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Posts by Shelley Hitz

Together, CJ and Shelley Hitz are passionate about equipping and empowering Christian writers of all genres to share their unique gifts with the world. This website is filled with spiritual encouragement as well as prayers to help you overcome the resistance you face as a writer. Your story matters! We believe that you have a specific role to play in the kingdom of heaven to impact lives for eternity. And because of this, we will pour out our lives encouraging writers like you to not only tell your stories but to take the courageous step of self-publishing your stories in books that will outlive you and leave behind a powerful legacy. Christian Book Academy where we help you give birth to your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers!

How to Overcome Excuses to Finish Writing a Book

May 24, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

In this post, I share tips on how to overcome excuses to finish writing a book.  One of the biggest obstacles most authors face is simply getting the first draft done.  In this post, I share an excuse I used this week.

Filed Under: Writing, Finisher Series

Goal Setting – How to Achieve Goals

May 23, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Goal setting and how to achieve goals.  There is a simple step you can take today that could make all the difference.  I’m going to share it with you in this post.

Filed Under: Writing, Productivity

My 40 Day Video Challenge…

May 21, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

WARNING: Prepare yourself… I’ve decided to do a 40-day video challenge in celebration of turning the BIG 4-0 last month!

Filed Under: Video, Marketing

Tips on Writing a Book: Start Small and Build Momentum

May 20, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

In this post, I will share a couple tips on writing a book.  But, first, let me ask you a question. Have you ever known the strangling feeling of debt?

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Tips

Don’t Break the Chain

May 18, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Don’t break the chain. This weekend last year I was training hard for the Pike’s Peak Ascent. Leading up to the Ascent, I did the Black Canyon Ascent this very weekend last year, six miles uphill all the way. I’m not a very good athlete so it was very intimidating to me, but I finished […]

Filed Under: Writing, Productivity

Step Back and See the Big Picture

May 15, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Sometimes we just need to step back and see the big picture. I went on a hike in Eagle, Colorado with my husband. And on this trail, you can get very focused on your feet (the dirty trail) and miss the big picture. Sometimes that happens in life as well.

Filed Under: Inspirational

Overcome Writer’s Block With This Simple Strategy

May 11, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Need to overcome writer’s block?  Well, sometimes you just need to write. I talk to so many people that want to write a book…someday. In fact, there’s a statistic that says 80% of people want to write a book but not many people actually complete it. My biggest desire for my students and clients is […]

Filed Under: Writing Tips, Writing

Your Story Matters!

May 4, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

It’s called “Stinkin’ Thinkin’.” We all have those negative voices in our head– whatever we call them. I call them Stinkin’ Thinkin’. They are the voices that try to hold us back. Those voices that try to diminish who we are and the gifts God has given us, and tell us that we’re not good […]

Filed Under: Inspirational

5 Easy Ways to Write Your Book

April 29, 2015 By Shelley Hitz 1 Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

There is more than one way to write a book.  I often have authors tell me they do not know where to start when writing a book. In this post, I am going to share five ways that I have used to write a book to help you get started in the right direction: #1:  Write the Book […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Tips Tagged With: Writing Tips

Make it Matter Monday – 40 People Who Impacted My Life

April 27, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Just last week I started something new….Make it Matter Monday where I share about someone who has made a difference in my life.  Then, I encourage you to go out and do the same.  When you make your post, remember to use the hashtags #makeitmattermonday. However, because I am turning 40 this month, I decided to […]

Filed Under: Inspirational

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