Christian Publishing Show
by Thomas Umstattd Jr.The Christian Publishing Show is a podcast to help Christian authors change the world. We talk about how to improve in the craft of writing, how to get published, and how to market effectively. Get expert advice from industry insiders. Hosted by Thomas Umstattd Jr.
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Episodes
How to write dialogue
36m · PublishedIf you've ever transcribed a conversation between two people, you know the resulting text is a bunch of incomprehensible, run-on sentences and fragments. Natural conversation does not translate well onto the written page.
When we write novels, we need to realize that good, written dialogue does not imitate the way real people talk. We also don't want our written dialogue to sound contrived and awkward.
How do you write good dialogue?
In this episode, Angela Hunt teaches us
- How to handle dialects or accents
- How to use dialogue to reveal character
- How to imply what's being said without saying it
Listen in or check out the blog post to find out how to write good dialogue that keeps readers turning pages and learn what dialogue mistakes to avoid.
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Writing Conflict: How to Keep Your Protagonist on Their Toes
1h 6m · PublishedMost 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 and modern examples of classic conflicts
How to mix the conflicts to make your story more interesting
Which conflicts resonate with most readers today
If you want to up the tension in your book or make your next novel more riveting, listen in or check out the blog post to find out how to add and layer the six classic conflicts to keep your readers reading.
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Support the showPlatform Overrated?
47m · PublishedYou’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 important.” But when they talk to a literary agent or publisher, those people care about social media numbers.
How do you navigate this platform predicament?
I asked Mary DeMuth, literary agent and author of more than 50 books. She’s been in the Christian publishing industry for 20 years and recently wrote about how author platform is broken.
In this episode, you’ll learn
- The history behind the prominence of author platform
- How the author-platform landscape is changing
- Your biggest advantage in a digital world
Listen in or read the blog version to learn how to navigate the author platform predicament and what you can do to help change the status quo in the publishing industry. Be sure to add your comments and questions at AuthorMedia.social.
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Support the showMistakes to Avoid at Your First Writers Conference
29m · PublishedWhen 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 showThe Key Ingredient for Timeless Christian Storytelling: Morality
15m · PublishedThe 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
Fiction can be a powerful tool to demonstrate the consequences of actions. It allows us to learn from the mistakes and triumphs of others. Listen in and discover why establishing a clear moral system is critical in writing a timeless story that conveys a memorable message. Check out the blog version of this episode here.
Support the showHow to Prepare for Success as a New Author
42m · PublishedGod 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/
From Podcast to Bestselling Book: How to Use Audio to Refine Your Book's Message with Asheritah Ciuciu
47m · PublishedIf 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 showA Christian Author’s Guide to Health Insurance
28m · PublishedProfessional authors often struggle to find health insurance coverage, but healthcare for Christian authors is readily available.
Support the showFrom Page to Stage: How To Adapt Your Writing Into a Captivating Speech With Kirsten Holmberg
46m · PublishedPublic speaking is historically one of the best ways to sell books. Find out how you can turn your book into an engaging and memorable talk.
You can listen to this episode From Page to Stage: How To Adapt Your Writing Into a Captivating Speech With Kirsten Holmberg on Christian Publishing Show.
From Page to Stage: How To Adapt Your Writing Into a Captivating Speech
49m · PublishedPublic speaking is historically one of the best ways to sell books. Find out how you can turn your book into an engaging and memorable talk.
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Support the showChristian Publishing Show has 178 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 113:16:35. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 30th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 24th, 2024 16:40.