée that will last for months, maybe even years. What 30 days are we talking about? The first 30 days after you make your book available to the world. During...How to Advance Christ’s Kingdom Through Your Writing With Carolyn Rice
Learn why Bible study is important for authors and how it improves your book as well as readers’ lives.
World-Building and Worldview: How Good Theology Can Make Your Book More Interesting With L.G. (Laura) McCary
Learn how Christian authors can organically incorporate their worldview without writing preachy novels that fall flat.
New Year Goal Planning With Mary DeMuth
This year, set writing goals that are ambitious and reasonable and learn how to stick with your plan.
How to Start a Writers Group With Sharon Tedford
Learn the tips and best practices for assembling and facilitating an effective and enjoyable writers critique group.
How to Manage Book Marketing Burnout With Nika Maples
Writing and marketing your book is a hard job. Find out how authors can avoid book marketing burnout.
What would you do with two extra hours every day?
In a scene from The Princess Bride, the six-fingered man takes Wesley into the pit of despair to suck away one year of Wesley’s life with “the machine.” A nefarious “machine” could be sucking away years of your life, one hour at a...Creatively Cowriting With God With Allen Arnold
In this interview Allen Arnold shares a framework for creatives who want to create their art with God rather than as a performance for him.
How to Choose a Genre for Your Novel with Karin Beery
Learn how and why you need to choose a genre, and find out what to do if your book doesn’t conform to one specific genre.
How to Write Realistic Characters with Becca Puglisi
Author and writing coach Becca Puglisi shares tips and tools to help you write believable characters that your readers will love.
How to Find Time to Write As a Busy Mom With Asheritah Ciuciu
Tips from busy mom and author Asheritah Ciuciu on setting boundaries and upholding your calling to parenting and writing.
Book Proposal Tips and Tricks with Ann Kroeker
If you want to be traditionally published, you need to attract an agent and a publisher. To get an agent and publisher, you need an amazing book proposal. For an author, a book proposal is like a business plan and resume all in one. It communicates all the...How to Adapt Your Book Idea Into an Online Course with Becky Kopitzke
Learn how to further engage your readers and earn income from your expertise by creating an online course that complements your book.
How to Tighten Your Writing with Angela Hunt
Write better sentences using fewer words. Angela Hunt teaches authors how to identify needless words and ruthlessly cut or replace them.
Publishing Mistakes You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way
One author shares what he learned from eleven publishing mistakes. Find out how to avoid these common mistakes so you don’t have to learn the hard way.
How to Launch Your Book on a Budget
Is your book launch budget filled with expenses or investments? Learn how and where to spend your time and money to get the greatest return.
How to Expand Your Role as a Writer by Writing Sunday School Curriculum
Learn how you, as a Christian writer, can impact the world for Christ without having to publish a book first.
How to Save the Christian Publishing Show
Big changes are ahead for The Christian Publishing show. Find out how you can join us to get your publishing questions answered.
Big News!
I have a couple of big 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 born on December 23rd weighing 9 pounds 10 ounces. Both he and my wife are...How to Write Deep Point of View with Karen Witemeyer
Learn techniques for writing believable characters, mastering characterization, and showing emotion through deep point of view.
How to Create Compelling Secondary Characters for Your Novel with Angela Hunt
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....How to Keep Fear from Blocking Your Creativity with David Lee Martin
Many Christians’ creativity is hindered by fear. Find out how to overcome fear and cultivate creativity for writing and selling books.
How to Become a Professional Freelancer with Sharon Norris Elliott
Find out how working for other writers and book professionals can help you improve your skills and reach your publishing goals faster.
How to Fight Cancel Culture As a Christian Author with Laura Lynn Hughes
113 How to Fight Cancel Culture as a Christian Author with Laura Lynn Hughes There’s no question that we live in a cancel culture. You may be tempted to bury your head in the sand and try to never offend anyone, but that’s not how the Bible calls us...Where Christian Publishing Came From with Leslie Stobbe
Find out where Christian publishing came from, how the industry has changed, and how you can connect with and relate to today’s readers.
Why You Need a Writing Retreat with Kathy Ide
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...How to Write a Book in 90 Days with Kristen Clark
It may sound impossible to write a book in 90 days, but it is possible. Learn how to create a viable plan to accomplish your writing goal.
The Four Essential Pillars of Novel Construction with C.S. Lakin
Discover four foundational elements your story needs in order to keep readers hooked and leave them satisfied with the ending.
How to Edit and Proofread Your Own Manuscript with Denise Loock
Learn insider tips on self editing so you can deliver to your editor the cleanest manuscript possible (and save yourself time and money).
How to Use Books to Complement Your Ministry & Increase Revenue with Crystal Daye
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 New Social Network for Authors
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...How to Write the Last 50 Pages of Your Book with James Scott Bell
Discover the keys to writing a satisfying ending to your novel that will thrill your readers and keep them wanting more.
How to Write a Bible Study with Mindy Kiker
Discover the various genres and styles of Bible study and find out how to write on that resonates with people in real life.
How to Write a Query Letter with Mary DeMuth
Learn how to avoid 8 common mistakes authors make when writing query letters and how to make your query stand out in the best way.
How to Develop Patience and Endurance in Publishing with Chase Replogle
Learn what to expect from the traditional publishing journey and how to navigate the path with courage, endurance and patience.
How to Navigate the Fragmenting of Social Media As a Christian Author with Scott Minor
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...How to Find a Good Critique Group with Eva Marie Everson
Discover how a Christian writers critique group can enhance your writing, expand your ideas, and help you publish a book readers love.
Book Launch Secrets Webinar Replay
A couple of weeks ago, Thomas Umstattd Jr. and Steve Laube hosted a Book Launch Secrets webinar. More than 500 authors registered for the webinar from five different continents. This episode of the Christian Publishing Show is the audio of that webinar. If you prefer...How Jerry B. Jenkins Got His Start as a Writer
In this interview, Jerry Jenkins tells authors how he got his start as a writer and how he’s maintained his career for decades.
Writing App Roundup with Dave Chesson, Kindlepreneur
Discover which writing tools will work best for authors and which you can avoid.
How to Write for Children with Jennifer Grant
Children’s books are a hot genre right now. With libraries closed, more parents are purchasing children’s books than ever before, and more authors are trying their hand at writing a children’s book. How hard could it be to write a children’s...How to Create Companion Products for your Book with D’vorah Lansky
It’s very common these days for books, especially nonfiction, to come with additional workbooks, study guides, and video courses. These extra materials are also a great way to connect with your readers on a deeper level, while at the same time creating additional...How to Write Devotionals with David Sluka
Learn how to write a meaningful devotional that readers want to read and publishers will want to publish.
How to Write a Biblically Accurate Book with Catherine DeVries
Learn four elements of biblical accuracy in publishing and find out how to write a biblically accurate story for children or adults.
How to Write Better & Faster With Plottr and the Snowflake Method
Learn how this powerful duo and their features can streamline your writing process, boost creativity, and play to your strengths.
Simon & Schuster Bought by Penguin Random House Discussion With Steve Laube
For everything, there is a season. A time to gather stones and a time to scatter stones. A time to merge companies and a time to spin off new companies. Right now, it is a time for merging companies. The “Big Five” are now the “Big Four.” You may have...How to Write for Children with Linda Howard
If you want to write for children, you must learn the ingredients for a great children’s book and avoid these common mistakes.
Behind the Publishing Curtain: Fulfillment & Distribution with Tracy Higley
How do dead trees turn into books in people’s hands? It’s not magic. Behind the scenes, thousands of people work hard to ensure books get from the printer into the hands of readers like you. If you want your book to end up in readers’ hands, Tracy...How to Write Split-Time Fiction with Melanie Dobson
Learn about the necessary elements of writing a compelling and satisfying split-time story.
How to Get Out of the Slush Pile – With Deborah Raney
Discover 11 writing mistakes that are keeping your manuscript in the slush pile, and learn how to fix them (and get out of the slush pile!)
How to Write with Joy in Hard Times with Mary DeMuth
Writing is hard. Writing during difficult seasons is even harder. Yet persistence separates successful authors from those who never break through. How do you keep writing when the going gets tough, and just as importantly, how do you do it with joy? I asked Mary...The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing
Recently, I heard a publishing “guru” talk about his approach to writing and marketing books. He publishes dozens of books each year with nothing more than quick proofread, which he does himself. He then promotes them using various Amazon hacks. This guy...How to Write YA with Jill Williamson
Learn how to write compelling young adult fiction that resonates with today’s teens by blending authentic storytelling, cultural awareness, and spiritual depth.
How to Use Scrivener with David Martin
Writing is hard. But using the right tools can make it easier. One popular tool many authors rely on is Scrivener. But others find it impenetrable. This is why I am excited to introduce our guest today. He is an ordained pastor, church planter, author, and creative...How to Craft Unforgettable Characters with James Scott Bell
Discover the necessary elements for an unforgettable character–one who will keep readers reading and linger in their memories long after the story has ended.
How to Survive Cancel Culture As a Writer
The Christian Author’s Guide to Cancel Culture This post first appeared here and is shared with permission. Last month tens of thousands of Twitter accounts attacked J. K. Rowling. They tried to get her books pulled from publication. Her books were burned, and...Audiobook Production and Promotion with Brennan McPherson
Learn how to turn your book into an audiobook. Discover production options, distribution strategies, and marketing tactics to maximize sales.
How to Overcome Writer’s Block With Robin Lee Hatcher
Discover how one author overcame writer’s block and wrote over 80 books.
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...Writing for a Canadian Market
Increase your readership by keeping Canadian Christian readers in mind. Learn how to write for the Canadian market from a Canadian resident.
Show, Don’t Tell With Tim Shoemaker
Learn when to show and when to tell within your story and find out the advantages of each method of conveying story information.
Character vs. Plot With DiAnn Mills
Bestselling author DiAnn Mills shares her time-tested tips for creating compelling characters and an engaging plot.
How to Overcome Book Marketing & Money Challenges With Chautona Havig
Learn how Christian authors can overcome marketing fears and money hang-ups to build a full-time writing career.
How to Overcome Fear and Comparison
Discover how Christian humility and serving your readers affects the way you build and view your author platform.