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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 FREE training for Christian writers

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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Joy List for Writers

January 16, 2020 By Training Authors 1 Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Do you have this list as a writer? Recently I heard someone recommend creating a joy list and I was intrigued. What is a Joy List? It is a list of things that make you come alive and bring you joy and contentment. They do NOT need to make money or change the world. If […]

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Your Story Matters

September 28, 2018 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

power of your story

We all have stories to share. And someone out there is just waiting for your story that could potentially save or change their lives forever. Are you willing to share it? Today, I want to encourage you to be bold in sharing your story…because it matters.

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Unlocking Our Creativity with Aeron Brown

August 24, 2018 By Training Authors 4 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Unlocking Our Creativity with Aeron Brown

Today, we have a powerful message for all creatives. In this interview, Aeron Brown shares his journey of unlocking his creativity through God’s power. Listen and be inspired.

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From a Crazy Idea to a Finished Devotional in less than 3 Months with Deb Potts

April 30, 2017 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

finish devotional in three months

Do you want to learn how one author finished her devotional book in less than 3 months? Today, Deb Potts is joining us as she shares her experience on publishing her 40-Day devotional book in such a short period of time.

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There is Power in Telling Your Story: Your Story Matters!

April 20, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

power in telling your story

There is power in telling your story.  Your story matters! My husband and I recently finished two days of speaking in Massachusetts at a Christian school and between the two of us, we spoke 19 times. Yes, 19 times! CJ spoke 12 times, I spoke 7. It was a powerful reminder to me of how our stories matter, […]

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