Christian Publishing Show Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:28:00 -0400 https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/episodes/ en-us © 2026 Christian Publishing Show yes Support this Podcast 1b13b30b-7a3b-5bdb-9d5f-288ca8b5a1a3 apple@siliconwire.com Thomas Umstattd Jr. episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Thomas Umstattd Jr. apple@siliconwire.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/sccujimq2ctjna6qkpmy5p4lvz7o?.jpg Christian Publishing Show https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/episodes/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. How to Write a Book in 60 Days How to Write a Book in 60 Days How long have you been working on your novel? Has it been years? How do you know when it’s finished?

Have you considered why you might not have finished it yet?

What if you could finish a book in two months? Would it be a better book than the one you’ve spent years writing? Or would it be worse?

In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from Colleen Mitchell, a writing coach and host of the Novel Writing Podcast, who spent years running a 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge that's taken writers of every skill level from blank page to finished draft.

You’ll learn:

  • When rewriting might be keeping you from finishing
  • How to propel yourself through the “messy middle”
  • Whether you should write faster (or not)
  • Where you can find free guidance and a system for finishing your book

Whether you're sitting on a half-finished manuscript or an idea that's been in your head for years, listen in or read the blog version to find a practical roadmap to get it done.

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]]> How long have you been working on your novel? Has it been years? How do you know when it’s finished?

Have you considered why you might not have finished it yet?

What if you could finish a book in two months? Would it be a better book than the one you’ve spent years writing? Or would it be worse?

In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from Colleen Mitchell, a writing coach and host of the Novel Writing Podcast, who spent years running a 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge that's taken writers of every skill level from blank page to finished draft.

You’ll learn:

  • When rewriting might be keeping you from finishing
  • How to propel yourself through the “messy middle”
  • Whether you should write faster (or not)
  • Where you can find free guidance and a system for finishing your book

Whether you're sitting on a half-finished manuscript or an idea that's been in your head for years, listen in or read the blog version to find a practical roadmap to get it done.

Blog Link: https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-a-novel-in-60-days-with-colleen-mitchell/

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-a-novel-in-60-days-with-colleen-mitchell/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-19663151 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:00:00 -0500 3030 179 full false The Four Loves That Drive Book Sales The Four Loves That Drive Book Sales Have you ever finished a book you loved, handed it to a friend, and heard back, "It was fine"?

That disconnect has nothing to do with the quality of the writing. It has everything to do with a principle C.S. Lewis understood well enough to write classics that have endured for decades.

In this week's episode, I sat down with bestselling novelist Angela Hunt to break down the four ancient loves that drive all fiction, and how mastering them can help you produce a bestseller and a classic.

You’ll learn

  • The type of love almost every genre needs more of, and why the most violent stories need it most.
  • How the loneliness epidemic is creating a massive hunger in readers, and which type of love lonely readers are yearning for.
  • The type of love that makes for a classic but is hardest to write and easiest to botch. Get it wrong and your climax feels cheesy. Get it right and readers won't shut up about your book.

We also explore the dark side of each love and how to use that tension to propel your plot forward.

If the stakes in your story aren’t working or you’re sick of cheap, salacious storylines, listen in or read the blog version to learn how to incorporate these four types of love into your story. This one might change how you outline your next book or build your characters.

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]]> Have you ever finished a book you loved, handed it to a friend, and heard back, "It was fine"?

That disconnect has nothing to do with the quality of the writing. It has everything to do with a principle C.S. Lewis understood well enough to write classics that have endured for decades.

In this week's episode, I sat down with bestselling novelist Angela Hunt to break down the four ancient loves that drive all fiction, and how mastering them can help you produce a bestseller and a classic.

You’ll learn

  • The type of love almost every genre needs more of, and why the most violent stories need it most.
  • How the loneliness epidemic is creating a massive hunger in readers, and which type of love lonely readers are yearning for.
  • The type of love that makes for a classic but is hardest to write and easiest to botch. Get it wrong and your climax feels cheesy. Get it right and readers won't shut up about your book.

We also explore the dark side of each love and how to use that tension to propel your plot forward.

If the stakes in your story aren’t working or you’re sick of cheap, salacious storylines, listen in or read the blog version to learn how to incorporate these four types of love into your story. This one might change how you outline your next book or build your characters.

Blog link: https://www.authormedia.com/the-four-loves-that-drive-fiction/

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/the-four-loves-that-drive-book-sales Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-19242823 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0500 4530 178 full false Can Catholic Authors Use AI? Can Catholic Authors Use AI? About a year ago I launched a new podcast and YouTube show called Author Update. It is primarily a news show but recently we covered a news story I wanted to share with you here on the Christian Publishing Show. 

Pope Leo XIV recently published an encyclical titled MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS. It the the best theological breakdown I’ve seen on AI, and that means a lot coming from me because I’m not Catholic. I’m not aware of any authoritative stances on AI from either the Orthodox or Protestant churches, which means, if and when those do come out, they will be responding to and echoing the Pope’s Encyclical. 

If you have ever been curious about how, when, and why Christians can use AI I think you will find this breakdown helpful. But I want to share one other news story first that will help give some context. This story is about the Anti AI Butalrian Jihad that my cohost Jonathan Surger and I break down. 

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]]> About a year ago I launched a new podcast and YouTube show called Author Update. It is primarily a news show but recently we covered a news story I wanted to share with you here on the Christian Publishing Show. 

Pope Leo XIV recently published an encyclical titled MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS. It the the best theological breakdown I’ve seen on AI, and that means a lot coming from me because I’m not Catholic. I’m not aware of any authoritative stances on AI from either the Orthodox or Protestant churches, which means, if and when those do come out, they will be responding to and echoing the Pope’s Encyclical. 

If you have ever been curious about how, when, and why Christians can use AI I think you will find this breakdown helpful. But I want to share one other news story first that will help give some context. This story is about the Anti AI Butalrian Jihad that my cohost Jonathan Surger and I break down. 

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/pope-leo-xiv-gives-catholic-novelists-green-light-to-use-ai/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-19276999 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0500 3135 180 full false Ask a Literary Agent with Steve Laube Ask a Literary Agent with Steve Laube Steve Laube and Thomas Umstattd, Jr. answer questions from authors about publishing and discuss Steve's new book for writers called Sacred Margins.

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]]> Steve Laube and Thomas Umstattd, Jr. answer questions from authors about publishing and discuss Steve's new book for writers called Sacred Margins.

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]]> Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-19200647 Tue, 19 May 2026 02:00:00 -0500 6897 177 full false How to Write Books Kids Can't Put Down How to Write Books Kids Can't Put Down A kid in my fifth-grade Sunday school class recently asked, "What's social media?"

She had no idea. And she wasn't the only one.

Gen Alpha grew up with less screen time, more parental guardrails, and completely different expectations for the stories they want to read. That means, middle-grade books are going through a shift right now, and the rest of publishing will feel it soon.

On this week's episode of the Christian Publishing Show, you’ll hear from award-winning middle grade author J.J. Johnson, who shares how to write books that reluctant readers actually want to pick up.

You'll learn:

  • What word count and chapter length are best for this new generation of readers.
  • Which protagonists are resonating with them (Hint: think Minecraft, not Diary of a Wimpy Kid.)
  • How to title and write books that interest kids (and are willingly purchased by their parents!)

If you want to write for middle-grade readers, who will soon become YA and adult readers, you need to know how they are different from previous generations of readers. Listen in or read the blog version to get the inside scoop.

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]]> A kid in my fifth-grade Sunday school class recently asked, "What's social media?"

She had no idea. And she wasn't the only one.

Gen Alpha grew up with less screen time, more parental guardrails, and completely different expectations for the stories they want to read. That means, middle-grade books are going through a shift right now, and the rest of publishing will feel it soon.

On this week's episode of the Christian Publishing Show, you’ll hear from award-winning middle grade author J.J. Johnson, who shares how to write books that reluctant readers actually want to pick up.

You'll learn:

  • What word count and chapter length are best for this new generation of readers.
  • Which protagonists are resonating with them (Hint: think Minecraft, not Diary of a Wimpy Kid.)
  • How to title and write books that interest kids (and are willingly purchased by their parents!)

If you want to write for middle-grade readers, who will soon become YA and adult readers, you need to know how they are different from previous generations of readers. Listen in or read the blog version to get the inside scoop.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-books-kids-cant-put-down/ Buzzsprout-19124328 Tue, 12 May 2026 02:00:00 -0500 3919 176 full false How to Stay Motivated When Writing Gets Hard How to Stay Motivated When Writing Gets Hard To say yes to something good, you often have to say no to other things. In the past, we’ve discussed that sometimes quitting writing is the right move for your career and life.

But what about when you know you can't quit?

What do you do when you feel called to write but the work is hard, success is nowhere in sight, and you're dragging your feet? What if you need the income from writing to feed your family?

In this episode of the Christian Publishing Show, Brian Hicks joins me to talk about how writers can keep going. Brian has spent decades studying what separates people who push through from people who give up.

You’ll learn:

  • The ultimate motivation hack for Christian writers that has nothing to do with bestseller lists or sales
  • The daily choice that will change your writing life
  • The best (and worst) way to start your writing career

Listen in or read the blog version to find out how you can keep writing when you're broke, rejected, and exhausted.

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]]> To say yes to something good, you often have to say no to other things. In the past, we’ve discussed that sometimes quitting writing is the right move for your career and life.

But what about when you know you can't quit?

What do you do when you feel called to write but the work is hard, success is nowhere in sight, and you're dragging your feet? What if you need the income from writing to feed your family?

In this episode of the Christian Publishing Show, Brian Hicks joins me to talk about how writers can keep going. Brian has spent decades studying what separates people who push through from people who give up.

You’ll learn:

  • The ultimate motivation hack for Christian writers that has nothing to do with bestseller lists or sales
  • The daily choice that will change your writing life
  • The best (and worst) way to start your writing career

Listen in or read the blog version to find out how you can keep writing when you're broke, rejected, and exhausted.

Blog Link: https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-stay-motivated-when-writing-gets-hard/

Author Media.social Link: https://authormedia.social/c/christian-publishing-show/how-to-stay-motivated-when-writing-gets-hard

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-stay-motivated-when-writing-gets-hard Buzzsprout-18971691 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0500 4238 175 full false How to Keep Bad Medicine from Killing Your Novel’s Credibility How to Keep Bad Medicine from Killing Your Novel’s Credibility Have you ever watched a medical show and thought, “Is that how CPR really works”?

Your readers are thinking the same thing about your book.

In the Google era, writing sloppy medical details was risky for your writing career. In the AI era, they’re deadly to your credibility and career. Readers now carry little AI tools in their pockets that can pass medical exams. If your character survives a car crash and goes boxing in the next chapter, someone will notice.

In this month’s episode, I interview physician and award-winning novelist Ronda Wells of NovelMalpractice.com about how to write medically accurate fiction, even if you have zero medical background.

You’ll learn

  • How concussions and amnesia can be related (but aren’t always!)
  • How to use medical events (and their consequences) to increase tension in your story
  • Why the “sip and die” trope rarely makes sense
  • How historical context changes everything from treatments to fatality

Medical accuracy does not kill drama. It intensifies it.

If you want deeper tension, stronger verisimilitude, and stories that honor your readers’ trust, listen in or read the blog version.



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]]> Have you ever watched a medical show and thought, “Is that how CPR really works”?

Your readers are thinking the same thing about your book.

In the Google era, writing sloppy medical details was risky for your writing career. In the AI era, they’re deadly to your credibility and career. Readers now carry little AI tools in their pockets that can pass medical exams. If your character survives a car crash and goes boxing in the next chapter, someone will notice.

In this month’s episode, I interview physician and award-winning novelist Ronda Wells of NovelMalpractice.com about how to write medically accurate fiction, even if you have zero medical background.

You’ll learn

  • How concussions and amnesia can be related (but aren’t always!)
  • How to use medical events (and their consequences) to increase tension in your story
  • Why the “sip and die” trope rarely makes sense
  • How historical context changes everything from treatments to fatality

Medical accuracy does not kill drama. It intensifies it.

If you want deeper tension, stronger verisimilitude, and stories that honor your readers’ trust, listen in or read the blog version.



Blog Link: https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-keep-bad-medicine-from-killing-your-novels-credibility/

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-keep-bad-medicine-from-killing-your-novels-credibility Buzzsprout-18702494 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0600 3212 174 full false Jerry B. Jenkins’ Writing Advice for New Authors Jerry B. Jenkins’ Writing Advice for New Authors Have you decided to write a book but feel overwhelmed by everything there is to learn? Wondering where to start, what to write first, or how to know if your writing is any good?

In this episode, I talk with New York Times bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins (215 books, 73+ million copies sold) about how new and beginning authors can start the right way.

In this interview, you’ll discover:

  • What your first project should be a book and how it can help you grow quickly as a writer.
  • A mindset shift that will change how you think about feedback
  • How to find your writing voice

If you want practical advice from a seasoned writer that will save you years of frustration, listen in or read the blog version.

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]]> Have you decided to write a book but feel overwhelmed by everything there is to learn? Wondering where to start, what to write first, or how to know if your writing is any good?

In this episode, I talk with New York Times bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins (215 books, 73+ million copies sold) about how new and beginning authors can start the right way.

In this interview, you’ll discover:

  • What your first project should be a book and how it can help you grow quickly as a writer.
  • A mindset shift that will change how you think about feedback
  • How to find your writing voice

If you want practical advice from a seasoned writer that will save you years of frustration, listen in or read the blog version.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/jerry-b-jenkins-writing-advice-for-new-authors Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-18487471 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0600 3561 173 full false Why Every Author Should Try Writing a Mystery at Least Once Why Every Author Should Try Writing a Mystery at Least Once Mystery isn't just a genre. It's a storytelling skill that every author can use to keep readers turning pages, no matter what they write.

In this month’s episode, USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett reveals how writers of any genre can use elements from the mystery genre to keep readers hooked.

Whether you write mystery, fantasy, romance, or nonfiction, this conversation will change the way you think about story structure and reader engagement.

You’ll discover:

  • Which genres benefit from using elements of mystery writing
  • How to hide clues and red herrings in a way that feels natural but surprising
  • Common mistakes new mystery writers make and how to avoid them

If you want to build stories that feel more immersive, compelling, and satisfying, listen in or read the blog version and make your next story un-put-down-able.

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]]> Mystery isn't just a genre. It's a storytelling skill that every author can use to keep readers turning pages, no matter what they write.

In this month’s episode, USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett reveals how writers of any genre can use elements from the mystery genre to keep readers hooked.

Whether you write mystery, fantasy, romance, or nonfiction, this conversation will change the way you think about story structure and reader engagement.

You’ll discover:

  • Which genres benefit from using elements of mystery writing
  • How to hide clues and red herrings in a way that feels natural but surprising
  • Common mistakes new mystery writers make and how to avoid them

If you want to build stories that feel more immersive, compelling, and satisfying, listen in or read the blog version and make your next story un-put-down-able.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/why-every-author-should-try-writing-a-mystery-at-least-once Buzzsprout-18360497 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0600 2998 172 full false How to Write Endings Readers Can't Stop Talking About How to Write Endings Readers Can't Stop Talking About You’ve heard it said that a great beginning will sell your book, but a great ending will sell your next book.

Every bestseller becomes a bestseller because word spreads from reader to reader, and what creates that good word of mouth? Satisfying endings.

In this week’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • What makes an ending satisfying (hint: it doesn’t have to be happy!)
  • How endings must vary from genre to genre
  • What advantage Christian authors have over secular authors when writing endings

Listen in or read the blog version if you want to write an ending that your readers can’t stop talking about.

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]]> You’ve heard it said that a great beginning will sell your book, but a great ending will sell your next book.

Every bestseller becomes a bestseller because word spreads from reader to reader, and what creates that good word of mouth? Satisfying endings.

In this week’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • What makes an ending satisfying (hint: it doesn’t have to be happy!)
  • How endings must vary from genre to genre
  • What advantage Christian authors have over secular authors when writing endings

Listen in or read the blog version if you want to write an ending that your readers can’t stop talking about.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-endings-readers-cant-stop-talking-about Buzzsprout-18156701 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0600 2759 171 full false Has Christian Publishing Gone Woke? Has Christian Publishing Gone Woke? Many authors have received that dreaded rejection letter from a traditional Christian publisher siting platform size as the reason for the rejection.

Is there a platform size that makes you a shoo-in for a traditional Christian publisher? What if even millions of followers can’t get you a contract with a traditional Christian publisher? Is there something else going on?

In this episode, Chase Replogle and I discuss trends in Christian publishing that we’ve observed from the inside.

We’ll discuss

  • What makes a Christian publisher “Christian”
  • Questions we ought to be asking of the Christian publishing industry
  • How Christian authors can navigate the current publishing landscape

Listen in or read the blog version to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how Christian publishing has changed over the years.

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]]> Many authors have received that dreaded rejection letter from a traditional Christian publisher siting platform size as the reason for the rejection.

Is there a platform size that makes you a shoo-in for a traditional Christian publisher? What if even millions of followers can’t get you a contract with a traditional Christian publisher? Is there something else going on?

In this episode, Chase Replogle and I discuss trends in Christian publishing that we’ve observed from the inside.

We’ll discuss

  • What makes a Christian publisher “Christian”
  • Questions we ought to be asking of the Christian publishing industry
  • How Christian authors can navigate the current publishing landscape

Listen in or read the blog version to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how Christian publishing has changed over the years.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/has-christian-publishing-gone-woke Buzzsprout-18047144 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0500 3120 170 full false AI Tools for Authors (Writing Off Social Crosscast) AI Tools for Authors (Writing Off Social Crosscast) If social media leaves you drained and you’re unsure what to do with AI, this week’s episode is for you. I recently appeared on the Writing off Social podcast to unpack how authors can step off the social treadmill and put AI to work without losing their voice.

In our conversation you’ll learn:

  • What boundaries you can set around your use of AI
  • Where to start using AI in your work
  • My prediction for the future of nonfiction (and how to make sure you control your brand of expertise)

Listen in or read the blog version and get practical steps for using AI to increase your productivity and relieve you of the writing and publishing tasks you don’t enjoy.



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]]> If social media leaves you drained and you’re unsure what to do with AI, this week’s episode is for you. I recently appeared on the Writing off Social podcast to unpack how authors can step off the social treadmill and put AI to work without losing their voice.

In our conversation you’ll learn:

  • What boundaries you can set around your use of AI
  • Where to start using AI in your work
  • My prediction for the future of nonfiction (and how to make sure you control your brand of expertise)

Listen in or read the blog version and get practical steps for using AI to increase your productivity and relieve you of the writing and publishing tasks you don’t enjoy.



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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/writing-off-social-a-crosscast-on-ai-tools-for-authors Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-17968964 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0500 3059 169 full false Christian Author Assassinated Christian Author Assassinated Last week brought heartbreaking news. Charlie Kirk, a Christian author and speaker, was shot and killed while addressing his audience.

In this special episode of the Christian Publishing Show, we share an Author Update conversation about what Charlie’s life, work, and death mean for Christian authors today.

You’ll discover:

  • How Charlie built his platform through books, speaking, and social media without compromising his convictions.
  • Why listening well to your audience can make you a stronger communicator and writer.
  • What authors should (and shouldn’t) say during emotionally charged cultural moments.

This is a sobering episode, but also an inspiring one for anyone called to write, speak, and share truth with courage. Listen in, read the blog version, or watch on YouTube.



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]]> Last week brought heartbreaking news. Charlie Kirk, a Christian author and speaker, was shot and killed while addressing his audience.

In this special episode of the Christian Publishing Show, we share an Author Update conversation about what Charlie’s life, work, and death mean for Christian authors today.

You’ll discover:

  • How Charlie built his platform through books, speaking, and social media without compromising his convictions.
  • Why listening well to your audience can make you a stronger communicator and writer.
  • What authors should (and shouldn’t) say during emotionally charged cultural moments.

This is a sobering episode, but also an inspiring one for anyone called to write, speak, and share truth with courage. Listen in, read the blog version, or watch on YouTube.



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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/christian-author-assassinated/ Buzzsprout-17847982 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2390 168 full false Is AI okay for Christian Authors? Is AI okay for Christian Authors? Is using AI sinful, helpful, or just complicated?

In this thought-provoking episode, bestselling author Kate Angelo joins us to discuss the ethical, practical, and spiritual implications of AI for Christian writers.

From biblical analogies to real-world tools, this conversation explores some pressing questions for Christians about AI, creativity, and ethics, without the hype or fear-mongering.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • How AI is similar to and different from other technologies that became mainstream
  • How good and evil impact or result from the use of AI
  • How Christians can leverage AI for good

Whether you're AI-curious or AI-cautious, listen in or read the blog version to discover how Christian authors are thinking about AI and how it can be leveraged for good in your marketing, productivity, and writing.

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]]> Is using AI sinful, helpful, or just complicated?

In this thought-provoking episode, bestselling author Kate Angelo joins us to discuss the ethical, practical, and spiritual implications of AI for Christian writers.

From biblical analogies to real-world tools, this conversation explores some pressing questions for Christians about AI, creativity, and ethics, without the hype or fear-mongering.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • How AI is similar to and different from other technologies that became mainstream
  • How good and evil impact or result from the use of AI
  • How Christians can leverage AI for good

Whether you're AI-curious or AI-cautious, listen in or read the blog version to discover how Christian authors are thinking about AI and how it can be leveraged for good in your marketing, productivity, and writing.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/is-ai-okay-for-christian-authors Buzzsprout-17643481 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0500 3472 167 full false 21st Century Apologetics: Why Christians No Longer Need to be Relevant 21st Century Apologetics: Why Christians No Longer Need to be Relevant The cultural ground beneath us is shifting fast. The kinds of books that impacted your faith a decade ago, and possibly inspired you to write, likely won’t have the same effect on readers in this cultural moment.

How do you write books that resonate with readers without compromising biblical truth?

In this week’s episode, I speak with pastor and author Chase Replogle to talk about 21st-century apologetics and why Christian authors must rethink what it means to “engage culture.”

You’ll discover

  • What current readers value more (fact or feelings?)
  • How your book can rise above the noise without creating more noise
  • What Jordan Peterson and other influential voices teach writers about relevance

If you want to impact people for Christ by answering the questions they’re asking without compromising truth or sounding cliché, this conversation is for you.

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]]> The cultural ground beneath us is shifting fast. The kinds of books that impacted your faith a decade ago, and possibly inspired you to write, likely won’t have the same effect on readers in this cultural moment.

How do you write books that resonate with readers without compromising biblical truth?

In this week’s episode, I speak with pastor and author Chase Replogle to talk about 21st-century apologetics and why Christian authors must rethink what it means to “engage culture.”

You’ll discover

  • What current readers value more (fact or feelings?)
  • How your book can rise above the noise without creating more noise
  • What Jordan Peterson and other influential voices teach writers about relevance

If you want to impact people for Christ by answering the questions they’re asking without compromising truth or sounding cliché, this conversation is for you.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/21st-century-apologetics-why-christian-authors-no-longer-need-to-be-relevant Buzzsprout-17433672 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0500 3445 166 full false Tension: The Key Ingredient for a Novel Readers Can’t Put Down Tension: The Key Ingredient for a Novel Readers Can’t Put Down Why do some books keep readers up all night while others fall flat?

If you've ever wondered whether your novel is gripping enough, you're not alone. One of the biggest challenges writers face is keeping readers hooked to the end.

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into what truly drives great storytelling. Whether you're writing legal thrillers, Amish fiction, or epic fantasy, tension is your secret weapon, and knowing how to dial it up or down can make or break your story.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why reading current bestsellers (without judgment!) is key to leveling up your writing
  • How different genres handle tension differently
  • What every author needs to understand about their reader’s motive for reading

Listen in or read the blog version to discover the many types of tension and how to weave it into your novel to keep readers reading to the end.

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]]> Why do some books keep readers up all night while others fall flat?

If you've ever wondered whether your novel is gripping enough, you're not alone. One of the biggest challenges writers face is keeping readers hooked to the end.

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into what truly drives great storytelling. Whether you're writing legal thrillers, Amish fiction, or epic fantasy, tension is your secret weapon, and knowing how to dial it up or down can make or break your story.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why reading current bestsellers (without judgment!) is key to leveling up your writing
  • How different genres handle tension differently
  • What every author needs to understand about their reader’s motive for reading

Listen in or read the blog version to discover the many types of tension and how to weave it into your novel to keep readers reading to the end.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/tension-the-key-ingredient-for-a-novel-readers-cant-put-down Buzzsprout-17289489 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0500 3495 165 full false How to Write a Novel Faster Using Dictation Software How to Write a Novel Faster Using Dictation Software Did you know the Apostle Paul didn’t write the book of Romans by hand? He dictated it to a someone else who wrote it down, and he’s not the only famous author to do so.

In this week’s episode, we explore how authors from Cicero to Agatha Christie to USA Today bestselling author Misty M. Beller have used dictation to write faster, better, and with more freedom.

In this interview with Misty, you’ll learn:

✅ How to overcome the intimidation of hearing your own voice
✅ Which dictation tools are most accurate and beginner-friendly
✅ How to spur creativity and increase your output without burning out

Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, dictation can save you time and unlock your most natural storytelling voice. Misty shares how she writes up to six books a year using this technique and how you can too.

Write faster. Write smarter. Write like the Apostle Paul. Listen in or read the blog version to learn more.

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]]> Did you know the Apostle Paul didn’t write the book of Romans by hand? He dictated it to a someone else who wrote it down, and he’s not the only famous author to do so.

In this week’s episode, we explore how authors from Cicero to Agatha Christie to USA Today bestselling author Misty M. Beller have used dictation to write faster, better, and with more freedom.

In this interview with Misty, you’ll learn:

✅ How to overcome the intimidation of hearing your own voice
✅ Which dictation tools are most accurate and beginner-friendly
✅ How to spur creativity and increase your output without burning out

Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, dictation can save you time and unlock your most natural storytelling voice. Misty shares how she writes up to six books a year using this technique and how you can too.

Write faster. Write smarter. Write like the Apostle Paul. Listen in or read the blog version to learn more.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-a-novel-faster-using-dictation-software Buzzsprout-17133306 Tue, 13 May 2025 02:00:00 -0500 2406 164 full false How to Write Your Novel from the Middle How to Write Your Novel from the Middle Most authors start writing from the beginning. But what if the beginning is the wrong place to start?

In our most recent episode, I talk with bestselling author and writing teacher James Scott Bell about one of his most powerful ideas: the mirror moment.

You’ll learn

✅ Why the midpoint is more than just the halfway mark
✅ How to turn a sagging middle into your novel’s strongest moment
✅ What Casablanca, Goodnight Moon, and The Cat in the Hat have in common
✅ How one scene can help you fix your beginning, your ending, and everything in between

Whether you’re a plotter or a pantser, listen in or read the blog version of this episode. It will change how you approach your next novel.

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]]> Most authors start writing from the beginning. But what if the beginning is the wrong place to start?

In our most recent episode, I talk with bestselling author and writing teacher James Scott Bell about one of his most powerful ideas: the mirror moment.

You’ll learn

✅ Why the midpoint is more than just the halfway mark
✅ How to turn a sagging middle into your novel’s strongest moment
✅ What Casablanca, Goodnight Moon, and The Cat in the Hat have in common
✅ How one scene can help you fix your beginning, your ending, and everything in between

Whether you’re a plotter or a pantser, listen in or read the blog version of this episode. It will change how you approach your next novel.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/are-you-starting-your-book-in-the-wrong-place-and-by-that-i-dont-mean-giving-too-much-backstory Buzzsprout-16933363 Fri, 09 May 2025 20:00:00 -0500 2823 163 full false Discovery Writing 101: How to Craft Gripping Stories Without an Outline Discovery Writing 101: How to Craft Gripping Stories Without an Outline The term "pantser" has been used to describe writing a book without an outline. At writers conferences, outlining and "pantsing" (also known as discovery writing) are often framed as rivals. However, most writers fall between the two extremes.

I've seen successful authors across that spectrum. What truly matters is finding the method that works best for you.

While there are countless books on outlining, there are very few on discovery writing. So how do you learn to "write by the seat of your pants"?

In this month's episode, I interviewed bestselling author Steven James, who shared his secrets for discovery writing—the art of writing "by the seat of your pants" while creating gripping stories.

He shared

✔️ Four questions that can solve any plot problem

✔️ What truly drives a great story to a satisfying ending

✔️ How to use pivots to surprise and satisfy your readers

If you've ever struggled with outlining or wondered if  "pantsing" could work for you, this episode will give you the guidance and courage to give it a try. Listen in or read the blog version to learn more.

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]]> The term "pantser" has been used to describe writing a book without an outline. At writers conferences, outlining and "pantsing" (also known as discovery writing) are often framed as rivals. However, most writers fall between the two extremes.

I've seen successful authors across that spectrum. What truly matters is finding the method that works best for you.

While there are countless books on outlining, there are very few on discovery writing. So how do you learn to "write by the seat of your pants"?

In this month's episode, I interviewed bestselling author Steven James, who shared his secrets for discovery writing—the art of writing "by the seat of your pants" while creating gripping stories.

He shared

✔️ Four questions that can solve any plot problem

✔️ What truly drives a great story to a satisfying ending

✔️ How to use pivots to surprise and satisfy your readers

If you've ever struggled with outlining or wondered if  "pantsing" could work for you, this episode will give you the guidance and courage to give it a try. Listen in or read the blog version to learn more.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/discovery-writing-101-how-to-craft-gripping-stories-without-an-outline Buzzsprout-16753404 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0500 2875 162 full false Beginnings and Endings of Novels with Angela Hunt Beginnings and Endings of Novels with Angela Hunt Have you ever started a book but struggled to get past the first few chapters? Or maybe you finished one, only to feel let down by the ending? The truth is, beginnings and endings can make or break a novel.
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Christy Award-winning author Angela Hunt to unpack what makes a strong opening that hooks readers and a satisfying ending that keeps them talking.
We’ll cover:
How to craft an opening that keeps readers turning pages
The secret to endings that spark word-of-mouth recommendations
Common mistakes that weaken your novel’s impact
If you want to grab your reader’s attention from page one and leave them with an unforgettable conclusion, listen in or read the blog version.

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]]> Have you ever started a book but struggled to get past the first few chapters? Or maybe you finished one, only to feel let down by the ending? The truth is, beginnings and endings can make or break a novel.
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Christy Award-winning author Angela Hunt to unpack what makes a strong opening that hooks readers and a satisfying ending that keeps them talking.
We’ll cover:
How to craft an opening that keeps readers turning pages
The secret to endings that spark word-of-mouth recommendations
Common mistakes that weaken your novel’s impact
If you want to grab your reader’s attention from page one and leave them with an unforgettable conclusion, listen in or read the blog version.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/beginnings-and-endings-of-novels-with-angela-hunt Buzzsprout-16598196 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0600 3096 161 full false How to Write Your First Novel How to Write Your First Novel Have you ever dreamed of writing a novel but don’t know where to start? Maybe you've tried before, but the story just didn’t come together—or you’re staring at a blank page, unsure of what to do next.
In our latest episode, we’re talking to Steve Laube, seasoned literary agent and co-author of Write Your First Novel. Steve shares actionable advice on:

  • Creating characters your readers will love.
  • Crafting a plot that keeps readers hooked.
  • Overcoming fear and embracing the writing process.

You’ll also learn the key to writing boldly and how to avoid common pitfalls that hold writers back.
If you’re ready to finally start your novel (and finish it!), listen in or read the blog version.

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]]> Have you ever dreamed of writing a novel but don’t know where to start? Maybe you've tried before, but the story just didn’t come together—or you’re staring at a blank page, unsure of what to do next.
In our latest episode, we’re talking to Steve Laube, seasoned literary agent and co-author of Write Your First Novel. Steve shares actionable advice on:

  • Creating characters your readers will love.
  • Crafting a plot that keeps readers hooked.
  • Overcoming fear and embracing the writing process.

You’ll also learn the key to writing boldly and how to avoid common pitfalls that hold writers back.
If you’re ready to finally start your novel (and finish it!), listen in or read the blog version.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-your-first-novel Buzzsprout-16451120 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0600 2805 160 full false How to Become a Better Novelist How to Become a Better Novelist Imposter syndrome sometimes tells you the truth.Sometimes, you really do need to get better at the task in front of you to succeed. Many gurus will tell you that you already have everything you need. You just need to pay them money so you can be successful. But in the real world, success requires the hard work of improving your craft. Now, it's true, sometimes imposter syndrome lies, but deep down, you know you can improve.But how do you know where you need to improve? And once you find out, how do you get better?In this week's episode, you'll hear from Brad Pauquette about structuring a novel and improving your craft. He's a 15-year industry veteran who's helped hundreds of authors write and publish their best work, hit bestseller lists, and win awards. He's also the author of The Novel Matrix: The Complete Novel Writing Guide.You'll learn
·      Three phases of improving your craft
·      What feedback to implement or ignore
·      How to ensure your writing is accurate and believableListen in or read the blog and discover insights on balancing creativity with structure, interpreting feedback wisely, and staying true to your Christian values by continually inviting the Holy Spirit into your work.

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]]> Imposter syndrome sometimes tells you the truth.Sometimes, you really do need to get better at the task in front of you to succeed. Many gurus will tell you that you already have everything you need. You just need to pay them money so you can be successful. But in the real world, success requires the hard work of improving your craft. Now, it's true, sometimes imposter syndrome lies, but deep down, you know you can improve.But how do you know where you need to improve? And once you find out, how do you get better?In this week's episode, you'll hear from Brad Pauquette about structuring a novel and improving your craft. He's a 15-year industry veteran who's helped hundreds of authors write and publish their best work, hit bestseller lists, and win awards. He's also the author of The Novel Matrix: The Complete Novel Writing Guide.You'll learn
·      Three phases of improving your craft
·      What feedback to implement or ignore
·      How to ensure your writing is accurate and believableListen in or read the blog and discover insights on balancing creativity with structure, interpreting feedback wisely, and staying true to your Christian values by continually inviting the Holy Spirit into your work.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/better-novelist Buzzsprout-16235424 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0600 2820 159 full false How to be a Successful Author Entrepreneur How to be a Successful Author Entrepreneur In college, I took a class on entrepreneurship, where our big project was to write a business plan. That same semester, I was also working on a book proposal, and I realized that book proposals are business plans.
Fundamentally, they serve the same purpose. A business plan helps you convince investors to invest in your business, and a book proposal helps you convince publishing companies to invest in your book.
To be traditionally published, you need to think like an entrepreneur and to be independently published, you need to be an entrepreneur.
In this week's episode, we'll hear from Kara Swanson. She's a successful fantasy author, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of The Author Conservatory, an online college alternative for aspiring writers.
You'll learn how to
·      Build a financially sustainable writing career
·      Build your skillset for marketing your book
·      Build a schedule that balances creativity and business
Listen in or check out the blog and learn how to become an author entrepreneur by leveraging transferrable business skills to build a sustainable writing career.

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]]> In college, I took a class on entrepreneurship, where our big project was to write a business plan. That same semester, I was also working on a book proposal, and I realized that book proposals are business plans.
Fundamentally, they serve the same purpose. A business plan helps you convince investors to invest in your business, and a book proposal helps you convince publishing companies to invest in your book.
To be traditionally published, you need to think like an entrepreneur and to be independently published, you need to be an entrepreneur.
In this week's episode, we'll hear from Kara Swanson. She's a successful fantasy author, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of The Author Conservatory, an online college alternative for aspiring writers.
You'll learn how to
·      Build a financially sustainable writing career
·      Build your skillset for marketing your book
·      Build a schedule that balances creativity and business
Listen in or check out the blog and learn how to become an author entrepreneur by leveraging transferrable business skills to build a sustainable writing career.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-be-a-successful-author-entrepreneur Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-16076467 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0600 2503 158 full false Announcing the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference Announcing the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference I'm excited to announce that tickets are now for sale for the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference. The conference will be held in Austin, Texas, on January 17th and 18th. This event is not a typical writer's conference where you learn how to write and publish a book. Our conference is focused on book marketing, and our goal is to help you make 2025 the best year of your author career so far!
In this episode, you'll find out
·      Three special ingredients that make the Novel Marketing Conference unique
·      How this year's conference will differ from last year's
·      Why we've made certain deliberate choices for this year's conference
Listen in or check out the blog version of this episode to get details about the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference.

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]]> I'm excited to announce that tickets are now for sale for the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference. The conference will be held in Austin, Texas, on January 17th and 18th. This event is not a typical writer's conference where you learn how to write and publish a book. Our conference is focused on book marketing, and our goal is to help you make 2025 the best year of your author career so far!
In this episode, you'll find out
·      Three special ingredients that make the Novel Marketing Conference unique
·      How this year's conference will differ from last year's
·      Why we've made certain deliberate choices for this year's conference
Listen in or check out the blog version of this episode to get details about the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/announcing-the-2025-novel-marketing-conference Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-15871152 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1355 157 full false Show *AND* Tell With Angela Hunt Show *AND* Tell With Angela Hunt You've likely heard the advice that writers should show instead of tell. Sometimes, it's good advice and can make your scenes better and your story more compelling. But it can also be terrible advice that will make your book unbelievably long and hard to get through.
If you show every single thing in the room or on the journey where your story takes place, then the plot, characters, and even the dialogue get crowded out.
But how do you know when you should and shouldn't show?
In this month's episode, Angela Hunt lays out some guidelines on when showing improves your story and when it doesn't. You'll learn:

  • When showing has the most impact
  • When telling is actually useful
  • Where writers are often tempted to tell when they should show

Listen in or check out the blog version of this episode to find out when you can break the rule of "Show, don't tell."

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]]> You've likely heard the advice that writers should show instead of tell. Sometimes, it's good advice and can make your scenes better and your story more compelling. But it can also be terrible advice that will make your book unbelievably long and hard to get through.
If you show every single thing in the room or on the journey where your story takes place, then the plot, characters, and even the dialogue get crowded out.
But how do you know when you should and shouldn't show?
In this month's episode, Angela Hunt lays out some guidelines on when showing improves your story and when it doesn't. You'll learn:

  • When showing has the most impact
  • When telling is actually useful
  • Where writers are often tempted to tell when they should show

Listen in or check out the blog version of this episode to find out when you can break the rule of "Show, don't tell."

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/show-and-tell-with-angela-hunt Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-15701879 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2918 156 full false How to Write Powerful Christian Stories How to Write Powerful Christian Stories Stories communicate truth in ways that facts and statistics cannot. They touch places in our souls that sermons cannot reach. When you open your Bible, the very first thing you find is not the Ten Commandments but a story. Even biblical instruction is often couched in a story because a story is a powerful tool for communicating truth.
God knows that. He created in us a desire for story.
Christian authors can leverage story to communicate truth, but sometimes, whether by mistake or on purpose, we communicate lies.
In this month’s episode, author and podcaster Zackary Russell and I discuss the four laws of Christian storytelling. You’ll discover:

  • What makes a story glorifying to God
  • How we may inadvertently communicate lies in our stories
  • Whether Christian storytelling is evangelism or not

The gift of storytelling must be stewarded and taken seriously. Listen in or check out the blog version of this episode to discover four laws to govern your Christian storytelling that will ensure you glorify God and communicate truth and love to your readers.

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]]> Stories communicate truth in ways that facts and statistics cannot. They touch places in our souls that sermons cannot reach. When you open your Bible, the very first thing you find is not the Ten Commandments but a story. Even biblical instruction is often couched in a story because a story is a powerful tool for communicating truth.
God knows that. He created in us a desire for story.
Christian authors can leverage story to communicate truth, but sometimes, whether by mistake or on purpose, we communicate lies.
In this month’s episode, author and podcaster Zackary Russell and I discuss the four laws of Christian storytelling. You’ll discover:

  • What makes a story glorifying to God
  • How we may inadvertently communicate lies in our stories
  • Whether Christian storytelling is evangelism or not

The gift of storytelling must be stewarded and taken seriously. Listen in or check out the blog version of this episode to discover four laws to govern your Christian storytelling that will ensure you glorify God and communicate truth and love to your readers.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-powerful-christian-stories/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-15561970 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2914 155 full false Faith and Love: Tips for Writing Authentic Christian Romance Faith and Love: Tips for Writing Authentic Christian Romance Discover what makes a romance novel appeal to a Christian readership and how you can write Christian romance books your readers will love.

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]]> Discover what makes a romance novel appeal to a Christian readership and how you can write Christian romance books your readers will love.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/faith-and-love-tips-for-writing-authentic-christian-romance Buzzsprout-15383714 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2469 154 full false Crafting a Career: How to Become a Professional Author with Angela Hunt Crafting a Career: How to Become a Professional Author with Angela Hunt Some authors just want to get their book "out there." They don't plan on writing additional books or becoming professionals. But others want to make writing a career and maybe pay the bills with income earned from their writing.
If you want to have a career as a professional writer, you have to do at least two things.
First, you must become an amazing writer. Second, you need to start acting like a business owner. Regardless of whether you're independently or traditionally published, you'll need to keep track of finances, payments, taxes, marketing, and a lot more.
You must be willing to wear their business hats to be considered professionals.
If that sounds overwhelming, this week's episode will provide some relief and direction. In my interview with Angela Hunt, you'll learn:

  • What upfront and ongoing costs an author should plan for
  • A bare-bones method for tracking your business income and expenses
  • A Thomas-approved method for getting free feedback
  • And much more

If you want to make a career out of your writing and pay bills with the income you earn, listen in or check out the blog post version of this episode to learn how.

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]]> Some authors just want to get their book "out there." They don't plan on writing additional books or becoming professionals. But others want to make writing a career and maybe pay the bills with income earned from their writing.
If you want to have a career as a professional writer, you have to do at least two things.
First, you must become an amazing writer. Second, you need to start acting like a business owner. Regardless of whether you're independently or traditionally published, you'll need to keep track of finances, payments, taxes, marketing, and a lot more.
You must be willing to wear their business hats to be considered professionals.
If that sounds overwhelming, this week's episode will provide some relief and direction. In my interview with Angela Hunt, you'll learn:

  • What upfront and ongoing costs an author should plan for
  • A bare-bones method for tracking your business income and expenses
  • A Thomas-approved method for getting free feedback
  • And much more

If you want to make a career out of your writing and pay bills with the income you earn, listen in or check out the blog post version of this episode to learn how.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/crafting-a-career-how-to-become-a-professional-author-with-angela-hunt Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-15214692 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2545 153 full false How to write dialogue How to write dialogue If you've ever transcribed a conversation between two people, you know the resulting text is a bunch of incomprehensible, run-on sentences and fragments. Natural conversation does not translate well onto the written page.
When we write novels, we need to realize that good, written dialogue does not imitate the way real people talk. We also don't want our written dialogue to sound contrived and awkward.
How do you write good dialogue?
In this episode, Angela Hunt teaches us

  • How to handle dialects or accents
  • How to use dialogue to reveal character
  • How to imply what's being said without saying it

Listen in or check out the blog post to find out how to write good dialogue that keeps readers turning pages and learn what dialogue mistakes to avoid.

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]]> If you've ever transcribed a conversation between two people, you know the resulting text is a bunch of incomprehensible, run-on sentences and fragments. Natural conversation does not translate well onto the written page.
When we write novels, we need to realize that good, written dialogue does not imitate the way real people talk. We also don't want our written dialogue to sound contrived and awkward.
How do you write good dialogue?
In this episode, Angela Hunt teaches us

  • How to handle dialects or accents
  • How to use dialogue to reveal character
  • How to imply what's being said without saying it

Listen in or check out the blog post to find out how to write good dialogue that keeps readers turning pages and learn what dialogue mistakes to avoid.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-dialogue Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-15041728 Tue, 14 May 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2182 152 full false Writing Conflict: How to Keep Your Protagonist on Their Toes Writing Conflict: How to Keep Your Protagonist on Their Toes Most humans try to avoid conflict as much as possible, but novelists love conflict.

Without conflict, a novelist has no story. Conflict keeps your novel moving forward and your readers turning pages.

As Vladimir Nabokov once said, "The writer's job is to get the main character up a tree, and then once they are up there, throw rocks at them."

But how do you get your protagonist up a tree? What kind of rocks should you throw?

In this week's episode, I interview professional fictional rock-thrower, Angela Hunt, to discuss the six classic conflicts. In this episode, you'll discover Biblical and modern examples of classic conflicts

How to mix the conflicts to make your story more interesting
Which conflicts resonate with most readers today

If you want to up the tension in your book or make your next novel more riveting, listen in or check out the blog post to find out how to add and layer the six classic conflicts to keep your readers reading.

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]]> Most humans try to avoid conflict as much as possible, but novelists love conflict.

Without conflict, a novelist has no story. Conflict keeps your novel moving forward and your readers turning pages.

As Vladimir Nabokov once said, "The writer's job is to get the main character up a tree, and then once they are up there, throw rocks at them."

But how do you get your protagonist up a tree? What kind of rocks should you throw?

In this week's episode, I interview professional fictional rock-thrower, Angela Hunt, to discuss the six classic conflicts. In this episode, you'll discover Biblical and modern examples of classic conflicts

How to mix the conflicts to make your story more interesting
Which conflicts resonate with most readers today

If you want to up the tension in your book or make your next novel more riveting, listen in or check out the blog post to find out how to add and layer the six classic conflicts to keep your readers reading.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/writing-conflict-how-to-keep-your-protagonist-on-their-toes Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-14824634 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0500 3924 151 full false Platform Overrated? Platform Overrated? You’re probably tired of hearing that you need a large platform to be a successful author.
Some industry professionals believe having a large platform is equivalent to having a large social media following.
If you’ve been listening to the Christian Publishing Show or Novel Marketing, you know that having a social media following doesn’t necessarily mean you have a platform. Nor does it mean you’ll sell more books than someone not on social media.
In fact, sometimes people sell more books by spending less time on social media.
Authors hear me say, “Your social media following isn’t very important.” But when they talk to a literary agent or publisher, those people care about social media numbers.
How do you navigate this platform predicament?
I asked Mary DeMuth, literary agent and author of more than 50 books. She’s been in the Christian publishing industry for 20 years and recently wrote about how author platform is broken.
In this episode, you’ll learn

  • The history behind the prominence of author platform
  • How the author-platform landscape is changing
  • Your biggest advantage in a digital world

Listen in or read the blog version to learn how to navigate the author platform predicament and what you can do to help change the status quo in the publishing industry. Be sure to add your comments and questions at AuthorMedia.social.

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]]> You’re probably tired of hearing that you need a large platform to be a successful author.
Some industry professionals believe having a large platform is equivalent to having a large social media following.
If you’ve been listening to the Christian Publishing Show or Novel Marketing, you know that having a social media following doesn’t necessarily mean you have a platform. Nor does it mean you’ll sell more books than someone not on social media.
In fact, sometimes people sell more books by spending less time on social media.
Authors hear me say, “Your social media following isn’t very important.” But when they talk to a literary agent or publisher, those people care about social media numbers.
How do you navigate this platform predicament?
I asked Mary DeMuth, literary agent and author of more than 50 books. She’s been in the Christian publishing industry for 20 years and recently wrote about how author platform is broken.
In this episode, you’ll learn

  • The history behind the prominence of author platform
  • How the author-platform landscape is changing
  • Your biggest advantage in a digital world

Listen in or read the blog version to learn how to navigate the author platform predicament and what you can do to help change the status quo in the publishing industry. Be sure to add your comments and questions at AuthorMedia.social.

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]]> Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-14595141 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2782 150 full false Mistakes to Avoid at Your First Writers Conference Mistakes to Avoid at Your First Writers Conference When authors attend writers conferences, they often have big expectations but make common mistakes that squash their goals and diminish the return on their investment in the conference.
In this episode, you’ll learn

  • 11 common mistakes authors often make and how to avoid them
  • How to avoid missing opportunities
  • The right time to attend your first conference

Listen in or read the blog version to find out how to make the most of your first (or next) writers conference.

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]]> When authors attend writers conferences, they often have big expectations but make common mistakes that squash their goals and diminish the return on their investment in the conference.
In this episode, you’ll learn

  • 11 common mistakes authors often make and how to avoid them
  • How to avoid missing opportunities
  • The right time to attend your first conference

Listen in or read the blog version to find out how to make the most of your first (or next) writers conference.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/mistakes-to-avoid-at-your-first-writers-conference Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-14490822 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0600 1787 148 full false The Key Ingredient for Timeless Christian Storytelling: Morality The Key Ingredient for Timeless Christian Storytelling: Morality The stories we ingest shape the morality we develop, but only to a point.
If a story’s morality strays from reality or gets too twisted, the story fails to resonate with readers. Moral confusion is why movies and TV shows are less entertaining than they used to be.
But what is morality?
Why is it so important for good stories?
How do you put a message into your book without being preachy?
In this month’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why you must carefully consider your own moral system before writing a story
  • How to keep your book from being boring
  • How to write a story that resonates for decades

Fiction can be a powerful tool to demonstrate the consequences of actions. It allows us to learn from the mistakes and triumphs of others. Listen in and discover why establishing a clear moral system is critical in writing a timeless story that conveys a memorable message. Check out the blog version of this episode here.

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]]> The stories we ingest shape the morality we develop, but only to a point.
If a story’s morality strays from reality or gets too twisted, the story fails to resonate with readers. Moral confusion is why movies and TV shows are less entertaining than they used to be.
But what is morality?
Why is it so important for good stories?
How do you put a message into your book without being preachy?
In this month’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why you must carefully consider your own moral system before writing a story
  • How to keep your book from being boring
  • How to write a story that resonates for decades

Fiction can be a powerful tool to demonstrate the consequences of actions. It allows us to learn from the mistakes and triumphs of others. Listen in and discover why establishing a clear moral system is critical in writing a timeless story that conveys a memorable message. Check out the blog version of this episode here.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/from-podcast-to-bestselling-book-how-to-use-audio-to-refine-your-books-message/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-13846734 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0600 2864 145 full false A Christian Author’s Guide to Health Insurance 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.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/a-christian-authors-guide-to-health-insurance/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-13730603 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1694 144 full false From Page to Stage: How To Adapt Your Writing Into a Captivating Speech From Page to Stage: How To Adapt Your Writing Into a Captivating Speech 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.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/from-page-to-stage-how-to-adapt-your-writing-into-a-captivating-speech/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-13499562 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2816 143 full false Beyond First Drafts: How to Master the Art of Revision Beyond First Drafts: How to Master the Art of Revision Award-winning author Angela Hunt shares her reproducible revision process that has helped her write, revise, and publish more than 150 books.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/beyond-first-drafts-how-to-master-the-art-of-revision/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-13354768 Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2674 142 full false Finding Peace in the Plot: How to Trust God' in Your Writing Journey with Liz Curtis Higgs 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.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/why-christian-authors-should-go-to-church/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-12972571 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0500 3153 140 full false How to Write Books Boys Will Love With Tim Shoemaker How to Write Books Boys Will Love With Tim Shoemaker  How to Write Books Boys Will Love With Tim Shoemaker 

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-books-boys-will-love-with-tim-shoemaker/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-12811370 Mon, 08 May 2023 21:00:00 -0500 3129 139 full false What to Expect at the Write to Publish Writers Conference What to Expect at the Write to Publish Writers Conference The director of the Write to Publish Christian writers conference shares what to expect from your first in-person conference.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/what-to-expect-at-the-write-to-publish-writers-conference/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-12583484 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0500 2181 138 full false The 2023 Book Launch Blueprint 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 the first 30 days after your release, bookstores decide whether to keep your book on the shelves. If you have a strong launch, bookstores will continue to stock your book and order more copies. If you have a bad launch, even the books you think you sold will be returned unsold. 

Only during the first 30 days post-release can you earn the #1 New Release badge on Amazon. For 30 days, readers won’t judge you for not having reviews. 

As you can see, your book’s first 30 days will determine its success. So how can you set yourself set you up for success? You conduct a strong book launch. 

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]]> 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 the first 30 days after your release, bookstores decide whether to keep your book on the shelves. If you have a strong launch, bookstores will continue to stock your book and order more copies. If you have a bad launch, even the books you think you sold will be returned unsold. 

Only during the first 30 days post-release can you earn the #1 New Release badge on Amazon. For 30 days, readers won’t judge you for not having reviews. 

As you can see, your book’s first 30 days will determine its success. So how can you set yourself set you up for success? You conduct a strong book launch. 

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/the-2023-book-launch-blueprint/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-12528739 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2489 137 full false How to Advance Christ's Kingdom Through Your Writing How to Advance Christ's Kingdom Through Your Writing Learn how and why Bible study is important for authors and how it improves your book as well as readers' lives.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-advance-christs-kingdom-through-your-writing/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-12436112 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2103 136 full false World Building and Worldview: How Good Theology Can Make Your Book More Interesting World Building and Worldview: How Good Theology Can Make Your Book More Interesting Learn how Christian authors can organically incorporate their worldview without writing preachy novels that fall flat.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/world-building-and-worldview-how-good-theology-can-make-your-book-more-interesting-with-l-g-laura-mccary/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-12246431 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0600 3321 135 full false New Year Goal Planning With Mary DeMuth New Year Goal Planning With Mary DeMuth This year, set writing goals that are ambitious and reasonable. Learn how to stick with a plan so you can finish your book or start another.

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]]> This year, set writing goals that are ambitious and reasonable. Learn how to stick with a plan so you can finish your book or start another.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/new-year-goal-planning-with-mary-demuth/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-11994331 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0600 2138 134 full false How to Start a Writers Group with Sharon Tedford 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.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-start-a-writers-group-with-sharon-tedford/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-11860423 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0600 2044 133 full false How to Manage Book Marketing Burnout With Nika Maples How to Manage Book Marketing Burnout With Nika Maples Writing and marketing your book is a hard job. Find out how Christian authors can avoid book marketing burnout.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-manage-book-marketing-burnout-with-nika-maples/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-11627580 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500 2554 132 full false What would you do with two extra hours every day? What would you do with two extra hours every day? Christian author and podcaster Sandy Cooper shares why and how she quit social media and what happened in her soul and career as a result.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/wp-admin/edit.php Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-11557879 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2046 131 full false Creatively Cowriting With God With Allen Arnold 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/creatively-cowriting-with-god-with-allen-arnold/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-11438937 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2946 131 full false How to Choose a Genre for Your Novel with Karin Beery 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-choose-a-genre-for-your-novel/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-11292526 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0500 2374 130 full false How to Write Realistic Characters with Becca Puglisi 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.

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]]> Author and writing coach Becca Puglisi shares tips and tools to help you write believable characters that your readers will love.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-realistic-characters-with-becca-puglisi/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-11102056 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0500 2440 129 full false How to Find Time to Write As a Busy Mom With Asheritah Ciuciu How to Find Time to Write As a Busy Mom With Asheritah Ciuciu How to Find Time to Write As a Busy Mom With Asheritah Ciuciu


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]]> Learn how to write a book proposal that will attract the attention of agents and editors, in this interview with writing coach Ann Kroeker.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/book-proposal-tips-and-tricks-with-ann-kroeker/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-10750020 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2591 127 full false How to Adapt Your Book Idea Into an Online Course with Becky Kopitzke 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.

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]]> Learn how to further engage your readers and earn income from your expertise by creating an online course that complements your book.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-tighten-your-writing-with-angela-hunt/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-10375999 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2459 125 full false Publishing Mistakes You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way 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.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/publishing-mistakes-you-dont-want-to-learn-the-hard-way/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-10249308 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2417 124 full false How to Launch a Book on a Budget How to Launch a Book on a Budget A budget allows you to count the costs of the project and decide how much you will spend before you launch your book.

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]]> A budget allows you to count the costs of the project and decide how much you will spend before you launch your book.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-launch-your-book-on-a-budget/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-10163677 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0600 2458 123 full false How to Expand Your Role as a Writer by Writing Sunday School Curriculum How to Expand Your Role as a Writer by Writing Sunday School Curriculum Did you know that as an author, you can change people's lives without even writing a book?

Believe it or not, most life-changing writing happens outside of a traditional printed book. But there is often less glory for the writer in those other kinds of writing.

If your primary goal is to write words that change lives, you can expand your role as a writer.

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]]> Did you know that as an author, you can change people's lives without even writing a book?

Believe it or not, most life-changing writing happens outside of a traditional printed book. But there is often less glory for the writer in those other kinds of writing.

If your primary goal is to write words that change lives, you can expand your role as a writer.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-save-the-christian-publishing-show/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. Buzzsprout-9901205 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 22:00:00 -0600 2186 121 full false 120 Big News 120 Big News I’m Thomas Umstattd Jr., host of the Christian Publishing Show and I have a few of quick 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 on December 23rd weighing 9 pounds 11 ounces. Both he and my wife are tired from a long delivery but doing well overall. For those keeping score at home, we now have three children. Mercy who is 3, Tommy who is 2, and baby Jack. 

Announcement #2: Big Changes Coming for the Christian Publishing Show

Steve Laube and I will be making an important announcement about the future of the Christian Publishing Show at a live event next week. 

Announcement #3: Live Q&A Webinar With Steve Laube

After the announcement, Steve and I will host one of our popular live Q&A webinars where we will answer your questions live. If you have never come to one of these, you really should. They are a lot of fun especially for those who attend live as we have fun in the chat. 

Plus, Steve Laube is a wealth of knowledge and he only does events like this a handful of times a year. 

We do a live Q&A event a few times a year and they are generally a big hit. 

 Webinar Info

  • What: Webinar & Live Q&A
  • When: Wednesday, Jan 12, at 4 pm Central Time (Convert Timezone)
  • Cost: Free!
  • Registration: Registration Link
  • Replay? Yes! Everyone who registers will be sent a link to the replay. 

 

Happy New Year!


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]]> I’m Thomas Umstattd Jr., host of the Christian Publishing Show and I have a few of quick 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 on December 23rd weighing 9 pounds 11 ounces. Both he and my wife are tired from a long delivery but doing well overall. For those keeping score at home, we now have three children. Mercy who is 3, Tommy who is 2, and baby Jack. 

Announcement #2: Big Changes Coming for the Christian Publishing Show

Steve Laube and I will be making an important announcement about the future of the Christian Publishing Show at a live event next week. 

Announcement #3: Live Q&A Webinar With Steve Laube

After the announcement, Steve and I will host one of our popular live Q&A webinars where we will answer your questions live. If you have never come to one of these, you really should. They are a lot of fun especially for those who attend live as we have fun in the chat. 

Plus, Steve Laube is a wealth of knowledge and he only does events like this a handful of times a year. 

We do a live Q&A event a few times a year and they are generally a big hit. 

 Webinar Info

  • What: Webinar & Live Q&A
  • When: Wednesday, Jan 12, at 4 pm Central Time (Convert Timezone)
  • Cost: Free!
  • Registration: Registration Link
  • Replay? Yes! Everyone who registers will be sent a link to the replay. 

 

Happy New Year!


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]]> 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 view. We have a guest on the show […]

You can listen to this episode How to Write Deep Point of View with Karen Witemeyer on Christian Publishing Show.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-in-deep-point-of-view-with-karen-witemeyer/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/?p=1082 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0600 2821 119 full false How to Create Compelling Secondary Characters for Your Novel with Angela Hunt 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. But how do you craft characters that are believable and compelling? How […]

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]]> 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. But how do you craft characters that are believable and compelling? How […]

You can listen to this episode How to Create Compelling Secondary Characters for Your Novel with Angela Hunt on Christian Publishing Show.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-create-compelling-secondary-characters-for-your-novel-with-angela-hunt/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/?p=1081 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0600 2972 118 full false How to Keep Fear from Blocking Your Creativity with David Lee Martin 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 show […]

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]]> 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 show […]

You can listen to this episode How to Keep Fear from Blocking Your Creativity with David Lee Martin on Christian Publishing Show.

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]]> The saying goes, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”  While some authors are able to support a full-time writing career with only their books, the reality is most authors need additional income, at least at the beginning.  But does that mean you need to go out and get a job at McDonald’s in […]

You can listen to this episode How to Become a Professional Freelancer with Sharon Norris Elliott on Christian Publishing Show.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-become-a-professional-freelancer-with-sharon-norris-elliott/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=1062 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:13:00 -0500 3053 116 full false How to Fight Cancel Culture As a Christian Author with Laura Lynn Hughes How to Fight Cancel Culture As a Christian Author with Laura Lynn Hughes It’s no question that we live in a “cancel” culture. It may be tempting to bury our heads in the sand and be sure we never do anything to offend anyone. But that’s not how the Bible calls us to live. Countless times throughout the Bible, men and women of God took a stand for […]

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]]> It’s no question that we live in a “cancel” culture. It may be tempting to bury our heads in the sand and be sure we never do anything to offend anyone. But that’s not how the Bible calls us to live. Countless times throughout the Bible, men and women of God took a stand for […]

You can listen to this episode How to Fight Cancel Culture As a Christian Author with Laura Lynn Hughes on Christian Publishing Show.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-fight-cancel-culture-as-a-christian-author-with-laura-lynn-hughes/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=1047 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 02:01:00 -0500 2295 113 full false Where Christian Publishing Came From with Leslie Stobbe Where Christian Publishing Came From with Leslie Stobbe Have you ever wondered where Christian publishing came from? I sure have. In the olden days, there were only publishers. But then Christian publishers started to emerge. Why did that happen? What caused it?  To find out, we have a special guest who has worked in the publishing industry for 65 years.   He is the […]

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]]> Have you ever wondered where Christian publishing came from? I sure have. In the olden days, there were only publishers. But then Christian publishers started to emerge. Why did that happen? What caused it?  To find out, we have a special guest who has worked in the publishing industry for 65 years.   He is the […]

You can listen to this episode Where Christian Publishing Came From with Leslie Stobbe on Christian Publishing Show.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/where-christian-publishing-came-from-with-leslie-stobbe/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=1044 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0500 3710 114 full false Why You Need a Writing Retreat with Kathy Ide 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 retreat. We have a special […]

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]]> Writing a book doesn’t need to be hard for many writers. All you need to do to write faster is learn how to get out of your own way. Our guest today is cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries and author of several books for young girls, including Girl Defined and Love Defined. Kristen Clark, welcome […]

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]]> There are two ways to get better at writing. One is to practice writing, so your first drafts are better. The second is to learn how to edit your first drafts into better second drafts. It is common for some beginning authors to feel like the second draft is different, rather than better. This doesn’t […]

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]]> 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 guest here today to talk to us […]

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]]> 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 because you don’t know if it’s reliable? […]

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]]> “The first page of a book sells that book. The last page sells your next book.” –– American crime novelist Mickey Spillane When you write a novel, you want your readers to be so thrilled by the ending of your story that they immediately buy your next book.  And then they tell all their friends […]

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]]> Perhaps you’ve considered writing Bible studies for your local church, or maybe you’re interested in writing Bible studies for publication. How do you write Bible studies that people want to read? We have a special guest with us today who is going to share her experience in writing Bible studies. She is co-founder of Flourish […]

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]]> If you want to be traditionally published in today’s book market, you are going to need a literary agent. But you don’t just “hire” a literary agent like you would a plumber. Agents have a vetting process in which they decide if you and your book are a good fit for their agency. They want […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/mary-demuth-how-to-write-a-query-letter/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=966 Tue, 25 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500 2320 105 full false How to Develop Patience and Endurance in Publishing with Chase Replogle How to Develop Patience and Endurance in Publishing with Chase Replogle Many first-time authors think that all they need to do is write a book, upload it to Amazon, and voilà  Readers will come flocking.  This is not the case.  The reality is that the journey of writing and publishing a book is a long and arduous one. For most authors it takes 5 to 15 […]

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]]> Many first-time authors think that all they need to do is write a book, upload it to Amazon, and voilà  Readers will come flocking.  This is not the case.  The reality is that the journey of writing and publishing a book is a long and arduous one. For most authors it takes 5 to 15 […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-develop-patience-and-endurance-in-publishing-with-chase-replogle/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=955 Tue, 11 May 2021 02:44:00 -0500 3009 104 full false How to Navigate the Fragmenting of Social Media As a Christian Author with Scott Minor 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 great podcast called Compelled, hosted by […]

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]]> 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 great podcast called Compelled, hosted by […]

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]]> It is hard to read the label when you are standing inside the bottle. This is why almost all successful authors are in a writers group. Whether it was J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis sitting in an English pub talking about fantasy stories or a socially distant mastermind group meeting on Zoom, writers write better […]

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]]> 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 to watch the webinar with slides, you can watch the replay […]

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]]> This is the 100th episode of the Christian Publishing Show. Over the last two years, we have had downloads from 92 different countries. I want to thank all of you who have shared the show with a friend or left us a review at Apple Podcasts.  To celebrate 100 episodes, we have a very special […]

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]]> Sometimes using the right tool for the job makes all the difference. If you are still using Microsoft Word to write your book, I have some good news: Much better tools exist. The challenge with writing is that each writer is different. This means different writers will do better with different tools.  To help us […]

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]]> Children’s books are a hot genre right now.  With libraries closed, more parents are purchasing children’s books; and more authors are trying their hand at writing a children’s book. These books are so short, how hard could they be to write? Actually, very hard. Or, at least, it is hard to write a book parents […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-for-children-with-jennifer-grant/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=913 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:30:00 -0600 2420 98 full false How to Create Companion Products for your Book with D’vorah Lansky 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 income and incentives. Paper and digital don’t need to be at war; […]

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]]> 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 income and incentives. Paper and digital don’t need to be at war; […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-create-companion-products-for-your-book-with-dvorah-lansky/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=908 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:45:00 -0600 1753 97 full false How to Write Devotionals with David Sluka How to Write Devotionals with David Sluka Devotionals are almost unique to Christian publishing. While some non-Christian publishers dabble with devotionals of different kinds, Christians have been writing and reading devotionals for centuries.  So how do you write a devotional? Well, that is what we are going to talk about today.  Our guest today is the author of 16 Ways to Create […]

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]]> Devotionals are almost unique to Christian publishing. While some non-Christian publishers dabble with devotionals of different kinds, Christians have been writing and reading devotionals for centuries.  So how do you write a devotional? Well, that is what we are going to talk about today.  Our guest today is the author of 16 Ways to Create […]

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]]> One of the big differences between Christian and non-Christian books is that Christian books have an absolute standard of truth they are compared to. Or, put another way, Christian books are all a derivative of the Bible in one way or another. We are a people of the Book, and so biblical accuracy is important.  […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-a-biblically-accurate-book-with-catherine-devries/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=864 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 02:26:00 -0600 2434 95 full false How to Write Better & Faster With Plottr and the Snowflake Method How to Write Better & Faster With Plottr and the Snowflake Method As a kid, peanut butter was always paired with only one thing: jelly. The big discussion between the other kids was if your mom used grape or strawberry jelly.  Then one day, one of my friends told me about a new candy that combined peanut butter with chocolate. How on earth could that be good? […]

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]]> As a kid, peanut butter was always paired with only one thing: jelly. The big discussion between the other kids was if your mom used grape or strawberry jelly.  Then one day, one of my friends told me about a new candy that combined peanut butter with chocolate. How on earth could that be good? […]

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]]> 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 heard about the recent […]

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]]> Children’s books are the fastest growing segment of publishing in 2020. There was a time a few months ago when The Very Hungry Caterpillar was in the top 10 of all products on Amazon–not only books, but all products in the everything store. The pandemic has caused many parents to spend more time with their […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-for-children-with-linda-howard/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=857 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:59:00 -0600 2495 98 full false Behind the Publishing Curtain: Fulfillment & Distribution with Tracy Higley Behind the Publishing Curtain: Fulfillment & Distribution with Tracy Higley You can listen to this episode Behind the Publishing Curtain: Fulfillment & Distribution with Tracy Higley on Christian Publishing Show.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/behind-the-publishing-curtain-fulfilment-distribution/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=847 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:00:17 -0600 2641 91 full false How to Write Split-Time Fiction with Melanie Dobson How to Write Split-Time Fiction with Melanie Dobson One popular genre in Christian publishing right now is split-time fiction. Split-time fiction is when you tell two stories separated by time that are connected in some way, sometimes by a theme or an item. Some popular split-time books include The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck in the Christian market and The Nightingale by Kristin […]

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]]> One popular genre in Christian publishing right now is split-time fiction. Split-time fiction is when you tell two stories separated by time that are connected in some way, sometimes by a theme or an item. Some popular split-time books include The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck in the Christian market and The Nightingale by Kristin […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-split-time-fiction-with-melanie-dobson/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=841 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:00:35 -0500 1918 90 full false How to Get Out of the Slush Pile – With Deborah Raney How to Get Out of the Slush Pile – With Deborah Raney You would like to think that as soon as you are done with your proposal and send it off to an agent that he or she is sitting there by the inbox ready to read it as soon as it comes in. If only. Before email became the submission method, agents and acquisitions editors threw […]

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]]> You would like to think that as soon as you are done with your proposal and send it off to an agent that he or she is sitting there by the inbox ready to read it as soon as it comes in. If only. Before email became the submission method, agents and acquisitions editors threw […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-write-with-joy-in-hard-times-with-mary-demuth/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=824 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:00:21 -0500 2017 88 full false The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing 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 was breaking most of the book marketing commandments! While cranking out lots of […]

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]]> 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 was breaking most of the book marketing commandments! While cranking out lots of […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/the-10-commandments-of-book-marketing/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://christianpublishingshow.com/?p=821 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0500 2816 87 full false How to Write YA with Jill Williamson How to Write YA with Jill Williamson In the general market, young-adult books are one of the most popular genres. While these books are written for readers ages 12-18, readers of all ages enjoy series books like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Divergent. At the same time, in Christian publishing, many YA authors have struggled to connect with young readers. So […]

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]]> In the general market, young-adult books are one of the most popular genres. While these books are written for readers ages 12-18, readers of all ages enjoy series books like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Divergent. At the same time, in Christian publishing, many YA authors have struggled to connect with young readers. So […]

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]]> Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=805 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:03:00 -0500 2200 86 false How to Use Scrivener with David Martin 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 a creative Christian coach who has as much passion […]

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]]> 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 a creative Christian coach who has as much passion […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-use-scrivener/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=791 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:04:00 -0500 1846 85 full false How to Craft Unforgettable Characters with James Scott Bell How to Craft Unforgettable Characters with James Scott Bell If readers don’t care about your characters, they won’t care about your book. If your characters are wooden, generic, or forgettable, readers won’t buy, read, finish, or recommend your book. If you want to write a book people not only finish but recommend to friends, you must craft compelling characters. So how do you do […]

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]]> If readers don’t care about your characters, they won’t care about your book. If your characters are wooden, generic, or forgettable, readers won’t buy, read, finish, or recommend your book. If you want to write a book people not only finish but recommend to friends, you must craft compelling characters. So how do you do […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-craft-unforgettable-characters-with-james-scott-bell/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=781 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 02:20:00 -0500 2091 84 full false How to Survive Cancel Culture As a Writer How to Survive Cancel Culture As a Writer Kickstarter Update Here is a quick update on the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference Kickstarter Campaign. 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 […]

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]]> Kickstarter Update Here is a quick update on the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference Kickstarter Campaign. 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 […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/082/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=756 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 02:48:00 -0500 1792 full false How to Overcome Writer’s Block With Robin Lee Hatcher 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, […]

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]]> 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, […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/080/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=730 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0500 2343 80 full false Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference 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:

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]]> 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:

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/081/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=744 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 02:01:13 -0500 2585 81 full false Writing for a Canadian Market 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/079/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=728 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 02:37:00 -0500 2234 79 full false Show, Don’t Tell With Tim Shoemaker 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/078/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=717 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:17:00 -0500 2156 78 full false Character vs. Plot With DiAnn Mills 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/077/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=715 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0500 2353 77 full false How to Overcome Book Marketing & Money Challenges With Chautona Havig 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/076/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=710 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0500 2496 76 full false How to Overcome Fear and Comparison 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/075/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=693 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 02:52:00 -0500 2076 75 full false How to Write Compelling Villains with Brian Godawa 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/074/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=691 Tue, 26 May 2020 02:46:00 -0500 2497 74 full false How to Crowdfund a Novel on Kickstarter 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/073/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=696 Tue, 19 May 2020 02:00:00 -0500 2029 73 full false Writing Fiction With a Powerful Christian Message Without Getting Preachy Writing Fiction With a Powerful Christian Message Without Getting Preachy One goal of Christian books is to convey a powerful Christian message through literature. But readers won’t get that message if they are turned off by the writing. One thing that turns potential readers away is heavy-handed preachiness. So how can Christian writers convey a powerful Christian message without being preachy? Our guest to help […]

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]]> One goal of Christian books is to convey a powerful Christian message through literature. But readers won’t get that message if they are turned off by the writing. One thing that turns potential readers away is heavy-handed preachiness. So how can Christian writers convey a powerful Christian message without being preachy? Our guest to help […]

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]]> Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=681 Tue, 12 May 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1934 72 full false How Beth Vogt Went from Unpublished to Award-Winning Author How Beth Vogt Went from Unpublished to Award-Winning Author Our guest today won the 2019 AWSA Award for Contemporary Novel of the Year; she has also won a Christy Award and a Carol Award. Beth Vogt, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show! Links: Website/blog  Instagram   Facebook  Twitter  Pinterest   Goodreads  Amazon Author Page Things I Never Told You (Affiliate Link) The Best We’ve Been (Affiliate […]

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]]> Our guest today won the 2019 AWSA Award for Contemporary Novel of the Year; she has also won a Christy Award and a Carol Award. Beth Vogt, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show! Links: Website/blog  Instagram   Facebook  Twitter  Pinterest   Goodreads  Amazon Author Page Things I Never Told You (Affiliate Link) The Best We’ve Been (Affiliate […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/071/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=679 Tue, 05 May 2020 02:10:00 -0500 2220 71 full false Author Branding & Book Launching with Randy Ingermanson Author Branding & Book Launching with Randy Ingermanson Book Launch Branding and How to Launch a Book With a Small Email List with Randy Ingermanson

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/070/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=671 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 02:58:00 -0500 3145 70 full false How to Start an Author Podcast How to Start an Author Podcast This episode originally aired on the Novel Marketing Podcast. This is effectively a short audiobook on how to start a podcast. If you have ever thought about starting your own podcast, this is not an episode you will want to miss. You can find a blog version here. Sponsor: Christian Writers Institute The Lockdown Learn […]

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]]> This episode originally aired on the Novel Marketing Podcast. This is effectively a short audiobook on how to start a podcast. If you have ever thought about starting your own podcast, this is not an episode you will want to miss. You can find a blog version here. Sponsor: Christian Writers Institute The Lockdown Learn […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/069/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=661 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0500 3901 69 full false How to Write Split Time With Rachel Hauck How to Write Split Time With Rachel Hauck Our guest today is a New York Times bestselling author whose novel Once Upon a Prince (affiliate link), was made into an original Hallmark movie. She writes from a quarantined location in sunny, central Florida. Links: Website: RachelHauck.com Instagram: @RachelHauck Twitter: @RachelHauck Facebook @RachelHauck Sponsor: Christian Writers Institute With the extension of the tax day, […]

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]]> Our guest today is a New York Times bestselling author whose novel Once Upon a Prince (affiliate link), was made into an original Hallmark movie. She writes from a quarantined location in sunny, central Florida. Links: Website: RachelHauck.com Instagram: @RachelHauck Twitter: @RachelHauck Facebook @RachelHauck Sponsor: Christian Writers Institute With the extension of the tax day, […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/068/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=651 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 02:09:00 -0500 1773 full false How to Write Fiction with a Christian Worldview with Brian Godawa How to Write Fiction with a Christian Worldview 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 and his new series, Chronicles of the Watchers.

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]]> 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 and his new series, Chronicles of the Watchers.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/067/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=630 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:06:00 -0500 2665 67 full false How to Write Faster with Tricia Goyer How to Write Faster with Tricia Goyer To walk us through this process, we have a special guest. She is a USA Today bestselling author, has published seventy-five books in both fiction and nonfiction, and is a two-time Carol Award winner. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s also a wife and mother of 10 children.  Tricia Goyer, welcome to the Christian Publishing […]

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]]> To walk us through this process, we have a special guest. She is a USA Today bestselling author, has published seventy-five books in both fiction and nonfiction, and is a two-time Carol Award winner. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s also a wife and mother of 10 children.  Tricia Goyer, welcome to the Christian Publishing […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/066/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=636 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 02:49:00 -0500 2892 66 full false How to Prepare Your Next Writers Conference How to Prepare Your Next Writers Conference Writers’ conferences are a key step in your publishing journey. Especially if you hope to be traditionally published. They are also very expensive and time-consuming. The key to getting the most out of your next writers conference is preparation. And a key tool to prepare ahead of time is a one-sheet.

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]]> Writers’ conferences are a key step in your publishing journey. Especially if you hope to be traditionally published. They are also very expensive and time-consuming. The key to getting the most out of your next writers conference is preparation. And a key tool to prepare ahead of time is a one-sheet.

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]]> Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=628 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 02:31:00 -0500 2367 1 false How to Write Cinematically with Deborah Raney How to Write Cinematically with Deborah Raney How to Write Cinematic with Deborah Raney

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/064/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=620 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 02:59:00 -0500 2063 64 full false How to Write a Memoir with Susy Flory How to Write a Memoir with Susy Flory Every year, millions of people set out to write a memoir; and every year, most of them fail. Memoirs are hard to write and even harder to sell to publishers and readers. And yet, every year, millions of readers buy and read memoirs. So how do you write a memoir worth reading? To help answer […]

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]]> Every year, millions of people set out to write a memoir; and every year, most of them fail. Memoirs are hard to write and even harder to sell to publishers and readers. And yet, every year, millions of readers buy and read memoirs. So how do you write a memoir worth reading? To help answer […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/063/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=608 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 02:54:00 -0600 2220 63 full false Ebook Publishing Tips, Tricks, and Traps Ebook Publishing Tips, Tricks, and Traps Learn about Ebook Publishing with Mark Coker.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/062/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=594 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 02:28:00 -0600 1934 1 62 full false What Authors Must Know About Homeschoolers Before Trying to Sell Them Books What Authors Must Know About Homeschoolers Before Trying to Sell Them Books Back in Episode 51 I gave an overview of the Homeschool Market. This episode is the next in that series, where I go into some of the mistakes authors make when trying to sell to homeschoolers. I also cover how to avoid those mistakes. If you are curious why homeschoolers are not interested in your […]

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]]> Back in Episode 51 I gave an overview of the Homeschool Market. This episode is the next in that series, where I go into some of the mistakes authors make when trying to sell to homeschoolers. I also cover how to avoid those mistakes. If you are curious why homeschoolers are not interested in your […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/061/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=580 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 02:11:00 -0600 1892 61 full false What does success look like for Christian authors? What does success look like for Christian authors? We join guest James L. Rubart as we discuss what success looks like for Christian authors.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/060/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=573 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 02:22:00 -0600 1802 60 full false How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome Do you feel like a charlatan and that everyone might find out you have no idea what you are talking about?  Here is the crazy thing: There is a chance it’s true. You may be an impostor. It may also be a lie.  Dunning–Kruger Effect This effect is often described with a story about McArthur Wheeler, […]

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]]> Do you feel like a charlatan and that everyone might find out you have no idea what you are talking about?  Here is the crazy thing: There is a chance it’s true. You may be an impostor. It may also be a lie.  Dunning–Kruger Effect This effect is often described with a story about McArthur Wheeler, […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-overcome-impostor-syndrome/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=559 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 02:02:00 -0600 1485 59 full false 058 How to Write Believable Fight Scenes with Carla Hoch 058 How to Write Believable Fight Scenes with Carla Hoch Learn how to write a believable fight scene with guest Carla Hoch

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/058/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=510 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 02:38:00 -0600 2512 58 full false 057 Why Platform is Not Important Like You Think 057 Why Platform is Not Important Like You Think The following is the outline I used to record this episode. It is not the episode itself! I encourage you to listen to the episode if you can. Why Publishers Care About Platform: Michael Hyatt popularized the term when he started blogging about it about 10 years ago. He also wrote a book about it […]

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]]> The following is the outline I used to record this episode. It is not the episode itself! I encourage you to listen to the episode if you can. Why Publishers Care About Platform: Michael Hyatt popularized the term when he started blogging about it about 10 years ago. He also wrote a book about it […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/057/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=508 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 02:37:00 -0600 1599 57 full false 056 How to Find Your Hustle 056 How to Find Your Hustle For the next few weeks, we will be releasing some “best of” episodes while I spend time with our new baby Thomas Gregory Umstattd, III. Episode Notes This episode originally aired in 2018. We live in a world that is cursed. Because of our sin, God cursed the soil to have thorns and weeds. That […]

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]]> For the next few weeks, we will be releasing some “best of” episodes while I spend time with our new baby Thomas Gregory Umstattd, III. Episode Notes This episode originally aired in 2018. We live in a world that is cursed. Because of our sin, God cursed the soil to have thorns and weeds. That […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/056/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=506 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 02:36:00 -0600 1377 56 full false 055 How to Find Your Courage as an Author 055 How to Find Your Courage as an Author For the next few weeks, we will be releasing some “best of” episodes while I spend time with our new baby Thomas Gregory Umstattd, III. “Tommy” was born weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces and he and my wife are both home and doing well. Episode Notes This episode originally aired in 2018. Today I would […]

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]]> For the next few weeks, we will be releasing some “best of” episodes while I spend time with our new baby Thomas Gregory Umstattd, III. “Tommy” was born weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces and he and my wife are both home and doing well. Episode Notes This episode originally aired in 2018. Today I would […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/055/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=504 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:35:00 -0600 889 55 full false 054 – How to Find an Agent With The Christian Writers Market Guide 2020 Edition 054 – How to Find an Agent With The Christian Writers Market Guide 2020 Edition Finding an Agent using the Christian Writers Market Guide 2020 Edition

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/054/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=495 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 02:17:00 -0600 1365 54 full false 053 Where to Find Mentorship for Your Publishing Career 053 Where to Find Mentorship for Your Publishing Career Do you ever feel alone in the writing journey? Or perhaps you are not sure what to do next. You don’t need to! In this episode, Thomas talks about 10 different places to find mentorship and the pros and cons of each.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/050/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=461 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 02:20:23 -0600 2603 50 full false 049 Business Mistakes Authors Make (and how to avoid them) with Steve Laube 049 Business Mistakes Authors Make (and how to avoid them) with Steve Laube Business Mistakes Authors Make (and how to avoid them) With Steve Lubae

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/048/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=452 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 02:29:03 -0500 2260 48 full false 047 How to Start Your Own Podcast 047 How to Start Your Own Podcast How to Start Your Own Podcast

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/046/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=438 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 02:14:43 -0500 2004 46 full false 045 How to Avoid the #1 Cause of Bad Book Covers: Design by Committee 045 How to Avoid the #1 Cause of Bad Book Covers: Design by Committee How to Avoid the #1 Cause of Bad Book Covers: Design by Committee

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/044/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=426 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:32:42 -0500 2680 44 full false 043 How to Use Public Speaking to Change Lives and Build Your Platform With Aurora Gregory 043 How to Use Public Speaking to Change Lives and Build Your Platform With Aurora Gregory How to Use Public Speaking to Change Lives and Build Your Platform With Aurora Gregory

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/043/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=424 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 02:10:39 -0500 2588 43 full false 042 Why Podcast Tours are Replacing Blog Tours and What to do About it 042 Why Podcast Tours are Replacing Blog Tours and What to do About it Today we are going to talk about promotional tours for your book and which works better, a blog tour or a podcast tour. We’ll also talk about why podcast tours are replacing blog tours and what to do about it. What is a blog tour? A blog tour is when you (or your marketing/PR person) […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/041/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=403 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 02:03:17 -0500 1834 41 full false 040 What Authors Need to Know About Book Metadata 040 What Authors Need to Know About Book Metadata Sometimes in publishing it’s not what you don’t know that gets you into trouble, it’s what you don’t know you don’t know. One thing a lot of authors don’t know to even ask about is metadata.  Hold on to your horses, ladies and gentlemen, because today we are going to nerd out about metadata with […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/039/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=394 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 02:30:36 -0500 2107 39 full false 038 – What Queen Esther Can Teach Authors About Platform Building 038 – What Queen Esther Can Teach Authors About Platform Building Note: This outline was used to record the episode. Its included here to help search engines categorize the audio. Esther’s Story: Esther Had a Tough Marketing Position Not in favor with the King. He hadn’t asked for her in 30 days.  Had a big ask. His law could not be overturned. Even approaching the king […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/038/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=389 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 22:17:02 -0500 1419 38 full false 037 From Drained to Energetic How to Maximize Your Energy as an Author With Susan Stewart 037 From Drained to Energetic How to Maximize Your Energy as an Author With Susan Stewart From Drained to Energetic How to Maximize Your Energy as an Author With Susan Stewart

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/037/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=385 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 02:30:50 -0500 1523 37 full false 036 How to Protect Your Author Platform from Big Tech Censorship 036 How to Protect Your Author Platform from Big Tech Censorship Is your platform at risk of being destroyed by big tech companies? In this episode, find out what is happening and what to do about it.  What is happening  Big tech companies are censoring, shadow banning, and suspending accounts of Christian authors.  There is a chance you may already be algorithmically shadowbanned and not know […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/035/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=371 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 02:00:29 -0500 1401 35 full false 034 Screen Writing 101 with Hollywood Screenwriter Bob Saenz 034 Screen Writing 101 with Hollywood Screenwriter Bob Saenz Screen Writing 101 with Hollywood Screenwriter Bob Saenz

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/034/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=366 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 02:51:54 -0500 1747 34 full false 033 International Publishing with Tyndale House Publishers Jim Elwell 033 International Publishing with Tyndale House Publishers Jim Elwell International Publishing with Tyndale House Publishers Jim Elwell

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/032/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=346 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 02:25:56 -0500 1861 32 full false 031 How to Pitch Your Book at a Writers’ Conference with Bob Hostetler 031 How to Pitch Your Book at a Writers’ Conference with Bob Hostetler How to Pitch Your Book at a Writers Conference with Bob Hostetler

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/031/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=339 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 02:34:08 -0500 1902 31 full false 030 Pros and Cons of Indie Publishing 030 Pros and Cons of Indie Publishing Pros and Cons of Indie Publishing

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/029/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=325 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 02:54:40 -0500 2542 29 full false 028 2019 Trends in Christian Publishing With Michial Miller of the NPD BookScan 028 2019 Trends in Christian Publishing With Michial Miller of the NPD BookScan 2019 Trends in Christian Publishing With Michial Miller of the NPD BookScan

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/027/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=314 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 02:30:55 -0500 1909 27 full false 026 What Makes a Book a Christian Book 026 What Makes a Book a Christian Book What Makes a Book a Christian Book?

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]]> Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=279 Tue, 14 May 2019 02:48:00 -0500 2084 false 023 – The Future of Audiobooks and Podcasting 023 – The Future of Audiobooks and Podcasting In this episode of the Christian Publishing Show, Thomas Umstattd shares a special podcast version of the talk he gave at the 2019 ECPA Leadership Summit, an industry event where the leaders of Christian publishing houses gather to talk about trends and the future of the industry. Thomas was asked to talk about the trends […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/011/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=205 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 02:04:12 -0600 1674 11 full false 010 – What Christian Editors Look for in Book Proposals 010 – What Christian Editors Look for in Book Proposals What Christian Editors Look for in Book Proposals

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/010/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=183 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:24:33 -0600 1670 10 full false 009 – How to Launch a Book (an overview) 009 – How to Launch a Book (an overview) In this episode of the Christian Publishing Show, we talk about how to launch a book.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/009/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=193 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:30:09 -0600 1981 9 full false 008 – Resonance and Why Platform is Not Important Like You Think 008 – Resonance and Why Platform is Not Important Like You Think The following is the outline I used to record this episode. It is not the episode itself! I encourage you to listen to the episode if you can. Introduction This is the third and final episode in a series about What I am Looking for as an Agent. Previously we talked about courage (episode 002) […]

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]]> The following is the outline I used to record this episode. It is not the episode itself! I encourage you to listen to the episode if you can. Introduction This is the third and final episode in a series about What I am Looking for as an Agent. Previously we talked about courage (episode 002) […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/008/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=175 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 19:30:29 -0600 1599 full false 007 – The State of The Christian Fiction Kindle Market with Alex Newton 007 – The State of The Christian Fiction Kindle Market with Alex Newton Today we are going to talk about one of my favorite topics, data! Alex Newton, the CEO and Founder of K-Lytics.com a leading market research resource for authors and publishers or put in terms we care about his company and expertise helps authors sell more books, face less competition, and get a bigger return on the […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/007/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=171 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:39:26 -0600 1830 7 full false 006 – Why Facebook is Overrated for Book Promotion 006 – Why Facebook is Overrated for Book Promotion Facebook is overrated for building an author platform the following 8 reasons.

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/006/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=166 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:05:54 -0600 2268 6 full false 005 How James L. Rubart Went From Rejected and Unpublished to Bestselling Author 005 How James L. Rubart Went From Rejected and Unpublished to Bestselling Author How James L. Rubart Went From Rejected and Unpublished to Bestselling Author

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/005/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=162 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 22:30:32 -0600 1987 5 full false 004 – The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association and Publishing Trends with Stan Jantz 004 – The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association and Publishing Trends with Stan Jantz The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association and Publishing Trends with Stan Jantz

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/004/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=157 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 01:06:00 -0600 2021 full false 003 – How to Find Your Hustle 003 – How to Find Your Hustle We live in a world cursed. Because of our sin, God cursed the soil to have thorns and weeds. That curse is pervasive and continues to this day. If you want to have success in farming, you have to put in the work to remove the weeds. If you want to see success in publishing […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/003/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=152 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 23:31:36 -0600 1375 3 full false 002 – How to Find Your Courage as an Author 002 – How to Find Your Courage as an Author A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post about what I am looking for in authors I want to represent as an agent. Today I would like to talk about one of the things I am looking for: courage. Fear is the biggest enemy of authors. It can ruin their writing. It can ruin […]

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]]> A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post about what I am looking for in authors I want to represent as an agent. Today I would like to talk about one of the things I am looking for: courage. Fear is the biggest enemy of authors. It can ruin their writing. It can ruin […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/002/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=147 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:12:05 -0600 888 full false 001 – Book Proposals 101 with Steve Laube 001 – Book Proposals 101 with Steve Laube About Steve Laube Steve Laube, president and founder of The Steve Laube Agency, a veteran of the bookselling industry with nearly 40 years of experience. In the 80s he was a bookstore manager. He then spent over a decade with Bethany House Publishers as an editor. Fifteen years ago he became an agent where he […]

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]]> About Steve Laube Steve Laube, president and founder of The Steve Laube Agency, a veteran of the bookselling industry with nearly 40 years of experience. In the 80s he was a bookstore manager. He then spent over a decade with Bethany House Publishers as an editor. Fifteen years ago he became an agent where he […]

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]]> https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/001/ Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://chrpubshow.wpengine.com/?p=144 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:01:38 -0600 1238 full false 000 – Teaser & What is a Podcast? 000 – Teaser & What is a Podcast? Welcome to the first episode of the Christian Publishing Show brought to you by the Steve Laube Agency! I’m your host, Thomas Umstattd Jr. This episode is a teaser for the show to come. 

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