Your Best Writing Life

What did you think of this episode? Writing short Kindle books increases your audience reach. Find out how with Linda's guest, Shelley Hitz. Today we are covering the big impact of writing small kindle books for Christian writers. You’ll find out why smaller books sell well, how a shorter book really is a quick win for you as an author, and what length your book should be to maximize your imp...

What did you think of this episode? All writers hit a point where they feel like giving up. Linda Goldfarb and Lori Stanley Roeleveld discuss perseverance strategies to help Christian writers stick with their calling. Linda's industry expert is Lori Stanley Roeleveld. Lori is a life coach, blogger, speaker, freelance writer, and disturber of hobbits. She’s authored five encouraging, unsettlin...

What did you think of this episode? When writing causes friction in your marriage, it's time to change. Davis & Tracy Sellars provide practical ways to replace friction with understanding.  Linda Goldfarb's industry experts are David and Tracy Sellars, this couple is passionate about bringing the truth of God’s Word to marriages. They minister to couples through a weekly 25-minute ra...

What did you think of this episode? Waiting is difficult for everyone.  As writers, being on hold impacts more than our time. Candy Arrington and Linda Goldfarb discuss the keys to waiting well. Linda's industry expert is Candy Arrington – Candy is a writer, blogger, and speaker. She has over twenty years of experience writing for publication. Candy’s topics include faith, health, caregiving,...

What did you think of this episode? Bestselling author, Janet McHenry, provides writers with strategies and practical steps to structuring their writing.   Janet has written 24 books—including the bestselling PrayerWalk . Because she has written in eight different book genres, she may be her agent’s nightmare client . . . but in doing so, she has learned how to analyze writing form, which she teac...

What did you think of this episode? Five secrets event planners love that will get you more speaking gigs with award-winning author Erica Wiggenhorn. Linda Goldfarb and Erica explore in detail what event planners need from speakers to make inviting us back a no-brainer. Linda's guest, Erica, is an award-winning author and international speaker. She has published 5 books with Moody Publishers...

What did you think of this episode? Writing male characters correctly is no easy task. J.P. Robinson and Linda Goldfarb share how to connect with all readers successfully. Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is JP Robinson. JP is an award-winning author of historical and political suspense. He is a contributor to Guideposts, Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse, and the Salvation Army’s War Cry. His...

What did you think of this episode? Use your manuscript to grow your speaking opportunities. Linda and Mary R. Snyder share great strategies you can implement now. Knowing how to craft a message that transforms your audience from listeners to readers is priceless. Every writer needs to hear this episode –Mary R. Snyder will help you increase the reach of your message and positively influence your...

What did you think of this episode? Reduce passive voice to make your writing better. Linda Goldfarb and Multi-award-winning author DiAnn Mills give the top ten tips to eliminate passive voice.  DiAnn is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; they’ve won two Christy Awards; the Inspirational Readers’...

What did you think of this episode? How can writers get more readers? Literary agent, Blythe Daniel, shares tips and strategies with host Linda Goldfarb to help writers increase their readership. Blythe Daniel – has been in publishing for over 20 years. She’s a marketer, author, and literary agent and has written for Focus on the Family, Christian Retailing, and others. She and her mother co-wrote...

What did you think of this episode? Praying the WRITE prayer acrostic keeps you focused on God, your readers, and your why. Cherrilynn Bisbano and Linda share soul care for writers. Many of us use acrostics when we pray. the familiar ACTS prayer model stands for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Another is PRAY – Praise, Repent, Ask, and Yield. And yet another prayer acrostic,...

What did you think of this episode? YouTube can explode a writer's readership. Listen in as Linda Goldfarb and Annette Reeder provide 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? Coauthoring with a spouse or close friend can skyrocket your career. Linda talks with best-selling authors, Bill and Pam Farrel about making the best of coauthoring. My industry experts are Bill and Pam Farrel - Bill and Pam are prolific conference and church communicators. They speak together at marriage and parenting conferences with a unique ability to “speak...

What did you think of this episode? Split-time novels move us from historic times to modern days. Learn more from Linda Goldfarb and her guest, New York Times Best Selling author, Rachel Hauck.  My industry expert is Rachel Hauck, Rachel is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She served on the American Christian Fiction Writers Executive Board for eighteen year...

What did you think of this episode? Writing trends for children ignite your imagination. Linda Goldfarb and Michelle Medlock-Adams help writers learn the basics of writing for children.   My industry expert is Michelle Medlock Adams. Michelle is a NY Times Best-selling ghostwriter and an award-winning author of more than 100 books including, Springtime for Your Spirit, Cuddle-Up Prayers, and Dachs...

What did you think of this episode? Creating effective video content is in your future. Linda Goldfarb and Barb Roose discuss practical ways to create effective video content. Barb Roose is a literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management, a speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous, to experience God’s great adventure of faith an...

What did you think of this episode? Writing for newspapers can increase your book readership. Julie Lavender shares the benefits and how to's with Linda Goldfarb  Linda's industry expert is  Julie Lavender - Julie is a journalist, author, wife to a wildlife biologist, mommy of four adult children, and grandmommy to a precious three-year-old. With a Master's Degree in Early Childhood...

What did you think of this episode? Writing memoirs are not the same as sharing your life story. Linda Goldfarb and Susy Flory discuss what works best in writing memoirs. Linda's industry expert is the New York Times bestselling author or co-author of sixteen books Susy Flory . Susy directs West Coast Christian Writers; she’s the founder of Everything Memoir and is working on her MA in New Te...

What did you think of this episode? Writing for Middle Grade requires more than writing skills. Linda Goldfarb and Taryn Souders share details and benefits you need to hear. Linda's industry expert is Taryn Souders. Taryn’s middle-grade novels have been named to multiple state reading award lists. Her novel, Coop Knows the Scoop , was a 2021 Edgar Award nominee for Best Juvenile mystery novel...

What did you think of this episode? Linda Goldfarb and Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith offer tips and strategies for Non-fiction Writers' platform building. Linda's industry expert, Dr. Saundra, is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets, including Prevention, MSNBC, Wo...

What did you think of this episode? Story inspiration and creativity are two keys to writing successful novels. Join Linda Goldfarb and James R. Hannibal to hear more. Linda's industry expert is  James R. Hannibal – Former stealth pilot James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. He has been shot at, locked up with surface-to-air missiles, and chased down a winding German road...

What did you think of this episode? Can I write a book at my age? Yes! You're never too old to write a book. Linda Goldfarb talks with Laine Lawson Craft about the possibilities. Linda's industry expert is Laine Lawson Craft - Best-selling award-winning author and speaker of Enjoy Today Own Tomorrow: Discover the Power to Live the Life You Love and companion Journal. Laine has a bi-weekl...

What did you think of this episode? Instagram best practices for writers offers strategies to increase your platform. Mary DeMuth shares tips to make it happen. Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is  Mary DeMuth - Mary is a literary agent, podcaster of the popular Pray Every Day podcast, artist, speaker, and the author of 40+ books, including The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible (Salem 202...

What did you think of this episode? Learn how to repurpose your written content and increase its value. Misty Phillip and Linda Goldfarb discuss how it works. Linda's industry expert is Misty Phillip. Misty is a dreamer and a doer, passionate about helping to spark your soul message. She encourages people to use their story to give God glory. The Founder of Spark Media, Misty equips Christian...

What did you think of this episode? Beginning writers need this. Before you sit down to write, listen to this episode. Award-winning author, PeggySue Wells provides succinct tips to get your writing career started. (We hope you enjoy this highly downloaded  encore episode) “Eminently quotable, PeggySue Wells is a tonic — warm like your favorite blanket, bracing like a stiff drink.” History buff an...