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How to Write Powerful Christian Stories
Stories communicate truth in ways that facts and statistics cannot. They touch places in our souls that sermons cannot reach. When you open your Bible, the very first thing you find is not the Ten Commandments but a story. Even biblical instruction is oft
Faith and Love: Tips for Writing Authentic Christian Romance
Discover what makes a romance novel appeal to a Christian readership and how you can write Christian romance books your readers will love.Support the Show.
Crafting a Career: How to Become a Professional Author with Angela Hunt
Some authors just want to get their book "out there." They don't plan on writing additional books or becoming professionals. But others want to make writing a career and maybe pay the bills with income earned from their writing.If you want to have a caree
How to write dialogue
If you've ever transcribed a conversation between two people, you know the resulting text is a bunch of incomprehensible, run-on sentences and fragments. Natural conversation does not translate well onto the written page.When we write novels, we need to r
Writing Conflict: How to Keep Your Protagonist on Their Toes
Most humans try to avoid conflict as much as possible, but novelists love conflict. Without conflict, a novelist has no story. Conflict keeps your novel moving forward and your readers turning pages. As Vladimir Nabokov once said, "The writer's
Platform Overrated?
Youre probably tired of hearing that you need a large platform to be a successful author.Some industry professionals believe having a large platform is equivalent to having a large social media following.If youve been listening to the Christian Publishi
Mistakes to Avoid at Your First Writers Conference
When authors attend writers conferences, they often have big expectations but make common mistakes that squash their goals and diminish the return on their investment in the conference.In this episode, you’ll learn11 common mistakes authors often make and
The Key Ingredient for Timeless Christian Storytelling: Morality
The stories we ingest shape the morality we develop, but only to a point.If a storys morality strays from reality or gets too twisted, the story fails to resonate with readers. Moral confusion is why movies and TV shows are less entertaining than they us
How to Prepare for Success as a New Author
God often calls authors into periods of waiting. Learn how to improve your writing and your chances of success by making the most of the wait.https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-prepare-for-success-as-a-new-author-with-laura-richmond/Support th
From Podcast to Bestselling Book: How to Use Audio to Refine Your Book's Message with Asheritah Ciuciu
If you don't test your book ideas, you may write a book no one wants to buy. Learn how a podcast can help you test your ideas so you can write a commercially viable book.Support the Show.