Inside our Kingdom Marketing Mindset series, CJ and I help you as Kingdom writers to follow the blueprint you develop with God in marketing your books. What makes this marketing series different than most training for authors is that it is not a “follow my blueprint” program. Will will not give you a cookie-cutter plan, […]
The Breakthrough Series for Christian Writers
Inside our Breakthrough series, CJ and I are going to help you as Christian writers overcome the biggest mindset obstacles that hold you back. What makes this series different than most training for writers is that we integrate the powerful combination of Scripture and prayer to help you breakthrough and conquer every hindrance keeping you […]
100+ Places to Promote Christian Books
In this post I share over 100 places to promote Christian books in response to this question I received: Hi Shelley, thank you so much in advance for your advice. I just published a new devotional/motivation book for Christian entrepreneurs. I was wondering if you had any recommendations as the best place to market my […]
Free Training for Christian Writers
I wanted to create a place online where I compiled all the free training for Christian writers. And you’ve found it! Yay! You can go through the free training below on your own or if you would like more personalized help, we also have a group coaching program, Christian Book Academy. You can find out […]
The Power of a Book Series
Today’s topic: The Power of a Book Series Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: We talked about publishing short Kindle books last month. If you publish short books, I recommend creating a Kindle series around your main topic. Your series title can be related to your main topic. […]
Do You Need a Writing Warmup?
Today’s topic: Do You Need a Writing Warmup? Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Since taking up running over 13 years ago, I’ve (CJ) learned the importance of a proper warm-up. Whether I’m preparing for a key speed workout or long run, my rule of thumb is to […]
How Desperate are you for a Breakthrough in your Writing?
Today’s topic: How Desperate are you for a Breakthrough in your Writing? Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: As writers, there are things that can stand in the way of seeing the breakthrough of finishing our book. Sometimes there’s an absolute desperation on our part. There are times […]
#Bookstagram: Using Instagram Hashtags to Find Book Reviewers
Did you know Instagram is the go-to platform for book lovers? They call themselves Bookstagrammers, Book Dragons, and/or Booknerdigans. Here’s the thing, by knowing how book lovers use Instagram, you can use Instagram to get Book reviews for your books. And book reviews written by Bookstagrammers are powerful. Here’s why… 2 Reasons You Want Bookstagrammers […]
Consider Selling Your Book in Bulk
Today’s topic: Consider Selling Your Book in Bulk Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: When you write a new book, one thing I want you to consider is how to set your book up for bulk orders. What are bulk orders? Typically these will come from groups, organizations, […]
Start with a Short Kindle eBook
Today’s topic: Start with a Short Kindle eBook Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: There are so many reasons to write short Kindle eBooks. Personally, I have been writing this type of book for many years and people enjoy reading shorter books. We are all busy and we […]
5 Ways to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Stay in the Writing Zone
Today’s topic: 5 Ways to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Stay in the Writing Zone Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: When you are in your writing zone, you are using the right side of your brain. This is the creative part of your brain. Whereas when you […]
3 Lessons from Habakkuk
This episode was originally recorded inside our Christian Book Academy group as live videos. However, we wanted to share these teachings with you. Today’s topic is: 3 Lessons from Habakkuk “Life is about embracing what comes our way.” – CJ Hitz Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Habakkuk means embracer Lesson 1: […]
Free at Last
This episode was teachings we did to begin our Virtual Writing Retreat in January. However, we wanted to share these with you. Today’s topic is: Free at Last As Kingdom writers let us have a freedom mindset. It’s time to move forward with our writing and the messages that God put on our hearts to […]
Big Brave Steps
This episode was teachings we did to begin our Virtual Writing Retreat in January. However, we wanted to share these with you. Today’s topic is: Big Brave Steps In order to write your book, then to market it and share it with the world, it requires a lot of really big, brave steps. Subscribe to […]