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As festivities abound, maintaining a writing routine can be challenging. In this episode, Shelley provides valuable insights to help you navigate the holiday season while staying true to your writing aspirations. Listen in for a dose of motivation and practical advice to make your writing journey merry and bright! Free: Writing Wheel Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here. Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Minutes Are you ready to get your book onto paper without the frustration of getting stuck or dealing with writers’ block? Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.

With the abundance of information available for all of us right now, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stuck. Whether you're feeling lost or just seeking some fresh inspiration, it’s important to learn how to take action so you can make progress in your writing journey. But how do you implement the things you’ve learned as a writer? Listen to this episode to find out. Take a Step of Faith and Finally Finish Your Book You have a story to tell. But creating a book that makes an impact isn’t easy, especially without support and guidance. Our online community, Christian Book Academy, is where we help you write words that leave a legacy, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and connect with a wider audience. Click here to learn more.  

1 Corinthians 16:8-9 “In the meantime, I will be staying here at Ephesus until the Festival of Pentecost. There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.” (NLT)  “But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” (NIV) “But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.” (NKJV) “For the present, I’m staying right here in Ephesus. A huge door of opportunity for good work has opened up here. (There is also mushrooming opposition.)” (The Message) We can all get behind a wide-open door of opportunity. It makes me think of an offensive line in a football game creating a huge hole for the running back to go through. A TV commentator might say something like, “Man, you could have driven a semi-truck through there!” There are some doors in life that God opens to us that are just too obvious not to walk through. We want to hang ar

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could find a balance between the different aspects of your writing journey? In today’s quick episode, Shelley shares helpful tips on how to effectively market your books while simultaneously working on your next book and how consistently doing small marketing tasks can lead to long-term results. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it’s time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here. Book Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money You’ve got a book you’re proud of. Now you’re looking for a simpler way to get it into the hands of more readers. One way you can do that is through social media. It's free to use...however, it can also take up a lot of your time.  Good news!  You can get your social media posts for the next month done in just 90 minutes so that you can reach more readers with y

While some authors may have reservations about using Amazon, there are certainly major benefits to selling on the platform. Listen to this episode as Shelley talks about why authors should consider selling their books on Amazon and how it can provide convenient access to a large readership and streamline the publishing process. Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps. Download it now for free here. Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop With our simple 5-step system, you’ll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days. Here are a few of the topics we’ll cover:  The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.  My go-to process for self-editing your manuscr

A pen name is a fictional name that authors choose to use instead of their real name. In this episode, Shelley discusses the advantages and challenges that come with using a pen name when publishing your book. How do you consider the pros and cons carefully? Listen to this episode to find out. Kingdom Writers Conference: Write Your Story Edition We are hosting a FREE online event to help you take the courageous step of sharing your story so you can bring your writing dreams to life and leave a lasting legacy. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/story/  

When we think of refreshment, we might think of ice cream, popsicles, or snow cones during the summer heat. Or perhaps some iced tea or lemonade on a sweltering day. I would like us to think of our writing and the books we publish as another form of refreshment. Let’s look at a little verse tucked away in Proverbs to help add to this concept. Proverbs 25:13 in various translations… “Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.” – NLT “Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.” – NIV “Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.” – ESV “Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat—refreshing!” – The Message “Trustworthy Messengers” “Faithful Messengers” “Reliable Friends” We would all agree that the more valuable an item or message is that’s being sent, the

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could spend more time doing what you love–writing–and less time worrying about promoting your work? Today, Shelley talks about the power of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Email Marketing and how these two powerful tools can help you reach your readers more effectively, all while giving you more precious time to focus on your writing. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it’s time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy herehttps://www.trainingauthors.com/ideas/. Book Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money You’ve got a book you’re proud of. Now you’re looking for a simpler way to get it into the hands of more readers. One way you can do that is through social media. It's free to use...however, it can also take up a lot of your time.  Good news!  You can get your social media posts f

If you want to publish your book but are often held back by the daunting scope and cost of self-publishing, then multi-author book projects or anthologies might just be the solution you've been searching for. Listen to this episode as Shelley talks about this exciting and innovative way to get your writing in front of new readers.  Download Your Publishing Map  If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps. Download it now for free here. Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop  With our simple 5-step system, you’ll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.  Here are a few of the topics we’ll cover:  The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.  My go-to process for self-editing your

Writing a book can sometimes feel like navigating a maze with no map. Whether you're feeling stuck or just seeking some fresh inspiration, using interviews can help you bring your book to life. But how do you use interviews so that your words can reach a wider audience? Listen to this episode to find out.  Free: Writing Wheel Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here. Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Minutes Are you ready to get your book onto paper without the frustration of getting stuck or dealing with writers’ block?  Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.  

1 Chronicles 28 In this chapter, we see King David commissioning his son Solomon to build the Temple. This is a project David wanted to complete but God had other plans. Instead, David’s son would undertake the work of seeing it completed. David had very specific things he wanted his son to think about and do… V. 9 - “And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind…” Everything would flow out of this intimacy with the Lord. Knowing God sets everything else in the right direction, including our writing that we undertake for the Lord. V. 10 - “So take this seriously. The Lord has chosen you to build a Temple as his sanctuary. Be strong, and do the work.” Our call to write words that outlive us should be taken seriously. Like David said to Solomon, Jesus tells us Kingdom writers to be strong and do the work.  V. 19 - “Every part of this plan,” David told Solomon, “was given to me in writing from the hand of the Lord.” God has

In this day and age of endless streams of information, we can find ourselves acquiring a lot of information without actually doing something. Today, Shelley talks about the power of taking action and making progress and how it can help you move forward in your writing. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it’s time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here. Book Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money You’ve got a book you’re proud of. Now you’re looking for a simpler way to get it into the hands of more readers. One way you can do that is through social media. It's free to use...however, it can also take up a lot of your time.   Good news!   You can get your social media posts for the next month done in just 90 minutes so that you can reach more readers with your book (without being pushy or salesy) in the Mini-Mark

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference today, September 14th, 2023 to help you take the courageous step of sharing your story so you can bring your writing dreams to life and leave a lasting legacy. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/story/ The Power of Publishing Your Own Discovery Book Instead of constantly selling your books and services in a discovery call, what if you could publish something on your own and use it to attract your target audience? Sounds great, right? Listen to this episode as Shelley talks about this exciting and innovative way to connect with people. Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps. Download it now for free here. Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop With our simple 5-step system, you’ll be able to self-publish a quality Kindl

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on September 14th, 2023 to help you take the courageous step of sharing your story so you can bring your writing dreams to life and leave a lasting legacy. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/story/ Writing Emotionally Painful Topics Today, we're diving into something that every Kingdom Writer faces at some point - writing emotionally painful topics. How do you do it with grace and empathy and what are the strategies to help you write better? Listen to this episode to find out.  Free: Writing Wheel Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here. Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Minutes Are you ready to get your book onto paper without the frustration of getting stuck or dealing with writers’ block?  Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.  

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on September 14th, 2023 to help you take the courageous step of sharing your story so you can bring your writing dreams to life and leave a lasting legacy. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/story/ Prayer and Fasting for Your Future Readers In this episode, we're diving into an often overlooked but powerful aspect of the writing journey - prayer and fasting. As authors, we invest countless hours honing our writing skills, but what if we dedicated 10% of that time to prayer? Join us as Shelley talks about how prayer and fasting can positively impact your writing and connect you with your future readers in even greater ways.  

When we read the story of the wedding at Cana and Jesus turning water into wine (John 2:1-11) we see several characters we can identify with.  Mary shows us to expect Jesus to do big things, but not to tell Him how to do them The servants show us to obey Jesus without question and to the “brim”, and to enjoy being part of the miracle The bridegroom shows us that Jesus loves to save the day and give extravagant gifts The master of the feast shows us that Jesus saves the best for last The disciples show us that this miracle was for real Regarding the servants filling the 6 stone pots to the brim, Charles Spurgeon said this is the pattern for our faith and obedience… “When you are bidden to believe in him, believe in him up to the brim. When you are told to love him, love him up to the brim. When you are commanded to serve him, serve him up to the brim.” We can add, when you are called to write words that glorify God, write those words up to the brim.   The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting w

Today, we talk about a gem that many writers tend to overlook but can be a powerful tool to reach new readers: strategic partnerships with local businesses to boost book sales. Listen as Shelley talks about the benefits of this strategy and how you can turn this simple method as part of your marketing asset as a writer. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it’s time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here. Book Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money You’ve got a book you’re proud of. Now you’re looking for a simpler way to get it into the hands of more readers. One way you can do that is through social media. It's free to use...however, it can also take up a lot of your time.  Good news!  You can get your social media posts for the next month done in just 90 minutes so that you can reach more readers with your boo

Writing can be a fulfilling process, but it can also be challenging, especially when stress and anxiety creep in. In this episode, Shelley talks about the benefits of box breathing, how it helps to take control of our focus and creative flow, and the practical ways to implement it into your writing routine. Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps. Download it now for free here. Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop With our simple 5-step system, you’ll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days. Here are a few of the topics we’ll cover:  The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.  My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rav

In this episode, we dive into a crucial step in the writing process - gathering your writing materials. Shelley talks about the value of exploring various sources to help you lay a strong foundation for your books.   Free: Writing Wheel Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here. Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Minutes Are you ready to get your book onto paper without the frustration of getting stuck or dealing with writers’ block?  Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.  

“Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.” - Psalm 22:3 (NLT) “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” - Psalm 22:3 (KJV) The Hebrew word for “inhabitest” is yawshab which means “to sit” The thought here is that God dwells and reveals Himself where His people praise Him One Japanese translation of this verse reads, “When God’s people praise Him, He brings a big chair and sits there.” “Praise creates a dwelling place for God in man’s present situation.” - Jack Hayford Before each writing session, we can lift up praises to our God and prepare a place for Him to sit next to us and guide our writing. Allow God to inhabit every aspect of your writing today.   The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully. Get access to the vi