Most humans try to avoid conflict as much as possible, but novelists love conflict. Without conflict, a novelist has no story. Conflict keeps your novel moving forward and your readers turning pages. As Vladimir Nabokov once said, "The writer's job is to get the main character up a tree, and then once they are up there, throw rocks at them." But how do you get your protagonist up a tree? What kind of rocks should you throw? In this week's episode, I interview professional fictional rock-thrower, Angela Hunt, to discuss the six classic conflicts. In this episode, you'll discover Biblical an ..read more

You’re probably tired of hearing that you need a large platform to be a successful author. Some industry professionals believe having a large platform is equivalent to having a large social media following. If you’ve been listening to the Christian Publishing Show or Novel Marketing, you know that having a social media following doesn’t necessarily mean you have a platform. Nor does it mean you’ll sell more books than someone not on social media. In fact, sometimes people sell more books by spending less time on social media. Authors hear me say, “Your social media following isn’t very importa ..read more

The stories we ingest shape the morality we develop, but only to a point. If a story’s morality strays from reality or gets too twisted, the story fails to resonate with readers. Moral confusion is why movies and TV shows are less entertaining than they used to be. But what is morality? Why is it so important for good stories? How do you put a message into your book without being preachy? In this month’s episode, you’ll learn: Why you must carefully consider your own moral system before writing a story How to keep your book from being boring How to write a story that resonates for decades Fi ..read more

When authors attend writers conferences, they often have big expectations but make common mistakes that squash their goals and diminish the return on their investment in the conference. In this episode, you’ll learn 11 common mistakes authors often make and how to avoid them How to avoid missing opportunities The right time to attend your first conference Listen in or read the blog version to find out how to make the most of your first (or next) writers conference. Support the show ..read more

The stories we ingest shape the morality we develop, but only to a point. If a story’s morality strays from reality or gets too twisted, the story fails to resonate with readers. Moral confusion is why movies and TV shows are less entertaining than they used to be. But what is morality? Why is it so important for good stories? How do you put a message into your book without being preachy? In this month’s episode, you’ll learn: Why you must carefully consider your own moral system before writing a story How to keep your book from being boring How to write a story that resonates for decades Fi ..read more

God often calls authors into periods of waiting. Learn how to improve your writing and your chances of success by making the most of the wait. https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-prepare-for-success-as-a-new-author-with-laura-richmond/ Support the show ..read more

If you don't test your book ideas, you may write a book no one wants to buy. Learn how a podcast can help you test your ideas so you can write a commercially viable book. Support the show ..read more

Professional authors often struggle to find health insurance coverage, but healthcare for Christian authors is readily available. Support the show ..read more

Christian author and podcaster Sandy Cooper shares why and how she quit social media and what happened in her soul and career as a result. Support the show ..read more

The stories we ingest shape the morality we develop, but only to a point. If a story’s morality strays from reality or gets too twisted, the story fails to resonate with readers. Moral confusion is why movies and TV shows are less entertaining than they used to be. But what is morality? Why is it so important for good stories? How do you put a message into your book without being preachy? In this month’s episode, you’ll learn: Why you must carefully consider your own moral system before writing a story How to keep your book from being boring How to write a story that resonates for decades Fi ..read more