Create a 15-Minute Writing Habit to Finally Finish Your Book
Join Our FREE 5-Day Writing Week Challenge
January 20-24, 2026
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If you want to create a writing habit in just 15-minutes a day, the time to get started is now.
Watch this short video to learn why:
Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination?
Sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to breakthrough a writing slump.
Discover 5 powerful productivity tips to help you finish your book - without spending all day at your computer.
DAY ONE
Track your progress
DAY TWO
Schedule your writing sessions
DAY THREE
Try this proven writing strategy
DAY FOUR
Overcome self-sabotage
DAY FIVE
Dream with God for your writing
Plus, get the tools you need each day to help you apply these productivity strategies.
Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in writing their book.
However, in this free challenge we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.
The Power of the Compound Effect
Did you know that it’s the small habits you create that can have the biggest impact on your life over time? It’s called the compound effect.
Getting this right can be the difference between unfinished projects that collect dust on your hard drive versus actually seeing it to completion!
Our challenge will help you use the compound effect to create a writing habit in just 15-minutes a day so you can finally finish your book!
During this 5-day challenge, you will...
GROW AS A WRITER
Learn proven productivity strategies to help you stay consistent and finish your book.
GET THE TOOLS YOU NEED
Download resources designed to help you implement each strategy with ease.
MAKE REAL PROGRESS
Stay accountable to write for 15 minutes a day, building momentum toward your finished book.
What Kind of Results Can You Expect?
“I got more written in one week than the entire month before. Keeping track of my work and applying her ideas, I gained insight to how I write and ways to improve my process. Thank you, Shelley!”
– Jean Wise
“If you are looking for a way to jumpstart your writing, Shelley’s unique combination of tracking and time management techniques, inspiration and encouragement will do the trick. I have consistently implemented a new writing routine that is bearing fruit.”
– Matthew Johnsen
Plus, win some fun prizes!
Each day of the challenge, you'll have the chance to win prizes.
I Am a Kingdom Writer Mug
VIP Upgrade
Bundle of 3 Books
$47 Book Marketing Shop Credit
Amazon Gift Cards
Write Your Story All-Access Pass
And enter to win the grand prize
One year membership in Christian Book Academy ($450 value)
Plus, join us for 3 live calls on Zoom
All calls will be hosted at 11am eastern
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MONDAY
Join us for the kick-off call for a writing accountability call
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WEDNESDAY
Q&A session and behind the scenes call
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FRIDAY
Dreaming with God prayer and accountability call
Your Writing Week Questions Answered
1. What is Writing Week?
Writing Week is a free 5-day challenge to help you create a 15-minute daily writing habit. You’ll get tips, tools, and encouragement to make progress on your book. If you want extra help, the optional VIP upgrade includes tools to choose your book topic and outline.
2. Do I need a book idea to join?
Not at all! Writing Week meets you right where you are—whether you’re brainstorming ideas, working on your first draft, or returning to an unfinished project.
3. Is this challenge for both fiction and nonfiction writers?
Absolutely! Whether you’re writing a novel, memoir, devotional, or any other type of book, the strategies we share will help you stay consistent and overcome roadblocks.
If we haven't met yet...
I’m Shelley Hitz, a writing mentor and self-publishing expert.
I understand the struggle of wanting to write your book while also wondering if it will be good enough.
Since 2010, my husband CJ and I have…
- Helped over 1,000 writers overcome self-doubt and become published authors.
- Published over 70 books through our independent publishing company, Body and Soul Publishing.
- Reached almost a million readers worldwide with our books.
I always love encouraging and helping writers. Therefore, I can’t wait to share some of the best writing productivity tips with you.
Are You Ready to Build a Consistent Writing Habit?
Join the FREE Writing Week challenge and create a writing habit in just 15-minutes a day.
January 20-24, 2026
Copyright CJ and Shelley Hitz, TrainingAuthors.com