The Writing Life

Why You Need a Writing Retreat With Kathy Ide

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 14, 2021

Perhaps what you need is a writing retreat.

We have a special guest today who is going to help us understand what a writing retreat is and why you might need one in your life.

She is a published author, professional freelance editor, and owner of Christian Editor Network. She has taught at numerous writers conferences across the country, and she directed the Mount Hermon and SoCal Christian Writers Conferences for four years.

Kathy Ide, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show!

Links:
www.KathyIde.com
www.ChristianWritersRetreat.com

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Why You Need a Writing Retreat with Kathy Ide

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 14, 2021

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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Category: The Writing Life

A Simple Writing Trick When Spinning Your Wheels

By Bob Hostetleron September 9, 2021

So you’re cruising along in your work-in-progress (WIP). The muse is singing. Ideas are popping. Words are flowing. Until … Suddenly you hit a bump. Or maybe a roadblock. Or a cement abutment. You try to persevere; but the muse has gone silent, inspiration has ceased, and you just don’t know where to go next. The technical term for this experience is SYW (“spinning your wheels”). It happens to all …

Category: Craft, The Writing Life, Writing Craft

Searching for Books

By Dan Balowon September 8, 2021

Online search engines are immensely powerful, often anticipating what you want and asking, “Did you mean _____?” when it doesn’t locate what you typed. This is very helpful because making your book as findable online as possible is critical since online book sales are pretty important! Making your book discoverable online is all about keywords. Read a good explanation of them by clicking on the …

Category: Book Sales, Branding, Marketing, Self-Publishing, The Publishing Life, The Writing Life

How to Write a Book in 90 Days with Kristen Clark

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 31, 2021

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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Category: The Writing Life

How to Write a Book in 90 Days with Kristen Clark

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 31, 2021

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 co-founder 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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Need Help Writing Your Pitch?

By Steve Laubeon August 23, 2021

Today’s post is a bit of silly fun. Why not? We are nearing the end of summer and your kids may already be back in school. Need help creating the pitch for your book? It is a common thought that there is a formula for the pitch of a new book. (It’s sort of true.) I’ve been inspired by the article found on the Electric Lit website from March 28, 2019. Visit their page and website. …

Category: The Writing Life

The Working Writer Lifestyle

By Bob Hostetleron August 19, 2021

I’ve been writing for a living for most of the past three decades. You’d think I’d be rich by now. Apparently I’m not that kind of writer. But I am a working writer, something I give thanks for nearly every day, in the awareness that of the multitudes who write, relatively few ever earn a living doing it. So I have that going for me. What is it like to be a working writer? I can answer only for …

Category: Career, The Writing Life, time management

Author Statement of Faith

By Dan Balowon August 18, 2021

I hope this isn’t a surprise, but if you put a hundred random, but devoted Christ-followers in a room, you would probably end up with a few differing opinions on a variety of theological issues. Hopefully, the disagreements wouldn’t be related to the essentials of the faith; but I suspect there would be some discussion over what is essential and what is not. As long as we disagree about some …

Category: Get Published, The Writing Life, Theology

The Four Essential Pillars of Novel Construction with C.S. Lakin

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 17, 2021

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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Category: The Writing Life