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 […]
How to Find Balance with Writing and a Full-Time Job
Today’s topic: How to Find Balance with Writing and a Full-Time Job Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: In this episode, Shelley answers this question from Christian Book Academy member, Stephanie… “How do we balance our author life and regular day-to-day job life? When and how do we […]
When the Meager is Multiplied
Today’s topic: When the Meager is Multiplied Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: “What can I do to help you?” Elisha asked. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” – 2 Kings 4:2a (NLT) Have you ever been in a situation where it was difficult to […]
Are You Scared of Promoting Yourself?
Today’s topic: Are You Scared of Promoting Yourself? Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Do you have fear of marketing your book because you wonder what other people will think of you? Do you worry that they will think you are being self-promotional, greedy, or prideful? If so, […]
How to Publish a Book that isn’t too Preachy
Today’s topic: How to Publish a Book that isn’t too Preachy Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: In this episode, we have some encouragement for you regarding publishing a book that has Biblical undertones without being too preachy. This was a question asked by someone during our 2021 […]
How to Deal with Anxiety While Writing
Today’s topic: How to Deal with Anxiety While Writing Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Do you ever struggle with anxiety when you sit down to write? Does it stop you and keep you moving forward on your book? In this episode, we have some encouragement for you […]
But God
Today’s topic: But God Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” – Romans 5:8 (NLT) On February 5th, 2017, things looked pretty bleak for the New England Patriots in […]
Pivot: How to Deal With Disappointment on Your Writing Journey with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Today’s topic: Pivot: How to Deal With Disappointment on Your Writing Journey with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Disappointment is part of every writer’s journey but when used the right way it can help you find your target audience, clarify the message God has […]
Writing Success in an Overloaded Life with Dr. Tim Riordan
Today’s topic: Writing Success in an Overloaded Life with Dr. Tim Riordan Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Many people want to write and publish a book but feel they don’t have the time to succeed. Learn productivity principles that will help you accomplish your writing goals regardless […]
Refillable Pens – Encouragement When You Feel Dry
Today’s topic: Refillable Pens – Encouragement When You Feel Dry Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: We are the Priestly Pens in the author of Life as we are writing our books. However, does your “pen” ever feel dry? If so, enjoy this encouragement today which is an […]
Into the Depths
Today’s topic: Into the Depths Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: “For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” – Colossians 1:13-14 (NLT) In his classic book, Miracles, […]