Best Christian Indie Writers Podcasts (2023)

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Christian Indie Writers' Podcast

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236: Finding Writing Moments in Everyday Life 58:55

12d ago58:55

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We get it…you’re busy. No matter how much you’d rather be writing, life just gets in the way. We feel it too, which is why the ladies decided to discuss how to fit writing into your everyday life. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/22406... Visit our websit…

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Your Best Writing Life

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Addressing Sensitive Topics in Our Writing with Barb Winters 40:21

1d ago40:21

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How do we write about hot topics without driving off our audience? Learn how during today's episode with Linda Goldfarb and Barb Winters. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and stra…

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The Filmmakers Podcast

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From award winning short to festival feature with Catching Dust writer and director Stuart Gatt 1:09:19

1d ago1:09:19

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This week on the podcast we chat with writer and director Stuart Gatt about his debut feature film, the festival darling Catching Dust. Stuart sits down with fellow filmmaker Giles Alderson and discusses making the leap from shorts to feature, how he felt making Catching Dust and what he learnt along the way. They also discuss: Why making a short f…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-412: Time Management for Authors - with Mark Dawson 50:31

5d ago50:31

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By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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Ink and Impact - Write a Book that Makes a Difference

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3 Things to Do Now to Self-Publish in 2024 (Ep.67) 14:55

6d ago14:55

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Happy Thanksgiving, fellow writer! Just like Thanksgiving dinner, there are a multitude of moving parts associated with self-publishing. To ensure that the book gets done on time AND that it satiates your hungry readers' expectations, you need to do a lot of advance planning and prep work. That’s what I’m going to share with you today: 3 Things to …

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Your Best Writing Life

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Writing Creative Characters with Peggysue Wells 32:13

8d ago32:13

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Are your characters falling flat? If you are seeking how to write creative characters, today’s episode provides the answers you need. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategi…

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The Filmmakers Podcast

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Business of Film 5 - The Strikes are Over! How will this effect indie filmmakers? With Stephen Follows, Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins 51:24

9d ago51:24

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Join us for the 5th edition of The Business of Film Explained ! Our series on the business aspects on our film industry and how we can help you over come them! On this episode we dive into the fact that the SAG Strike is OVER! and now they are over what does this mean for you, the indie filmmaker. We discuss what benefits the actors negotiated and …

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-411: The Importance of Researching Settings – with Tony Park 57:08

12d ago57:08

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As an Australian living in South Africa, Tony Park explains what he does to make sure he reflects African places, people and practices correctly.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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Your Best Writing Life

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Holiday Bucket List for Writers with Edie Melson 27:56

15d ago27:56

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Ever thought nothing good could come out of writing during the year's busiest season? Today’s encore episode will change your mind. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring you tips and strate…

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The Filmmakers Podcast

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'The Killer' - David Fincher's Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, Editor Kirk Baxter and Sound Designer Ren Kylce on making movies the Fincher way. 1:29:13

16d ago1:29:13

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We have a bumper episode for you with not one, not two but three Oscar nominated or Oscar winning filmmakers who work with David Fincher. We have Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, Editor Kirk Baxter and Sound Designer Ren Kylce who have all worked with Fincher multiple times who talk about their latest collaboration The Killer which starring Mich…

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Christian Indie Writers' Podcast

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235: How to Win NaNoWriMo with Your Friends 58:57

19d ago58:57

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November is officially National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re participating in NanoWriMo, or even if you’re not, join us in this episode where we discuss how to win Nano with the help of others! 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR74…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-410: Selling Serials with The Pigeonhole – with Mark Blayney 38:17

19d ago38:17

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Getting reviews and reader feedback can be difficult. The Pigeonhole is a new way to transform your relationship with your readers.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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The Filmmakers Podcast

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The importance of PR & Marketing when producing movies with Clare Bateman King producer of 'Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose' and 'The Tower' 40:01

20d ago40:01

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The importance of PR & Marketing when producing movies - For this special Part 2 of 'Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose' we speak to producer, PR and Marketing expert Clare Bateman King all about what you need (and should have) to promote your indie films. Clare sat down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss; Why you put money from your …

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Ink and Impact - Write a Book that Makes a Difference

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Should You Hire a Book Coach? (Ep.66) 13:26

20d ago13:26

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Remember how the saying used to be, “There’s an app for that”? Well, today there seems to be a coach for everything, too. A quick online search reveals dozens if not hundreds of different types of coaches: life coaches, business coaches, fitness coaches, executive coaches, health coaches, acting coaches, even travel coaches. And yes, book coaches. …

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Your Best Writing Life

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How to Market Your Book with the Cover with Samantha Evans 31:12

22d ago31:12

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How much thought should go into book cover selection? Today’s guest shares five aspects we need to be clear on to have successful sales. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Today’s guest is Samantha Evans –…

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The Filmmakers Podcast

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Raising Finance, casting star names - Director, writer and exec producer Adam Sigal on making Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose 54:31

22d ago54:31

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This week it is all about the Mongoose!! A talking one, called Gef no less as we are joined by director, writer and exec producer Adam Sigal as he discusses making Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose!! He joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir on trial (well, in a court room) to discuss his film-making process. Adam chats about: Why film in Harrogat…

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Christian Indie Writers' Podcast

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#234: NaNoWriMo: Put Your Life On Autopilot. 1:03:10

26d ago1:03:10

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November is officially National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re participating in NanoWriMo, or even if you’re not, join us in this episode where we discuss how to make things go smoothly by putting the rest of your life on autopilot as much as possible. 30 Days of W…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-409: Catering for the Christian Market – with Thomas Umstattd 48:24

26d ago48:24

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Veteran podcaster and SEO expert Thomas Umstattd explains what the Christian market is and what authors need to consider when writing for it.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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Your Best Writing Life

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Write Articles That Inspire Readers to Find Jesus with Annette Marie Griffin 34:08

29d ago34:08

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In today’s episode, Annette Marie Griffin shares how we can reach millions of people who have no clue who Christ is. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing a…

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The Filmmakers Podcast

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Making 'Desperation Road' in 16 days starring Mel Gibson and Garret Hedlund with director and writer Nadine Crocker 1:19:20

30d ago1:19:20

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On this weeks episode we chat to writer and director Nadine Crocker about her latest feature film Desperation Road starring Academy Award Winner Mel Gibson (Braveheart), Garrett Hedlund (TRON: Legacy), and Willa Fitzgerald (Scream: The TV Series) and how she shot the movie in 16 days! Nadine talks with Dom Lenoir about her first movie 'Continue', h…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-408: Essential Tips for New Authors – with Mark Dawson 52:21

1M ago52:21

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As Launchpad prepares to welcome new students, Mark Dawson breaks down his top ten tips for aspiring authors.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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Ink and Impact - Write a Book that Makes a Difference

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The ONE Thing You Need to Sell More Books (Ep.65) 10:33

1M ago10:33

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In the last episode, I shared how you can find time to write your book. Today, I’m going to share the ONE thing you need to sell more of that book. As I’ve mentioned before, we need to market our books at all stages of the author journey – from just starting out to long after publication. There are many practical tips and strategies available to he…

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Your Best Writing Life

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How Not to Settle for Less as Christian Writers with Stephanie Rousselle 43:22

1M ago43:22

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Are you settling for less as a Christian writer? In today's encore episode, you will learn to delight in God's glory and never settle for less. Christian communicators should strive for God's glory in their writing. Stephanie Rousselle discusses success, competition, and spiritual habits writers must hear. Stéphanie is the founder of Gospel Spice M…

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The Filmmakers Podcast

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Director and screenwriter Garth Davis and co-writer Iain Reid talk making Foe with Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal and his debut movie Lion 1:18:52

1M ago1:18:52

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On this weeks podcast we have a double whammy of Foe (and Friends) director Garth Davis and co writer Iain Reid who talk making their film based on the novel of the same name Foe. Foe stars Saoirse Ronan, Aaron Pierre and Paul Mescal and our on Prime NOW. Garth and Iain sit down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to chat film-making. They discuss: …

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Christian Indie Writers' Podcast

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233: NaNoWriMo Preptober: Structuring your Story 55:04

1M ago55:04

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October is officially what is called Preptober. The month before National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re planning on participating in NanoWriMo, join us in this episode where we discuss how to structure your story. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.ama…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-407: How to Choose Your Amazon Categories – with Dave Chesson 53:00

1M ago53:00

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With a quarter of Amazon categories not having their own bestseller rankings, it’s important to choose ones that’ll help promote your book.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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Your Best Writing Life

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YouTube Strategies for Writers with Annette Reeder 44:23

1M ago44:23

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Are you ready to grow your readership? Listen in as Linda Goldfarb and Annette Reeder provide YouTube tips to help your writing business expand. Our readers are wanting more. As technology becomes readily available to more households, access to content must diversify, or the content provider will go the way of the dinosaur – and believe me, none of…

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The Filmmakers Podcast

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Adam Deacon: SUMOTHERHOOD, Raising Finance, Directing, Mental Health and Acting with Jazzie Zonzolo 45:50

1M ago45:50

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Adam Deacon & Jazzie Zonzolo join us this week to talk making comedy crime caper and sequel to Anuvahood, Sumotherhood. They sit down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss making the movie. We start with Adam who not only starred in Kidulthood and Adulthood but also won the BAFTA rising star award before openly struggling with mental health…

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Christian Indie Writers' Podcast

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232: NaNoWriMo Preptober: Character Development 58:25

2M ago58:25

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October is officially what is called Preptober. The month before National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re planning on participating in NaNoWriMo, join us in this episode where we discuss Character development for your NaNo project. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts:…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-406: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words – with Joanna Penn 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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Self-publishing veteran Joanna Penn talks about her new non-fiction book “Writing the Shadow” and where her writing career will go from here.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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Ink and Impact - Write a Book that Makes a Difference

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Time to Write Your Book: 5 Strategies to Create a Writing Routine (Ep.64) 20:09

2M ago20:09

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One of the biggest challenges I hear from writers is a variation of time: There’s no time to write in my crazy busy life. It takes too long to grow a platform. There’s not enough time to juggle everything you’re supposed to do for writing and marketing your book. It takes too much time to learn how to use a particular tool or technology to help wit…

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Your Best Writing Life

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Create a Passionate Group of Followers with Kathi Lipp 35:34

2M ago35:34

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Are you ready to build a bigger following as an author? Today’s guest is here to share tips on how you can grow your fan base. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. Each week I bring tips and strategies from w…

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The Filmmakers Podcast

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Once, Begin Again, Sing Street and Flora & Son director, writer, producer John Carney 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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On this weeks episode we are joined by legendary indie filmmaker John Carney who is the director, writer and producer behind some of our favourite films 'Once', 'Begin Again', 'Sing Street' and his latest and recently released on Apple TV+ feature 'Flora & Son'. Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat with John and had a chat about why it is hard to find…

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Christian Indie Writers' Podcast

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231: NaNoWriMo Preptober: Deciding What to Write 56:31

2M ago56:31

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October is officially what is called Preptober. The month before National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re planning on participating in NanoWriMo, join us in this episode where we discuss the first steps in preparing a manuscript for November.…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-405: Is A.I. a Help or a Hindrance? - with Mark Dawson 38:55

2M ago38:55

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By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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Your Best Writing Life

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How to Write Pivotal Plots with PeggySue Wells 32:34

2M ago32:34

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Linda Goldfarb and PeggySue Wells share how you can get clear on writing your story plot to enhance your readership. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. Each week I bring tips and strategies from writing and…

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The Filmmakers Podcast

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Dumb Money - Budgeting, Scripting, Raising Finance and making a blockbuster indie film with Producers Aaron Ryder, Teddy Schwarzman and screenwriters Lauren Schuker Blum & Rebecca Angelo 1:37:59

2M ago1:37:59

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On this weeks BUMPER film-making podcast episode we have the team behind hit movie DUMB MONEY. Producers Aaron Ryder, Teddy Schwarzman and screenwriters Lauren Schuker Blum & Rebecca Angelo delve deep into Budgeting, loosing and raisingfinance and screenwriting tips on getting an blockbuster indie film made. We talk with producer Aaron Ryder (Arriv…

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Christian Indie Writers' Podcast

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230: How to Write the First Chapter 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

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As we continue our Back to Basics Series, the ladies discuss another foundational topic…How to Write the First Chapter. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/liste... Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn more about the hosts... Jamie: ht…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-404: Making Self-Publishing More Affordable - with Dan Wood 51:40

2M ago51:40

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Book covers, translations, audiobooks – these can all cost a lot of money and put off promising writers. Draft2Digital wants to make self-publishing accessible for all.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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7 Things to Avoid When Writing Your Life Story (Ep.63) 15:40

2M ago15:40

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In this episode, your host Dalene Bickel shares 7 Things to Avoid When Writing Your Life Story (or memoir, or autobiography). When you follow these guidelines, your story will attract readers rather than repel them. Sometimes, it's not about what you do but what you DON'T do that makes the biggest impact. Listen and SUBSCRIBE! Resources Mentioned i…

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