Christian Publishing Show

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 sta...

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 contriv...

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...

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...

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 fin...

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...

God often calls authors into periods of waiting. Learn how to improve your writing and your chances of success by making the most of the wait. https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-prepare-for-success-as-a-new-author-with-laura-richmond/ Support the show

If you don't test your book ideas, you may write a book no one wants to buy. Learn how a podcast can help you test your ideas so you can write a commercially viable book. Support the show

Professional authors often struggle to find health insurance coverage, but healthcare for Christian authors is readily available. Support the show

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. Support the show

Award-winning author Angela Hunt shares her reproducible revision process that has helped her write, revise, and publish more than 150 books. Support the show

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. Support the show

Find out why attending a local church in person can benefit your physical and spiritual health as well as your book sales. Support the show

 How to Write Books Boys Will Love With Tim Shoemaker  Support the show

The director of the Write to Publish Christian writers conference shares what to expect from your first in-person conference. Support the show

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...

Learn how and why Bible study is important for authors and how it improves your book as well as readers' lives. Support the show

Learn how Christian authors can organically incorporate their worldview without writing preachy novels that fall flat. Support the show

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. Support the show

Learn the tips and best practices for assembling and facilitating an effective and enjoyable writers critique group. Support the show

Writing and marketing your book is a hard job. Find out how Christian authors can avoid book marketing burnout. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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