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Is Speculative Fiction a Christian genre? Multi-book author, A.C. Williams is happy to share why Christians should be writing Speculative Fiction.
 
Linda Goldfarb here, I’m so glad you’re listening in today, we’re talking about Writing Speculative Fiction with industry expert, Amy A.C. Williams - A.C. Williams is a coffee-drinking, sushi-eating, story-telling nerd who loves cats, country living, and all things Japanese. She’d rather be barefoot, and if she isn’t, her socks will never match. With books in space opera, superhero adventure, and action-comedy, Amy loves helping authors discover the genre-defying joy of speaking truth in fiction. 
 
Our time together is a little longer than usual, but you will be so happy you stuck around.

• What are the genre expectations for speculative fiction?
• What is “world-building”?
• Can you write science fiction without aliens?
• Can you write fantasy without being a linguist?
• Why should Christians write speculative fiction?

LINKS

• Amy (A.C.) Williams
• Amy's Speculative Fiction Recommended Reading PDF Download
• For more recommendations and reviews, check out www.amycwilliams.com.
• To find out about Amy’s coaching - https://www.amycwilliams.com/coaching/ 
• Email [email protected] 
• Havok Story Podcast 
• November Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF Download
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Email marketing frequency, content tips, and writing prompts. Patricia Durgin guides us through what's right for writers.
Today is part two - How email marketing works for you!
Linda is sitting down with marketing expert Patricia Durgin. Patricia is the founder of Marketers On A Mission, trains Christian writers and speakers to become change catalysts for the Kingdom. She’s a recognized online marketing and Facebook Live expert. Patricia has hosted over 500 (60-minute) interviews with Christian writers and speakers and she is an AWSA Certified Writer and Speaker coach.
In today’s episode, Patricia talks about Email Frequency, Email content tips, How to reactivate a dormant email list, Evergreen topics, Writing prompts for fiction and nonfiction writers, and more – be sure to download the PDF slides.  

LINKS

• Patricia Durgin - Marketers On A Mission
• How Email Marketing Works show slides
• Write Emails Your Readers Want - 35 Content Prompts 
• Marketers On A Mission Facebook Page
• Marketers On A Mission ENGAGE Facebook Group
• Patricia Durgin YouTube
• November Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF Download
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Email marketing works with the correct messages in place. Patricia Durgin guides us through the process in two parts.
Today is part one - How email marketing works
Linda is sitting down with marketing expert Patricia Durgin. Patricia is the founder of Marketers On A Mission, trains Christian writers and speakers to become change catalysts for the Kingdom. She’s a recognized online marketing and Facebook Live expert. Patricia has hosted over 500 (60-minute) interviews with Christian writers and speakers and she is an AWSA Certified Writer and Speaker coach.
In today’s episode Patricia talks about how 3rd party email provider platforms such as eWeber, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Mailerlite, etc. work behind the scenes, the difference in broadcast emails and email autoresponders, and more – be sure to download the PDF slides.  

LINKS

• Patricia Durgin - Marketers On A Mission
• How Email Marketing Works show slides
• Marketers On A Mission Facebook Page
• Marketers On A Mision ENGAGE Facebook Group
• Patricia Durgin YouTube
• October Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF Download
• Visit our website Your Best Writing Life Podcast
• Join fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
• Visit the website of our host, Linda Goldfarb

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If your book characters fall flat so will your sales. Award-winning author, Aaron Zook Jr., shares how to create memorable characters. 
Linda's industry expert is her good friend, Aaron M. Zook Jr. Aaron is a multiple-award-winning author and speaker. He’s thrilled thousands with his YA Christian mystery/adventure series about two inquisitive brothers and their dogs who solve one crisis after another around the world. Aaron is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and lives with his wife, Joyce, in Texas. It’s a pleasure to have you here, Aaron!

• How to use personality knowledge to keep characters in order.
• Creating Depth in your character.
• Character Interviews.
• Changes your character must go through.

LISTS

• Aaron Zook
• Holly Lake Video  
• Passionate for God article
• Crashin' Coaster Mystery - Book #5 in the Thunder and Lightning series
• Thunder and Lightning Series 
• Creating Memorable Characters Tip Sheet
• October Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF Download
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• Visit the website of our host, Linda Goldfarb

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Developmental editing helps all writers. Acquisitions Editor, Edwina Perkins gives us tips on the process of developmental editing.
Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is award-winning writer, Edwina Perkins - Edwina is assistant director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. She is also the coordinator for Mentoring Moments and the manager for Sensitivity Between the Lines, both with BRMCWC. As an acquisition editor with Iron Stream and for Harambee Press, she desires to see ethnic writers published. A longtime member of Word Weavers International, Edwina now serves on the advisory board. Along with being an award-winning writer, Edwina is an experienced teacher, speaker, freelance editor, and sensitivity reader. She is also a freelance writer with Guideposts. One of her passions is to coach and mentor other writers. Edwina, it is good to have you back on Your Best Writing Life!
1 -What is a developmental editor and what will they do for a writer?
2 - What’s the difference between a developmental editor and a copy editor?
3- Are developmental editors needed with fiction and nonfiction?
4 -At what stage of their manuscript should a writer consider using the services of a developmental editor?
5 - What can a writer do to prepare to work with a developmental editor?
Links

• Edwina Perkins
• Edwina's Developmental Editing Tipsheet
• LetsTalkWriters.com
• Edwina on Facebook
• Email Edwina about Sensitivity Readers
• Email Edwina at Harambee Press
• October Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF Download
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• Join fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
• Visit the website of our host, Linda Goldfarb

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Writing fiction book proposals is not difficult if you know what needs to be included. Rowena Kuo gives us more than a snapshot.

Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is Rowena Kuo. Rowena is the CEO of Brimstone Fiction. With over 15 years of ministering to women and families, Rowena advocates for writers to build God-centered support systems consisting of people, perseverance, practice, and prayer. When not working on words or films, she is a full-time mom with aspirations for spaceflight. Please welcome Rowena Kuo.
Looking at the basics of fiction proposals and what happens in the submission process.
Three things editors can't fix for writers.
What is a compelling author's voice?
What is content editing?
What is a line edit? What is proofing? Beta readers.   
 How does the Brimstone publishing process work?

LINKS 

• Email Rowena Kuo
• Brimstone Fiction website
• Brimstone Fiction on Facebook
• LPCMediaGroup on Facebook
• Download - Crossing Into the Mystic
• Download - Rafen
• Download - Stock Car Inferno
• October Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF Download
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Amazon sells 85% of books sold. SEO Master Rhonda Robinson shares Amazon Optimization tips every writer can use.

Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is Rhonda Robinson - Rhonda is an award-winning author, a marketing coach with EABooks, and founder of ScribeTribe Membership. Rhonda served as managing editor for MondayMonday where she led teams of writers to create viral content and helped create Facebook pages with over 2-million fans. Today she helps content creators become content marketers. Welcome Rhonda, to Your Best Writing Life!

Why do well-written books fail to reach their audience on Amazon? 
Why do self-published authors have an advantage over traditionally published authors on Amazon?
What are your top 3 steps an author can take to optimize their books on Amazon?

 LINKS

• Rhonda Robinson
• What Every Author Should Know About Amazon PDF
• ScribeTribe 
• www.RhondaRobinson.tv
• Facebook profile; https://m.facebook.com/AMothersLife
• Facebook Page https://m.facebook.com/freefallingfaith  
• Rhonda's calendar link makes finding time to talk easy.
• September Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF Download
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• Visit the website of our host, Linda Goldfarb

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Eliminating passive voice makes your writing better. Multi-award-winning author, DiAnn Mills gives 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’ Choice, and Carol award contests. DiAnn speaks to groups and teaches writing all over the country. We are blessed to have her with us today. 

LINKS

• DiAnn Mills website
• DiAnn on Facebook 
• DiAnn on Pinterest 
• DiAnn on Instagram
• Word frequency counter link
• Tips to Eliminate the Passive Voice PDF Download
• Consult with Grammarly or ProWriting Aid to help determine active and passive voice 
• September Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF Download
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Writing Bible studies that make a difference is a skill Katy Kauffman has mastered. Listen in to discover Bible Study tools you can use today.

Linda's industry expert is Katy Kauffman. Katy is an award-winning author, Bible teacher, editor of Refresh Bible Study Magazine, and a co-founder of Lighthouse Bible Studies. She graduated from Luther Rice Seminary with a BA in Religion. Katy contributes to three blogs on writing, she loves to combine art and scripture, and a FB group called, My Artsy Tribe that practices hand lettering and posts her creativity on social media.  Please welcome Katy Kauffman to Your Best Writing Life.

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of writing Bible studies, several tools Katy uses in writing Bible studies, five major building blocks for developing a Bible Study, and how to cite Bible studies in your writing.

LINKS

• Download Katy Kauffman's free Bible study writing template and see details about the Enrich Conference: 
• Lighthouse Website
• Lighthouse Connection's Monthly Newsletter with Submission Opportunities and Digital Freebies
• Lighthouse Bible Studies on Facebook
• Katy’s Author Page on Facebook
• Katy on Twitter
• Katy on Pinterest
• Katy's Facebook group for those who love art and crafts
• September Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF Download
• Visit our website Your Best Writing Life Podcast
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• Visit the website of our host, Linda Goldfarb

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Writers make marketing and social media mistakes, and Bethany Jett helps get them on the right track to writing success in today's episode.

Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is Bethany Jett. Bethany is a multiple award-winning author, ghostwriter, and marketer who received the Distinguished Scholar award for earning the top GPA in her Master’s Program, where she focused on Communications: marketing and PR. Bethany co-owns Serious Writer and Platinum Literary Services and loves everything about the publishing industry...except the rejections! She’s a military wife to her college sweetheart, and a work-from-home momma-of-boys, who loves planners, suspense novels, and all things girly. – Welcome to Your Best Writing Life Bethany!

What social media platforms should writers focus on?
What are the marketing mistakes you see writers making?
How is marketing rooted in Christian concepts?

LINKS

• Bethany Jett
• 10 Steps to Integrated Marketing PDF
• Michelle and Bethany 
• September Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDF Download
• Visit our website Your Best Writing Life Podcast
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• Visit the website of our host, Linda Goldfarb

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