The Writing Life

How to Write YA with Jill Williamson

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 15, 2020

In the general market, young-adult books are one of the most popular genres. While these books are written for readers ages 12-18, readers of all ages enjoy series books like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Divergent. At the same time, in Christian publishing, many YA authors have struggled to connect with young readers. So how do we fix this problem? How do we connect with younger readers?

To help answer this question, we have a special guest.

She is a blogger at GoTeenWriters.com, which has been named one of Writer’s Digest’s “101 Best Websites for Writers.” She is an award-winning author of more than a dozen teen novels, including By Darkness Hid and Captives. And I can say from personal experience that she is a decent sword fighter.

Jill Williamson, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show!

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How to Write YA with Jill Williamson

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 15, 2020

In the general market, young-adult books are one of the most popular genres. While these books are written for readers ages 12-18, readers of all ages enjoy series books like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Divergent. At the same time, in Christian publishing, many YA authors have struggled to connect with young readers. So […]
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How to Write YA with Jill Williamson

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 15, 2020

In the general market, young-adult books are one of the most popular genres. While these books are written for readers ages 12-18, readers of all ages enjoy series books like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Divergent. At the same time, in Christian publishing, many YA authors have struggled to connect with young readers. So […]You can listen to this episode How to Write YA with Jill Williamson …

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When Life Interrupts

By Steve Laubeon September 14, 2020

The dream of a new writer is to have all the time in the world to revel in their novel or nonfiction book. To lay back in languid luxury as thousands of teeming fans send messages of adulation throughout the world. Then you wake up and find out the writing life is not that idyllic. Most writers labor under a deadline that was agreed on at the time of their contract. Or a deadline self-imposed as …

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Don’t Quit Your Day Job

By Bob Hostetleron September 9, 2020

Many years ago, when Hector was a pup (look it up), I made the fateful decision to start writing full-time. Sounds like a dream, no? Well, in some ways, it was. But several things made that transition possible. First, I had already enjoyed some success as an author, having published my first book and contracted (if I recall correctly, and that’s never a given) my next two books. Second, one day I …

Category: Career, Money, The Writing Life

Can Silence Make You a Better Writer?

By Bob Hostetleron September 2, 2020

Decades ago, when I was barely out of diapers, I started taking annual (sometimes twice-yearly) prayer retreats at the Abbey of Gethsemani in the hills of central Kentucky. It’s a silent Trappist monastery, and it’s been a boon to my prayer life. A lifeline, sometimes. It’s also been a boon to my writing life. Once I’ve checked in and been immersed in and surrounded by silence (interrupted only by …

Category: Inspiration, The Writing Life, Theology

How to Use Scrivener with David Martin

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 1, 2020

Writing is hard. But using the right tools can make it easier. One popular tool many authors rely on is Scrivener. But others find it impenetrable. This is why I am excited to introduce our guest today. He is an ordained pastor, church planter, author, and a creative Christian coach who has as much passion for prayer as he does for productivity. He trains Christians to get their message and value …

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How to Use Scrivener with David Martin

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 1, 2020

Writing is hard. But using the right tools can make it easier. One popular tool many authors rely on is Scrivener. But others find it impenetrable. This is why I am excited to introduce our guest today. He is an ordained pastor, church planter, author, and creative Christian coach who has as much passion for […]
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What I Learned from Editors

By Bob Hostetleron August 19, 2020

I’ve been writing for publication since my teen years, when the world was young and the Garden of Eden’s discount fruit stand was still in business. As you might imagine, I’ve worked with more than a few editors over the years (and even been an editor myself). Though some writers see editors as “the enemy” (or perhaps the stumbling blocks in their paths), I’ve always had great relationships with …

Category: Craft, Editing, The Writing Life

How to Craft Unforgettable Characters with James Scott Bell

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 18, 2020

If readers don’t care about your characters, they won’t care about your book. If your characters are wooden, generic, or forgettable, readers won’t buy, read, finish, or recommend your book. If you want to write a book people not only finish but recommend to friends, you must craft compelling characters. So how do you do that? Well, this is what we are going to talk about in today’s episode. We …

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