Episodes
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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! Jack Umstattd was born on December 23rd weighing 9 pounds 10 ounces. Both he...
How to Write Deep Point of View with Karen Witemeyer
If you want your readers to connect with your writing, you need to immerse them deeply into the mind of your characters. Your readers need to hear, see, and experience everything that your character experiences. But how do you do this? The answer is deep point of...
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
You have a creative idea. You feel inspired to pursue it. But your head is filled with doubt. “What if I can’t make it work? What if I can’t provide for my family? What if my work isn’t good enough? What if people think my creation is stupid?” We have a guest on the...
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 to live....
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.