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Filling the Gaps

April 27, 2022 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

  Today’s topic: Filling the Gaps Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-11 Ezekiel 22:30 As Kingdom Writers, we can be people God uses to help fill in the gaps (as Paul says) and also stand in the gap (Ezekiel) in order to help repair a wall of […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Tips

How Do You Streamline the Writing Process?

April 6, 2022 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

  Today’s topic: How Do You Streamline the Writing Process? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: In this episode, you will learn several ideas for setting up systems and learning what works best for you in your writing process. Links mentioned: Video on how to organize your computer files: https://www.facebook.com/christianbookacademy/videos/848819582302598/ […]

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How to Choose Which Book to Write First

March 2, 2022 By Training Authors 2 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

  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 […]

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3 Ways to Write a 10,000 Word Book

January 5, 2022 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

3 Ways to Write a 10,000 Word Book

  Today’s topic: 3 Ways to Write a 10,000 Word Book Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Do you want to write a book but you’re just not sure how you’re going to fit it into your schedule or if you have time to actually do it? Keep watching because […]

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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 FREE training for Christian writers

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 […]

Filed Under: Writing Well, Productivity, Writing

How to Deal with Anxiety While Writing

November 3, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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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Pivot: How to Deal With Disappointment on Your Writing Journey with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

October 20, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Today’s topic: Pivot: How to Deal With Disappointment on Your Writing Journey with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Disappointment is part of every writer’s journey but when used the right way it can help you find your target audience, clarify the message God has […]

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Writing Success in an Overloaded Life with Dr. Tim Riordan

October 13, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Today’s topic: Writing Success in an Overloaded Life with Dr. Tim Riordan Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Many people want to write and publish a book but feel they don’t have the time to succeed. Learn productivity principles that will help you accomplish your writing goals regardless […]

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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 FREE training for Christian writers

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 FREE training for Christian writers

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 […]

Filed Under: Writing, Productivity, Writing Well

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