Your Best Writing Life

What did you think of this episode? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1127762/open_sms] Finding the right endorsers for your book is possible! If you have endorsers, are they the right fit for your book? Today’s encore episode shares six essential tips for finding and leveraging the best endorsements for your book.  Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from experts in the writing and publishing industry to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in; during this highly praised encore episode, you’ll learn the … Top Six Tips to Find and Use Book Endorsements. My industry expert is… Ginny Brant. Ginny is a speaker and writer who grew up in our nation’s capital. Her award-winning book, Finding True Freedom, was endorsed by Chuck Colson. Her recent book, Unleash Your God-given Healing, has won five awards. Both books received media interviews nationwide. Ginny has also written over 200 articles.  Ginny shares her Top Three Tips to Locate Endorsers and her Top Three Tips to Leverage Endorsements : 1. Endorsers can be used to validate and market a book.  2. Choose endorsers who bring different perspectives to your book’s message.  3. Be intentional in who you choose to write the forward.  LINKS Listener giveaway - Free tips for Reducing Risk for Breast Cancer  www.ginnybrant.com/unleash [http://www.ginnybrant.com/unleash] Unleash Your God-Given Healing: Eight Steps to Prevent and Survive Cancer https://www.amazon.com/Unleash-Your-God-Given-Healing-Prevent/dp/1973688123/ [https://www.amazon.com/Unleash-Your-God-Given-Healing-Prevent/dp/1973688123/]       Finding True Freedom, From the White House to the World https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Freedom-White-House-World/dp/1936143097 [https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Freedom-White-House-World/dp/1936143097]  You can find out more about Ginny Brant  www.ginnybrant.com [http://www.ginnybrant.com]  https://www.facebook.com/ginny.d.brant/ [https://www.facebook.com/ginny.d.brant/]   https://www.instagram.com/ginnydentbrant/ [https://www.instagram.com/ginnydentbrant/]      https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginny-brant-aa5153a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginny-brant-aa5153a/]  Ginny Brant's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Unleash-Your-God-Given-Healing-Prevent/dp/1973688123/ [https://www.amazon.com/Unleash-Your-God-Given-Healing-Prevent/dp/1973688123/] https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Freedom-White-House-World/dp/1936143097 [https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Freedom-White-House-World/dp/1936143097]  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 writing based on popular opinion or by God’s design? Today’s guest shares tips to help you write based on your uniqueness.  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 write the Way God Designed You to write. My industry expert is Heather Greer. Heather is a multi-published author, including three Selah Award finalists. In her fiction writing, Heather creates characters who live their faith, one story at a time. In addition to fiction, Heather writes and speaks to encourage authors to write with passion, equipped to experience the success God has for them. Her latest book, You Write You: Freedom for the God-designed Writer in You [https://scrivenings.link/youwriteyou], is available where books are sold.   How to Write the Way God Designed You to Write 1. What does finding freedom for the God-created writer in you mean?  2. If a writer’s personality traits and circumstances don’t fit or work well with the current writing styles, tools, and rules, does that mean they are destined to fail?   3. Does this mean writers are free to toss out any ideas, tools, or methods they don’t like and still write well?  You can learn more about Heather below. Heather Greer Website [https://heathergreer.com/]  Heather Greer’s book You Write You [https://scrivenings.link/youwriteyou] Heather Greer Newsletter Sign Up  [https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e3g7m3] Heather Greer, Amazon Author Central [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07B58KK3X/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b4a469c7-305d-4fc6-88d4-f222ed7e992f&ref_=ap_rdr]  Heather Greer on Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/AuthorHeatherGreer/] Heather Greer on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/1heather.greer]  Heather Greer on Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/authorheathergreer/]  Heather Greer on X  [https://x.com/Heather_Greer1] Heather Greer on Linktree [https://linktr.ee/heather_greer_author] 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 ready to act as your own developmental editor to ensure your story is cohesive, engaging, and effective? Today’s guest has tips for fiction and nonfiction writers.  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 Dress Up Your Story with Tips and Tricks from a Developmental Editor for Fiction and Nonfiction. My guest today is Stephanie Miller. Stephanie is a certified Spiritual Growth and Writing Coach, a two-time international best-selling author, and the founder of Butterfly Beginnings Coaching. Through coaching, editing, and workshops, she helps faith-filled writers overcome fear, find their voice, and transform their writing. Stephanie empowers authors to confidently pursue their God-given calling.  Alright, let’s head into our content for today… Developmental Self-editing for BOTH Fiction and Nonfiction The WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, HOW of writing fiction and nonfiction, and how it relates to dressing up and picking out clothes from your closet.       FICTION: Writing your story is like picking your outfit Know WHERE you're going (genre and audience expectations) Know WHAT you need to include Know WHY you are including content (plot-driven or character-driven).  Know HOW to accessorize wisely. (dialogue, backstory, rich sensory detail, etc...)      NONFICTION: Writing your story is like picking your outfit Know WHERE you're going (identify your clear theme and main points) Know WHO is going to be there (your audience, what do they need to hear?) Think about the type of people who will resonate most with your message. Know WHY you are including content (inform, inspire, entertain). Know HOW you're going to get there (describe the journey).  Listener giveaway- Description of the Book Sketch/Transformation Tale (Hero’s journey)  www.butterfly-beginnings.com/booksketch [http://www.butterfly-beginnings.com/booksketch] LINKS www.butterfly-beginnings.com [http://www.butterfly-beginnings.com] https://liveandwritetransformed.substack.com [https://liveandwritetransformed.substack.com] www.instagram.com/stephaniemillercoach [http://www.instagram.com/stephaniemillercoach] www.facebook.com/stephaniemillercoach [http://www.facebook.com/stephaniemillercoach] 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] How effective is your brainstorming? Today’s guest shares tips to help you tap into your creativity by brainstorming banana peels. 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 the Value of Brainstorming for Writers.  My industry expert is Marci Seither. Marci started her writing adventure after her family-humor article was printed in their small-town paper. She has written hundreds of newspaper articles and articles for Focus on the Family, Guideposts, and WORLD magazine. She is a speaker and author of four books. Alright, let’s head into our content for today… Value of Brainstorming for Writers series - Part One: To Connect with Readers  This is a Free resource on Brainstorming Banana Peels [http://www.blueridgeconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/brianstormingbananapeels-booklet_67d99c21.pdf] Check out Marci's website to receive your copy of the Southern Christian Writer Magazine   You can find out more about Marci Seither below. Marci Seither website [https://marciseither.com/] Marci Seither on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/marci.seither] Marci Seither on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marci_seither/] Marci Seither on Amazon [https://amzn.to/3RMFYti] 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 emotions like jealousy and envy stealing your contentment in God’s plan?  As Christian writers and speakers, we are not immune to emotions gone wild. It’s time to embrace a more satisfying life. 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 deal with Jealousy, Envy, and impostor syndrome. Say hello to my industry expert, Jane Daly. Jane is addicted to coffee, purple pens, and her husband, not necessarily in that order. A self-proclaimed introvert, she enjoys the solitude of riding shotgun in Rigsby, her 37-foot motor home. But when they pull into a new campground, her favorite thing is to make new friends and find hangouts featuring local musicians. Her fantasy involves writing lyrics for country music songs and listening to them on the radio. In the meantime, she’ll stick to writing novels and seeing as much of the country as possible. Linda - Alright, let’s embrace some soul care today—Dealing with Jealousy, Envy, and Imposter Syndrome. Why is jealousy so harmful to us as writers? How does imposter syndrome keep us from God’s best? What impact does the envy of other writers have on us?    LINKS Sign up for Jane's newsletter between now and May 31, 2025 [https://janesdaly.com/janes-newsletter-signup/], to be included in a drawing for your choice of one of Jane's books - drawing results announced June 2, 2025, in the Your Best Writing Life Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourBestWritingLife]. Jan Daly website [https://bit.ly/4f093Mg] https://www.facebook.com/janedalyspeakerandauthor [https://www.facebook.com/janedalyspeakerandauthor] https://x.com/JaneDal26031324 [https://x.com/JaneDal26031324] https://www.instagram.com/thejanesdaly/ [https://www.instagram.com/thejanesdaly/] Where Is My Sister book [https://amzn.to/40SSNIf]   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/]