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 […]
How Desperate are you for a Breakthrough in your Writing?
Today’s topic: How Desperate are you for a Breakthrough in your Writing? Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: As writers, there are things that can stand in the way of seeing the breakthrough of finishing our book. Sometimes there’s an absolute desperation on our part. There are times […]
5 Ways to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Stay in the Writing Zone
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 […]
God Uses Underdogs and Our Weakness for His Glory
This episode was originally recorded inside our Christian Book Academy group as live videos. However, we wanted to share these teachings with you. Today’s topic is: God Uses Underdogs and Our Weakness for His Glory God uses underdogs. He’s in that process of using our weaknesses for His strength and glory. We are blessed when […]
A Silent Productivity Killer
Recently, CJ and I went to Ouray, one of our favorite mountain towns in Colorado. As we were hiking their popular perimeter trail, a notification went off on my phone. I have almost all the notifications on my phone turned off and so when I get one it’s usually important. Therefore, I took the phone […]
Why You Should Plan in Pencil
As a Kingdom writer, how do you plan? I know I, Shelley, used to write out my plans and then bring them to God for His stamp of approval. I had my own ideas and my own plans. And I often would write my plans in a pen. I had expectations that things needed to […]
Your Ideal Schedule and Energy Management
Last week, I, Shelley, realized that something needed to change in my schedule. On Wednesday I had an interview that lasted for 1 hour 15 minutes, a group coaching Zoom call for my Book Marketing Momentum group for 1 hour 30 minutes, and a live Zoom call with Christian Book Academy for an hour. I […]
Joy List for 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 […]
Mini Habits and Habit Stacking
This episode is part of the Overcomer series. We originally recorded these teachings inside our Christian Book Academy Facebook group as live videos. However, we wanted to also encourage you in the writing, publishing and marketing of your books. Today’s topic is: Mini Habits and Habit Stacking Scripture: “Then Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up. […]
Consuming vs. Creating Challenge
This episode is part of the Overcomer series. We originally recorded these teachings inside our Christian Book Academy Facebook group as live videos. However, we wanted to also encourage you in the writing, publishing and marketing of your books. Today’s topic is: Consuming vs. Creating Challenge Scriptures: “If you know these things, you are blessed […]