The Writing Life

How to Use Scrivener with David Martin

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on September 1, 2020

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 out to the world.

David Martin, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show.

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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 …

Category: 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 […]
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How to Survive Cancel Culture As a Writer

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 11, 2020

The Christian Author’s Guide to Cancel Culture This post first appeared here and is shared with permission. Last month tens of thousands of Twitter accounts attacked J. K. Rowling. They tried to get her books pulled from publication. Her books were burned, and people promised to never read one of her books again. This was perhaps the fourth time this has happened to Rowling in the past few …

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How to Survive Cancel Culture As a Writer

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 11, 2020

The Christian Author’s Guide to Cancel Culture This post first appeared here and is shared with permission. Last month tens of thousands of Twitter accounts attacked J. K. Rowling. They tried to get her books pulled from publication. Her books were burned, and people promised to never read one of her books again. This was […]
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Old School Tools Rule (Sometimes)

By Bob Hostetleron August 5, 2020

I use modern technology a lot. Some digital tools make the writing life a whole lot easier, from word processing’s track changes to email and Dropbox and voice dictation and more. But I still cling to a few old-school tools that newer technologies haven’t replaced. Here are three I have found irreplaceably beneficial. The Bring-Up File An analog tool that has helped me make the most of my time and …

Category: Technology, The Writing LifeTag: organization, Research

Audiobook Production and Promotion with Brennan McPherson

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 4, 2020

Episode Notes Audiobooks are one of the fastest growing segments of the book business. So how do you turn your book into an audiobook? Our guest today is an indie author of the popular Fall of Man Series. He writes epic, imaginative, biblical fiction with heart-pounding plots and lyrical prose for readers who like to think biblically and feel deeply. Brennan McPherson, welcome to the Novel …

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Audiobook Production and Promotion with Brennan McPherson

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on August 4, 2020

Episode Notes Audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing segments of the book business. So how do you turn your book into an audiobook? Our guest today is an indie author of the popular Fall of Man Series. He writes epic, imaginative, biblical fiction with heart-pounding plots and lyrical prose for readers who like to think […]
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Category: The Writing Life