Come
Write With Us, Experience Our Community of
Kingdom Writers and Win Exciting Prizes!
A FREE Christian Book Academy Virtual Open House
January 29 - February 5, 2026
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If you want to experience clarity, encouragement, and community as you write alongside Kingdom writers, come hang out with us for FREE.
Watch this short video to learn why:
Experience our Spirit-led community with us during this week-long open house.
Breakthrough your writing slump and experience what makes Christian Book Academy the online home you've been looking for in this FREE week-long open house
Discover what it's like to write with community - without doing it alone anymore.
Daily breakdown
THURSDAY, JAN 29
Kick-Off Call and Find Your Focus Session
FRIDAY, JAN 30
Virtual Writing Retreat Day 1
SATURDAY, JAN 31
Virtual Writing Retreat Day 2
TUESDAY, FEB 3
War Room Prayer Meeting
THURSDAY, FEB 5
Stories of Success Celebration
All calls will be hosted at 11am eastern. If you can’t make it live, you’ll get access to the replays for a full week after the Open House ends.
Most writers think they need to do this alone or wait until they have it all figured out.
However, in this free open house we will show you the power of writing with a community that truly understands your calling.
Here's What You'll Experience
Did you know that writing with community can be the difference between books that stay stuck in your head versus actually getting them finished and published so God can use them to impact lives?
Our free open house will help you experience what it’s like inside Christian Book Academy – the community, the coaching, the prayer support, and the accountability that helps Kingdom writers finish their books and leave the legacy they’re called to create.
And there is absolutely no pressure to join the academy once the Open House ends.
During this week-long open house, you will...
GET UNSTUCK
Receive clarity on your specific writing challenge so you can move forward with confidence
EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY
Connect with Kingdom writers who understand your calling, not just your craft
MAKE PROGRESS
Write during our 2-day Virtual Writing Retreat with accountability and focused time
Here's What Happens When You Write With Community
“I spent years trying to write my full story. When I realized I could start smaller, everything changed. I published and sold 100 copies – readers tell me it’s bringing them healing.”
– Lois Martin
“I had been trying to finish my book for 5 years. Within 3 months of joining Christian Book Academy, I finally published it.”
– Tanecia Mitchell
“CJ and Shelley are ‘pastors for writers’ who truly cover God’s writers as their ministry. I completed my book and built lifelong friendships through the Academy.”
– Jendayi Harris
“I overcame ‘writer’s guilt’ and finally started writing consistently. I’m more productive than ever, publishing two books at the same time and now working on my third book.”
– Lauren Darroch
“I wanted to publish a children’s book for years. I joined Christian Book Academy and in just 6 months, I published my first full-color children’s book. Once I learned the process, I published an entire series.”
– Angela Meijer
“I dreamed of publishing my book for over seven years, but fear and perfectionism kept stalling me out. Through Christian Book Academy, I finally broke through those blocks and published the book God put on my heart.”
– Sheila McIntyre
Plus, win some fun prizes!
Each day of the open house, you'll have the chance to win prizes by sharing your feedback from the session in our Facebook group.
The more sessions you participate in, the more chances you have to win.
I Am a Kingdom Writer Mug
Bundle of 3 Books
$47 Book Marketing Shop Credit
Amazon Gift Cards
And enter to win the grand prize
One year membership in Christian Book Academy ($450 value)
What you'll get access to this week...
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REPLAYS
Can't attend live? Watch replays on your dashboard and participate on your own schedule
2
FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
Connect with Kingdom writers, share your wins, and encourage one another throughout the week
3
PRIZES
Share your takeaways after each session to be entered to win daily prizes and the grand prize
Your Open House Questions Answered
1. What is this open house?
This is a free week-long experience inside Christian Book Academy. You’ll join live sessions, connect with Kingdom writers, and discover what happens when you stop writing alone. No payment required and no pressure to join afterward.
2. Do I need to be a CBA member to join?
Not at all! This open house is for anyone curious about Christian Book Academy – current members, past members, and brand-new writers are all welcome.
3. What if I can't attend all sessions live?
No problem! Replays will be on your dashboard. You can watch on your schedule and still enter to win prizes by sharing your takeaways in the Facebook group.
If we haven't met yet......
I’m Shelley Hitz, and along with my husband CJ, we’re “pastors for writers” who believe your book is ministry and your calling matters.
Since 2010, we have…
- Helped over 1,000 writers finish and publish their books through Christian Book Academy.
- Published over 70 books through our independent publishing company.
- Reached readers worldwide with books about faith, healing, and hope.
I always love encouraging and helping Kingdom writers. Therefore, I can’t wait to welcome you into this open house experience.
Are You Ready to Experience What Makes Christian Book Academy Different?
Come and hang out with us at our FREE Open House to write alongside a community that truly gets you.
January 29 - February 5, 2026
