Jerry B. Jenkins’ Writing Advice for New Authors

About this episode

In this episode, Thomas Umstattd Jr. interviews Jerry B. Jenkins about writing advice for new authors.

Have you decided to write a book but feel overwhelmed by everything there is to learn? Wondering where to start, what to write first, or how to know if your writing is any good? In this episode, I talk with New York Times bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins (215 books, 73+ million copies sold) about how new and beginning authors can start the right way. In this interview, you’ll discover: What your first project should be a book and how it can help you grow quickly as a writer.A mindset shift...

People in this episode

Host: Thomas Umstattd Jr.

Guest: Jerry B. Jenkins

Topics covered

• writing advice
• new authors
• book publishing
• mindset shift
• creative process

Keywords

• writing
• authors
• book
• publishing
• New York Times bestselling

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