How to Craft Compelling Characters with Zena Dell Lowe
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The Writing Life
Top Podcasts for Christian Writers
Podcasts can be one of the best sources of information on how to become a better writer and succeed in publishing. Here is a list of some great podcasts for Christian authors. If you know of a Christian publishing podcast not mentioned here, please let us know in the comments; and we will update the list. The descriptions below are the official iTunes summaries for each show. We will be adding …
031 How to Pitch Your Book at a Writers’ Conference with Bob Hostetler
In this episode, recorded live at the 2019 SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference, Bob Hostetler and Thomas Umstattd Jr. discuss how best to pitch your book and how to avoid common writers’ conference mistakes. About Bob Hostetler Bob Hostetler is an award-winning author, editor, literary agent, pastor, and speaker. He is the Executive Editor of The Christian Writers Institute. He has co-authored …
031 How to Pitch Your Book at a Writers’ Conference with Bob Hostetler
How to Pitch Your Book at a Writers Conference with Bob Hostetler
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It May Have Been You – But Don’t Worry
So, you sent me your latest proposal and received a rejection from my assistant. A week later, I post a blog that seems to be talking about your submission. So, did your proposal prompt that blog post? Maybe. But consider: If the post appears a few days after we interact, you weren’t the one. Most of my posts are written weeks in advance. If your interaction with my office prompted my post, don’t …
How to Make (Some) Agents and Editors Smile
Believe it or not, agents and editors are people too. In my experience, at least. They’re not mean or grumpy—most of them. They’re not lying in wait for a chance to dash a writer’s dreams. They don’t enjoy saying no. They’re mostly a good sort. They like to be liked. And they truly appreciate and will often remember a few small things that writers do, whether in an email, in an appointment, or …
030 Pros and Cons of Indie Publishing
Is independent publishing for you? Find out as we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of indie publishing. But first, some background: I am an indie author. Worked with some very successful and profitable indie authors over the last 10 years. Also worked with a lot of indie authors who were frustrated and disillusioned. Bottom line: I am not a partisan in the indie vs trad battle. I see …
030 Pros and Cons of Indie Publishing
Pros and Cons of Indie Publishing
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What Are Average Book Sales?
A writer asked me, “What does the average book sell? An industry veteran at a writers conference recently said 5,000. What??? I know it all depends …. but … nowhere near 5,000, right?” My simple answer? It’s complicated. It depends. Average is a difficult thing to define. Each publishing company defines success differently. If a novel sells 5,000 copies at one publisher, …
A Writer’s Stages of Grief
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross didn’t have the writing life in mind when she formulated her now-famous five stages of grief. Her 1969 book, On Death and Dying, was inspired by her work with terminally ill patients. Still, anyone who has written for any length of time—and especially those who have submitted their work to a critique partner, editor, or agent—can easily see the applicability of those stages: …