Your Best Writing Life

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The Story Behind Women of War with Ruth Coghill

2026-10-2738:29

What did you think of this episode? Do you use alliteration in your writing? Ruth Coghill shares the story behind Women of War and, of course, writing tips to help you succeed. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. It’s great ...

The Story Behind From Failure to Faith with Andy Lee

2026-10-2032:26

What did you think of this episode? What happens when a writer begins asking what success really means? Today, Bible teacher and author Andy Lee joins me with the story behind From Failure to Faith and what writing it taught her. Your Best Writing Life begins right now. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, where Christian writers and speakers learn to write with excellence, navigate publishing with wisdom, reach readers with integrity, and steward the message God has entrusted to them. I’m your...

Jump-Start Your Writing Creativity with Edie Melson

2026-10-1329:00

What did you think of this episode? Has life interrupted your writing? Or has a disappointment made it harder than you expected to return to the page? Edie Melson joins Linda Goldfarb on Your Best Writing Life to discuss how to jump-start your creativity after a lull. We talk about beginning again, finding a writing rhythm that fits your current season, and pitfalls to watch for along the way. Edie also shares how fun field trips can feed your creativity. Sometimes stepping away from your des...

When God’s Timing Is Bigger Than Your Publishing Plan with Nancy Haack

2026-10-0633:50

What did you think of this episode? Have you waited so long to publish that you wonder whether you’ve missed your opportunity? Welcome to Your Best Writing Life! Award-winning author and illustrator Nancy Haack joins Linda Goldfarb on Your Best Writing Life to share the story behind her children’s picture book, In the Night Watch. Nancy’s dream of illustrating children’s books began in college and took decades to see the light of day. We talk about waiting on God’s timing, recognizing prepara...

The Impact of Meta One Changes for Writers and Speakers with Edie Melson

2026-09-2928:36

What did you think of this episode? What if Facebook limited the links you can share as a writer? Would you have to pay to reach readers—or could a better conversation do more than another link ever did? Today, Edie Melson helps us sort through Meta One, check what actually applies to our accounts, and make it easier for interested readers to find us. Edie Melson is an author, speaker, and photographer. Her blog, The Write Conversation, reaches thousands of writers and has been recogniz...

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