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Let’s Celebrate with Gratitude! A Practical Exercise for Year-End Review

January 20, 2017 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

celebrate with gratitude

What are the things that you are thankful for the year 2016? In this blog post, we will reflect on the past year and list the things we are grateful and more. I also have a challenge for you at the end. Let’s celebrate with gratitude!

Filed Under: Inspirational

This Triggered My Fear Last Week

October 26, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

trigger fear

It triggered my fear. Last weekend my husband CJ and I were out on the trails for a bike/run. I bike, he runs. We were looking for a new trail in Boulder, CO and got lost trying to find it. I was riding along a road in a neighborhood that doesn’t have a shoulder. Plus, […]

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Are You Feeling Overwhelmed with All the Details of Publishing and Marketing Your Book?

October 25, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

feeling overwhelmed

There are so many things you can do when publishing and marketing your books. And some days we can feel overwhelmed with all the details. Today, I will share with you several things that helped me be less overwhelmed and less burdened by all the things I need to do.

Filed Under: Inspirational

On a Scale of 1-10, Where Would You Rate Yourself?

October 21, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

passion for work

On a level of 1 to 10, where is your passion for life and your work today?

Filed Under: Inspirational

Life as an Author CAN Get Lonely

October 13, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

author's life

Ay, ay, ay! Let’s face it. Life as an author can get lonely. Can I get an Amen? Although I’m always connected with people online, I still often feel lonely.

Filed Under: Inspirational

We Were Locked Out of Our Jeep

October 7, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

obstacles in writing

We were locked out! No matter what we did, it wouldn’t budge!

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I Have Butterflies in my Stomach

October 5, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

keep learning

Sometimes we simply learn by doing. I’m currently working on the marketing plan for my upcoming book, “Broken Crayons Still Color.” However, much of what I’m doing is new to me with this book because it’s so different from my other book projects.

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I Didn’t Even Brush My Teeth

September 30, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

brush my teeth

I know, it’s probably TMI (Too Much Information), but I didn’t even brush my teeth before my podcast interview yesterday as a guest on Chris Syme’s “The Smarty Pants Book Marketing Podcast”. Thankfully it was an audio-only interview. LOL

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7 Tips to Overcome Fear When Writing About Your Past

September 29, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

overcoming fear

Your story matters. But do you ever feel fear creep in when writing about your past and sharing your story? In today’s training I share 7 tips on how you can overcome the fear of writing about your past and be able to share your story to those who need it.

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{Godly Gain} Busyness. Does it Equal Good Business?

September 9, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

busyness good business

Is busyness good business? Sometimes we spin our wheels and spend a lot of time on a task but when we look back, it seems like we haven’t accomplished anything. In today’s episode, we will talk about busyness and how it relates to us as authors.

Filed Under: Inspirational

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