Your Best Writing Life

• How to Mentor Youth Through Faith-based Publications with Beth Hanning

  What did you think of this episode?Are faith-based publications an answer to mentoring today’s youth? Beth Hanning and Linda Goldfarb share tips for fiction and non-fiction.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 mentor youth through faith-based publications.Linda's industry expert is Beth Hanning. Beth is the founder of Paradise Rivers Publishing, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping the next generation of world changers. She’s also the author of two Amazon #1 Best Sellers that blend her love for storytelling with a mission to mentor.With degrees in Electrical Engineering and Instructional Design, Beth brings creativity and innovation to her work. Beth is the mom of two artistic daughters and a certified Stephen Minister. She lives in Florida with her husband and six koi fish.1. Fiction manuscripts – how storytelling can shape, inspire, and guide young people in their relationships.2. Non-fiction manuscripts: How practical, truth-driven writing can guide youth in real-world career exploration and mentoring relationships.Connect with Beth HanningVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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• Sharing Your Faith Through Articles, Blogs, and Devotions with Alice Murray

  What did you think of this episode? Are you taking advantage of sharing your faith in your writing? Today’s guest explains how we can accomplish that and why it’s vital for our readers.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 Sharing Your Faith Through Articles, Blogs, and Devotions.My industry expert is Alice H. Murray, a retired adoption attorney who now pursues her passion for writing. She writes a weekly blog, a faith column, and numerous articles and devotions. Including "The Secret Of Chimneys," an annotated Agatha Christie mystery, and "God Adopted Us First," a 2025 adoption devotional.  Sharing Your Faith Through Articles, Blogs, and Devotions1. Your best story/lesson to tell is what you have personally experienced.2. It is crucial to keep in mind what your forum is (blog/devo/article) and who you are writing for.Alice Murray's Info:My blog: aliceinwonderingland.wordpress.comFeet to Faith Column:https://www.patheos.com/blogs/feettofaith/ Website: authoralicehmurray.wixsite.com/websiteFacebook Writer Page: https://www.facebook.com/alicemurraywriter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alice.h.murray/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pstyre/ [Alice H. Murray]Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Alice-H.-Murray/e/B0B8VMJZGFX (formerly Twitter): @AliceHMurr51316Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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• How the Illustration Process Works for Children's Books with Jack Foster

  What did you think of this episode?Writing picture books? During this episode, a professional illustrator gives us the inside scoop on how the illustration process works.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb, each week I bring you 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 encore episode, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Illustrating a Picture Book.My industry expert is Jack Foster. Jack is a follower of Jesus, the father of five, and the grandfather of fourteen. He has illustrated over 125 published picture books. He grew up in Chicago but now resides in Tennessee near the Smoky Mountains with his wife, lovely Aleithia, and their two cats, Jasper and Stormy.Do you work traditionally or digitally, and what is the norm?What is the process of illustrating on full-page illustration?What is a Spot illustration?How long does it take to illustrate a picture book?Explain how you choose the colors for your illustrations and what inspires you.Is the text added by illustrators or by a designer?LINKSJack Foster Mr. Bobblehead BlogJack Foster FacebookJack Foster TwitterJack Foster InstagramJack Foster - FreeBibleImagesVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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• Microsoft Word Tips to Format Submissions with Rhonda Dragomir

  What did you think of this episode?Submitting work to agents and editors can be financially rewarding. Do you know that a submission can be rejected without even being read? Learn more in this episode.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 encore episode, you’ll learn guidelines to help your manuscripts avoid rejection.Rhonda is a multimedia creative who treasures her fairy tale life in Central Kentucky, insisting her home is her castle, even if her prince refuses to dig a moat. She has published works in several anthologies and periodicals, winning numerous awards for her historical romance books. LINKSRhonda Dragomir Proposal Template DownloadFree Writing Resource ClassesDetails for checking the reading grade level of your WORD document   Hint for Mac users - To check Readability, (you do not have "Options" - instead, click Word, then Preferences, then Grammar & Spelling. From there, turn on "Show readability stats" - hitting OK is not required).To view the readability level, click the Editor icon, then select Document Stats under Insights.  Tada!         Grammarly AI-Powered writing enhancement toolChristian Writers Market GuideVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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• Blogging Tips to Increase Website Traffic with Susan U. Neal

  What did you think of this episode?You’ve invested in a website and published a book. Now, how do you get people to visit your website? Today’s blogging tips are the answer. 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 Blogging Tips to Increase Website Traffic.My industry expert, Susan U. Neal, is the author of nine books on healthy living, and her most recent release is "How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month."  She is the CEO of the Christian Indie Publishing Association, the Christian Authors Network, and the Christian Indie Awards, and she serves as the director of the Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference.Talk to us about blogging and search engine optimization (SEO)Google Keyword Planner at https://ads.google.com/home/#!/ (free), UberSuggest at https://neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/ (3 free uses/day or paid), and Publisher Rocket (paid). Christian Indie Publishing Association blog (https://christianpublishers.net/blog/), Healthy Living Series blog (https://susanuneal.com/healthy-living-blog). Create blog guidelines and post weekly.Rewrite the blog’s meta description. Create an engaging blog title. Use https://convertcase.net/ Use the Advanced Marketing Institute’s headline analyzerPixabay.com Unsplash.com Canva.com Pixlr.com Check out the blogging course at CIPA.Podia.com.Interested in writing for Susan's blogs? Email Susan at Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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