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How Much Money Can You Make Writing a Book

June 11, 2025 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

how much money can you make writing a book

How much money can you make writing a book? There are many variables involved in how much money you can make writing a book. I will touch on three main ones in this blog post: Influence, Genre, and Marketing. These are only a few of the variables in how to make money writing a book.  […]

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Clinging

June 4, 2025 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Clinging

Today’s topic: Clinging

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Ultimate Guide to an Acknowledgement for a Book with Samples?

May 28, 2025 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Ultimate Guide to an Acknowledgement for a Book with Samples?

So you have finished your book except for the front and back matter. You came across an article suggesting that you add an Acknowledgement page. What is an acknowledgement for a book? I’m glad you asked because in this post, I am going to cover what an Acknowledgement page is, show you a couple of […]

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10 Creative Book Promotion Ideas for Christian Authors

May 23, 2025 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Book Promotion Ideas

Book promotion ideas don’t have to feel overwhelming—or salesy. As Christian authors, we’re not just promoting a product; we’re stewarding a message God has placed on our hearts. This means we can approach book marketing with purpose, creativity, and integrity. Whether you’re just launching your book or looking to breathe new life into your current […]

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An Example of a Successful Self-Publishing Author to Inspire You

May 21, 2025 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Do you know of any successful self-published authors? I had the pleasure today of interviewing Lois Martin, a CBA pod member and friend. Lois Martin is the author of Super Bloom: A Daughter’s Journey to Healing. She is a retired Kindergarten teacher and now a successful Author. Sharing one’s story is not a simple task. […]

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How to Become a Bestselling Author in Your Niche 

May 14, 2025 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

How to Become a Bestselling Author in Your Niche 

How to Become a Bestselling Author in Your Niche? For starters, study how bestselling authors in your niche write and market their books. When I think of best-selling authors, I think of Beatrix Potter, C.S. Lewis, and Jill Eileen Smith, three of my favorite authors. Right now, I am in the process of learning Beatrix […]

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Called

May 7, 2025 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Called

Today’s topic: Called

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Create, Record, Publish: How to Make An Audio Book

April 30, 2025 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

How to Create, Record, and Publish an audiobook

In this post, I am going to share with you how to create, record, and publish an audiobook. But first I want to share with you why you should consider publishing an audiobook. First, audiobooks are bought and shared globally. Secondly, 45% of adults listen to audiobooks. Thirdly, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry. Audiobooks are […]

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I Wrote a Book Now What?

April 23, 2025 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

I wrote a book now what? The daunting question that every first-time Author asks themselves once their book is finished. In this blog post, I hope to answer that question with finesse. So, you have now reached the moment you have been waiting for, the completion of your book. The endless hours of toiling over […]

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How to Write A Book: Nonfiction Blueprint for Success

April 21, 2025 By Training Authors Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

How to Write A Book

I am excited to present Training Authors’ new resource for how to write a book. This is a comprehensive beginners guide to writing a nonfiction book covering planning, writing and editing. You will also learn tips to help you actually finish writing your book quickly. There is a statistic that 80% of people want to […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Non-Fiction, Writing Tips, Writing Well

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