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Ep 14: From Writing Comic Books to Sci-Fi Novels with Ben Avery
Today’s guest, Ben Avery, has spent years working with a spectrum of publishers from starting his own independent comic publisher to working with Marvel Comics and Zondervan(as well as many different publishers in between). Now he’s in a new phase of his writing career as he gets ready to self-publish a Sci-Fi novel! And he’s sharing about all of it with us in today’s episode. **** CHECK OUT BEN’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL, Strangers & Aliens ✅CLICK HERE 👉 http://youtube.com/strangersandaliens
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
About Ben Avery
As a comic book writer, Ben has worked with a number of publishers, from Marvel to Zondervan, most recently working on Bible story adaptations for Kingstone Comics. He currently works as a children's pastor in Nappanee, IN and hosts a couple different podcasts about pop culture (Welcome to Level Seven, Strangers and Aliens, and Comic Book Time Machine). Recently he has decided to self-publish a science fiction novel and is in the middle of figuring that out, and has started putting out Youtube videos about Christian science fiction books that are actually worth reading.
📘 Connect With Ben
➡️
https://www.facebook.com/benaverystoryteller
➡️ http://youtube.com/strangersandaliens
➡️https://benavery.com
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📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach
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This Video was Filmed & Edited Using:
Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam
Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Cm0D02
Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X
Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GCUrD5
Equipment: Pyle Microphone Boom Suspension Stand
Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3VGlwtr
Video Editing: Descript
Descript ➡️ https://www.descript.com?lmref=r1smdQ
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Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling.
Here are the ways Rachel is in your corner:
⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources
⚡️LOOK OVER SHOULDER: Watch as Rachel implements the business and marketing tactics we talk about here into her current WIP: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/lookovershoulder
⚡️COACHING: Not quite sure how to position yourself and your writing to accomplish your business goals (or even figure out your business goals)? I can help you figure out your next steps! Schedule a Call with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/coaching
⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal
Connect with Rachel on Social Media
https://rachelfahrenbach.com
https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach
https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach
https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach
https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach
https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach
QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast?
About this video:
Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies while keeping rhythms of rest a priority. If you are a Christian, write fiction, and want to understand how to publish a novel–and make money from it–you are in the right place.
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Today’s guest, Ben Avery, has spent years working with a spectrum of publishers from starting his own independent comic publisher to working with Marvel Comics and Zondervan(as well as many different publishers in between). Now he’s in a new phase of his writing career as he gets ready to self-publish a Sci-Fi novel! And he’s sharing about all of it with us in today’s episode. **** CHECK OUT BEN’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL, Strangers & Aliens ✅CLICK HERE 👉 http://youtube.com/strangersandaliens
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
About Ben Avery
As a comic book writer, Ben has worked with a number of publishers, from Marvel to Zondervan, most recently working on Bible story adaptations for Kingstone Comics. He currently works as a children's pastor in Nappanee, IN and hosts a couple different podcasts about pop culture (Welcome to Level Seven, Strangers and Aliens, and Comic Book Time Machine). Recently he has decided to self-publish a science fiction novel and is in the middle of figuring that out, and has started putting out Youtube videos about Christian science fiction books that are actually worth reading.
📘 Connect With Ben
➡️
https://www.facebook.com/benaverystoryteller
➡️ http://youtube.com/strangersandaliens
➡️https://benavery.com
=============================
📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach
=============================
This Video was Filmed & Edited Using:
Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam
Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Cm0D02
Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X
Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GCUrD5
Equipment: Pyle Microphone Boom Suspension Stand
Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3VGlwtr
Video Editing: Descript
Descript ➡️ https://www.descript.com?lmref=r1smdQ
=============================
Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling.
Here are the ways Rachel is in your corner:
⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources
⚡️LOOK OVER SHOULDER: Watch as Rachel implements the business and marketing tactics we talk about here into her current WIP: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/lookovershoulder
⚡️COACHING: Not quite sure how to position yourself and your writing to accomplish your business goals (or even figure out your business goals)? I can help you figure out your next steps! Schedule a Call with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/coaching
⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal
Connect with Rachel on Social Media
https://rachelfahrenbach.com
https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach
https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach
https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach
https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach
https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach
QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast?
About this video:
Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies while keeping rhythms of rest a priority. If you are a Christian, write fiction, and want to understand how to publish a novel–and make money from it–you are in the right place.