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Your Best Writing Life — 303 episodes

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The Story Behind Canyon of Deceit with DiAnn Mills

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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

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The Story Behind Difficult to Conceive with Angela Mackey

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

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Six Paths to Publication with PeggySue Wells

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Make the Most of Writing Conference Faculty Appointments with Edie Melson

8

Giving Up on Writing is Not an Option with Emily Wickham

9

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

10

The Story Behind Miss Beth Bettencourt with Eva Marie Everson

11

Bold Memoir Writing with Teodosia Rivera

12

Essentials of Collaborative Writing with Maureen Miller

13

What Kind of Writer Are You? with Lori Hatcher

14

Turn Your Dream Into a Finished Manuscript with Ginny Cruz

15

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

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Encouragement for Your Writing Journey with Debbie Sorensen

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How to Make Your Novel Unputdownable with Connie Mann

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5 Reasons an Author Needs Professional Video with Andrew Hamlet

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Turn Your Passion for Writing into a Profession with Amanda West

21

Find Your Niche in the Marketplace with Jesse Florea

22

The Neurodivergent Writer with Heather Iseminger

23

Creative Visuals to Enhance Presentations with Gretchen Huesmann

24

Writing Devotions and Other Short Pieces with Ava Pennington

25

What Every Writer Should Know the About Law with Ilena Alvarez

26

Your Best Writing Life with Linda Goldfarb

27

How to Engage Readers Using Newsletters & Canva with Katy Kauffman

28

How to Visualize & Complete Publishing Assignments with Tarsha Campbell

29

Writing Techniques We Can Learn from Classic Movies with Donna Mumma

30

The Art of Stage and Screen Adaptation with Mike Parker

31

How to Find Your Story Power with Jane Herlong

32

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

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

34

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

35

Microsoft Word Tips to Format Submissions with Rhonda Dragomir

36

Blogging Tips to Increase Website Traffic with Susan U. Neal

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

How to Dictate Your Story for Publication with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

41

How to Create Promise-fulfilling Interview Questions with Linda Goldfarb

42

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

43

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

54

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

58

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

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PR Secrets and Slam Dunks for Writers with Julie Bonn Blank

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Write Your Novel with a Movie In Mind with Deborah Raney

69

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

77

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

81

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

83

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

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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

108

5 Tips to Begin Your Writing Career with PeggySue Wells

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How to Write Narrative Nonfiction with Dr. Craig von Buseck

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How to Make Money Writing Short Kindle Books

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

112

12-Step Writing System to Meet Your Deadlines

113

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

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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

127

Organized Writing Equals Higher Productivity with Liana George

128

How to Write Short and Powerful Devotionals with Kathy Howard

129

Platform Building for Authors with Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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

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

132

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

137

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

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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

141

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

146

How to Write Contract Worthy Book Proposals with Blythe Daniel

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Top Secrets to Being a Successful Speaker with Karen Porter

148

10 Strategies to Simplify Your Writing Life with Edie Melson

149

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

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Does My Writing Reflect My Faith? with DiAnn Mills

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How to Find and Use Book Endorsements with Ginny Brant

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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

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How Authors Should Create Online Courses with Thomas Umstattd Jr.

156

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

159

How to Pitch Yourself to Guest on Podcasts with Kim Stewart

160

Writing Instruction Based Articles with Linda Gilden

161

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

167

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

170

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

174

Amazon Marketing for Beginner Writers with Vincent B. Davis II

175

The Scoop on Local Writing Groups with Heather Greer

176

Write and Read Body Language Part 2 with Deborah Maxey

177

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

183

Ghostwriting - The Process and Possibilities with Twila Belk

184

Writing Hybrid Devotional Studies with Kathy Howard

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Writing Devotionals that Make a Difference with Cindy Sproles

186

Creativity and Brain Science for Writers with Tina Yeager

187

Benefits of Writing During the Holidays with Edie Melson

188

Organize Your Writing Life with Liana George

189

Finding a Fresh Start Through Failure with Beth Duewel

190

Discover What Story Actually Is with Steven James

191

Launch Team Essentials for Writers with Tammy Karasek

192

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

195

Creating Book Trailers with Shannon Redmon

196

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

199

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

208

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

229

Author's Media Interviews with Monica Schmelter

230

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.

244

The Developmental Editing Process with Edwina Perkins

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Fiction Book Proposal Basics with Rowena Kuo

246

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

256

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

260

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

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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

266

Evaluating Publishing Options with Cheri Cowell

267

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

270

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

273

Website Essentials for Writers with Katrina Glover

274

Fiction Character Development Part 2 with DiAnn Mills

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Writing Articles That Sell Books with Linda Gilden

276

Pinterest and Instagram for Writers with Edie Melson

277

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

290

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

291

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

298

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

302

Writer's Tips for Your Craft and Your Soul

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