Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres

Psalm 127:1-2 - "Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard   from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones." Our workaholic society tells us to push and strain and strive in order to accomplish...

We believe in the power of being surrounded by like-minded writers in community while you write, publish, and market your book… …even if that community is online. We have been coaching and mentoring writers online for over a decade and have seen the power it has over and over again. Right now, our doors to Christian Book Academy are open. WooHoo! 🥳 Christian Book Academy is an online membership w...

You can still get a copy of our new book, Kingdom Writers, here: https://trainingauthors.com/book And enjoy this excerpt from our War Room prayer meeting call with our Christian Book Academy members in January. We pray it blesses you!

Today is the day we are launching our new book, Kingdom Writers. WooHoo! Get your copy today at an early-bird price (plus all the bonuses) here: https://trainingauthors.com/book This book has been in the works for over 2.5 years. We have been praying for you and believe it will help you move forward in your call to write. Here's what a few writers are saying… "If you are a Christian and feel calle...

In Luke 1:5-38 we see two different people visited by the angel Gabriel. Each was presented with something impossible which would be accomplished by God. One was a priest who had an extensive religious experience. The other was a teenage girl who had very little life experience, let alone religious experience. Ironically, it was the one with extensive religious experience who didn't believe the an...

Get access now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/secret/  It's hard to believe it, but… …CJ and I just finished our 70th book. It's called, "Kingdom Writers" and it's been in the works for almost 2.5 years so it's soooo good to finally be birthing it into the world. Yay! Are you in the process of writing, publishing or marketing your book? If so, you'll want to make sure you get a copy of this...

The goal of a media kit is to have one place where people can find your information. This can be used for guest blog posts, podcast interviews, speaking engagements, etc. When the media calls and/or when opportunities open up…will you be ready? Enjoy this short episode that is an excerpt from a recent Media Kit Workshop we hosted for Christian Book Academy members. As a member, you get access to o...

There are so many decisions when self-publishing or independently publishing a book. In this episode, you'll learn one mistake to avoid when working with graphic designers who create your book cover and/or interior formatting. This episode was inspired from a question from Christian Book Academy member, Nancy, and we hope it helps you as well! Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and...

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 in the next few minutes I'm going to share with you three different ways to finish a 10,000-word book. I see writers getting stuck in the stage of trying to write their first draft. What I have found is there are three main categories you m...

Join Shelley Hitz and several authors from Christian Book Academy who will share case studies + tips they've learned along the way. A few things you'll learn: 1. The easy path Jennifer Nelson discovered to finally become an      author 2. The easy path Jennifer Nelson discovered to finally become an      author 3. How Jan Cox gained both freedom and control over publishing      her books (plus sav...

In this story of Jesus healing a blind man in Mark 8:22-26, it seems as if this was a two-part miracle where the blind man's sight was gradually restored. After Jesus lays his hands on the man's eyes the first time, the man says he can see people but they look like trees walking around. So Jesus places his hands on the man a second time and completes the miracle. In our own journey as Kingdom Writ...

As the holidays approach I want to share 5-holiday sales strategies you can use to sell more books. BOGO deals Offer an extra digital bonus for those who buy your book during a certain time. Put together a gift-giving guide for your target audience as a PDF download.  Sell a book bundle.  Sell bulk orders If you'd like the workshop I taught on this topic as well as all of the templates that will m...

When you self-publish or independently publish your book, you need to make the decision about which format you will publish your book in.   Some options include eBook, print, full-color, audiobook, translations, and large print.   It depends on your audience, how well your book is selling, as well as your budget and the time you have to invest.   Learn more about this in today's episode and also e...

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 know to take the step of quitting our job to move into focusing more on our writing author life? I feel I am not focused enough on writing because of my other job. What do you do?"  We know many of you have full-time...

"What can I do to help you?" Elisha asked. "Tell me, what do you have in the house?"   - 2 Kings 4:2a (NLT) Have you ever been in a situation where it was difficult to make ends meet? When there was more month than money? Where the butter was spread way too thin on that slice of bread? Running on fumes and coasting into the gas station is a regular occurrence. And the bills continue coming in like...

Do you have fear of marketing your book because you wonder what other people will think of you? Do you worry that they will think you are being self-promotional, greedy, or prideful? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, we have some encouragement for you regarding marketing. "What you do is between you and God. What other people think about what you do is between them and God." ~ Shelley Hitz...

In this episode, we have some encouragement for you regarding publishing a book that has Biblical undertones without being too preachy.  This was a question asked by someone during our 2021 Kingdom Writers Conference. Did you miss the conference?  If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-access pass here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/...

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 when you face resistance.  This was a question asked by someone during our 2021 Kingdom Writers Conference. Did you miss the conference?  If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-acc...

"But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. " – Romans 5:8 (NLT) On February 5 th , 2017, things looked pretty bleak for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl Fifty-One. By the middle of the third quarter, they found themselves down 28-3 to the Atlanta Falcons. No team had ever come back to win a Super Bowl after such a deficit. But as can ha...

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 equipped you to share, and expand your platform. This was the first recording with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith for the Kingdom Writers Conference. We had some bizarre tech issues and so he graciously re-recorded his presentation. This one will be slightly...

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 of how full your calendar is today. This was the first recording with Dr. Tim Riordan for the Kingdom Writers Conference. We had some bizarre tech issues and so he graciously re-recorded his presentation. This one will...

We are the Priestly Pens in the author of Life as we are writing our books. However, does your "pen" ever feel dry? If so, enjoy this encouragement today which is an excerpt from the kickoff presentation of the Kingdom Writers Conference. Did you miss the conference? If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-access pass here: https://kingdomwritersconfer...

"For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins." – Colossians 1:13-14 (NLT) In his classic book, Miracles , author C.S. Lewis gives us a wonderful illustration of Christ representing a pearl diver in search of hidden treasure. It's a beautiful passage that your own eyes should read, "One may th...

What a fun month of celebration this has been!  This month marks 10 years since I took the big, scary step of faith of quitting my physical therapy job (and a regular income behind) to be full-time in our ministry and business alongside my husband CJ.  And we just finished our first-ever Kingdom Writers Conference. WooHoo! Thank you to everyone who joined us. What a fun week it has been! And right...

Can you believe it? This month marks a decade since I resigned from my physical therapy job. We have been working full-time in our business and ministry since that day.  Honestly, it hasn't been easy.  There have been so many times we wanted to give up. But God has provided what we needed and He has brought us to the place where we are today. One of the things we're doing to celebrate is hosting o...