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Your Best Writing Life — 313 episodes

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The Story Behind The Master's Classroom with Christy Bass Adams

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The Story Behind Hope Even After with Heather Greer

3

Social Media Collaboration Opportunities for Writers with Samantha Evans Tschritter

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The Story Behind The Patent with PeggySue Wells

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The Story Behind Gideon's Book with Maureen Miller

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The Story Behind A Beautiful War with Amanda Scarborough

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The Story Behind The Willow Still Sings with Sarah Schwerin

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The Story Behind The Power of a Well-Placed Yes with Joni Topper

9

The Story Behind Awaken Delight with Stephanie Rousselle

10

The Story Behind Serah and the First Christmas with Tama Fortner

11

The Story Behind Canyon of Deceit with DiAnn Mills

12

The Story Behind Desire of My Heart with Heidi Gray McGill

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The Story Behind 63 Hours in Hell with Susan L. Davis

14

The Story Behind Difficult to Conceive with Angela Mackey

15

The Story Behind God's Abundant Mercy with Lori Stanley Roeleveld

16

Six Paths to Publication with PeggySue Wells

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Make the Most of Writing Conference Faculty Appointments with Edie Melson

18

Giving Up on Writing is Not an Option with Emily Wickham

19

3 Systems Authors Need Before Hiring an Assistant with Lorna K. Bailey

20

The Story Behind Miss Beth Bettencourt with Eva Marie Everson

21

Bold Memoir Writing with Teodosia Rivera

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Essentials of Collaborative Writing with Maureen Miller

23

What Kind of Writer Are You? with Lori Hatcher

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Turn Your Dream Into a Finished Manuscript with Ginny Cruz

25

Blue Ridge Class - Writing to Learn: Who are you in Christ? with Eva Marie Everson

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The Process of Birthing Books with Annette Griffin

27

Encouragement for Your Writing Journey with Debbie Sorensen

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How to Make Your Novel Unputdownable with Connie Mann

29

5 Reasons an Author Needs Professional Video with Andrew Hamlet

30

Turn Your Passion for Writing into a Profession with Amanda West

31

Find Your Niche in the Marketplace with Jesse Florea

32

The Neurodivergent Writer with Heather Iseminger

33

Creative Visuals to Enhance Presentations with Gretchen Huesmann

34

Writing Devotions and Other Short Pieces with Ava Pennington

35

What Every Writer Should Know the About Law with Ilena Alvarez

36

Your Best Writing Life with Linda Goldfarb

37

How to Engage Readers Using Newsletters & Canva with Katy Kauffman

38

How to Visualize & Complete Publishing Assignments with Tarsha Campbell

39

Writing Techniques We Can Learn from Classic Movies with Donna Mumma

40

The Art of Stage and Screen Adaptation with Mike Parker

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How to Find Your Story Power with Jane Herlong

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How to Mentor Youth Through Faith-based Publications with Beth Hanning

43

Sharing Your Faith Through Articles, Blogs, and Devotions with Alice Murray

44

How the Illustration Process Works for Children's Books with Jack Foster

45

Microsoft Word Tips to Format Submissions with Rhonda Dragomir

46

Blogging Tips to Increase Website Traffic with Susan U. Neal

47

How to Make Wise Choices During Uncertain Times with Katie M. Reid

48

How to Write the Best People-based Articles with Linda Gilden

49

How to Prevent Medical Mistakes in Fiction with Dr. Ronda Wells

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How to Dictate Your Story for Publication with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

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How to Create Promise-fulfilling Interview Questions with Linda Goldfarb

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3 Steps to Expand the Reach of Your Core Message with Linda Goldfarb

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How Writers Connect With the Source of All Creativity with Bob Hostetler

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What to Do First Before You Sign a Book Contract with Debra Butterfield

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How to Write Short Kindle Books to Maximize Your Impact with Shelley Hitz

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Top Strategies to Grow a Writer’s Following with Kathi Lipp

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YouTube Hacks for Writers with Annette Reeder

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Create Book Trailers to Grow Your Platform with Shannon Redmon

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Use Spiritual Themes to Improve Fiction Writing with Heather Norman Smith

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Five Tips to Help You Thrive as a Writer with Larry J. Leech II

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How to Recognize and Utilize REAL Online Engagement with Teresa Janzen

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Five Ways to Grow Your Non-Fiction Platform with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

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Locating Book Endorsers and Leveraging Book Endorsements with Ginny Brant

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How to Write the Way God Designed You to Write with Heather Greer

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Developmental Self-editing for BOTH Fiction and Nonfiction with Stephanie Miller

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BRAINSTORMING for Writers - Part 1 - Connecting with Readers with Marci Seither

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Dealing with Jealousy, Envy, and Imposter Syndrome with Jane Daly

68

Top 5 Tips to Write Successful Middle Grade with Taryn Souders

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How to Write Effective Conflict with DiAnn Mills

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Publishing Myths That Ruin the Success of Writers with W. Terry Whalin

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11 Ways to Work Smart in Your Writing Career with DiAnn Mills

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Be A Writer Podcasters Love to Interview with Shelly Snead

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How Listening Makes Us Better Writers with DiAnn Mills

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How to Boost Sales Via Amazon with Vincent B. Davis II

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Amazon Optimization Made Simple with Vincent B. Davis II

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How to Write Deep Bible Studies for Busy People with Kathy Howard

77

PR Secrets and Slam Dunks for Writers with Julie Bonn Blank

78

Write Your Novel with a Movie In Mind with Deborah Raney

79

When Writing Goals Need a Re-Set with Penny Reeve

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These Four Goals Will Maximize Your Monthly Writing with Tina Yeager

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Write Devotions to Change Lives with Cindy Sproles

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Busting the Myths About Writing for Children with Penny Reeve

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Five Tips To Increase Your Writing Productivity with Lori Hatcher

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3 Top Strategies to Network and Build Your Platform

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Building a Robust Street Team with Kara Swanson

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YouTube is a Writer’s Best Friend with Annette Reeder

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Healthy Writing Habits To Thrive in 2025 with Edie Melson

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How to Maximize Your Publicity after a Book Launch with Stephanie Alton

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How to Begin Playwriting and Scriptwriting with Billy Wayne Arrington

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How to Write for Video Games with Bob Hostetler

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How to Perfect Point of View When Writing with PeggySue Wells

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How to Write a 365-day Devotional Book in 90 Days with Janet McHenry

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The Key Concepts of Nonfiction Writing with Bethany Jett

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Relaunching a Book to Gain New Traction with Carol Tetzlaff & Athena Dean Holtz

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Have You Been Wounded in Your Gifting? with Shellie Arnold

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AI, Friend or Foe to Christian Writers with Lynnette Eason

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Writing to Shape Our Culture with Michelle Lazurek

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How to Draft Dynamic Dialog with PeggySue Wells

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How to Find Your Perfect Editor with Karin Beery

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Learn How Short-form Writing Can Advance Your Writing Career with Lori Hatcher

101

Three Steps to Write With Purpose with Dalene Bickel

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Juggling the Writing Life as a Caregiver with Ruthie Gray

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5 Tips to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Editing with Lori Hatcher

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Change Four Mindsets to Have a Thriving Email List with Kristine Brown

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How to Monetize Your Books with Crystal Daye

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Part 2 - Social Media Myths New Writers Must QUIT Believing with Edie Melson

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Developing Your Story Setting with DiAnn Mills

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Social Media Marketing Tips for New Writers - with Kim Stewart part 4

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Social Media Myths New Writers Need to QUIT Believing Part 1

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Start Marketing When You Start Writing - Part Three

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Ten Tax Helps for The Christian Writer with Patricia Hartman CPA

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Start Marketing When You Start Writing - Part 2

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The Fundamentals of Flash Fiction with Sophia Hansen

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Start Marketing When You Start Writing - Part 1

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Depression and the Christian Writer with Sara Turnquist

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8 Strategies for Distracted Writers with Penny Reeve

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A Three Stage Process to Write Your Pain with Paula Mosher Wallace

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5 Tips to Begin Your Writing Career with PeggySue Wells

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How to Write Narrative Nonfiction with Dr. Craig von Buseck

120

How to Make Money Writing Short Kindle Books

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Five Tips to Maximize Your Critique Experience with Dr. Katherine Hayes

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12-Step Writing System to Meet Your Deadlines

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What Authors Need to Know About SEO with Matt Jones

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Unveiling Toxic Writers with Edie Melson

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Elevate Your Content for Higher Engagement with Monica Miller

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Strategies for Fiction Worldbuilding with Amy Williams

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10 Tips to Simplify Your Writing Life with Edie Melson

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Writing Sensational Settings with PeggySue Wells

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15 Reasons to Fall in Love with Writing!

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Five Questions to Ask an Editor Before Signing a Contract

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Are You Experiencing Limited Love From God?

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Companion Products Every Writer Needs with Carol Tetzlaff

133

Is Ghostwriting for You with Twila Belk

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23 Best Writing Practices with Edie Melson

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Story Beyond Structure - The Writing Cube with Steven James

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Five Interview Tips to Help Writers Succeed with Linda Goldfarb

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Organized Writing Equals Higher Productivity with Liana George

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How to Write Short and Powerful Devotionals with Kathy Howard

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Platform Building for Authors with Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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Writing Faith-based Speculative Fiction with Amy A.C. Williams

141

Wear the Right Shoes to Get More Speaking Gigs with Erica Wiggenhorn

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Writing Effective Devotions with Cindy Sproles

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Addressing Sensitive Topics in Our Writing with Barb Winters

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Writing Creative Characters with Peggysue Wells

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Holiday Bucket List for Writers with Edie Melson

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How to Market Your Book with the Cover with Samantha Evans

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Write Articles That Inspire Readers to Find Jesus with Annette Marie Griffin

148

How Not to Settle for Less as Christian Writers with Stephanie Rousselle

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YouTube Strategies for Writers with Annette Reeder

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Create a Passionate Group of Followers with Kathi Lipp

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How to Write Pivotal Plots with PeggySue Wells

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Publishing Skills for the Indie Writer Part 2 with Sara Turnquist

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Publishing Success Skills for the Indie Author Part 1 with Sara Turnquist

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How to Write Cinematically with Deborah Raney

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Productivity Tools for Writers with Bob Hostetler

156

How to Write Contract Worthy Book Proposals with Blythe Daniel

157

Top Secrets to Being a Successful Speaker with Karen Porter

158

10 Strategies to Simplify Your Writing Life with Edie Melson

159

Discover the Best Rest for Creatives with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith

160

Does My Writing Reflect My Faith? with DiAnn Mills

161

How to Find and Use Book Endorsements with Ginny Brant

162

What Makes a Gush-worthy Read with Carrie Schmidt

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2023 Amazon Changes Impacts Authors with Vincent B. Davis II

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Top Strategies When Leading a Book Launch Team with Karen Sargent

165

How Authors Should Create Online Courses with Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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Estate Planning for Authors with Rowena Kuo

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How to Use Fiction for Kingdom Causes with Heather Norman Smith

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Essential Article Writing Basics with Linda Gilden

169

How to Pitch Yourself to Guest on Podcasts with Kim Stewart

170

Writing Instruction Based Articles with Linda Gilden

171

Experience the Hero’s Journey - Part 3 with Andrew Jackson

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Writing People-Oriented Articles with Linda Gilden

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Further Defining Your Hero’s Journey with Andrew Jackson

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The Writer and Illustrator Collaboration Process with Jack Foster

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The Writer’s Personal Hero’s Journey with Andrew Jackson

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The Process of Illustrating a Picture Book with Jack Foster

177

Writing When the Unexpected Happens with Josie Siler

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How to Give and Receive Writing Critiques with Dr. Katherine Hayes

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Moving From Page to Stage with Tammy Whitehurst

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5 Reasons Christian Writers Can Have Hope with Lori Hatcher

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Amazon Strategies for Advanced Writers with Vincent B. Davis II

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Top Public Relations Strategies for Writers

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Author Strategies to Market to Book Clubs with DiAnn Mills

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Amazon Marketing for Beginner Writers with Vincent B. Davis II

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The Scoop on Local Writing Groups with Heather Greer

186

Write and Read Body Language Part 2 with Deborah Maxey

187

How to Be a Zebra on Social Media with Molly Jo Realy

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Five Essentials for Every Book Proposal with Terry Whalin

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How Writing Ruined My Wife! with Kirk and Edie Melson

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A Writer’s Personal Retreat with Kathy Carlton Willis

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5 Gifts to Offer Your Interview Host with Linda Goldfarb

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Write and Read Body Language with Dr. Deborah Maxey

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Ghostwriting - The Process and Possibilities with Twila Belk

194

Writing Hybrid Devotional Studies with Kathy Howard

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Writing Devotionals that Make a Difference with Cindy Sproles

196

Creativity and Brain Science for Writers with Tina Yeager

197

Benefits of Writing During the Holidays with Edie Melson

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Organize Your Writing Life with Liana George

199

Finding a Fresh Start Through Failure with Beth Duewel

200

Discover What Story Actually Is with Steven James

201

Launch Team Essentials for Writers with Tammy Karasek

202

Ten Ways to Wow Parents Though Your Writing with Lee Ann Mancini

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3 Stages to Writing Painful Experiences with Paula Mosher Wallace

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Formatting a Professional Submission for Agents and Editors with Rhonda Dragomir

205

Creating Book Trailers with Shannon Redmon

206

Craft Visual Images to Engage Readers with Zena Dell Lowe

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How to Meet Your Writing Deadlines with DiAnn Mills

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Make a Big Impact Writing Short Kindle Books with Shelley Hitz

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Perseverance Strategies for Writers with Lori Stanley Roeleveld

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How Writing Can Strengthen Your Marriage with David & Tracy Sellars

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How to Wait Well as a Writer with Candy Arrington

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How to Structure Your Writing with Janet McHenry

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5 Secrets Event Planners Love with Erica Wiggenhorn

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Write Male Characters to Benefit All Readers with J.P. Robinson

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From Manuscript to Message with Mary R. Snyder

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How to Reduce Passive Voice with DiAnn Mills

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Increase Your Readership with Blythe Daniel

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The WRITE Prayer for Writers with Cherrilynn Bisbano

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YouTube Best Practices for Writers with Annette Reeder

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Coauthoring with a Spouse or Friend with Bill and Pam Farrel

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Writing Split-Time Novels with Rachel Hauck

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Writing Trends for Children with Michelle Medlock Adams

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Creating Video Content for Writers with Barb Roose

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Writing for Newspapers with Julie Lavendar

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Writing Memoirs with Susy Flory

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Writing for Middle Grade with Taryn Souders

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Non-fiction Platform Building with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

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Story Inspiration and Creativity with James R. Hannibal

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Never Too Old to Write a Book with Laine Lawson Craft

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Instagram Best Practices with Mary DeMuth

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How to Repurpose Written Content with Misty Phillip

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Writing From the Beginning with PeggySue Wells (Encore)

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Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing with Susan U Neal

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The Difference Between Composing and Communicating as a Writer with Cynthia Ruchti

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5 Tips for First Time Writers with Larry J. Leech II

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Book Reviewers and Author Opportunities with Debb Hackett

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Creating Online Courses with Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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How to Experience God's Glory with Stephanie Rousselle

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Author's Media Interviews with Monica Schmelter

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Writing Environment Tips with Sara Turnquist

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Marketing Elements Every Writer Needs with Amber Weigand-Buckley

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Get Multiple Book Contracts with Karen Whiting

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Start Your 2022 Write with Linda Goldfarb

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Platform Building for Writers with Thomas Umstattd Jr. - Encore Episode

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Writing With a Co-author with Linda Gilden

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Why Hire a Writing Coach

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How to Study Writing Form with Janet McHenry

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Finding Joy as a Writer with Linda Goldfarb

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Writing for Chicken Soup for the Soul with Tracy Crump

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Writing Speculative Fiction with Amy Williams

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How Email Marketing Works part two with Patricia Durgin

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How Email Marketing Works with Patricia Durgin

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Creating Memorable Characters with Aaron Zook Jr.

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The Developmental Editing Process with Edwina Perkins

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Fiction Book Proposal Basics with Rowena Kuo

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Amazon Optimization for Writers with Rhonda Robinson

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How to Eliminate Passive Voice with DiAnn Mills

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How to Write Bible Studies with Katy Kauffman

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Marketing Mistakes for Writers with Bethany Jett

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Organization for Writers with Edie Melson

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Research Like a Pro - part 2 with Lisa Carter

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How to Keep Your Novel Chronologically Correct with DiAnn Mills

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Research Like a Pro - part 1 with Lisa Carter

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Overcome the Loneliness of Writing with Jayme Lee Hull

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Writing for Film or Television with Brian Bird

266

Writing Devotions That Sell with Cindy Sproles

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The Craft of Song Writing with Sharon Tedford

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Writing From the Beginning with PeggySue Wells

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Audiobooks for Writers with Linda Goldfarb

270

Writing Biographies and Memoirs with Dr. Craig von Buseck

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How to Market Your Words with Debb Hackett

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Capitalizing on Virtual Conferences with Becky Antkowiak

273

Writing Narrative Nonfiction and Historical Fiction with Dr. Craig von Buseck

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Writing Humor with Amy A.C. Williams

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Launch Teams and Street Teams with Tammy Karasek

276

Evaluating Publishing Options with Cheri Cowell

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How to Book a Podcast Tour with Susan Neal RN MBA

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Getting Started on Your First Book with Michele Chynoweth

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Advice and Wisdom for Writing Success with DiAnn Mills

280

Don’t Despise Small Beginnings with Dr. Michelle Bengtson

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Perfecting Your Nonfiction Endeavors with Edie Melson

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How to Transition into Podcasting

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Website Essentials for Writers with Katrina Glover

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Fiction Character Development Part 2 with DiAnn Mills

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Writing Articles That Sell Books with Linda Gilden

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Pinterest and Instagram for Writers with Edie Melson

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Formatting Bible Studies and Devotionals with Cynthia Cavanaugh

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Fiction Writing Character Development Part 1 with DiAnn Mills

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Blue Ridge Reader Connections for Authors and Readers

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Social Media as a Ministry with Edie Melson

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Getting Media Interviews with Karen Whiting

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Writers Conferences and a Writing Career with Ramona Richards

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The Writing Life with Michelle Cox

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Self-Edit Like a Pro with Larry J. Leech II

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Writing Blog Posts with Heather Kreke

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Secrets to Successful Speaking with Karen Porter

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Writing Christian Books for Children with Michelle Lazurek

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Cleaning the Manuscript Clutter with Alton Gansky

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Instill Hope in Your Writing with A.C. Williams

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Use Self-Publishing to Land a Traditional Contract with Athena Dean Holtz

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Writing Book Proposals that Sell with Blythe Daniel

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Platform Building for Writers with Thomas Umstattd

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Master Your Writing Deadlines with DiAnn Mills

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Writers Need Sensitivity Readers with Edwina Perkins

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The Trouble in Publishing with Steve Laube

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Do I Need a Literary Agent? with Cynthia Ruchti

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Simplify Your Writing Life with Edie Melson

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The Value of Writing Contests with Eva Marie Everson

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Rest for Creatives with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

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So You Want to be a Writer with Linda Gilden

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Thriller Techno-thriller Writing with James R. Hannibal

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Writer's Tips for Your Craft and Your Soul

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