Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Self-Publish, Christian Book, Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book

There's a stellar line-up of Christian writing conferences coming up this fall, and in this episode, I share all the deets. But even if you aren't interested in conferences, you'll definitely want to tune in to learn  a valuable nugget about fact checking and  discover how you can modify the 9 marketing tactics of a top publishing company to market effectively to YOUR target audienc...

Thinking of creating a reader magnet? Confused about what all it entails? Not sure how to get it into the hands of your readers? If so, then today's episode is for YOU! The opt-in offers or freebies that we give away in return for our readers' email addresses are important, but often miss the mark in terms of what the readers want and need. Listen in as I share 9 steps to creating and di...

Have you ever doubted if your writing is "Christian" enough or if you're even sharing the right message? On today's episode, I share about my own writing doubts and what God revealed to me through His Word about them. Hint: it all comes down to magnifying Him! You'll also discover the benefits of writing in community and the 3 M's of writing. Subscribe and share this...

Whether you're writing a novel or a memoir, two crucial elements to your story are character development and a believable faith journey. When readers can relate to and identify with aspects of your character(s), they keep reading.  And when you offer a believable faith journey, it enables them to see how they, too, can grow in their own faith.  Listen in as guest Elizabeth Jacobson offers ins...

Join my guest Alicia Greer and I as we talk about the 3 P's that help to advance your author journey:  Making your writing a priority Researching your publishing options to avoid potential pitfalls Building your platform before you're published Alicia shares the lessons she's learned along the way and how she's currently growing her author platform. It's an episode full of...

DO YOU DREAM OF BECOMING AN AUTHOR ... but you're afraid to tell anyone because you think it's just too big of a dream? Today's guest, Laura Thomas, can relate. In fact, she harbored her dream of becoming an author for 25 years.  In this episode, Laura relates:  why she kept it a secret,  how she was able to finally share her dream,  what steps she took to make authorship a reality,...

As writers, regardless of how many books we may have already written, we routinely struggle with two things: confidence and productivity. If we’re first starting out as an aspiring author, we doubt our writing ability in general.  If we’ve already written several books, we wonder if we have what it takes to write another. Or maybe we feel like we have imposter syndrome - we’ve written books, but w...

When it comes to sharing content, authors are often in a quandary over what to share and how much to share. As a case in point, I’ve had several aspiring authors contact me over the past few weeks, asking questions such as:  Is it okay to post about the content of my manuscript before it’s published?  How much content can I share on my blog or on social media without giving away the essence of my...

There's a lot of talk out there about how authors should narrow their niche.  Today's guest, Dawn Klinge, has successfully drilled down on her niche ... and it all came about because of the settings of her novels.  Listen in today as we also discuss:  research,  deadlines,  the importance of editors, and a fun way to promote your book within Instagram (note - it doesn't have anythin...

David Mike is the author of Dishonor: One Soldier's Journey from Desertion to Redemption . He is passionate about sharing the message that we do not have to be defined by our past, and that God can use our kind of mess for good.  On this episode of Ink and Impact , we discuss his book and also a bit about his writing journey, how he turned his difficult experience into a powerful story, and w...

🥱 DO YOU NEED TO REST? 😴 Is your writing life so busy or chaotic or overwhelming that you don't know which side is up anymore?  Friend, that's a sure sign that you need to start factoring rest into your writing schedule. Don't burn out. 💥 Instead, tune in to today's episode of INK AND IMPACT as I speak with Melanie Redd, author of the new book, Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional...

Whether you’re a first-time aspiring author or a widely recognized writer, there are a gazillion things to do when writing, publishing, and marketing your book. How do you know what to focus on first? The answer might surprise you.  Listen in... Send us Fan Mail Join my new free Publish with Purpose Substack community for industry updates, live Q&A sessions, and to connect with fellow Christia...

How do you define a Christian book and author? The definition just might be broader than what you're thinking. In this episode I share how my own definition has changed over the years and what I believe is required of a Christian author.  In addition, I share a review of the Christian fiction book that impacted me so much, I had to read it twice (back to back!) as well as some interesting pub...

Are you an aspiring author who has NO idea where to start?  If so, you are in the right place, friend! Welcome to Ink & Impact, the podcast for Christian writers  who want to write and self-publish their first nonfiction book. I’m your host, Dalene Bickel – book coach, ghostwriter, and speaker with more than 25 years of self-publishing experience. If you’re ready to:  Replace distraction with...