Stay Safe Online Against Scams with Edie Melson

What did you think of this episode? Did you know AI can help protect you from scammers trying to steal your digital identity?  Today’s guest shares how AI can be a helpful second set of eyes. 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. In this episode, you’ll learn how to stay safer online against scams.  My industry expert is one of our favorite guests, Edie Melson.  Edie is an author, speaker, and photographer. Her blog, The Write Conversation, reaches thousands and has been on the Writer’s Digest Top 101 Sites for Writers since 2017. Her passion is to help others define their God-sized calling and follow that path. She’s the executive director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and a board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. Find her at EdieMelson.com  5 Red Flags, 5 Simple AI Prompts, Edie’s 3-Question Rule  LINKS Stay Safer Online Handout Edie Melson  The Write Conversation  Visit Your Best Writing Life website. Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life Your host - Linda Goldfarb #4 Podcast 2026 "Million Podcasts Top 30 Christian Writers Podcasts" #1 Podcast 2024 "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers. Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast