Writing short-length Kindle books can make you money, increase your audience reach, and maximize your impact.

In today's encore episode, we cover the benefits for Christian writers in writing small Kindle books.

My industry expert is Shelley Hitz. Shelley has mentored writers since 2010. Her experience in writing 58 books and selling over half a million copies solidifies --she's our go-to gal for today. Shelley and her husband CJ are the hosts of the Kingdom Writers podcast, and together, they create a powerful team to help you accomplish your goals with their membership in Christian Book Academy. They have often been called “pastors for writers.”

You’ll find out:
Why smaller books sell well.
How a shorter book really is a quick win for you as an author.
What length should your book be to maximize your impact?
We wrap up with where to start as you write a shorter book.

Stick around until the end; we have a great giveaway.

LINKS
Shelley Hitz
Procrastination to Publication Workshop with Shelley Hitz
Publishing Map Download

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Are you receiving proper writing critiques? In this encore episode, Dr. Katherine Hayes shares how to maximize critique effectiveness.

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 you tips and strategies from experts in the writing and publishing industry to help you excel in your craft.

My industry expert is Dr. Katherine Hayes. Katherine is a freelance writer/content editor, artist, speaker, podcaster, and sensitivity reader. She’s a member of Word Weavers International and serves as an online chapter president and mentor. She belongs to FWA (Florida Writers Association), ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), CWoC (Crime Writers of Color), AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association), and AASA (American Association of School Administrators). She has authored a Christian Bible study for women and is working on the prequel to her first general-market thriller novel.

1) Why is it vital to have your work professionally and peer critiqued?

2) Why is it vital to be able to give others a well-rounded critique

3) Where are the best places to find professional editors?

4) Where are the best places to find quality peer critiques?

5) What are the basic components of a literary critique?

LINKS
Dr. Katherine Hayes
Tool Kit - Giving and Receiving Writing Critiques PDF

All links mentioned in the show are in Katherine's Tool Kit download.

Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Laced with Morality Podcast

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In today's episode, you'll learn how to plan your writing to meet your deadlines.

In this encore episode, bestselling author DiAnn Mill's 12-Step Writing System will help you to master and meet your writing deadlines. Whether you're writing a book, blog post, or article, this system will make you an editor's dream author. Join Linda Goldfarb in welcoming DiAnn to Your Best Writing Life.

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists and won two Christy Awards, the Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. DiAnn speaks to groups and teaches writing all over the country.

Links

• Connect with DiAnn Mills
• Taking the Dead Out of Deadlines PDF
• Ghost Reader is no longer available.

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