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One of the Most Rewarding Parts of Being an Author

August 29, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

rewarding for authors

Are you in a middle of a book project and need a little motivation? Today, I want to encourage you to continue to write because there are people out there who need what you have to share and will be blessed by it. It is so rewarding for authors to hear from readers how their writing is […]

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Indie Author Day

August 27, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

indie author day

Have you heard of Indie Author Day? Today, I’m excited to share with you an interview with Allie McKinney about this event and how it will be beneficial for authors who are self-published, published by an indie press or hybrid authors.

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{Godly Gain} Fixing our Eyes on the Goal; Wading Through a Sea of Distractions

August 12, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

focus on the goal

Many times we’re given a task or a goal by God but we get distracted along the way. In today’s Godly Gain segment, we discuss about how we can fix our eyes on our goals and wade through distractions.

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{Godly Gain} Feeding Our Pride With Numbers

July 28, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

feeding pride with numbers

Do you get caught up in obsessively checking the number of likes, followers and shares you get on social media? Join us as we talk about how these numbers can feed our pride and how it can affect us spiritually.

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5 Questions To Ask When You’re NOT Feeling Qualified or An Expert And Wondering If What You Have To Share Is Important

July 12, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

not feeling qualified

Have you ever been plagued with not feeling or not an expert in your field? Have you ever wondered if what you have to share is important? Let me walk you through 5 questions to ask yourself when you’re struggling with feeling good enough.

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Calling all perfectionists…it’s about PROGRESS not PERFECTION

July 5, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

progress not perfection

I am calling all perfectionists today! I’ve seen so many authors get stuck in their perfection and not move forward in publishing their book. In this post I remind you it is about progress not perfection.

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How This One Change Brought Callie More Energy, Productivity, and Motivation in Her Writing

June 2, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Today I’m excited to share with you an interview with Callie Revell.  This is a different topic than I normally share on my blog, but I truly believe it will inspire you or may help someone you know going through a similar situation. I met Callie at the NACWE conference in April (National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs). When […]

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What Are You Resisting?

May 2, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

what are you resisting

In this post I’m going to talk about what we resist is often what we need to do the most.

Filed Under: Inspirational

4 Steps To Take When You Don’t Meet a Goal

April 26, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

when you don’t meet a goal

Have you ever felt discouraged when you don’t meet a goal?  If so, this episode is for you.  Be encouraged as I share four steps you can take when you don’t meet a goal. Listen Below:

Filed Under: Inspirational, General

What Do You Do When You’re Having a Bad Day?

April 22, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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What do you do when you’re having a bad day? Let’s get real, we all have bad days. I had a really bad day this week, and I thought I would share a few insights from my day.

Filed Under: Inspirational

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