Your Best Writing Life

What did you think of this episode? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1127762/open_sms] What writers and speakers provide to the podcast host steers the conversation of the interview.  Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in.  During this episode, you’ll learn … How to Create Promise-fulfilling Interview Questions.  Today’s industry expert is… me! And my wonderful friend and sister podcaster, Kim Stewart. Kim is a podcast strategist for authors and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps nonfiction authors reach more readers as a podcast host and guest. When she’s not strategizing with clients, you’ll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family, and indulging in coffee, caramel, and Friends reruns.  As part of our Start Marketing When You Start Writing Series, for four episodes, we are covering podcast interview best guesting practices – taken from Linda’s award-winning book, Creating Dynamic Podcasts & Audiobooks – available directly from Linda, her contact info is in the show notes, and on Amazon.  The best guesting practices we cover are: * How to Expand the Reach of Your Core Message – Part One on YBWL * How To Create Your Top Three Interview Topics – Part Two on BMM [https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podcast/] * How to Create Promise-fulfilling Interview Questions – today’s topic on YBWL * How to Create Professional Interview Queries – final episode on BMM next week [https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podcast-interview-queries/] Also, something fun… we are broadcasting the four episodes on alternating podcasts – we are on Your Best Writing Life and on Book Marketing Mania [https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podcast/]. Linda Goldfarb is a speaker, award-winning author & podcaster, audiobook narrator, and board-certified Christian life coach. She hosts the Your Best Writing Life and Staying Real About Faith & Family podcasts. She is a clarity and mindset coach for The Biblical Nutritionist Academy, a board member of AWSA, emcee of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, and co-founder of the LINKED® Personality Assessment. Hey, Linda Goldfarb… welcome back to Your Best Writing Life! Kim: We are cooking up something extra special today… *  First, we gather three ingredients: topic, audience, and need. *  Using a talking point template is a great recipe to keep your flow for multiple interviews. *  Create your media page for interviewers to find you. Kim: Next time, we will cover how to create professional interview queries on my podcast, Book Marketing Mania [https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podcast/] Visit Your Best Writing Life website [https://www.blueridgeconference.com/podcast/]. Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life [https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourBestWritingLife/] Your host - Linda Goldfarb [http://lindagoldfarb.com/] #1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024" [https://www.trainingauthors.com/resources-for-christian-writers-2024/]. Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast [https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awardshttps://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awards] Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast [https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/]

What did you think of this episode? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1127762/open_sms] As a writer and speaker, your value to an interviewer goes beyond one book, article, or talk. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn about … 3 Steps to Expand the Reach of Your Core Message. Today’s industry expert is… me! And my wonderful friend and sister podcaster, Kim Stewart, is with me to help facilitate this episode. Kim is a podcast strategist for authors and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps nonfiction authors reach more readers as a podcast host and guest. When she’s not strategizing with clients, you’ll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family, and indulging in coffee, caramel, and Friends reruns.  As part of Linda’s and Kim's Start Marketing When You Start Writing Series, for four episodes, we are covering podcast interview guesting best practices – taken from Linda’s award-winning book, Creating Dynamic Podcasts & Audiobooks – available directly from Linda; her contact info is in the show notes, and on Amazon. The best guesting practices we will cover are: * How to Expand the Reach of Your Core Message - Part One * How To Create Your Top Three Interview Topics - Part Two * How to Create Promise-based Interview Questions - Part Three * How to Create Professional Interview Queries - Part Four Also, something fun… we are broadcasting the four episodes on alternating podcasts – part  1 & 3 are on Your Best Writing Life, and parts 2 and 4 are on Book Marketing Mania [https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podcast/]. The link to Kim's podcast is in the show notes as well. Let me tell you a little bit about today’s guest. Linda Goldfarb is a speaker, award-winning author & podcaster, audiobook narrator, and board-certified Christian life coach. She hosts the Your Best Writing Life and Staying Real About Faith & Family podcasts. She is a clarity and mindset coach for The Biblical Nutritionist Academy, a board member of AWSA, emcee of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, and co-founder of the LINKED® Personality Assessment. Linda says, “My life is far from perfect, and that’s where Yeshua met me, loved me, and saved me. For Him, I’m eternally grateful.”  So, Linda Goldfarb… welcome to Your Best Writing Life! Today's episode covers the following:          a - Identify Your Audiences           b - Identify Your Audience’s Needs          c - Satisfy Your Audience’s Needs Next time, we will talk about how to create your top three interview topics on Book Marketing M [https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podcast/] Visit Your Best Writing Life website [https://www.blueridgeconference.com/podcast/]. Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life [https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourBestWritingLife/] Your host - Linda Goldfarb [http://lindagoldfarb.com/] #1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024" [https://www.trainingauthors.com/resources-for-christian-writers-2024/]. Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast [https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awardshttps://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awards] Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast [https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/]

What did you think of this episode? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1127762/open_sms] We often refer to writing as a lonely act of creativity. Today’s guest not only pokes holes in that theory, but he also offers foundational truths to inspire every writer to gain higher inspiration in the process.  Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn about … How to Connect With the Source of All Creativity as a writer. My industry expert is… Bob Hostetler. Bob Hostetler (www.bobhostetler.com) is an award-winning author, literary agent, and international speaker from Ohio, who these days lives in southern Nevada.  His more than fifty books, which include the award-winning Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door (co-authored with Josh McDowell) and the dual-timeline novel, The Bone Box, have sold millions of copies.  As a literary agent with the Steve Laube Agency, Bob represents the work of fiction and nonfiction writers to Christian publishers.   He has been a radio disc jockey, radio commentator, game writer, pastor and preacher, and (with his wife, the lovely Robin) a foster parent to eleven teenage boys (though not all at once). He and his wife love spending time with their daughter, son, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and their five perfect grandchildren.  Bob Hostetler, welcome back to Your Best Writing Life! Alright, let’s head into our content for today… How to Connect With the Source of All Creativity as a writer. This is an exciting day, Bob, as 100 Prayers for Writers [https://amzn.to/4oHHuvI] is being released to the public. How did this book come about?   1 - Give us your take on writing being a solitary art.  2 - You say, when the writer consciously and purposefully partners with God in the creative process, something amazing happens. 3 – Today is the release of your latest book, 100 Prayers for Writers. Tell us what our writers can expect. Bob’s book, 100 Prayers for Writers, is located on Amazon [https://amzn.to/4oHHuvI] and at ShoptheWord.com [https://www.shoptheword.com/product/100-prayers-for-writers/], 100 Prayers for Writers – Creative Fuel for Inspired Work [https://amzn.to/4obHzI1] in both print and Kindle 100 Prayers for Writers Kindle [https://amzn.to/44TGGfG]. Connect with Bob Hostetler [https://www.bobhostetler.com] Comment on Bob's Episode post in our YBWL Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourBestWritingLife] through 4 PM CT on August 25, 2025, to be placed in a drawing for one of three signed books from Bob. Visit Your Best Writing Life website [https://www.blueridgeconference.com/podcast/]. Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life [https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourBestWritingLife/] Your host - Linda Goldfarb [http://lindagoldfarb.com/] #1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024" [https://www.trainingauthors.com/resources-for-christian-writers-2024/]. Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast [https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awardshttps://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awards] Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast [https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/]

What did you think of this episode? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1127762/open_sms] Are you prepared with the right questions to ask a potential book publisher? Today's encore episode is filled with tips to make publishing your book as smooth as possible. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During today's popular encore episode, we cover five questions every author needs to ask before signing a book contract. Today's industry expert is Debra Butterfield. Debra is the author of ten books, which include Claiming Her Inheritance, Discovering Her Inheritance, Unshakable Faith, and Carried by Grace: A Guide for Mothers of Victims of Sexual Abuse. She is a freelance editor and editorial director for CrossRiver Media Group and a former copywriter for Focus on the Family. Five Questions to Ask an Editor Before Signing a Contract 1. How does your faith influence your editing? 2. What genre do you specialize in? 3. What are your editing fees? 4. When can I expect a finished product? 5. How often will we communicate once I’m your client? LINKS  Editorial Freelancers Association [https://www.the-efa.org/rates] The Christian Pen [https://www.the-efa.org/rates] Free self-editing checklist for fiction or nonfiction via Debra's https://themotivationaleditor.com [https://themotivationaleditor.com/] Self-editing & Publishing Tips for the Indie Author [https://www.amazon.com/Self-Editing-Publishing-Tips-Indie-Author-ebook/dp/B0C2JHRMSX/] Website (for writers): https://www.themotivationaleditor.com/ [https://www.themotivationaleditor.com/]  Website (for readers): https://debralbutterfield.com/ [https://debralbutterfield.com/]  Facebook (profile): https://www.facebook.com/debra.l.butterfield [https://www.facebook.com/debra.l.butterfield]  Facebook (page): https://www.facebook.com/DebraLButterfieldAuthor [https://www.facebook.com/DebraLButterfieldAuthor]  Visit Your Best Writing Life website [https://www.blueridgeconference.com/podcast/]. Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life [https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourBestWritingLife/] Your host - Linda Goldfarb [http://lindagoldfarb.com/] #1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024" [https://www.trainingauthors.com/resources-for-christian-writers-2024/]. Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast [https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awardshttps://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awards] Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast [https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/]

What did you think of this episode? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1127762/open_sms] Writing short-length Kindle books can maximize your impact, make you money, and increase your audience reach. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During today's popular encore episode, we cover the benefits for Christian writers in writing small Kindle books. My industry expert is Shelley Hitz. Shelley has mentored writers since 2010. Her experience in writing 58 books and selling over half a million copies solidifies that she's our go-to gal for today. Shelley and her husband, CJ, are the hosts of the Kingdom Writers podcast, and together, they create a powerful team to help you accomplish your goals with their membership in Christian Book Academy. They have often been called “pastors for writers.” You’ll find out: Why do smaller books sell well?  How is a shorter book a quick win for you as an author? What length should your book be to maximize your impact?  Where to start as you write a shorter book?  Stick around until the end; we have a great giveaway.  LINKS Shelley Hitz [https://www.trainingauthors.com/] Join the Christian Book Academy [https://christianbookacademy.com/] Publishing Map [https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map%20]Download Visit Your Best Writing Life website [https://www.blueridgeconference.com/podcast/]. Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life [https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourBestWritingLife/] Your host - Linda Goldfarb [http://lindagoldfarb.com/] #1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024" [https://www.trainingauthors.com/resources-for-christian-writers-2024/]. Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast [https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awardshttps://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awards] Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast [https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/]