Your Best Writing Life

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Are you stuck when creating visuals to complement your presentations? Gretchen Huesmann shows how all of your senses make this happen.
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 Make Your Points Shine by creating visuals to complement your presentations.
My industry expert is… Gretchen Huesmann. With wit and wisdom, she shares messages of hope and healing with women, educators, and ministry workers. She has taught in private and public schools across seven states. Today, she tutors and substitutes to support her writing habit. Gretchen and her pastor-husband have survived, er, served five congregations, and raised four amazing children.
Linda - Alright, let’s head into our content for today… Make Your Points Shine: Create Visuals to Compliment Your Presentations
 Not all listeners are auditory learners. All senses count.
 Visuals should enhance, not distract from, your content.
LINKS
Gretchen Huesmann
It's a Good Day to Be a Teacher book
 Check out what Coach Gretchen has to offer
Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
Your 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 Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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Writing styles and genres have guidelines; some are non-negotiable. Today’s guest offers tips on writing devotions and short pieces.
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 … the process of Writing Devotions and other "short" pieces.
My industry expert, Ava Pennington, is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher with a Bible Studies Certificate from Moody Bible Institute and an MBA from St. John’s University. She is a freelance editor and certified coach for Christian writers and speakers, and a mentor with Word Weavers Int’l.
 Alright, let’s head into our content for today… Writing Devotions and other "short" pieces (such as submitting to anthologies)
Honing writing skills for all genres by learning the value of writing tight.
Non-negotiables of devotional writing.
LINKS
Ava Pennington's Newest book - Flourish: Grace-centered Practices to Protect and grow a Frutful Life in Christ
Reflections on the Names of God: 180 Devotions to Know God More Fully
www.AvaPennington.com
Connect with Ava Pennington on: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Goodreads, BookBub
Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
Your 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 Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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Writing is a business. Knowing which laws impact you is a must for every career-minded writer. Today’s guest offers tips to help you stay on the right side of the law when you write. 
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 share tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. In this episode, you’ll learn "What Every Writer Should Know About Law."
My industry expert, Ilena Alvarez, is a Florida-based attorney specializing in estate and business planning, probate, and guardianship law. She holds both a Juris Doctorate and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Cooley Law School (now Western Michigan University). With a passion for legal education, Ilena has spent over a decade teaching as an adjunct professor at Broward College, where she teaches courses in legal writing, business law, and litigation. In addition to her legal work and teaching, she is currently co-authoring a nonfiction book with Patricia Hartman, CPA, and is also working on a contemporary fiction novel. 
Alright, let’s head into our content for today… "What Every Writer Should Know About Law"
(1) The importance of separating the writer from the business.
(2) Other Legal Minefields (such as legacy planning or copyright law).
LINKS
https://word-weavers.com/ilena-alvrez 

Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
Your 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 Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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No one is perfect, and praise the Lord, we're not expected to be! I hope you enjoy this fun and giggle-filled episode of bloopers.
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 experience the raw side of episodes.
Merry Christmas!
Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
Your 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 Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

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Connecting with our readers is crucial for expanding our Kingdom outreach. Katy shares how we can engage through newsletters and use Canva to create enjoyable content.
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 connect with your audience through newsletters.
My guest is Katy Kauffman, an award-winning author, an editor of Refresh Bible Study Magazine, and a co-founder of Lighthouse Bible Studies. She has the privilege of working with writers and the Lighthouse team to create Bible study compilations and magazine issues. She has a monthly newsletter for writers called The Lighthouse Connection and contributes to three writing blogs. 
Alright, let’s head into our content for today… great ways to connect with your readers.
1.    One of the best ways is through a newsletter
2.    What goodies can we stuff into our newsletters that an audience will enjoy? 
3.    How to use Canva as a resource for creating digital graphics that can go in our newsletters. 
LINKS
12 Ideas for Digital Freebies PDF download
Connect with Katy Kauffman - at her blog, Winning the Victory, and on Facebook and Twitter.
http://lighthousebiblestudies.com/ 
https://lighthousebiblestudies.com/katy-kauffman/
Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
Your 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 Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast