Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres

Registration is officially open for our third Kingdom Writers Conference. This one is the Courageous Writer Edition and it's free to sign up. WooHoo! https://kingdomwritersconference.com/ This conference was created to help you go from unknown author to consistent book sales by gaining the courage to step out, initiate purposeful partnerships, and sell more books using the power of collaborations. We've got 30 amaaazing speakers coming at you with topics ranging from finding new readers, developing relationships to grow your platform, and using collaborations to sell books without feeling salesy (and everything in-between). The conference kicks off on September 12 and it's going to be 5 action-packed days that you are NOT going to want to miss. Sign up here https://kingdomwritersconference.com/ Hold On Tight Remember the wonder and excitement you felt when you first realized God might be calling you to write a book? You began to prayerfully brainstorm ideas, stories, and concepts that could be woven into this book that would impact many. There was no limit to where God could take this body of work. Over time, the book truly begins to feel like work as you face your own doubts, writer's block, criticism, spiritual attack, and fatigue. The rose-colored glasses come off as you realize this book is going to take blood, sweat and tears to birth. Though some of that initial wonder and excitement has been dampened, you can't shake the words you heard God whisper: "I'm inviting you to write a book that will bring glory to My name." In John 4:46-54, we read the story of a government official from Capernaum who found himself desperate for a miracle. His young son is dying and getting worse by the minute. He hears that a man named Jesus is within walking distance…that is, if you consider 24 miles to be walking distance. Without hesitation, the desperate father makes his way to Cana to seek out the traveling Teacher. "Lord, please come now before my little boy dies." You can sense the parental anguish in his voice. So many hopes and dreams for his child hang in the balance. Can you relate to the man's cry for help? Maybe you've found yourself pleading, "Lord, please come now before my book dies." Kingdom Writers Conference Registration is now open! Sign up here https://kingdomwritersconference.com/

It's not unusual to struggle with feeling self-promotional when you're writing your own book. In fact, it happens to many of us, especially Kingdom writers! If you are thinking about what to do with marketing and how to sell more books without feeling self-promotional, then this episode is perfect for you. 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: https://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 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-Marketing Messages workshop here: https://minimarketingmessages.com

You have a lot of ideas in your mind for your books and you feel like you're juggling them all at once. You might be wondering how you are going to finish them all. In this episode, you'll discover amazing insights on how you can create a concrete plan to cross the finish line, one step at a time. Get some ideas on which book to write first here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/which-book-to-write-first/ Set-up a 90-day publishing plan. Learn more here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/90-day-publishing-plan/ Check out 6 creative ideas to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/creative-ideas-to-finish-writing-your-book/ 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: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/ 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 rave about) The formula I've used to easily price my books The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you) The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll Get started now here: https://procrastinationtopublication.com/

Have you ever struggled with motivation and often feel like you have to force yourself to sit down in front of your computer to write? Well, don't worry because you are not alone. There are many strategies out there, but in this episode, we talk about the one tool that can help you be more productive in your writing journey. You'll be surprised to know that it's something simple you have access to right now. Free WRITING WHEEL Download Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/writingwheel 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: www.BookWritingLab.com

The third chapter of Ecclesiastes tells us that everything has a season and every activity under heaven has its own time. Yet most of the time, we find ourselves comparing our own season with others; our own tulip with others' roses. In this episode, we reflect on this and share how to embrace both the beauty and mystery of our own seasons; of our own "tulips." He will accomplish what He has promised, in His own beautiful time. "When you accept the fact that sometimes seasons are dry and times are hard and that God is in control of both, you will discover a sense of divine refuge, because the hope then is in God and not in yourself." -Charles R. Swindoll This episode is an excerpt from our War Room prayer meeting with Christian Book Academy members in May. We wanted to share this encouragement with you 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 video and PDF download now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/businessmeeting/ Kingdom Writers Book: Move Forward in God's Call to Write CJ and Shelley Hitz along with 10 contributors share practical tips and encouragement to help you move forward with your writing desires and goals. It's time to… Say "yes" to the book burning inside your heart. Step boldy into your call to write your book. Get clarity on what your next steps will be so your book can be a reality, not a wish. Be encouraged that your words do matter and there is an audience who needs your message. Be motivated to do the next step, even if you think it's hard. Start reading the Kingdom Writers book today here: https://trainingauthors.com/book

Your book is finally ready. Hooray! But are you? If you are wondering when is the perfect time to launch your book then fasten your seatbelt and get ready to listen because this episode is for you. 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: https://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 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-Marketing Messages workshop here: https://minimarketingmessages.com

You might be wondering how you will share your powerful message with the world. Is traditional publishing really the only option? Is self-publishing truly less "excellent"? In this episode, you'll discover insights on ways you can get your message to your target audience through self-publishing and why we don't believe it is any less "excellent." Links Mentioned in this episode: IBPA Industry Standards Checklist (PDF) Benefits of independent publishing (self-publishing) Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing 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: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/ 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 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 rave about) The formula I've used to easily price my books The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you) The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll Get started now here: https://procrastinationtopublication.com/

Ever feel that you aren't making any progress in your writing journey? Have you experienced hitting a wall at times? Well, don't worry because you are not alone. In this episode, we cover several ways to be consistent in your writing progress and to celebrate each milestone. After all, God has called us to be faithful and consistent in the gifts that He has given us. Amen? "So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless." -1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT Free WRITING WHEEL Download Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/writingwheel 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: www.BookWritingLab.com

Psalm 46:10 says, "Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation.I will be honored throughout the world." This iconic verse can be directed either to the enemies of God's people or to God's people themselves as we'll take a look at. The verse implies a stoppage of fighting, raging, striving, or operating out of human strength alone and relaxing as we watch the Lord fight on our behalf. God is essentially saying, "Lay down your arms and surrender. No more defensiveness or resistance to the plans I have…let ME be God." We'll also refer to Exodus 14:10-14 and Isaiah 37:33-36 as we look at this concept of being or standing still. If you're experiencing resistance in your writing, you are not alone! You have an army of fellow Kingdom writers beside you and, most importantly, you have the God of the universe going before you to fight on your behalf! 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 video and PDF download now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/businessmeeting/

Marketing sometimes feels hard. I get it! If you're in a season where marketing feels like a "have to", a dread or a burden this episode is for you. 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: https://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 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-Marketing Messages workshop here: https://minimarketingmessages.com

Join Shelley Hitz and several authors from Christian Book Academy who will share case studies + tips they've learned along the way. A few things you'll learn: ✅ The one thing that helped Heather Erdmann finally finish her first draft so she was able to publish her first book (previously she got stuck and never finished more than a few pages). ✅ How MaryAnn Ward combined her passion for art and writing into an unexpected book that wasn't even on her radar…and it has already sold more than 100 copies. ✅ The strategy that helped Lauren Darroch overcome "writer's guilt" and finally start writing consistently. She's more productive than ever, publishing book twins (two books at the same time) and is now working on her third one. WooHoo! ✅ Denise Goosby received strategy, focus, and her next steps from the Lord for her writing that made all the difference. ✅ Shelly Laroque published her second book and learned techniques that helped her complete her illustrations. And more! Support each of these authors by purchasing their books below. Heather Erdmann: "Unlocking the Mystery of Marriage: Loving Your Spouse the Way Christ Loves the Church" https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B14KHKQ8/ Mary Ann Ward: A Name Above All Others https://maward.ca Lauren Darroch: The Road from Damascus https://ladarroch.ca/the-road-from-damascus Denise Goosby: "Scarred Like Him: Seeing the Beauty in the Life You Live" www.denisegoosby.com Shelly Laroque: The Sunflower Journey, Plant The Seed And Watch It Grow www.amazon.com/Sunflower-Journey-Plant-Seed-Watch/dp/0578242419 Join our community of Kingdom Writers in our online membership, Christian Book Academy here: https://christianbookacademy.com 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: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/

Ever feel like your writing journey is going too slow? If so, be encouraged by this episode! It is the small, consistent habits over time that can change your life. Whether you want to improve your health, start a business or write a book, it takes intentionality with your habits. "So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up." – Galatians 6:9 NLT Free WRITING WHEEL Download Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/writingwheel 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: www.BookWritingLab.com

Jesus Shows Up – A few post-resurrection sightings Jesus spent 40 days on earth after His resurrection. During this time, He eased His followers' doubts and gave them direction for the future. Like those original followers, we as Kingdom Writers sometimes feel like we've missed something along the way. We had high hopes for books that are currently in a tomb. Might as well just go back to our day job and forget about this writing thing. It was a nice 3 years of adventure we can tell our grandkids about. It's precisely in those moments when Jesus shows up… 1.) Walk to Emmaus – "We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago." Luke 24:21 "Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared! They said to each other, "Didn't our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:31-32 Jesus wants to open our eyes and restore hope that has been lost in us. He wants our hearts to burn again and spill over into our writing. 2.) Mary Magdalene weeping at the tomb (John 20:11-18) – This woman who Jesus once cast 7 demons out of would become the first person the resurrected Jesus would encounter. In a culture that demeaned women, Jesus gives his first post-resurrection message to a woman before instructing her to share with his "brothers." Jesus not only redeems our past failures but now instructs us to share his message of new life as Kingdom Writers. 3.) Breakfast with Peter (John 21) – The man who denied he knew Jesus three straight times is restored by the "Great Shepherd" and instructed to feed his sheep. (Read 1 Peter 5:1-4). This same Peter would contribute writings that find their way into the best-selling book of all time. This rough fisherman would pen words that God has used to strengthen and encourage followers of Jesus for nearly 2000 years. One breakfast with Jesus can change the trajectory of a life forever. Jesus continues to show up today! Perhaps he'll make an appearance to someone halfway around the world through your writings and mine. Prayer Your Writing Battle Plan Powerful things happen when you integrate your faith with your writing, publishing, and marketing. Learn how to create your writing battle plan so you can move forward in God's call on your life to write in our Battle Plan All-Access Pass. You'll get 15 presentations plus 13 bonus trainings including our Priestly Pen bundle here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/

One of the best ways to sell your book is to let your customers sell your book for you. Customer reviews and word-of-mouth referrals are powerful. Learn more in this episode of the podcast. Next week we will publicly open the doors to Christian Book Academy. Something new we have launched is a success stories podcast which allows our members to share their results with you. Listen to case studies and success stories from Christian Book Academy members here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/success-stories Join our community of Kingdom Writers! Get on the waitlist here: https://christianbookacademy.com

When it comes to self-publishing, is it possible to publish a quality book on a budget? Yes, it is! Here are 3 ways to consider… 1.) Hire the right people Many companies will offer to publish your book for thousands of dollars. Typically it will cost $3000 - $10,000. When you remove the middleman and hire the right people directly, you can save thousands of dollars. Why not use some of the money you saved for other things like marketing your book once it's published? 2.) Start small Your main expense when self-publishing will be hiring a professional editor. Most editors charge by the word or by project. Therefore, when you publish a shorter book; your costs will be significantly less. 3.) Know where you can cut costs (and where you shouldn't) For example, one of the easiest ways to save money when publishing your book is with the formatting. However, you still want to use tools that are cost-effective and give you a final product you're proud to share with the world. Want to learn even more ways to self-publish on a budget (without compromising quality)? If so, join my workshop, Procrastination to Publication here: https://procrastinationtopublication.com/ You will get all the tools and recommendations you need to publish a short Kindle eBook on a budget and can apply what you learn right away. In fact, I'm hosting a fun book cover reveal challenge inside the workshop right now. So make sure to join us and get your ticket here: https://procrastinationtopublication.com/

Self-publishing can be overwhelming and expensive. You've done some research and have been praying about the best way to publish your book. However, you have some doubts and hesitations. I've been there. We've all been there. Don't let paralysis of analysis keep your book as an unfinished project on your computer's hard drive or in your notebooks gathering dust. Instead, let's breakthrough the myths that may be holding you back. Myth #1: Traditionally published books are of better quality than self-published books. The truth is that self-published books can have the same quality as a book published with a traditional publisher. There are certain things you can do to make sure that when someone picks up your book they won't know it has been independently published. If you want to self-publish a book that has a quality interior design (on a budget), be sure to check out Dave Chesson's presentation at our upcoming Kingdom Writers Conference! Myth #2: It costs thousands of dollars to self-publish a book. The truth is that you can get a high-quality book self-published without breaking the bank. Many writers get confused between self-publishing and vanity publishing. Vanity publishing is when a small publisher agrees to publish your book at your cost. They typically charge thousands of dollars for this service. Plus, in order for you AND your publisher to make money, you have to price your book so high that it's difficult to sell. It often gets priced right out of the market. Professional editing will be one of your biggest costs with self-publishing. Therefore, if you want to learn 3 ways to cut costs with editing, be sure to check out Debra L. Butterfield's presentation at our upcoming Kingdom Writers Conference! Myth #3: Self-publishing a book is overwhelming Yes, writing a book can be overwhelming. I get it. There are so many details. However, what if you start with a short Kindle eBook? A short book is easy for your readers to consume. Plus, it's quicker to write! It's a quick win and can help you build momentum for the next book. And when you publish as an eBook there are a lot less details to manage. You can always add other versions later. If you want to learn more about the benefits of writing a short Kindle eBook (and the length I recommend), be sure to check out my presentation at our Kingdom Writers Conference. Next Steps Look back at the 3 myths we went over, choose the one that is currently affecting you the most, and take action on it! And for a whole lot more help with self-publishing on a budget (without compromising quality), check out the FREE Kingdom Writers Conference, Count the Costs edition. We've got 8 seasoned writers and publishers lined up and ready to teach you everything from saving on book cover design to choosing the best formatting software. Some speakers you might recognize include: Dave Chesson Matt Tommey Shae Bynes Thomas Umstattd Jr. Heather Hart ...and more! We kicked off yesterday, on Tuesday May 3rd and this is one event that you can't afford to miss. Click here to learn more: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/ Can't wait to see you there!

1 Thessalonians 3:9-11Ezekiel 22:30 As Kingdom Writers, we can be people God uses to help fill in the gaps (as Paul says) and also stand in the gap (Ezekiel) in order to help repair a wall of righteousness and plead on behalf of others. Our books and other writings are ways God brings us to others in order to encourage and edify their faith. Just as Paul's letters were carried to believers all over the region, our books can be carried around the world in order to help fill in the gaps that people have in their faith and answer questions others may be wrestling with. Count the Costs Self-Publishing a Book Can Be Overwhelming and Expensive. You've done a lot of research and have been praying about the best way to publish your book Introducing our KINGDOM WRITERS CONFERENCE Count the Costs Edition. A FREE Conference to Help You Self-Publish on a Budget (without compromising quality) 8 seasoned writers and publishers will teach you strategies and practical tips so you can learn how to save money when self-publishing your book. Learn more here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/

This is how I typically do prioritize my marketing tasks, but it will be different for each of you. My first priority: Will it produce income? (Long term or short term? What is the profit margin?) Will it build my email list? (Manual or automated?) My next thought process: What is the least minimum viable product? Done well, yes. But sometimes we don't need to do everything right now (ie blog) Also: What's required? Will I need to learn a new skill or technology? If I can choose something profitable with what I already have/know, I often choose it. What has worked well for me in the past? 80/20 rule. Finally: I take action and figure it out as I go. Very rarely do I have everything figured out before I take action. 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-Marketing Messages workshop here: https://minimarketingmessages.com

Publishing is a very vulnerable process, isn't it? You are putting your heart and soul onto paper for the whole world to see. How do you deal with the fear that comes with publishing? Learn a few ways to reframe it in this episode. Links mentioned: Conquer the fear of sharing your story: https://www.trainingauthors.com/conquer-fear/ Download Your FREE 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: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/

In this episode, you will learn several ideas for setting up systems and learning what works best for you in your writing process. Links mentioned: Video on how to organize your computer files: https://www.facebook.com/christianbookacademy/videos/848819582302598/ Writing Wheel free eBook: https://trainingauthors.com/writingwheel/ Move Forward in God's Call to Write If you don't have a copy yet, get your copy of our new book Kingdom Writers so that you can move forward in God's call to write in your life here: https://trainingauthors.com/book

We typically recommend giving yourself 90 days for each stage of the Kingdom Writers Path at the most. However, we've had members publish a book within a month of joining Christian Book Academy. For example, Jennifer Nelson published a book 10 days after enrolling in our membership. It depends on the time you have to invest and the scope of your book project. If you take at least 90 days on each stage it would look something like this... First Draft: 90 days Final Draft: 90 days Self-Publish: 90 days This means you can get your book published in 9 months. Join Our Community of Kingdom Writers Get on the waitlist for Christian Book Academy here: https://christianbookacademy.com

Many of you have visited the Redwood National Park in northern California. Shelley & I visited that area a few years ago. I remember walking through forests with lush ferns among these gentle giants in all their majesty. Imagine the Creator of those trees! -Redwoods can grow as tall as 400 feet -The oldest redwood is thought to be over 3200 years old and is known as the "President" -Some are wide enough for a car to drive through -Roots only go about 7-8 feet deep but can be spread out over 100 feet -Redwood roots are intertwined with other redwoods which allows them to remain stable even through strong storms. I see Christian Book Academy like a gentle redwood forest where our roots intertwine with one another. -A redwood cone can produce 150-250 seeds, each seed being only the size of a tomato seed. That's about the size of the head of a matchstick Our books also begin with a seed idea. That seed is then watered by God and it continues to grow into something we could have hardly imagined. Redwoods are rugged trees. Some have deep grooves in the bark, some have been struck by lightning, some partially burned by fire, some blown over by winds. Kingdom Writers are a rugged breed as we can all attest to. Many of us have been battered by various elements and yet we still stand tall with the Lord's strength. "These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world." – 1 Peter 1:7 NLT Among these redwood forests are also trees that have toppled over due to old age. These trees are ideal for kids and adults alike to jump up and play on. Many of these toppled trees also have new trees growing out from the middle where it might be hollowed out. These dead trees are still giving life to young trees! There will be a time when each of us topple over but we can continue giving life through our books and writings. "Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith." – Hebrews 13:7 NLT Finally, a single lone redwood tree is quite impressive by itself but a forest of these giants is spectacular. Similarly, a lone Christian writer can produce impressive stuff but it's a beautiful thing to be part of a forest of Kingdom Writers with all of our diversity, styles and varying backgrounds. We can lean on one another as the storms of life hit. Consider CBA to be a Kingdom Writers redwood forest where we cause others to look up and give glory to our great God! Your Writing Battle Plan Powerful things happen when you integrate your faith with your writing, publishing, and marketing. Learn how to create your writing battle plan so you can move forward in God's call on your life to write in our Battle Plan All-Access Pass. You'll get 15 presentations plus 13 bonus trainings including our Priestly Pen bundle here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/

There are three types of book marketing you can do. 1. Free organic marketing (usually takes longer and requires more time) 2. Paid ads (for authors the best platform is Amazon Ads but still requires a learning curve) 3. Partner marketing through strategic relationships (very powerful but requires connecting with others in your niche or those who already have a platform similar to your target audience) Free Organic Marketing: Content marketing, social media, etc. The pro is that it's FREE. The con is that it takes more time. Amazon ads: Amazon ads do take time and a learning curve. But with persistence, they can be very effective. We've done very well with ads for my book Broken Crayons Still Color. Partner Marketing: I share 11 ideas for partner marketing in this video. You can watch it here: https://trainingauthors.com/get/email-list/ 27 Book Marketing Ideas Download our free PDF with 27 different ideas to market your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/ideas/

There are advantages to both traditional publishing and self-publishing. I personally have chosen self-publishing (independent publishing) and love it! However, it's not always the best fit for everyone. Here are some benefits to consider: https://www.trainingauthors.com/the-benefits-of-independent-publishing-self-publishing/ If you want to go down the path of self-publishing, I'm your girl and can help you every step of the way. If you want to traditionally publish, you will need to create a book proposal and pitch it to publishers and/or find an agent to help you. Publishing Map Download our free publishing map and video explaining the self-publishing process here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map

When you have multiple book ideas, how do you decide which book to write first? Here are a few questions to ask: When you're praying about it, do you get a sense from God which book is first? What do you feel the most passionate about right now? What are your goals right now? Does one of the books line up better with your goals? What are your goals right now? Does one of the books line up better with your goals? Which book could you get done first? Which one seems like you have the most content or is easiest to write? You learn the process, get it done, and start momentum. Move Forward in God's Call to Write If you don't have a copy yet, get your copy of our new book Kingdom Writers so that you can move forward in God's call to write in your life here: https://trainingauthors.com/book

Psalm 127:1-2 - "Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones." Our workaholic society tells us to push and strain and strive in order to accomplish our goals. Many books have been written with this method…but at what cost and for what benefit? We also see many in the world today trying to protect all of the work they've accomplished in their own human strength. If we're honest, we've all done this as if everything depends on us alone. It's interesting to note that this Psalm is written by Solomon who wrote most of Proverbs, many of which instruct us to not be lazy and to work hard. Here, he's looking at the issue of going it alone without including God in the picture. Whether it's building houses or writing books, both are acceptable enterprises. They serve an important purpose. Our motives behind these things are equally important. Are we doing these things for our own glory or God's glory? Ultimately, this is why we call ourselves Kingdom Writers. We're all about building His Kingdom, not some monument unto ourselves. God makes no distinctions between the sacred and secular - Colossians 3:23 says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters…" God is interested in ALL of our work including all the words we write. Our books will have more substance when we partner with God, just as families will have more substance in their relationships when they build their home with the Lord. Regarding houses, they are viewed as a symbol of status. We can easily desire to have a huge, extravagant house in order to look good and be approved of by others. This kind of thing can also happen with our books. We can create something that comes off as polished and shiny in order to seek status. We can place our security in this status which is here today and gone tomorrow. Why is our work wasted? It's wasted when we trade the eternal for the temporal Your Writing Battle Plan Powerful things happen when you integrate your faith with your writing, publishing, and marketing. Learn how to create your writing battle plan so you can move forward in God's call on your life to write in our Battle Plan All-Access Pass. You'll get 15 presentations plus 13 bonus trainings including our Priestly Pen bundle here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/

We believe in the power of being surrounded by like-minded writers in community while you write, publish, and market your book… …even if that community is online. We have been coaching and mentoring writers online for over a decade and have seen the power it has over and over again. Right now, our doors to Christian Book Academy are open. WooHoo! 🥳 Christian Book Academy is an online membership where we help Christian writers of all genres, like you, write words that outlive you, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and reach more readers with your message. Join us here: https://christianbookacademy.com/

You can still get a copy of our new book, Kingdom Writers, here: https://trainingauthors.com/book And enjoy this excerpt from our War Room prayer meeting call with our Christian Book Academy members in January. We pray it blesses you!

Today is the day we are launching our new book, Kingdom Writers. WooHoo! Get your copy today at an early-bird price (plus all the bonuses) here: https://trainingauthors.com/book This book has been in the works for over 2.5 years. We have been praying for you and believe it will help you move forward in your call to write. Here's what a few writers are saying… "If you are a Christian and feel called to write a book, but maybe you're intimidated by the process, this book by Shelley and CJ Hitz was written for you. God is a God of story, and He has given us each a story to tell; some people are called to put that story in writing for the world to experience with us. Be encouraged with the practical tips in this book, by Shelley's own story, and also by the stories of other authors who have been in your shoes whom God has helped follow His plan for their lives." - Katie Erickson, Editor, Designer, Author Kingdom Writers was written to inspire you to share your story. Everyone matters and everyone has a story to tell. God has brought you through many circumstances of life that could be a help or blessing for someone to learn they can make it too. There is no limit to what God can do and this book will provide you with practical tips, encouragement and inspire you to seek God to show you His calling on your life that can be a blessing to others. Lana Wynn Scroggins, PhD, author Get your copy today at an early-bird price (plus all the bonuses) here: https://trainingauthors.com/book

In Luke 1:5-38 we see two different people visited by the angel Gabriel. Each was presented with something impossible which would be accomplished by God. One was a priest who had an extensive religious experience. The other was a teenage girl who had very little life experience, let alone religious experience. Ironically, it was the one with extensive religious experience who didn't believe the angel's words while the teenage girl believed the impossible. How about you and I? If we're honest, we've all identified with Zechariah's response when faced with the impossible. Do we really believe God can birth books through our lives that many times feel barren of words? Like Mary, may we find ourselves saying, "I am the Lord's servant. May everything you have said about me come true." (Luke 1:38) Your Writing Battle Plan Powerful things happen when you integrate your faith with your writing, publishing, and marketing. Learn how to create your writing battle plan so you can move forward in God's call on your life to write in our Battle Plan All-Access Pass. You'll get 15 presentations plus 13 bonus trainings including our Priestly Pen bundle here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/

Get access now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/secret/ It's hard to believe it, but… …CJ and I just finished our 70th book. It's called, "Kingdom Writers" and it's been in the works for almost 2.5 years so it's soooo good to finally be birthing it into the world. Yay! Are you in the process of writing, publishing or marketing your book? If so, you'll want to make sure you get a copy of this book. It officially launches on February 1st with an early bird discount and special launch bonuses. So stay tuned. This is going to be fun! An Out of the Box Book Launch For this book, we decided to do something different. We've never done this kind of book launch before. First of all, we created a secret book launch party via a private podcast where you can listen to an excerpt of the book, get behind the scenes tips, and lessons learned. I haven't seen anyone do this for a book launch yet and am excited to share this with you. If you want access to our secret book launch party podcast, Sign up here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/secret/ Waiting for you today inside the podcast is the episode with the introduction chapter from the book. Plus, you'll get another episode sharing how authors can use a private podcast feed to market and launch your books. I have several ideas for you. This is content that you won't get anywhere else from me. 🙌🏻 So make sure to go sign up for our secret book launch party podcast and start listening to the first couple of episodes. And be looking for information on our book launch on February 1st. You won't want to miss this. Publishing a new book never gets old. Does it? This book has been in the works for about 2.5 years and it's finally coming to fruition. I'll share more about this process and why it took us so long in an upcoming email. Click here to join our secret book launch party podcast here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/secret/ It's going to be fun!​

The goal of a media kit is to have one place where people can find your information. This can be used for guest blog posts, podcast interviews, speaking engagements, etc. When the media calls and/or when opportunities open up…will you be ready? Enjoy this short episode that is an excerpt from a recent Media Kit Workshop we hosted for Christian Book Academy members. As a member, you get access to our Media Kit template and checklist. Get on our waiting list here: https://christianbookacademy.com 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-Marketing Messages workshop here: https://minimarketingmessages.com

There are so many decisions when self-publishing or independently publishing a book. In this episode, you'll learn one mistake to avoid when working with graphic designers who create your book cover and/or interior formatting. This episode was inspired from a question from Christian Book Academy member, Nancy, and we hope it helps you as well! 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: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/

Do you want to write a book but you're just not sure how you're going to fit it into your schedule or if you have time to actually do it? Keep watching because in the next few minutes I'm going to share with you three different ways to finish a 10,000-word book. I see writers getting stuck in the stage of trying to write their first draft. What I have found is there are three main categories you may fit in where you can actually get your book done and your first draft out of your head and onto paper in a much faster time than you ever imagined. Let's do a little math together (I promise it won't make you cry). Then, let me know which way you think would work best for you.👇🏻 1 - the consistent writer 2 - the chunk writer 3 - speaking your book 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? My very first book took me over a year to write. ❌ I was disorganized with messy notes and research scattered everywhere. ❌ I felt overwhelmed trying to figure everything out on my own. ❌ I was exhausted making so many decisions and wondering if I was doing it right. There is a real thing called decision fatigue. But then… I figured out how to use a few book writing formulas that made the process of getting my book out of my head and onto paper so much easier. I now make decisions quickly and with clarity which allows me to choose a book topic, outline my book, and finish the first draft much faster. What previously took me a year I can now do in a few weeks or a few months depending on the scope of the book project. Today I want to teach you these same book writing formulas... Because I know if you're not feeling stuck and overwhelmed yet, you may be soon. With my Book Writing Lab workshop, you're just 90 minutes away from: ✅ Choosing your book topic ✅ Creating a basic book outline ✅ Setting up the writing plan that works for you so you can finish your first draft. And oh my goodness...it feels so good to get unstuck and move forward with writing your book. 🤩 When you have clarity on your book topic + a basic outline, you can finally clear the clutter in your head and begin to see the chapters of your book emerge. Yay! It's truly an amazing thing. 🙌 Get started now at www.BookWritingLab.com

Join Shelley Hitz and several authors from Christian Book Academy who will share case studies + tips they've learned along the way. A few things you'll learn: 1. The easy path Jennifer Nelson discovered to finally become an author 2. The easy path Jennifer Nelson discovered to finally become an author 3. How Jan Cox gained both freedom and control over publishing her books (plus saved thousands of dollars) 4. The pivot Lola Oshinowo made after spending time in prayer that made all the difference for her first book. 5. How Tanecia Mitchell gained a strategy to take the first draft of her manuscript to a finished book 6. The strategy Esther Espinoza used to sell over 100 copies of her book last month. And more! Support each of these authors by purchasing their books below. Jennifer Nelson: Jennnifer Nelson's Mediakit Jan Cox: www.janiscox.com/bookstore Lola Oshinowo: https://www.iwalolaademodioshinowo.com/ Tanecia Mitchell: https://www.taneciamitchell.com/ Esther Espinoza: https://www.gigistorylibrary.com.au/ Join our community of Kingdom Writers in our online membership, Christian Book Academy here: https://christianbookacademy.com

In this story of Jesus healing a blind man in Mark 8:22-26, it seems as if this was a two-part miracle where the blind man's sight was gradually restored. After Jesus lays his hands on the man's eyes the first time, the man says he can see people but they look like trees walking around. So Jesus places his hands on the man a second time and completes the miracle. In our own journey as Kingdom Writers, sometimes it seems as though we are seeing things like trees walking around. We don't always receive the instant clarity that we would like. Like the blind man, Jesus may give us gradual clarity as we continue trusting his methods and timing for our writing. This story also reminds us that our spiritual journey is a process of sanctification rather than instant maturity or clarity. In the end, we will look back and see God's perfect plans for our lives. "Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely." - 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NLT) Your Writing Battle Plan Powerful things happen when you integrate your faith with your writing, publishing, and marketing. Learn how to create your writing battle plan so you can move forward in God's call on your life to write in our Battle Plan All-Access Pass. You'll get 15 presentations plus 13 bonus trainings including our Priestly Pen bundle here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/

As the holidays approach I want to share 5-holiday sales strategies you can use to sell more books. BOGO deals Offer an extra digital bonus for those who buy your book during a certain time. Put together a gift-giving guide for your target audience as a PDF download. Sell a book bundle. Sell bulk orders If you'd like the workshop I taught on this topic as well as all of the templates that will make this super easy for you to implement, you can get it here: https://authors.thrivecart.com/11235-79978/

When you self-publish or independently publish your book, you need to make the decision about which format you will publish your book in. Some options include eBook, print, full-color, audiobook, translations, and large print. It depends on your audience, how well your book is selling, as well as your budget and the time you have to invest. Learn more about this in today's episode and also enjoy a case study from Christian Book Academy member, Teresa Mills, who found one particular format has sold better than others for her travel books. Join Our Community of Kingdom Writers In our online membership, Christian Book Academy, we help you write words that outlive you, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and reach more readers with your message. Join us here: https://christianbookacademy.com/

In this episode, Shelley answers this question from Christian Book Academy member, Stephanie... "How do we balance our author life and regular day-to-day job life? When and how do we know to take the step of quitting our job to move into focusing more on our writing author life? I feel I am not focused enough on writing because of my other job. What do you do?" We know many of you have full-time jobs and therefore thought this would be a great topic to cover on the podcast. Enjoy! Christian Book Academy In Christian Book Academy, we help you write words that outlive you, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and reach more readers with your message. Join the waitlist here: https://christianbookacademy.com/

"What can I do to help you?" Elisha asked. "Tell me, what do you have in the house?" - 2 Kings 4:2a (NLT) Have you ever been in a situation where it was difficult to make ends meet? When there was more month than money? Where the butter was spread way too thin on that slice of bread? Running on fumes and coasting into the gas station is a regular occurrence. And the bills continue coming in like one crashing wave after another against the shores of your life. That's the scene playing out in the lives of a widow and her two sons (2 Kings 4:1-7). The family breadwinner has died and now a creditor has come knocking on their door to collect. Unable to pay, the only other option is for her boys to work off the debt as slaves. But she knows a man of God in the area. In fact, her husband used to serve alongside this man known as Elisha. Down to her last thread of hope, the widow shares her predicament with this man who served under and succeeded the great prophet, Elijah. "What can I do to help you?" Elisha asked. This simple, open-ended question is one that all of us can ask when we encounter those in need. It's also a question that would have been fresh on Elisha's mind. Just two chapters earlier, his mentor Elijah asked him, "Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken away." (2 Kings 2:9) Not waiting for the widow's response to this question, Elisha drills down with a more practical question, "Tell me, what do you have in the house?" Taking a quick inventory, she responds, "Nothing at all, except a flask of olive oil." You can just see the wheels of faith begin turning in Elisha's head as he tells her to go door to door collecting as many empty jars as she can. Liking this idea better than becoming slaves, the two boys rustled and wrangled every jar in the area. And then the miraculous flow of oil began. Who knows how many jars were filled from that one meager flask? The oil flow was limited only by the number of empty jars available. Truth be told, those two boys could have scrounged up every jar throughout Israel and the Source wouldn't have run dry. God wants us to bring our emptiness to Him today in order to fill us with His Holy Spirit flow. Bring your empty pages so He can fill them up with words. Bring your bank account so He can provide for your every need. Bring your empty dreams and allow Him to redeem them for His glory. Whether it's a single flask of olive oil that keeps flowing or five loaves and two fish that keeps feeding, we serve the God who is more than able to meet a particular need. Jesus will multiply every meager area of our lives if we will simply surrender what little we have in complete obedience. He's the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) Reflection: Bring your meager situation before the Lord today. How would you answer if Jesus asked you, "What can I do to help you?" Try to be as specific as possible.

Do you have fear of marketing your book because you wonder what other people will think of you? Do you worry that they will think you are being self-promotional, greedy, or prideful? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, we have some encouragement for you regarding marketing. "What you do is between you and God. What other people think about what you do is between them and God." ~ Shelley Hitz This was a question asked by someone during our 2021 Kingdom Writers Conference. Did you miss the conference? If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-access pass here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ We pray that this short encouragement blesses you today!

In this episode, we have some encouragement for you regarding publishing a book that has Biblical undertones without being too preachy. This was a question asked by someone during our 2021 Kingdom Writers Conference. Did you miss the conference? If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-access pass here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ We pray that this short encouragement blesses you today!

Do you ever struggle with anxiety when you sit down to write? Does it stop you and keep you moving forward on your book? In this episode, we have some encouragement for you when you face resistance. This was a question asked by someone during our 2021 Kingdom Writers Conference. Did you miss the conference? If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-access pass here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ We pray that this short encouragement blesses you today!

"But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners." – Romans 5:8 (NLT) On February 5th, 2017, things looked pretty bleak for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl Fifty-One. By the middle of the third quarter, they found themselves down 28-3 to the Atlanta Falcons. No team had ever come back to win a Super Bowl after such a deficit. But as can happen in sports across the spectrum, a swing in momentum can change things in a hurry. There would be no Falcons blowout that day. Instead, the Patriots would score thirty-one unanswered points to win the game 34-28 in overtime. As baseball legend, Yogi Berra used to say, "It ain't over til it's over." When it comes to a momentum swing in life, two little words can change the outcome… But God. From Joseph to Paul, we see so many But God moments. There will be moments in our own lives when the odds seem overwhelmingly against us. Defeat is a foregone conclusion. A comeback? Impossible. But God.

Disappointment is part of every writer's journey but when used the right way it can help you find your target audience, clarify the message God has equipped you to share, and expand your platform. This was the first recording with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith for the Kingdom Writers Conference. We had some bizarre tech issues and so he graciously re-recorded his presentation. This one will be slightly different than what you heard at the conference. By the way, did you miss the conference? If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-access pass here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ We pray that this teaching blesses you today!

Many people want to write and publish a book but feel they don't have the time to succeed. Learn productivity principles that will help you accomplish your writing goals regardless of how full your calendar is today. This was the first recording with Dr. Tim Riordan for the Kingdom Writers Conference. We had some bizarre tech issues and so he graciously re-recorded his presentation. This one will be slightly different than what you heard at the conference. By the way, did you miss the conference? If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-access pass here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ We pray that this teaching blesses you today!

We are the Priestly Pens in the author of Life as we are writing our books. However, does your "pen" ever feel dry? If so, enjoy this encouragement today which is an excerpt from the kickoff presentation of the Kingdom Writers Conference. Did you miss the conference? If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-access pass here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ We pray that this short encouragement blesses you today!

"For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins." – Colossians 1:13-14 (NLT) In his classic book, Miracles, author C.S. Lewis gives us a wonderful illustration of Christ representing a pearl diver in search of hidden treasure. It's a beautiful passage that your own eyes should read, "One may think of a diver, first reducing himself to nakedness, then glancing in mid-air, then gone with a splash, vanishing rushing down through green and warm water into black and cold water, down through increasing pressure into the deathlike region of ooze and slime and old decay; then up again, back to colour and light, his lungs almost bursting, till suddenly he breaks the surface again, holding in his hand the dripping, precious thing he went down to recover. He and it are both coloured now that they have come up into the light: down below, where it lay colorless in the dark, he lost his color too." (Miracles, chap. 14). Can you believe that you and I are that 'dripping, precious thing' Jesus went down to recover? If you're like me, it's a thought that seems beyond what my little finite mind can comprehend. We've become quite comfortable here in our 'region of ooze and slime and old decay.' So comfortable that we forget that we were created for much more. The Son of God volunteered to descend into the depths of darkness in order to bring us into His glorious light. Not only is this pearl diver the One who retrieves us, but his very life becomes the currency used in order to purchase us for display in the Father's kingdom collection. I can imagine the great Pearl Diver regaling the angels in heaven with stories from some of his deep dives… "I found this one in the depths of despair and depression." "This beauty was pulled from the sea of drug & alcohol addiction." "A shark tried to snatch this one away from me but I eventually got her to safety. Got a few scars to prove it but you should see the shark…at least what's left of him." Perhaps even now the angels are on the edge of their seats hearing Him tell your story. Reflection: How does it feel to know how valuable you are to the Pearl Diver and his Father? As a Kingdom Writer, can you find creative ways to weave in your story of going from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of light with your readers?

What a fun month of celebration this has been! This month marks 10 years since I took the big, scary step of faith of quitting my physical therapy job (and a regular income behind) to be full-time in our ministry and business alongside my husband CJ. And we just finished our first-ever Kingdom Writers Conference. WooHoo! Thank you to everyone who joined us. What a fun week it has been! And right now our doors to Christian Book Academy are open. We only open a few times a year so if you've been wanting to join us now is the time to get in. Go to www.christianbookacademy.com and join us. We have so many great resources for you including monthly two-day Virtual Writing Retreats to help you get your book done or your marketing finished for the month. We also have a new Mini-Marketing Messages kit for you every month. These are social media templates and email templates you can use in your marketing to easily engage with your audience and sell more books. We have so many trainings for you that go in the order of the Kingdom Writers Path as well, starting at the first draft, then your final draft, self publish, book launch and finally ongoing marketing which is in the stage called impact lives. And so depending on where you're at in the Kingdom Writers Path, you can stay focused and find the training you can benefit from in your stage of the Kingdom Writers path. We encourage you to join us if you're ready to write a book, want to publish a book before the holidays, or if you're ready to market your book before the biggest book-buying season of the year. Come join us at www.christianbookacademy.com. We cannot wait to serve you. And to continue the celebration this month, we are highlighting Christian Book Academy member Jennifer Waddle. She was also one of the speakers at our conference. Today she's going to share a case study of how she put together a profitable book bundle and how you can do the same. Join Christian Book Academy Our doors are open for a short time this week to Christian Book Academy. Get in before we close enrollment here: www.christianbookacademy.com We help you write words that outlive you, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and reach more readers with your message.

Can you believe it? This month marks a decade since I resigned from my physical therapy job. We have been working full-time in our business and ministry since that day. Honestly, it hasn't been easy. There have been so many times we wanted to give up. But God has provided what we needed and He has brought us to the place where we are today. One of the things we're doing to celebrate is hosting our Kingdom Writers Conference...and it kicks off today the 15th of September. WooHoo! So if you have not joined us yet, make sure to go right now and claim your free ticket at www.kingdomwritersconference.com before registration closes. You will not want to miss 15 speakers over the course of five days helping equip you to move forward in God's call to write. Today I want to introduce you to one of our Christian Book Academy members and one of our conference speakers, Ruth L Snyder. She has been taking some action in her marketing and she's going to share how using a simple tool that we provide in Christian Book Academy has helped her move forward in her marketing. Plus, on a recent post she was able to get 15 book sales. Yay! I hope you enjoy hearing from her and get inspired for the marketing of your books as well. DON'T MISS OUT...Get Your FREE Ticket to the Kingdom Writers Conference A FREE 5-day event ONLY for Christian writers with 15 industry experts to equip you to move forward with God's call to write. Get your FREE ticket and join us 9/15/21 - 9/21/21 (skipping the weekend) at https://kingdomwritersconference.com