Your Best Writing Life

What do you know about article sidebars and hot boxes? This episode covers these and other article-writing essentials.

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. I’m so glad you’re listening in. Today’s discussion is Essential Article Writing Basics. 

 My industry expert Linda Gilden – Linda is an award-winning Amazon bestselling author of the LINKED Personality Series, Mommy Pick-Me-Ups, Mama Was the Queen of Christmas, Personality Perspectives, Called to Write, Why You Do What You Do, Words to Live By, Called to Speak, Articles, Articles, Articles, and several ghostwritten books. As a freelance editor and writing coach, working with publishers and individuals, she encourages others to make their writing the best it can be. Linda is a wife, mother, and grandmother of the six cutest grandchildren in the WORLD! Her greatest joy is the time spent with her family. Her favorite activity is floating in a pool with a good book surrounded by splashing children! Please welcome my good friend Linda Gilden to Your Best Writing Life.

We will cover each of these subtopics. 

1.     What differences do writers need to be aware of concerning print and digital articles? 

2.     What type of content is considered Evergreen?

3.     What do we need to know about Article Sidebars? 

4.     I’m guessing, Article Hot Boxes have nothing to do with saunas -- 

5.     What do we need to know about submitting photos for articles? 

6.     How are Payments handled when we write articles? 

Are you taking full advantage of being a podcast guest? Done right, guesting on a podcast can grow your author platform, grow your email list, grow your podcast, and market your book!

 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. My industry expert is Kim Stewart – Kim is a book marketing coach and Book Marketing Mania podcast host. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When she’s not strategizing with clients, you’ll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family and indulging in coffee, caramel, and “Friends” reruns. 

  In this episode, we cover the following:

When is the best time to start pitching yourself as a podcast guest? 

How can writers easily find podcasts (and contact info) that align with their message to pitch? 

What are some common mistakes writers make when they pitch podcasts (and how can they avoid them?) 

Does it matter if you are pitching yourself, or is it better to have a team member or PR firm do your pitching? 

How can writers troubleshoot their pitching process if they’re not getting acceptances from hosts? 

The hero’s journey is not just for stories; it can help guide your life. Today’s episode is Part 3 of the Hero’s Journey for Writers series – Pack your bags for adventure!

I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. Each week I bring you tips and strategies from experts in the writing and publishing industry to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. Our last time together, we covered Part Two in the Hero’s Journey for Writers – today, we look at our final episode, Experience the Hero’s Journey - Pack your bags for adventure! 

My industry expert is A.E. Jackson! Andrew writes uncanny speculative fiction for your enjoyment. He believes there are ma-lev-olent forces, just below the surface, tugging us all down. He knows another force, more ben-ev-olent than we deserve, works to keep us buoyant. He reads Ray Bradbury, Shirley Jackson,  Roald Dahl, Stephen King, Paulo Coelho,  Richard Matheson, H.P. Lovecraft, and Richard Bach. He lives in Delaware and is married with two children. 

Today we cover - 

•  The tools or methods exist to equip a writer to undertake their own Hero’s Journey.
•  Recommended reads - see links below.
• The five minor quests which support your personal Hero’s Journey.
•  Why celebrating the start of your personal Hero’s Journey is important. 

Have you considered writing articles, but you’re not sure what type to write? Linda Goldfarb and Linda Gilden talk about writing people-based articles, part one of a Deep Dive into Article Writing.

I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. Each week I bring you tips and strategies from experts in the writing and publishing industry to help you excel in your craft. My industry expert is Linda Gilden – Linda is an award-winning Amazon bestselling author of the LINKED Personality Series, Mommy Pick-Me-Ups, Mama Was the Queen of Christmas, Personality Perspectives, Called to Write, Why You Do What You Do, Words to Live By, Called to Speak, Articles, Articles, Articles, and several ghostwritten books. As a freelance editor and writing coach, working with publishers and individuals, she encourages others to make their writing the best it can be. Linda is a wife, mother, and grandmother of the six cutest grandchildren in the WORLD! Her greatest joy is the time spent with her family. Her favorite activity is floating in a pool with a good book surrounded by splashing children!

Writing People-Oriented Articles

The first people-oriented articles are - Personal Experiences.  

1 Why would anyone want to read/hear about my experiences?

2 Do I really have anything of value to say to others?

3 Who is your audience?

The second people-based articles are about Profiles.

4   What is the difference between a profile article and a personal experience article?

5   As a Christian writer, do I always have to write for Christian markets?

6   Where is the best place to pitch a personal experience or profile article?