Author Thomas Umstattd, Jr.

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Writing is hard. But using the right tools can make it easier. One popular tool many authors rely on is Scrivener. But others find it impenetrable. This is why I am excited to introduce our guest today.

He is an ordained pastor, church planter, author, and a creative Christian coach who has as much passion for prayer as he does for productivity. He trains Christians to get their message and value out to the world.

David Martin, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show.

Links

• Christian Creative Academy
• Christian Creativity Bootcamp
• LearnScrivener.net
• ChristianCreative.academy
• IndieAuthor.net

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