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How to Write Your Story When It Involves Other People

October 5, 2022 By Training Authors 4 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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Today’s topic: How to Write Your Story When It Involves Other People

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Tips

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/ […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Tips, Writing Well

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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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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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

Do You Need a Writing Warmup?

May 5, 2021 By Training Authors 2 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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 […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Tips, Writing Well

How Desperate are you for a Breakthrough in your Writing?

April 28, 2021 By Training Authors 5 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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 […]

Filed Under: Mentoring Moment, Writing, Writing Tips

God Uses Underdogs and Our Weakness for His Glory

October 20, 2020 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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 […]

Filed Under: Christian Writer, Writing, Writing Tips

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