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014 How to overcome burnout, and discouragement with Erin Young and Karen Ball

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on February 26, 2019
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How can authors overcome burnout and discouragement? How can writing be restful and encouraging? These questions and more are what we will be discussing on this episode of the Christian Publishing Show.

Joining me today is:

  • Karen Ball is a best-selling author, professional editor and speaker
  • Erin Taylor Young: an award-winning author, writing teacher, and speaker.

They both host the Write from the Deep Podcast a podcast that encourages, refreshes and equips Christian writers.

Erin, Karin, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show!

  • Why is writing so hard emotionally?
  • Why do authors get burned out?
  • How do authors overcome burnout?
  • Ok, let’s talk briefly about exhaustion. How can authors write from a place of rest?
  • Let’s talk about discouragement. Why is writing so discouraging?
  • How do authors overcome discouragement?
  • What does it mean to write from the deep?

Now you both have a new course on the Christian Writers Institute, tell us about that.

Links:

  • Write from the Deep Podcast
  • Write from the Deep Patreon
  • Thomas’ Episode on Write from the Deep About How to Handle Haters
  • Thomas’ blog post the Confidence Crisis: Why Women Feel Unwanted and Men Feel Undateable
  • Episode 002: How to Find Your Courage as an Author

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Got Questions?

By Steve Laubeon February 25, 2019
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The intent of our blog and podcast is to help writers understand what they need to know about the publishing industry and to hopefully succeed with their books. Everything from craft to conferences to proposals and even to ISBN numbers. We’ve been attempting this for nearly 10 years and yet many writers still have questions. Some are answered in our archives; but it isn’t easy to …

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Category: The Publishing Life, The Writing LifeTag: questions

Fun Fridays – February 22, 2019

By Steve Laubeon February 22, 2019
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Enjoy this incredible performance of the “The Entertainer” on a classical guitar. Richard Smith is one of the USA’s greatest players, named to the National Thumbpickers Hall of Fame in 2009. He makes this look so easy! (Note the series of chords and notes at the 2:27 mark.) By the way, the fellow sitting next to him during the performance is the legendary player Tommy Emmanuel. I …

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Negative Feelings

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon February 21, 2019
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I wish everyone I came into contact with loved me without reservation. Unfortunately, I was forced into contact with someone for many years who didn’t love me at all. This person would pick fights with me, harass me, bully me, and cause much unnecessary conflict. Though this person called themselves a “Christ follower,” this person rejected all the rudimentary doctrines of the faith. When this …

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Category: Craft

3 Things Never to Say to Agents and Editors

By Bob Hostetleron February 20, 2019
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Believe it or not, agents and editors are regular people. Some more regular than others, of course; but most of us are pretty easy to approach, whether via mail or email, at writers conferences, at church, or on the street—preferably without a visible weapon. But there are some things you should never say to an agent or an editor. Not in conversation. Not in a query or one-sheet. Not in a cover …

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Category: Agents, Book Proposals, Conferences, Pitch, Pitching

013 How to Grow Your Email List with Evan Gow

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on February 19, 2019
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Is email still relevant in a world of social media? If so how do you grow an email list and use it effectively? These questions and more we will be discussing with Evan Gow. Evan Gow is the founder of StoryOrigin, a community where you can meet other authors and set up cross-promotions to sell more books or build your mailing list. Questions: Is email still relevant in 2019? Why do authors …

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013 How to Grow Your Email List with Evan Gow

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on February 19, 2019
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Is email still relevant in the world of social media? If so how do you grow an email list and use it effectively? These questions and more we will be discussing with Evan Gow. Evan Gow is the founder of StoryOrigin, a community where you can meet other authors and set up cross-promotions to sell […]
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A Special Giveaway from The Christian Writers Institute

By Steve Laubeon February 18, 2019
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Periodically, I like to let our readers know about some of the special things we are doing to help teach writers via The Christian Writers Institute (CWI). We love to see Christian writers learn, grow, and succeed in their craft. As part of that, CWI is offering you a chance to win a Super Bundle Giveaway. This is the biggest we have ever created! The giveaway comes with thirty-five of the best …

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Category: Christian Writers Institute, Contests

Fun Fridays – February 15, 2019

By Steve Laubeon February 15, 2019
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This is fun to watch. Imagine how hard it was to edit this piece. But even harder would have been convincing hundreds of people in other countries to participate! Hope this makes you smile today.

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