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How to Create Compelling Secondary Characters for Your Novel with Angela Hunt

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on November 23, 2021
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Here are the show notes for the most recent episode of the Christian Publishing Show.

You can listen to this episode here.

 

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 will your secondary characters move your story forward?

We have a guest on the show today who is going to help us answer these questions.

A Christy-Award winner, she writes for readers who expect the unexpected in novels. She is the best-selling author of more than 150 books in multiple genres, including the well-known children’s picture book A Tale of Three Trees. Her books have sold over 5 million copies worldwide.

Angela Hunt, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show.

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You can listen to this episode How to Create Compelling Secondary Characters for Your Novel with Angela Hunt on Christian Publishing Show.

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How to Keep Fear from Blocking Your Creativity with David Lee Martin

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on November 9, 2021
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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 […]
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How to Become a Professional Freelancer with Sharon Norris Elliott

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on October 26, 2021
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The saying goes, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”  While some authors are able to support a full-time writing career with only their books, the reality is most authors need additional income, at least at the beginning.  But does that mean you need to go out and get a job at McDonald’s in […]
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How to Fight Cancel Culture As a Christian Author with Laura Lynn Hughes

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on October 12, 2021
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It’s no question that we live in a “cancel” culture. It may be tempting to bury our heads in the sand and be sure we never do anything to offend anyone. But that’s not how the Bible calls us to live. Countless times throughout the Bible, men and women of God took a stand for […]
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Where Christian Publishing Came From with Leslie Stobbe

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 28, 2021
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Have you ever wondered where Christian publishing came from? I sure have. In the olden days, there were only publishers. But then Christian publishers started to emerge. Why did that happen? What caused it?  To find out, we have a special guest who has worked in the publishing industry for 65 years.   He is the […]
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Why You Need a Writing Retreat With Kathy Ide

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 14, 2021
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Do you feel discouraged or burnt out by your writing journey? Do you want to connect with other writers who understand your goals and pain? Do you need some time to get away from life, refocus on your goals, and connect with God? Perhaps what you need is a writing retreat. We have a special […]
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How to Write a Book in 90 Days with Kristen Clark

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 31, 2021
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Writing a book doesn’t need to be hard for many writers. All you need to do to write faster is learn how to get out of your own way. Our guest today is cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries and author of several books for young girls, including Girl Defined and Love Defined. Kristen Clark, welcome […]
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The Four Essential Pillars of Novel Construction with C.S. Lakin

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 17, 2021
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How do I write a novel? This is one of the most common questions writers ask. They ask it as they get started, they ask it after they finish their first book, and sometimes they ask it after writing half a dozen books.  When writing a novel, there are four essential pieces you need to […]
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How to Edit and Proofread Your Own Manuscript with Denise Loock

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 10, 2021
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There are two ways to get better at writing. One is to practice writing, so your first drafts are better. The second is to learn how to edit your first drafts into better second drafts. It is common for some beginning authors to feel like the second draft is different, rather than better. This doesn’t […]
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How to Edit and Proofread Your Own Manuscript with Denise Loock

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 10, 2021
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There are two ways to get better at writing. One is to practice writing, so your first drafts are better. The second is to learn how to edit your first drafts into better second drafts. It is common for some beginning authors to feel like the second draft is different, rather than better. This doesn’t […]
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