Your Best Writing Life

What did you think of this episode? Are you interested in ghostwriting? Linda Goldfarb and her guest, Twila Belk, will share more information than you thought possible about it. Also known as The Gotta Tell Somebody Gal, Twila Belk is an author, speaker, editor, and champion for writers. Since 2007, she has worked closely with veteran author Cecil Murphey as his personal assistant and associate, w...

What did you think of this episode? While the New Year holds much promise and excitement, there will also be difficult times. Today’s guest helps us prepare for these challenges by developing healthy writing practices. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. E...

What did you think of this episode? Do you utilize the Writing Cube concept in Novel writing? Get ready to learn a few aspects of story you may not be familiar with. Join our host, Linda Goldfarb, and her industry expert, the critically acclaimed, best-selling author Steven James. Steven has served as a contributing editor to Writer’s Digest Magazine and is the author of the groundbreaking nonfict...

What did you think of this episode? Are you prepared to make the most of your interview?   Today’s episode provides strategies to make the most of every interview in ways that may surprise you– stick around! Welcome to Your Best Writing Life , an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Edie Melson, Director of th...

What did you think of this episode? Do you struggle to organize your writing? Are you searching for practical tips to help with your writing workspace, time, and materials? Each week, Linda Goldfarb brings tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. We're so glad you’re listening to this encore episode, Organized Writing Equals Higher Prod...

What did you think of this episode? Regarding devotionals, are you asking, “Where’s the beef?” Would you like to go deeper when writing devotionals yet dread the time trap for your readers?  Today’s encore episode offers a way for you to write deeper while offering a shorter study time to your reader.  Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is Kathy Howard. Kathy is a treasure hunter. She hunts for...

What did you think of this episode? During this encore episode, Linda Goldfarb and Thomas Umstattd Jr. get to the business of building your author platform. Does author platform building confuse you? You're not alone. Author platforms! What a platform is. And how to build your platform. Linda Goldfarb's guest, Thomas Umstattd Jr., is here to answer platform-building questions.  Thomas is...

What did you think of this episode?  Christians should be writing Speculative Fiction! Science Fiction and Fantasy writing is a great genre for faith-based writers.   Linda Goldfarb here. I’m so glad you’re listening to this encore episode with award-winning author Amy A.C. Willims.  Amy is a coffee-drinking, sushi-eating, story-telling nerd who loves cats, country living, and all things Japanese....

What did you think of this episode? Did you know the shoes we wear play a huge part in getting more speaking gigs? Award-winning authors Erica Wiggenhorn and Linda Goldfarb explore in detail five ways to get invited back as a speaker. Linda's guest, Erica, is an award-winning author and international speaker. She has published five books with Moody Publishers and 3 On Demand Video Teaching Se...

What did you think of this episode? Are your devotions written effectively? Writing devotions with excellence is what Cindy Sproles helps us understand better in this encore episode of Your Best Writing Life . Cindy Sproles is the cofounder of Christian Devotions Ministries and the cowriter of the popular He Said, She Said Devotions written with her cofounder, Eddie Jones. As a teacher and speaker...

What did you think of this episode? How do we write about hot topics without driving off our audience? Learn how during today's episode with Linda Goldfarb and Barb Winters.  Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies f...

What did you think of this episode? Are your characters falling flat? If you are seeking how to write creative characters, today’s episode provides the answers you need. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writin...

What did you think of this episode? Ever thought nothing good could come out of writing during the year's busiest season? Today’s encore episode will change your mind. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring you tips and strategies from...

What did you think of this episode? How much thought should go into book cover selection? Today’s guest shares five aspects we need to be clear on to have successful sales.  Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Today’s guest is Samantha Evans – Sam 's...

What did you think of this episode? In today’s episode, Annette Marie Griffin shares how we can reach millions of people who have no clue who Christ is. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing...

What did you think of this episode? Are you settling for less as a Christian writer? In today's encore episode, you will learn to delight in God's glory and never settle for less. Christian communicators should strive for God's glory in their writing. Stephanie Rousselle discusses success, competition, and spiritual habits writers must hear.  Stéphanie is the founder of Gospel Spice...

What did you think of this episode? Are you ready to grow your readership? Listen in as Linda Goldfarb and Annette Reeder provide YouTube tips to help your writing business expand. Our readers are wanting more. As technology becomes readily available to more households, access to content must diversify, or the content provider will go the way of the dinosaur – and believe me, none of us want to be...

What did you think of this episode? Are you ready to build a bigger following as an author? Today’s guest is here to share tips on how you can grow your fan base. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. Each week I bring tips and strategies from writing and pub...

What did you think of this episode? Linda Goldfarb and PeggySue Wells share how you can get clear on writing your story plot to enhance your readership.  Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. Each week I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing i...

What did you think of this episode? Which formatting software works best for the self-published author? Today's guest and Linda cover free and for-purchase options. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writin...

What did you think of this episode? Are you ready to wear all the hats needed to be a successful Indie Author? Learn formatting elements to include to produce your best book. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. Each week I bring tips and strategies from wri...

What did you think of this episode? Would you like your novel to impact lives like an award-winning movie? Today’s guest shares her top movie techniques to help you do just that! Welcome to Your Best Writing Life , an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. My industry expert is Deborah Raney - Deb...

What did you think of this episode?   How do busy writers manage all they do and still enjoy life? Today, Bob Hostetler provides productivity tools every writer needs.  Welcome to Your Best Writing Life. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. During this episode, you’ll learn which Productivity Tool for Writers works best for you.   My industry expert is Bob Hostetler. Bob is an award-winning author, game...

What did you think of this episode? Writing a book proposal that gets us a contract is the only one we want to write, right? Literary agent and author, Blythe Daniel is sharing the secrets to a successful book proposal. What stands out as a sellable idea? Why do some books get picked up and others don't? Who can writers trust to help with writing book proposals? Blythe has been in publishing...

What did you think of this episode? Public speaking is said to be the most feared activity by people everywhere. Why is speaking publicly so important for writers, and can we really learn how to do it well? Linda's guest, Karen Porter, shares how anyone can be a better speaker by following a few time-proven strategies. Karen Porter is a professional speaker and writer coach, an international...