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#177 Self Publishing Tips: The Perils of Predatory Publishers

Dear Christian Indies,

It seems there are opportunities everywhere for Christian writers to become published. In fact, it seems all one must do is think about someday, maybe, possibly writing a book, and opportunities to become published appear in one’s social media feed, email inbox, or DM’s.

Most of us are savvy enough to know that with offers to publish, as with all of life’s opportunities, the old adage holds fast: “if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” However, there are some pretty tempting opportunities out there, oftentimes delivered swathed in slick promotional materials which lend an air of legitimacy to an otherwise dicey-seeming situation.

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Episode 175: How to Write a Novel for Beginners: Where do You Begin?

Dear Christian Indies,

We’ve been talking about writing books for quite a while now, and while we’re having fun lately delving into some of the ways to market and advertise your books, we feel it’s important to remember there are some out there brand new to the writing game. This was brought to my attention recently when someone I know said to me, “I’ve considered writing a book, but I just don’t know where to begin!”

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Episode 174: Ask You Anything: The Hosts take Advice from their Listeners

Dear Christian Indie,

You should have been there.

When the hosts of the podcast discovered that our next episode would air on April 1st, eyes glistened, hands wrung mischievously together, and cackling commenced. There was talk of shenanigans, and the notion of “anything could happen” was bandied about. 

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Episode 171: Book Marketing Strategies 2022: Begin with the Basics

Dear Indie,

This week, we’re discussing giving away your novel for free.

Now, you’re likely thinking, “why would I give something I’ve poured my heart and soul (and possibly a good bit of money into) away for free?” The idea might seem preposterous, and certainly might raise the eyebrow of those whose names are also on your checking account, who have to date been assured that you’d be reaping the harvest of the financial and time seeds sown thus far with the release of your book.

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Episode 169: Essential Writing Tips: Using Short Stories To Advance Your Writing Career

Dear Indie,

This week we’re talking short – short stories, that is.
We talk all the time about how to publish a novel, but what if you don’t have the desire or ability to commit to writing a full length novel? Or what if you have a great premise for a story, but not enough “meat” in the plot to fill out a novel-length work?

This week, we’re going to talk about the different types of short stories, as well as  what makes a short story “good.” We’re also going to talk about the ways you can use short stories to advance your author career.

It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!

See you there,

Jamie

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Episode 168: Writing Craft: How Real is Too Real?

Dear Christian Indie,

When it comes to writing characters who seem real to your readers, they have to have experiences people would have in the real world. This means sometimes they have to act in ways that perhaps step outside the boundaries of how we would act as Christians, or say things that do not necessarily honor Christ.

But, how far outside “the lines” should a Christian “color” their characters?

Join us this week as we have a conversation about “how real is too real.”
See you there,

Jamie

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