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Conquer the Fear of Sharing your Story

August 5, 2019 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Conquer the fear of sharing your story

Have you ever felt fear about publishing your words in a book? Whether you write nonfiction or fiction it can feel like a daunting task. And many times fear stands in our way like a bully trying to get us to quit. In this episode of our Breakthrough series, CJ and I are going to […]

Filed Under: Inspirational

7 Ways to Overcome the Comparison Trap in Your Writing

August 2, 2019 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

7 Ways to Overcome the Comparison Trap in Your Writing

Have you ever struggled with comparison in your writing? Have you ever asked the question: How is my writing any different than what’s already been written? In this episode of our Breakthrough series CJand I are going to help you asKingdom Writers overcome this obstacle of comparison. What makes this series different than most training […]

Filed Under: Inspirational

Self-Doubt: Am I Qualified?

August 1, 2019 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Self Doubt: Am I Qualified

Have you ever struggled with self-doubt and feelings of unworthiness in your writing? Have you ever asked the question “Am I qualified to write a book? Who am I to publish a book?” In this episode of our Breakthrough series, CJ and I are going to help you as Kingdom Writers overcome this obstacle of […]

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The Breakthrough Series for Christian Writers

July 19, 2019 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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 […]

Filed Under: Christian Writer, Inspirational

Author Spotlight: Larry Paris

July 10, 2019 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Author Spotlight

Larry Paris is a published author of 1 book and an Author Audience Academy member. He is our featured author this week for the Author Spotlight. As I like to say, congratulations, Larry, on giving birth to your “book baby.” Share the title(s) of your published book(s)? The Darkened Land Did you always dream of […]

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Turning Situation into Success – Overcoming Obstacles

January 22, 2019 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Turning Obstacles into Success

How do you turn a situation into success? If there are hurdles in writing your book, do you just give up or does it become an opportunity to grow? In this episode, Erika Grace, as she introduces her book, Turning Situation into Success and how she was able to finish writing this book, despite the […]

Filed Under: Inspirational

Did You Give Up Too Soon

December 14, 2018 By Training Authors 8 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Did You Give Up Too Soon

Have you ever tried doing something and it did not go as you’ve expected? Did you just give up after you “failed” or did you try other ways to do it? When should you give up? Today’s message is all about learning when to give up and when to push through. I hope this message […]

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Inspiration From Young Published Authors: An Interview with Fireflies Aglow

September 5, 2018 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Interview with Fireflies Aglow

Creativity has no limits, including age. In this interview, you will be inspired by three sisters who published their first book at a very young age. In this episode, Fireflies Aglow shares their journey of publishing a book as a collaborative group of young people.

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The Power of Working by Grace Instead of Grind

August 10, 2018 By Training Authors 2 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

The Power of Working by Grace Instead of Grind

Are you working by grace or by grind in your writing? How would you know if you are flowing in the grace of God in your writing and/or business? In this blog post, Shae Bynes shares with us the power of working by grace instead of grind. This message is powerful and one you don’t […]

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Who Are My Perfectionists? This Message is For You

June 15, 2018 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Who are my Perfectionists

In your writing, how often do you say “this is not good enough”? Is your perfectionism getting in the way of publishing your book? If you often find yourself stuck because you think your work is “not good enough”, this message is for you. I hope this encourages you as it did me.

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