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Connecting with our readers is crucial for expanding our Kingdom outreach. Katy shares how we can engage through newsletters and use Canva to create enjoyable content.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn how to connect with your audience through newsletters.

My guest is Katy Kauffman, an award-winning author, an editor of Refresh Bible Study Magazine, and a co-founder of Lighthouse Bible Studies. She has the privilege of working with writers and the Lighthouse team to create Bible study compilations and magazine issues. She has a monthly newsletter for writers called The Lighthouse Connection and contributes to three writing blogs.

Alright, let’s head into our content for today… great ways to connect with your readers.

1. One of the best ways is through a newsletter

2. What goodies can we stuff into our newsletters that an audience will enjoy?

3. How to use Canva as a resource for creating digital graphics that can go in our newsletters.

LINKS

12 Ideas for Digital Freebies PDF download

Connect with Katy Kauffman - at her blog, Winning the Victory, and on Facebook and Twitter.

http://lighthousebiblestudies.com/

https://lighthousebiblestudies.com/katy-kauffman/

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Are you utilizing Vision to Complete Your God-given Publishing Assignments? Today’s guest shares that our vision is a superpower for finishing the assignments God has given us.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn how to Tap Into the Power of Vision to Complete Your God-given Publishing Assignments.

My industry expert is… Tarsha Campbell. As a “Purveyor of Empowerment,” Tarsha serves as an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, certified empowerment coach, business consultant, and mentor. Coach Tarsha, as she is affectionately called, is passionate about helping others discover and fulfill their life purpose and launch their dreams. Her signature presentations on vision have revolutionized lives, ignited creativity, and fueled divine manifestation for those who hear them.

Tarsha says, "A Writer’s Vision is a Superpower."

· What is vision, and why is it one of your superpowers?

· How to tap into the incredible power of vision, utilizing vision boards and vision board journals to complete your God-given publishing assignments strategically.

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Tarsha Campbell

Tarsha's Vision Board Journal

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Do you watch classic movies to improve your writing? Donna Mumma shares how doing just that can produce great fiction.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn to pick out writing techniques from watching classic movies to improve your writing.

My industry expert Donna Mumma perfected storytelling in her first-grade classroom, spinning tales exciting enough to settle a roomful of antsy six-year-olds. She loves to blend history, mystery, and faith in her novels, which include Fresh Scars, The Women of Wynton’s, and First Comes Marriage . . . Then Comes Murder. A native Floridian, she now lives on the Sunshine State’s west coast, sharing life with her family and her energetic collie, Duke.

Alright, let’s head into our content for today… Writing Techniques We Can Learn from Classic Movies

How to watch a classic movie and pick out great writing techniques that will transfer well to writing great fiction.

All About Eve notes - Donna Mumma

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Have you ever thought, This story would make a great movie? Today’s guest provides some Hollywood insight to help you in your journey as a writer.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn how to write From the Page to Stage (or Screen): the Art of Adaptation.

My industry expert is… Mike Parker. As the publisher of WordCrafts Press, Mike Parker is also an award-winning writer, actor, director, playwright, and screenwriter. He holds a BA degree in Bible and Philosophy, served with the renowned US Army Special Forces (Green Berets), and had a career as a stockbroker before taking the entrepreneurial leap into the unpredictable world of the entertainment industry.

While publishing is a full-time job, in his spare time (ha!) Mike has produced and hosted two nationally syndicated Christian music video TV shows, written more than 100 episodes of three other Christian music video shows, produced and directed one feature film, and appeared in more than a dozen feature films, as well as numerous music videos and regional and national television commercials.

Alright, let’s head into our content for today… From the Page to Stage (or Screen): the Art of Adaptation.

1) Why doesn't Hollywood want your story?

2) You don't need Hollywood to get your story onto the screen or stage.

Find Mike here - https://www.facebook.com/Scavengers

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As writers, we know that story makes a difference in our success. Jane Herlong shares tips to ensure your story is never forgotten.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn about … Finding Your Story Power

My industry expert is… Jane Jenkins Herlong is a SiriusXM humorist, Hall of Fame speaker, and award-winning author of five books, including Sweet Tea Secrets from the Deep-Fried South, featured in Cracker Barrel nationwide. From farm fields to the Miss America stage, Jane blends Southern-fried humor and wisdom to turn life’s trials into laughter.

From Found to Told

-If you can find it, you can frame it.

-What’s told well is never forgotten

Jane's Website!

-Speaker Hall of Fame

-SiriusXM 97 Radio Humorist

Jane's YouTube Channel

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Are faith-based publications an answer to mentoring today’s youth? Beth Hanning and Linda Goldfarb share tips for fiction and non-fiction.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn how to mentor youth through faith-based publications.

Linda's industry expert is Beth Hanning. Beth is the founder of Paradise Rivers Publishing, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping the next generation of world changers. She’s also the author of two Amazon #1 Best Sellers that blend her love for storytelling with a mission to mentor.

With degrees in Electrical Engineering and Instructional Design, Beth brings creativity and innovation to her work. Beth is the mom of two artistic daughters and a certified Stephen Minister. She lives in Florida with her husband and six koi fish.

1. Fiction manuscripts – how storytelling can shape, inspire, and guide young people in their relationships.

2. Non-fiction manuscripts: How practical, truth-driven writing can guide youth in real-world career exploration and mentoring relationships.

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Are you taking advantage of sharing your faith in your writing?

Today’s guest explains how we can accomplish that and why it’s vital for our readers.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn about Sharing Your Faith Through Articles, Blogs, and Devotions.

My industry expert is Alice H. Murray, a retired adoption attorney who now pursues her passion for writing. She writes a weekly blog, a faith column, and numerous articles and devotions. Including "The Secret Of Chimneys," an annotated Agatha Christie mystery, and "God Adopted Us First," a 2025 adoption devotional.

Sharing Your Faith Through Articles, Blogs, and Devotions

1. Your best story/lesson to tell is what you have personally experienced.

2. It is crucial to keep in mind what your forum is (blog/devo/article) and who you are writing for.

Alice Murray's Info:

My blog: aliceinwonderingland.wordpress.com

Feet to Faith Column:https://www.patheos.com/blogs/feettofaith/

Website: authoralicehmurray.wixsite.com/website

Facebook Writer Page: https://www.facebook.com/alicemurraywriter/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alice.h.murray/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pstyre/ [Alice H. Murray]

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Alice-H.-Murray/e/B0B8VMJZGF

X (formerly Twitter): @AliceHMurr51316

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Writing picture books? During this episode, a professional illustrator gives us the inside scoop on how the illustration process works.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb, each week I bring you tips and strategies from experts in the writing and publishing industry to help you excel in your craft, I’m so glad you’re listening in, during this encore episode, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Illustrating a Picture Book.

My industry expert is Jack Foster. Jack is a follower of Jesus, the father of five, and the grandfather of fourteen. He has illustrated over 125 published picture books. He grew up in Chicago but now resides in Tennessee near the Smoky Mountains with his wife, lovely Aleithia, and their two cats, Jasper and Stormy.

1. Do you work traditionally or digitally, and what is the norm?
2. What is the process of illustrating on full-page illustration?
3. What is a Spot illustration?
4. How long does it take to illustrate a picture book?
5. Explain how you choose the colors for your illustrations and what inspires you.
6. Is the text added by illustrators or by a designer?

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Jack Foster
Mr. Bobblehead Blog
Jack Foster Facebook
Jack Foster Twitter
Jack Foster Instagram
Jack Foster - FreeBibleImages

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Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
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#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024".

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