In the world of nonfiction, there are two kinds of writers: authors who speak, and speakers who write. The way to tell which you are is to ask which is easier. For speakers, writing is hard and there may be an easier way to craft a book than to sit in front of the computer. Most pastors are speakers first and the blank page is a huge obstacle for them getting their first book out. To talk about …

In this episode of the Christian Publishing Show, Thomas Umstattd shares a special podcast version of the talk he gave at the 2019 ECPA Leadership Summit, an industry event where the leaders of Christian publishing houses gather to talk about trends and the future of the industry. Thomas was asked to talk about the trends regarding audiobooks and podcasts. No recordings of the event are made so …

Shae Bynes is Founder and Chief Fire Igniter of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, a global movement that helps entrepreneurs experience God’s best in business and have a greater Kingdom impact in the marketplace. Questions: Why do authors struggle with the business side of writing? Let’s talk about debt. What would you say to an author who is thinking to put their next self published book on their …

Chase Replogle is the founding pastor of Bent Oak Church, a writer & podcaster. He hosts the weekly Pastor Writer Podcast (pastorwriter.com), interviewing pastors and authors on writing, reading, and the Christian Life. The site also chronicles Chase’s ongoing writing projects, attracting many new listeners and readers each month. Questions: How has podcasting impacting your career? How does …