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Redwood Faith – Standing Tall Together

March 23, 2022 By trainingauthors 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

  Today’s topic: Redwood Faith – Standing Tall Together Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Many of you have visited the Redwood National Park in northern California. Shelley & I visited that area a few years ago. I remember walking through forests with lush ferns among these gentle giants in […]

Filed Under: Mentoring Moment

3 Types of Book Marketing

March 16, 2022 By trainingauthors Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Today’s topic: 3 Types of Book Marketing Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: There are three types of book marketing you can do. 1. Free organic marketing (usually takes longer and requires more time) 2. Paid ads (for authors the best platform is Amazon Ads but still requires a learning […]

Filed Under: Marketing Minute

Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

March 9, 2022 By trainingauthors Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Today’s topic: Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: There are advantages to both traditional publishing and self-publishing. I personally have chosen self-publishing (independent publishing) and love it! However, it’s not always the best fit for everyone. Here are some benefits to consider: https://www.trainingauthors.com/the-benefits-of-independent-publishing-self-publishing/ If you want […]

Filed Under: Publish with a Purpose

How to Choose Which Book to Write First

March 2, 2022 By trainingauthors 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

  Today’s topic: How to Choose Which Book to Write First Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: When you have multiple book ideas, how do you decide which book to write first? Here are a few questions to ask: When you’re praying about it, do you get a sense from […]

Filed Under: Writing Well

Unless the Lord Writes the Book

February 24, 2022 By trainingauthors 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

  Today’s topic: Unless the Lord Writes the Book Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Psalm 127:1-2 – “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you […]

Filed Under: Mentoring Moment

Importance of Community + Coaching for Kingdom Writers

February 16, 2022 By trainingauthors Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Today’s topic: Importance of Community + Coaching for Kingdom Writers Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: We believe in the power of being surrounded by like-minded writers in community while you write, publish, and market your book… …even if that community is online. We have been coaching and mentoring writers […]

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Encouragement and Prayer for the New Year

February 9, 2022 By trainingauthors 1 Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Today’s topic: Encouragement and Prayer for the New Year Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: You can still get a copy of our new book, Kingdom Writers, here: https://trainingauthors.com/book And enjoy this excerpt from our War Room prayer meeting call with our Christian Book Academy members in January. We pray […]

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Believe the Impossible

January 26, 2022 By trainingauthors 4 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Believe the Impossible

  Today’s topic: Believe the Impossible Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: In Luke 1:5-38 we see two different people visited by the angel Gabriel. Each was presented with something impossible which would be accomplished by God. One was a priest who had an extensive religious experience. The other was […]

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Join Our Secret Book Launch Party Podcast

January 25, 2022 By trainingauthors Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Secret Book Launch

Today’s topic: Secret Book Launch Party Podcast Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Get access now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/secret/  It’s hard to believe it, but… …CJ and I just finished our 70th book. It’s called, “Kingdom Writers” and it’s been in the works for almost 2.5 years so it’s soooo good […]

Filed Under: Book Marketing

Why Authors Need a Media Kit

January 19, 2022 By trainingauthors 4 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Media Kit

  Today’s topic: Why Authors Need a Media Kit Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: The goal of a media kit is to have one place where people can find your information. This can be used for guest blog posts, podcast interviews, speaking engagements, etc. When the media calls and/or […]

Filed Under: Marketing Minute

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