Ink and Impact for Christian Writers - Write a book, self-publish, book marketing, author tips, book coach
By Dalene Bickel
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Welcome to Ink and Impact for Christian Writers!I’m your host, Dalene Bickel - book coach and ghostwriter with more than 25 years in the self-publishing industry. Whether you’re working on your first or fiftieth book, I’m here to help you become the writer God called you to be. Each week you’ll receive rotating content full of practical information and tangible tips as well as occasional expert interviews and industry insights, all from a Biblical perspective.Get ready to ditch overwhelm, gain clarity, build confidence, write that book, and start selling more copies! NEXT STEPS:Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!Learn More About My 1:1 Coachinghttps://dalenebickel.com/bookworthy-coachingDownload the Free Your Path to Publishing Guidesubscribepage.io/yourpathtopublishingJoin the Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1343382489032036/Visit the Websitehttps://dalenebickel.com/ink-and-impact/Email me: info@inkandimpact.com
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Mastering the Fundamentals to Make Your Book Stand Out (Ep.117)
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May 15, 2025 |
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3 Things Authors Should Do Every Day (Ep.116)
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May 09, 2025 |
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How to Write a Book When You Don't Know Where to Start (Ep.115)
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May 01, 2025 |
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The #1 Thing You Need to Do TODAY to Become a Successful Author
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Stop Chasing the Bestseller List! The Real Keys to Author Success (Ep.113)
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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Author Marketing Secrets: How to Sell More Books Beyond Amazon (Coaching Call) - Ep.112
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Goal Setting for Christian Writers - 5 Steps to Write with Purpose and Impact
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Why Your Author Voice Matters (And How Mine Saved My College Career!)
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Kick Imposter Syndrome to the Curb - How to Become a Confident Writer (Ep.109)
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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How to Write a Book that Sells (and Readers Recommend) - Ep.108
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Book Publishing Trends in 2025 - What You Need to Know as an Indie Author (Ep.107)
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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5 Steps to Navigating the Self-Publishing Process (Ep.106)
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Why Your Book Matters - A Call for Christian Writers (Ep.105)
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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The 3 Best Places to Find an Editor (Ep.104)
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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How to Avoid Burnout as an Indie Author (Ep.103)
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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The Self-Publishing Process: What to Expect (Ep.102)
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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5 Strategic Risks Every Writer Should Take - Risk Taking vs. Resolution Making (Ep.101)
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Celebrate Your Writing Journey, the New Year, and the 100th Episode of Ink and Impact! (Bonus Episode)
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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12 Tips to Help You Reach Your Writing Goals in the New Year (Ep.99)
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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6 Marketing Considerations for Christian Writers [Part 3 of A Season for Holiness: A Renewal Plan for Writers]
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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6 Ways to Build Your Faith [Part 2 of A Season for Holiness: A Renewal Plan for Writers]
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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6 Essential Habits for Christian Writers [Part 1 of A Season for Holiness: A Renewal Plan for Writers]
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Want to Self-Publish a Book in 2025? Apply This 5-Step Process (Ep.95)
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Expand Your Audience: The Power of Audiobooks for Authors with Linda Goldfarb (Ep.94)
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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STOP Doing These 5 Things If You Really Want to Write a Book (Ep.93)
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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What is a CTA ? (And how writers should use it) - Ep.92
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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5 Habits of Successful Authors (Ep.91)
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Balancing Faith & Book Marketing as a Christian Author with Cathy McIntosh (Ep.90)
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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How (and where) to Get More Book Reviews as an Indie Author (Ep.89)
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Do You Need a Book Coach? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself (Ep.88)
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: The Rundown (Ep.87)
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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7 Effective Self-Editing Techniques (and how to have fun in the process)
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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The 2 Worst Times to Publish a Book as an Indie Author (Ep.85)
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Called to Write a Book, But Don't Know What to Write? (Ep.84)
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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3 Ways Writers Can Simplify the Book Creation Process (Ep.83)
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Island Time vs. Deadline - Summer Writing Tips
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Beyond the Love Story: Romance Writing Tips for Christian Authors with Sara Turnquist
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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How to Stop Procrastinating as a Writer (Ep.80)
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May 23, 2024 |
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How to Write Your Life Story in 4 Steps (Ep.79)
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May 09, 2024 |
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A SIMPLER Way to Write Your Book (and market it, too) - Ep.78
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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3 Types of Writers: Which Type Are You? (Ep.77)
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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5 Essential Networking Tips for Writers (Ep.76)
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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The Risk of Compromise as a Christian Writer (Ep.75)
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Can You Get Your Self-Published Book into an Indie Christian Bookstore? (Ep.74)
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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The Benefits of Using Personal Experience in Fiction Writing with Becca Wierwille (Ep.73)
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Cultivating a Christian Author's Mindset (Ep.72)
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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7 Book Marketing Strategies Authors Can Learn from Costco (Ep. 71)
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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What's Your Writing Source? 3 Distinctive Sources for Writers (Ep.70)
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Are You Ready to RACE into the New Year?
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Is There Still a Market for Christian Books? (Ep.68)
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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3 Things to Do Now to Self-Publish in 2024 (Ep.67)
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Should You Hire a Book Coach? (Ep.66)
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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The ONE Thing You Need to Sell More Books (Ep.65)
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Time to Write Your Book: 5 Strategies to Create a Writing Routine (Ep.64)
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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7 Things to Avoid When Writing Your Life Story (Ep.63)
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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The 4 Ps of Successful Self-Publishing (Ep.62)
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Yes, You Should Attend the KY Christian Writers Conference - Here's Why (with Gregg Bridgeman, Ep. 61)
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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How to Write a Book that Offers Hope and Makes a Difference with James H. Belt (Ep.60)
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Self-Check for Writers: 4 Things to Evaluate as You Write Your Book (Ep.59)
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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The Best Ways to Land Media Coverage for Your Self-Published Book with Jason Jones (Ep.58)
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Book Industry Update: What Authors Need to Know (Ep.57)
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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6 Steps to Setting Up an Email List and Growing Your Platform (Ep.56)
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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How to Start an Author Blog (Ep.55)
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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Build an Effective Author Website in 10 Steps (Ep.54)
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Is It Time to Publish Your Book? with Rick McKinney (Ep.53)
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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2 Important Things Authors Tend to Dismiss
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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6 Things Every Author Needs (Ep.51)
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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How to Do the Thing (i.e., write your book) with Rebecca George (Ep.50)
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Are You Comparing More than Sharing? 5 Marketing Strategies for Authors (Ep.49)
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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The Benefits of Starting a Podcast as an Author with Sarah Moffat
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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What Is Your Motivation and Identity as a Writer? (Ep.47)
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May 26, 2023 |
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The Power of Story: Turning Personal Essays into a Published Book with Lori Ann Wood (Ep.46)
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May 18, 2023 |
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A Personal History Snapshot: Autobiography vs. Biography vs. Memoir vs. Genealogy
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May 11, 2023 |
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How to Create an Opt-in Offer (for Nonfiction Writers)
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May 05, 2023 |
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Is Hybrid Publishing Right for You? with Amanda Waters (Ep.43)
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Christian Book Month & Self-Publishing Income Brackets (Ep.42)
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Book Marketing Strategies for Backlist Titles (Ep.41)
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Overcoming Fear as a Writer with Jenn Hand (Ep.40)
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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AI for Writers: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly (Ep.39)
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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An Overlooked Genre: The Why & How of Writing Christian Middle-Grade Fiction with RM Ruiz (Ep.38)
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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What Is Your Vision & Mission as an Author? (Ep.37)
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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5 Time & Mind Management Tips for Writers (Ep.36)
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Relationship Building for Authors with Naomi Fata (Ep.35)
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Your Leadership Role as a Writer (Ep.34)
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Book Cover and Interior Design Considerations (Ep.33)
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Publishing & Platform Pitfalls (Ep.32)
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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How to Create a Book: 5 Critical Components (Ep.31)
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Ep.30 - Step Up & Stand Out in the New Year
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Ep.29 - Do You Struggle to Express Yourself?
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Ep.28 - Move Your Book Forward with Crowdfunding with Christa Hutchins
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Ep.27 - Holiday Deadlines, Sales Stats, & Children's Book Publishing
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Ep.26 - How Thanksgiving Proclamations and A Season for Holiness Apply to Your Writing
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Ep.25 - Friendsgiving at The Inkwell: Encouragement & Tips for Your Writing Life
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Ep.24 - Veterans, Interviews, & How It All Relates to Christian Writers
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Ep.23 - 3 Easy Ways to Become a Generous Writer (and why it matters) with Kent Sanders
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Ep.22 - Industry Trends for Better Book Marketing
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Ep.21 - How to Become a Podcast Guest with Kim Stewart
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Ep.20 - Poetry & Prose: All Writing Should Be Creative Writing with Douglas Bond
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Ep.19 - A Better Encouragement for Writers with Lindsey Carlson
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Ep.18 - Authentic Platform Building on Instagram with Ruthie Gray
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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Ep.17 - Industry Update - Should You Write a Book?
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Ep.16 - Writers, Get Ready! 9 Things to Help You Write, Market, and Withstand the Publishing Journey
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Ep.15 - 10 Important Tech Tools for Authors
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Ep.14 - Your Identity and Influence as a Christian Writer
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Ep.13 - Fall Conferences, Fact Checking, & Book Marketing Tips
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Ep.12 - How to Create and Distribute a Reader Magnet
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Ep.11 - How to Magnify God in Your Writing, Regardless of Genre
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Ep.10 - Character Development and Believable Faith Journeys with Elizabeth Jacobson
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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Ep.9 - Prioritizing, Publishing, & Platform Building with Alicia Greer
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Ep.8 - Why You Shouldn't Box Yourself in as a Writer with Laura Thomas
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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Ep.7 - 5 Ways to Boost Your Confidence and Unleash Your Productivity
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Ep.6 - 3 Benefits of Sharing Content Before Your Book is Published
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Ep.5 - How Your Setting Can Help You Narrow Your Niche with Dawn Klinge
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Ep.4 - How to Turn Your Difficult Experience into a Powerful Story with David Mike
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Ep.3 - 7 Ways Writers Can Find Rest with Melanie Redd
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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Ep.2 - Are You Focusing on the Right Thing?
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Ep.1 - How Do You Define a Christian Book and Author?
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Would You Like to Learn How to Write a Book and Make an Impact?
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May 24, 2022 |