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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 […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Tips

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: Productivity, Writing, Writing Well

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 […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Well

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 […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Well

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 […]

Filed Under: Productivity, Writing

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 […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Tips

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: Productivity, Writing, Writing Well

Peace in Our Writing

July 7, 2021 By Training Authors 4 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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 […]

Filed Under: Inspirational, Writing Well

Joy in Our Writing

June 2, 2021 By Training Authors 2 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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.” – […]

Filed Under: Spiritual, Writing Well

The Power of a Book Series

May 12, 2021 By Training Authors 2 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Today’s topic: The Power of a Book Series Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: We talked about publishing short Kindle books last month. If you publish short books, I recommend creating a Kindle series around your main topic.  Your series title can be related to your main topic.  […]

Filed Under: Publish with a Purpose, Writing, Writing Tips

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