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How to Find Balance with Writing and a Full-Time Job

December 1, 2021 By Training Authors 4 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

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 […]

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How to Deal with Anxiety While Writing

November 3, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

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 […]

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Refillable Pens – Encouragement When You Feel Dry

October 6, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

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 […]

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2 Powerful Writing Tips Karen Lindwall-Bourg Learned at a Writing Retreat

September 1, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Today’s topic: 2 Powerful Writing Tips Karen Lindwall-Bourg Learned at a Writing Retreat Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: This year we wanted to do something a little bit different for September it is the 10th year anniversary since I quit my physical therapy job and went full […]

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15-Minute Writer

August 4, 2021 By Training Authors 8 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Today’s topic: 15-Minute Writer Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: What could happen if you devoted just 15-minutes a day to your writing? Keep listening over the next few minutes to this encouragement that when applied can help you finish writing your book. My name is Shelley Hitz […]

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Peace in Our Writing

July 7, 2021 By Training Authors 4 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Today’s topic: Peace in Our Writing Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Do you want to find peace in your writing? If so, CJ has some encouragement for you today from the Word of God that will help to bring calm to your chaos and peace to the […]

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Joy in Our Writing

June 2, 2021 By Training Authors 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Today’s topic: Joy in Our Writing Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” – […]

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Do You Need a Writing Warmup?

May 5, 2021 By Training Authors 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Today’s topic: Do You Need a Writing Warmup? Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Since taking up running over 13 years ago, I’ve (CJ) learned the importance of a proper warm-up. Whether I’m preparing for a key speed workout or long run, my rule of thumb is to […]

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5 Ways to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Stay in the Writing Zone

April 7, 2021 By Training Authors 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Today’s topic: 5 Ways to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Stay in the Writing Zone Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: When you are in your writing zone, you are using the right side of your brain. This is the creative part of your brain.  Whereas when you […]

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