Training Authors with CJ and Shelley Hitz

We help Christian writers take a step of faith and finally finish your book!

  • Home
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Member Login
    • About
    • Support
    • Legal Information
  • Resources
    • Free Stuff!
    • Blog
    • Podcast
    • Read Our Books
    • Who to hire
  • Sign Up Today!

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!

Plan But Be Willing to Change and Adapt

January 29, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

One thing that’s important in our business is to plan. So….how do we plan, but be willing to change and adapt as needed?  I have typically been a “fly by the seat of your pants” type planner. It can be both good and bad. It allows for flexibility and to focus on what’s most important at […]

Filed Under: General

How Fast Can You Type?

January 14, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

typing speed

How fast can you type?  Take the speed typing test below to find out.  online typing test (c) CalculatorCat.com   

Filed Under: Writing, Productivity

How to Use Your iPhone to Record Video with an External Microphone

December 29, 2014 By Shelley Hitz 8 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

iPhone microphone adapter

I thought I would share this quick tutorial on how to use your iPhone to record video with an external microphone.  Today I did my first set of videos with my iPhone. I had to go to Radio Shack first to get an adapter and longer cable for my microphone to work with my iPhone […]

Filed Under: Technology, Video

The 7 Benefits of Mind Mapping

December 9, 2014 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

The 7 Benefits of Mind Mapping

Human beings have worked out their problems, brainstormed ideas, and put together projects for many years with the trusty pen and paper. Why the need for Mind Maps? Viewing:  Take in the bigger picture easily and quickly at a glance. Recollection:  The visual nature of Mind Maps allows for easy recall. Simplification:  Mind Maps allow […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Tips Tagged With: goal setting, mind mapping

How to Grow Your Twitter Followers (and our Manage Flitter Review)

November 5, 2014 By Shelley Hitz 3 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

How to Grow Twitter Followers

Do you want to learn how to grow your Twitter followers with people in your target audience who are active and likely to follow you back? In this video I will show you how to do this manually as well as share our Manage Flitter review. We have started using this tool to find twitter followers […]

Filed Under: Social Media, Twitter Tagged With: manage flitter review, twitter followers

The Power of NAMS… Networking

August 5, 2014 By Shelley Hitz 4 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Many of you know my story and that I first started an online business a decade ago.  Over the years, it transitioned to working more online until I was able to resign my job as a Physical Therapist 3 years ago.  Since that time I have been self-employed working full-time as an author, speaker, and […]

Filed Under: Marketing, Networking Tagged With: authors, Conferences, Euntrepreneur tips, live events, networking tips, tools for authors, writing as a buisness

How to Self-Publish a Book with a Co-Author

July 12, 2014 By Shelley Hitz 15 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

How to self-publish a book with a co-author

I have co-authored several books with different authors over the years.  And I am currently working on two more collaborative projects right now.  I have found co-authoring a book can be powerful.  I first stumbled upon this idea in 2009 when I first met Heather Hart. Heather contacted me on my website FindYourTrueBeauty.com to ask […]

Filed Under: Publishing, Publishing Tips

Writing and Self-Publishing Children’s eBooks – An Interview with AJ Cosmo

May 30, 2014 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

AJ Cosmo children's book author

I recently finished self-publishing my first children’s eBook.  My husband, CJ, and I co-authored the book and I did the illustrations.  I plan to share a detailed blog post about our experience soon.  We used a children’s eBook template by Joel Friedlander and had over 100 beta readers.  Therefore, I was excited to find out […]

Filed Under: Publishing, Self-Publishing

4 Ways to Help Your Favorite Author

May 20, 2014 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

help your favorite author

Here are 4 ways to help your favorite author: 1.) Buy and Read Their Book 2.) Share Their Book Sales Page on Amazon and/or B&N 3.) Add Their Book to GoodReads 4.) Post a Review Watch the video below: Watch videos on how to post reviews on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads and the iBookstore here: […]

Filed Under: Marketing, Marketing Tips Tagged With: help your favorite author

How to Post Book Reviews on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads and the iBookstore

May 19, 2014 By Shelley Hitz 4 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

In these videos, I show you how to post book reviews to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads and the iBookstore.  You so need to have an account on each platform in order to post a review.  We encourage you to post reviews for books that you have enjoyed as it is the best way to […]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: how to post book reviews

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Welcome!


Meet CJ and Shelley Hitz

We understand the struggle of wanting to write your book while also wondering if it will be good enough.

Since 2010, we have helped over 1,000 writers overcome self-doubt and become published authors.

Join our community of Kingdom writers.

Finish Your Book in Just 15 Minutes a Day! Join the Free 5-Day Challenge


You don’t need more time. You need a proven plan. In just 5 days, get 5 quick tips to finally finish your book.

Save My Spot — I’m Ready to Write

50+ Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024


Are you looking for a list of the must-have resources for Christian writers in 2024? If so, we’ve got a list we curated from nominations from writers like you. Enjoy!
Check out the list now.

Get Your Book Out of Your Head and Onto Paper


Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get Started Now.

Move Forward in God’s Call to Write


Want to see God move in even greater ways through your writing?If so, get your copy of our book, Kingdom Writers here.

Subscribe to Our Podcast

author audience podcast
Subscribe to the Podcast:
 Apple Podcasts |    RSS

Connect With Us Online!

Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel



Get Email Updates from the Blog

 Subscribe via RSS

Subscribe by Email

Take a Step of Faith and Finally Publish Your Book!



Join Christian Book Academy www.christianbookacademy.com

Contact Us | Legal Information | Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms of Service



Copyright © 2025 Training Authors, a division of Body and Soul Publishing LLC - All Rights Reserved. Log in


Disclosure: Some of the links in the page above may be "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."