How to Become a Better Writer with Jeff Goins
You can listen to this episode 044 How to Become a Better Writer with Jeff Goins on Christian Publishing Show.
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ACFW 2019 Report
I just returned from the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) writers conference held in San Antonio and had a great time. Tamela was also there, along with 30 of our agency’s clients. We had a number of productive meetings with publishers, along with talking with each of our clients. Tamela taught two classes, as did I. Then we each had around 30 individual, one-on-one, 15-minute pitch …
Fun Fridays – September 27, 2019
Do you feel super cool today? Watch this video to find out. I want this to happen to me if I ever get pulled over.
Create a World Your Readers Love
Today’s guest post is written by Virginia Wise, one of Tamela’s clients. Welcome, Virginia! She is the author of the Amish New World series, in which colonial settlers discover love—and God’s promises—in the Pennsylvania wilderness (Kensington Publishing). Her latest books include An Amish Second Christmas, Where the Heart Takes You, and When Love Finds You. Connect with …
Another Writer’s Hymn
Another Writer’s Hymn (based on and drawing from a hymn by William Freeman Lloyd) __________ My times are in your hand; my God, I wish them there; my life, my soul, my words, I leave entirely to your care. My times are in your hand, whatever I may do; to write, to publish, soon or late, as may seem best to you. My times are in your hand; I need not rush or fear; I know your hand will never cause …
043 How to Use Public Speaking to Change Lives and Build Your Platform With Aurora Gregory
Today we are going to talk about one of the scariest and most powerful tools in the book promotion toolbelt: public speaking. There is a reason nearly all of the top nonfiction authors are also public speakers. Even many novelists find public speaking to be a key way of driving book sales. If the idea of public speaking scares you, don’t worry! Joining us today is Aurora Gregory. Aurora is the …
043 How to Use Public Speaking to Change Lives and Build Your Platform With Aurora Gregory
How to Use Public Speaking to Change Lives and Build Your Platform With Aurora Gregory
You can listen to this episode 043 How to Use Public Speaking to Change Lives and Build Your Platform With Aurora Gregory on Christian Publishing Show.
29 Ways to Stay Creative
Enjoy the short two minute video below.
I particularly liked #18 and #25.
Which ones work for you?
29 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE from TO-FU on Vimeo.
Fun Fridays – September 20, 2019
I found this analysis of the Beach Boys’ song “Good Vibrations” to be absolutely fascinating. This seven-minute breakdown shows how a creative genius could raise the level of the craft beyond where others had been before. An example for all creatives out there. Enjoy!
Stakes Versus Conflict in Your Novel
Recently, an author asked me about stakes versus conflict in a novel, and so I thought this blog post might be beneficial. “Stakes” means what is at risk, what will happen, or what will be lost if the character doesn’t meet certain goals. Stakes are presented to make the reader care about the protagonist meeting a major goal. If stakes are low, it’s hard to maintain reader interest. For example: …