Your Best Writing Life
Each Tuesday, Linda Goldfarb and her writing industry experts share content for all levels of writers. You receive practical information and how-to applications to grow your writing career as a faith-based author.
--We provide content to help you grow as a Christian writer to make your next book proposal, manuscript editing, speaking event, and writer's conference worth your time and energy.
--Our episodes average 30-45 minutes
-- hit subscribe and join our family of writers.
--Your Best Writing Life is associated with the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference.
--To request a guest interview intake sheet - email Heather.YourBestWritingLife@gmail.com
Episodes
227 episodes
Healthy Writing Habits To Thrive in 2025 with Edie Melson
Let's develop healthy writing habits.While the New Year holds much promise and excitement, difficult times are always waiting. Edie Melson helps us prepare for these challenges in this encore episode by developing healthy writing ...
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Season 7
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Episode 227
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37:01
How to Maximize Your Publicity after a Book Launch with Stephanie Alton
Attention Writers…publicity is your friend! Linda’s guest shares how you can maximize your publicity beyond your book launch.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held i...
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Season 7
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Episode 226
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22:32
How to Begin Playwriting and Scriptwriting with Billy Wayne Arrington
Learn how playwriting and scriptwriting could be your mission in Christian ministry.Your Best Writing Life is an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m yo...
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Season 7
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Episode 225
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21:28
How to Write for Video Games with Bob Hostetler
You can make money writing scripts for video games. Tune in to find out how to get started. Linda's industry expert is Bob Hostetler. Bob is an award-winning author, game writer, international speaker, and literary ag...
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Season 7
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Episode 224
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26:52
How to Perfect Point of View When Writing with PeggySue Wells
How does your point of view lose readership? Today’s guest shares the best point of view from which to tell your story.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held ...
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Season 7
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Episode 223
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36:05
How to Write a 365-day Devotional Book in 90 Days with Janet McHenry
Are you ready to write a devotional that changes lives? What if you could complete yours in 90 days? Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is… Janet McHenry is the author of 27 traditionally published books—including the be...
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Season 7
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Episode 222
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31:42
The Key Concepts of Nonfiction Writing with Bethany Jett
Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is… Bethany Jett. Bethany is an associate literary agent with the C.Y.L.E. agency, as well as a multi-award-winning author and a marketing strategist who earned top honors in her master’s program, where s...
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Season 7
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Episode 221
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22:33
Relaunching a Book to Gain New Traction with Carol Tetzlaff & Athena Dean Holtz
When is relaunching your book a great option? Today’s guests share strategies and insight into making a book relaunch your next best step. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Chr...
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Season 7
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Episode 220
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21:28
Have You Been Wounded in Your Gifting? with Shellie Arnold
Have you stalled out as a writer or speaker – is it because someone wounded you? Today’s guest shares how we can heal from our wounded giftings to soar again.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Rid...
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Season 7
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Episode 219
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22:13
AI, Friend or Foe to Christian Writers with Lynnette Eason
Are you curious about AI's true impact on Christian Writers? Today’s guest sheds some much-needed light on this growing topic of concern.LYNETTE EASON IS THE BEST-SELLING, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF OVER SIXTY BOOKS.Her books...
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Season 7
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Episode 218
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19:58
Writing to Shape Our Culture with Michelle Lazurek
How does your writing change the world? Today’s guest helps us consider the importance of core values in our writing. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in th...
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Season 7
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Episode 217
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36:58
How to Draft Dynamic Dialog with PeggySue Wells
Words have power. Is your dialog something readers quote long after they finish your book? Stay tuned—today's guest shares top strategies for drafting dynamic dialog.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Rid...
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Season 7
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Episode 216
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32:45
How to Find Your Perfect Editor with Karin Beery
As a faith-based writer, how do you find your perfect editor? Karin Beery helps you avoid bad editors and experience the best for yourself. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Wri...
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Season 7
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Episode 215
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16:09
Learn How Short-form Writing Can Advance Your Writing Career with Lori Hatcher
You don’t have to write a book to advance your writing career. Today’s guest offers tips to embrace and benefit from short-form writing.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christ...
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Season 7
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Episode 214
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22:48
Three Steps to Write With Purpose with Dalene Bickel
Are you ready to PEN your story?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. <...
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Season 7
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Episode 213
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23:55
Juggling the Writing Life as a Caregiver with Ruthie Gray
Writing and Caregiving. Is it possible to do both and be successful? Today’s guest is a multi-generational caregiver and a writer. Her story and tips will encourage… and equip you. My industry expert is…Ruthie Gray. Ruthi...
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Season 7
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Episode 212
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21:18
5 Tips to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Editing with Lori Hatcher
Ways to reduce your editing costs. Move through your first, second, and third manuscript drafts without breaking the bank. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference h...
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Season 7
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Episode 211
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31:17
Change Four Mindsets to Have a Thriving Email List with Kristine Brown
Ready to grow your email list by leaps and bounds? Create a lasting email list of readers committed to you and your message of hope.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Con...
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Season 7
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Episode 210
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25:32
How to Monetize Your Books with Crystal Daye
Learn how to make money as a Kingdom Entrepreneur.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....
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Season 7
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Episode 209
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36:43
Part 2 - Social Media Myths New Writers Must QUIT Believing with Edie Melson
If you’re a new writer, today's episode will clarify some social media myths you need to quit believing. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the bea...
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Season 7
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Episode 208
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19:06
Developing Your Story Setting with DiAnn Mills
As a fiction writer, is your story setting all it needs to be to hold your reader's attention? DiAnn Mills offers tips on developing story settings.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Wri...
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Season 7
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Episode 207
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17:39
Social Media Marketing Tips for New Writers - with Kim Stewart part 4
As a writer, you must consider social media early. Kim Stewart and I discuss the value of social media before you write a book.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held ...
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Season 7
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Episode 206
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18:30
Social Media Myths New Writers Need to QUIT Believing Part 1
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 tips and strategies from writing and publishi...
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Season 7
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Episode 205
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16:57
Start Marketing When You Start Writing - Part Three
As a writer, how are you staying in touch with your future readers? Today, Kim Stewart and I discuss the importance of building an email list before you write a book.Build That Email List Now!Welcome to Your...
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Season 7
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Episode 204
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13:37
Ten Tax Helps for The Christian Writer with Patricia Hartman CPA
Have you set up a writing business that honors God? Are you following the tax laws? Are you maximizing your tax deductions? Learn how now.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mounta...
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Season 7
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Episode 203
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44:55
