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Christian Publishing Show

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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Writing for a Canadian Market

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07/07/20 • 37 min

Readers in other countries read American books. American readers also read books by authors from other countries. For American authors, the most important country to think about and write for is Canada. Our guest today is the author of multiple books, including The Herringford and Watts Mysteries, and is a senior associate agent at the [...]

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Show, Don’t Tell With Tim Shoemaker

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06/30/20 • 35 min

If there is one guiding light in excellent writing, the one thing almost everyone agrees on, is “show, don’t tell.” Telling is one of the most-common mistakes new authors make and one of the biggest reasons their manuscripts get rejected. It is also one of the biggest reasons readers give up on a book. If [...]

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Character vs. Plot With DiAnn Mills

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06/23/20 • 39 min

Some novelists see themselves as character-first writers. Others start with the plot. Which is better? Does it depend on the genre? Could you be making a mistake that is crippling your writing? Our guest today will help us answer these questions and more. She is a bestselling author who has won two Christy Awards and [...]

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It is possible to make a full-time living as a writer. One way to do so is to write one book that sells like crazy. Another way is to write a bunch of books. Our guest today makes a full-time living with her writing. She has written over 70 books. Whether offering a critique of [...]

You can listen to this episode How to Overcome Book Marketing & Money Challenges With Chautona Havig on Christian Publishing Show.

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How to Overcome Fear and Comparison

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06/02/20 • 34 min

Fear can be crippling. If we let it, it will become our master and sit on the throne in our hearts. And here is the crazy thing: We can’t make fear go away. And we wouldn’t want to even if we could. Sometimes fear is helpful to keep us from doing something stupid. But it [...]

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05/26/20 • 41 min

Our guest today is an award-winning screenwriter; his first feature film was To End All Wars. He is also the best-selling author of the Chronicles of the Nephilim series and a new series, Chronicles of the Watchers. Links: https://godawa.com/ Sponsor: Book Launch Blueprint Learn how to launch a book in this special course only offered [...]

You can listen to this episode How to Write Compelling Villains with Brian Godawa on Christian Publishing Show.

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05/19/20 • 33 min

Crowdfunding is a powerful and underused tool in the author’s tool kit. Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo allow you to see if there is an audience for your book while simultaneously raising funds to help make it happen. How they work: You set a goal of how much money you need to publish your [...]

You can listen to this episode How to Crowdfund a Novel on Kickstarter on Christian Publishing Show.

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One goal of Christian books is to convey a powerful Christian message through literature. But readers won’t get that message if they are turned off by the writing. One thing that turns potential readers away is heavy-handed preachiness. So how can Christian writers convey a powerful Christian message without being preachy? Our guest to help [...]

You can listen to this episode Writing Fiction With a Powerful Christian Message Without Getting Preachy on Christian Publishing Show.

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05/05/20 • 37 min

Our guest today won the 2019 AWSA Award for Contemporary Novel of the Year; she has also won a Christy Award and a Carol Award. Beth Vogt, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show! Links: Website/blog Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Goodreads Amazon Author Page Things I Never Told You (Affiliate Link) The Best We’ve Been (Affiliate [...]

You can listen to this episode How Beth Vogt Went from Unpublished to Award-Winning Author on Christian Publishing Show.

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In this episode, Steve Laube and Thomas Umstattd Jr. talk about the 2021 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference Kickstarter Campaign. If you have any questions about the conference or about the Kickstarter campaign, this is not an episode you will want to miss. You can see the progress of the Kickstarter campaign here:

You can listen to this episode Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference on Christian Publishing Show.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Christian Publishing Show have?

Christian Publishing Show currently has 141 episodes available.

What topics does Christian Publishing Show cover?

The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Christian Publishing Show?

The episode title 'Writing for a Canadian Market' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Christian Publishing Show?

The average episode length on Christian Publishing Show is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of Christian Publishing Show released?

Episodes of Christian Publishing Show are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Christian Publishing Show?

The first episode of Christian Publishing Show was released on Oct 2, 2018.

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