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How to Write with Joy in Hard Times with Mary DeMuth

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 29, 2020

Writing is hard. Writing during difficult times is even harder. And yet, it is persistence through adversity that separates successful writers from those that don’t make it. So, how do you write when the going gets tough? How do you do it with joy? We have a special guest to help us answer those questions.

Our guest today is a podcaster, novelist and nonfiction author of over forty books. She loves to help people re-story their lives. Mary DeMuth, Welcome to the Christian Publishing Show!

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Sponsor: Christian Writers Institute

If you would like to learn more from Mary DeMuth, we have a lot of courses by her in the Christian Writers Institute including Unlock Your Non-Fiction Writing Potential and How to Write a Non-Fiction Book Proposal. As always, use one of the links in the show notes or the coupon code “podcast” to save 10%. You can get it in Print or Online.

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How to Write with Joy in Hard Times with Mary DeMuth

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 29, 2020

Category: The Writing Life

Diligence Is Rewarded

By Steve Laubeon September 28, 2020

by Steve Laube

The ease of today’s social media communication brings a casual layer to the task of writing. Careful composition is trumped by the need for speed. For most “throw away” emails and posts that is the new normal. But it should never leak into the business of writing, either in craft or in delicate communication.

The other day I received an email query/proposal. There was a very …

Category: Book Proposals, Communication, Craft, Pitching, The Writing Life, Writing CraftTag: Communication, Craft, Diligence, Writing Craft

Fun Fridays – September 25, 2020

By Steve Laubeon September 25, 2020

I cannot claim the below hilarity as my own. I found it years ago, floating around the internet without attribution. If you know who wrote it, let’s applaud them for creativity! Happy to add attribution or take this down if so asked. Enjoy this clever take on the word “canon.” ___________________ In the Catholic church, the proper title of a priest who serves as an advisor to a …

Category: Fun Fridays

May I Use Real Names of Places in My Novel?

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon September 24, 2020

The “Your Questions Answered” Series __________ I am wondering about whether or not to use real names of places in my novel. Is it better to disguise names of towns and cafes or offices? What about popular franchises like MacDonald’s? When authors write about a town, most inhabitants are thrilled. I wrote Love Finds You in Maiden, North Carolina, and received a warm reception. I enjoyed …

Category: Copyright, Craft, Legal Issues, The Writing Life, Your Questions Answered Series

Learn the Lingo, Part 2

By Bob Hostetleron September 23, 2020

Did you know that a question mark and exclamation point together (like so?!) is called an interrobang?! Did you also know it’s probably not a good idea to use an interrobang in your article or book? Now you do. You’re welcome. Last week I tried to answer some of the questions of my clients and writer friends (yes, I have friends) about writing or publishing terms and concepts they’ve wondered …

Category: Editing, The Writing Life

The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 22, 2020

Recently, I heard a publishing “guru” talk about his approach to writing and marketing books. He publishes dozens of books each year with nothing more than quick proofread, which he does himself. He then promotes them using various Amazon hacks. This guy was breaking most of the book marketing commandments! While cranking out lots of poor quality titles may bring in money in the short term, it …

Category: The Writing Life

The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 22, 2020

Recently, I heard a publishing “guru” talk about his approach to writing and marketing books. He publishes dozens of books each year with nothing more than quick proofread, which he does himself. He then promotes them using various Amazon hacks. This guy was breaking most of the book marketing commandments! While cranking out lots of […]
You can listen to this episode The 10 Commandments of Book …

Category: The Writing Life

Check Your Email ID

By Steve Laubeon September 21, 2020

When you receive an email from someone, the “from” column in your inbox indicates who sent it. In that column is the person’s email ID. Seems simple right? You might not realize is that your email address may not be the ID that is seen by your recipient. The ID you have for your email address can be changed and is handled in the settings within your email program. So What Steve? Let me list a few …

Category: Technology, The Writing Life

Fun Fridays – September 18, 2020

By Steve Laubeon September 18, 2020

After a couple Fun Fridays with virtuoso performances, I thought it might be okay to add one more. Watch and be AMAZED! [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.]

Category: Fun Fridays