CJ and Shelley Hitz: Writing Mentor, Author Coach, Christian Writers

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres

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Welcome to Kingdom Writers where CJ and Shelley Hitz help you take a step of faith to finally finish your book. This podcast is filled with spiritual encouragement as well as prayers to help you overcome the resistance you face as a writer. Your story matters! We believe that you have a specific role to play in the kingdom of heaven to impact lives for eternity. And because of this, we will pour out our lives encouraging writers like you to not only tell your stories but to take the courageous step of self-publishing your stories in books that will outlive you and leave behind a powerful legac...

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CJ and Shelley Hitz: Writing Mentor, Author Coach, Christian Writers

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Jul 1, 2026

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#177: Who are my perfectionists? This message is for you. 22.03.2018

How often do you stop and say "this is not good enough"? Is your perfectionism getting in the way of publishing your book? If you often catch yourself stuck because you think your work is "not good enough", this message is for you. I hope this encourages you as it did to me. Watch my new webinar "Write Now: Removing the Obstacles to Your Writing Life" here: https://www.facebook.com/authoraudience/...

#176: Why You Need to Know Your Numbers 02.03.2018

How do you know if your marketing strategy is working? Do you have a way of tracking your numbers? Why do you need to know your numbers? In this training, we will discuss about the main reason why you should track your marketing campaigns and the benefits of doing it. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real les...

#175: When Should Authors Use IngramSpark 06.02.2018

Why should authors print their books through IngramSpark? What are the benefits and features that they can take advantage of when using this printer? These questions will be answered and discussed in today's training. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in...

#174: Do Authors Need to Blog 16.01.2018

Do authors need to blog? Is it an effective marketing campaign? What is the best marketing campaign? In this training, I will discuss my answers to the questions above and share with you some of the things that worked out for me. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and mor...

#173: How to Prioritize 02.01.2018

Do you have so many ideas in mind that you lose your focus on your big goal? How do you know which things to prioritize? In this training, we will discuss about how to focus on one big goal, and prioritize tasks to maximize your time and energy. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard w...

#172 - Focus2Finish Session - How to Finish Writing a Book with Paul Wallman 08.12.2017

Are you struggling to finish your manuscript? Do you have so many ideas that you can't focus on one? How do you get unstuck in the process of self-editing while writing your manuscript? All these questions and more are answered in this Focus to Finish session with Paul Wallman. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration...

#171: 10 Insights from My 7-day Detox from Technology 13.09.2017

Are you tired? Do you need rest? Is your mind on overload with too much clutter in your brain? In this training, I share 10 insights from my 7-day detox from technology. I believe this training can help you too! ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real t...

#170: BookBaby – A Self-publishing Service for Authors 31.08.2017

Do you consider self-publishing your book? Are you looking for a self-publishing company that could help you with your publishing needs? Today, Steven Spatz will be sharing more about BookBaby, the nation's leading self-publishing service company. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard...

Christian Writers Conference in Canada - Interview with Shelley Hitz 28.08.2017

I f you live in Canada, consider joining us next month for the Inscribe Christian Writers Conference here:  http://inscribe.org/fall-conference/ I will be the keynote speaker and will be leading a couple workshops. And all of you can enjoy this interview I recorded with Inscribe President, Ruth L. Snyder.   Transcript: Ruth:  I'm looking forward to having you come to our conference in September. T...

#169: Are You Prepared to Sell More Books During the Biggest Book Buying Season of the Year, Christmas? 23.08.2017

Are you ready and prepared to sell more books during this Christmas season? Last year, we did a 90-day push to publish our books before the biggest book buying season of the year, Christmas. And it was a HUGE success. Many authors published their books and accomplished so much. This year, we are doing a 90-day accountability group all around the topic of book marketing and selling more books. You...

#168: Your first Draft is NEVER Your Final Draft 09.08.2017

Are you struggling to finish your first draft? Are you stuck in your writing? In this training, I will share with you tips on how to put your thoughts and ideas into paper without getting stuck. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. I truly do a...

Are You Giving Away the "Seed" in Your Writing 26.07.2017

Are you giving away the "seed" in your writing or are you giving your ideas time to grow and mature? In this training, I will share with you how to achieve excellence in our finished products. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. I truly do app...

How to Create REAL Relationships in an Overly-Connected Technological World 13.07.2017

Do technology and social media improve our relationships? How can we use technology to make REAL connections? Today, Felicia will be sharing with us on how to create REAL relationships through the help of modern technology. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shar...

Need More Money? Consider Praying for This Instead 30.06.2017

Are you praying for more income and more money? Today, I want to encourage you to pray for this one thing instead. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. I truly do appreciate the time you spend with me each week and would love to hear from you!...

Ask Shelley - The Difference Between ISBNs and Barcodes 26.06.2017

What is the difference between an ISBN and a barcode? Do I need to purchase the barcode with the ISBN? I received this question during our Ask Shelley session and I'm going to share the answers to them in this training. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared i...

3 Key Elements to a Successful Content Marketing Strategy 20.06.2017

Do you have a strategy for your marketing plan? How do you make it work? In this training, I'm going to give you the three key elements on how to make your content marketing successful. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. I truly do appreciate...

How to Increase Your Book Sales By 20% This Year 15.06.2017

Is increasing your book sales one of your goals this year? In this training, I will give you tips on how to increase your book sales by 20% this year; and it's easier than you think! ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. I truly do appreciate th...

3 Ways to Make Your Business Card Stand Out 13.06.2017

Have you ever wondered how you can make your business card stand out? In this training, I'm going to give you three tips on how to make people interested in getting your business cards. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. I truly do appreciate...

One of Our Biggest Obstacles as Writers 25.05.2017

Have you ever asked yourself "Who am I to be doing this?" Or told yourself "I'm not good enough." If so, this message is for you. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. I truly do appreciate the time you spend with me each week and would love to...

How to Stop Running from Yourself and Finally Achieve Your Goals 25.05.2017

Have you been running from what God's plan is for you? In this training, Sharon is going to share with us how focus and accountability helped her stop running from herself and doing God's plan for her. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. I tru...

How to Use Gumroad to Your Advantage with Amy Young 12.05.2017

Do you have products or books that you want to sell online but don't know how to start? In this training, Amy Young share with us how to take advantage of Gumroad in selling your products online. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. I truly do...

One Thing to Consider When You Feel Overwhelmed or Stuck 04.05.2017

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed over a project you are doing? Are you seeing too many puzzle pieces but you feel like there's not enough time to put them all together? Relax and take a deep breath. In today's episode, I will share with you a key tip to consider when you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where...

How Susan Neal Published 2 Books and 4 Products in One Year 26.04.2017

Susan Neal published 2 books and created 4 digital products. In today's training, she will share how she accomplished all of this in just one year. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. I truly do appreciate the time you spend with me each week...

[Focus2Finish Session] Chris Warnky's Plan to Finish His First Book in 26 Weeks 07.04.2017

Do you have plans of writing a new book? What are the steps that you're taking to finish it? Join me today as we discuss how one of my author audience academy members, Chris Warnky, plans on finishing his first book. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in r...

Finding Boundaries and Systems That Work 05.04.2017

I recently added a new income stream to my business. However, I don't often recommend doing several things at once. Today, I am going to share with you how F.O.C.U.S. has been a key to my success. Keep reading to find the meaning to this acronym. ---------------------------- Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard...

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