I have a couple of big announcements. If you have been wondering why there hasn’t been a new episode in a few weeks I have a good reason.  Announcement #1: New Baby! We just had a baby! Jack Umstattd was born on December 23rd weighing 9 pounds 10 ounces. Both he and my wife are […]
You can listen to this episode Big News! on Christian Publishing Show.

I’m Thomas Umstattd Jr., host of the Christian Publishing Show and I have a few of quick announcements. If you have been wondering why there hasn’t been a new episode in a few weeks I have a good reason. Announcement #1 New Baby!We just had a baby! Jack Umstattd was on December 23rd weighing 9 pounds 11 ounces. Both he and my wife are tired from a long delivery but doing well overall. For those …

If you want your readers to connect with your writing, you need to immerse them deeply into the mind of your characters. Your readers need to hear, see, and experience everything that your character experiences. But how do you do this? The answer is deep point of view. We have a guest on the show […]
You can listen to this episode How to Write Deep Point of View with Karen Witemeyer on Christian …

We have had episodes about protagonists, the characters who want something that drives the plot forward, and antagonists who get in their way. But stories do not live on protagonists alone. Side characters, or supporting characters, play a vital role in your novel. But how do you craft characters that are believable and compelling? How […]
You can listen to this episode How to Create Compelling …

You have a creative idea. You feel inspired to pursue it. But your head is filled with doubt. “What if I can’t make it work? What if I can’t provide for my family? What if my work isn’t good enough? What if people think my creation is stupid?” We have a guest on the show […]
You can listen to this episode How to Keep Fear from Blocking Your Creativity with David Lee Martin on Christian Publishing …