Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres

Have you experienced pitching on podcasts and weren't able to get any yeses? Don't worry, it happens to the best of us. But what do you do if that happens? Listen to this episode to find out. Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When she's not strategizing...

As writers, we often have seasons of acceleration: doing a lot of behind-the scenes and preparation, and we need to rest.  In this episode, Shelley discusses the importance of rest in the writing process and knowing when it is the right time to rise again.    Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will...

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference today, May 4th, 2023 to help you discover proven strategies that will empower you to confidently launch your book into the world so you can reach a wider audience and make a lasting impact with the message God has placed on your heart. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/launch/     Get Unstuck in Your Writing Do you feel s...

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on May 4th, 2023 to help you discover proven strategies that will empower you to confidently launch your book into the world so you can reach a wider audience and make a lasting impact with the message God has placed on your heart. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/launch/   1 Kings 19:1-9 Elijah has just been used by the...

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on May 4th, 2023 to help you discover proven strategies that will empower you to confidently launch your book into the world so you can reach a wider audience and make a lasting impact with the message God has placed on your heart. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/launch/   Launching a book can be quite overwhelming, esp...

Whether you're currently in the early stages of writing your book or in the final phase of your draft, it's important to know how to properly format your book.  In this episode, Shelley walks you through the process of book formatting and discusses the proper way to use formatting tools as you write your book.  Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know whe...

Having a Christian Writing Coach could be beneficial for you to take your writing to the next level. They will help you improve your skills while keeping an eye to share your story for God's glory. But how do you find one? Listen to this episode to learn more. Get Coaching from CJ and Shelley Hitz If you're looking for a Christian Writing Coach, we can help! Christian Book Academy is our online me...

Publishing a new edition of your book can be challenging, but it is also highly rewarding. It can breathe new life into a book that may already have its moment along with other benefits as well. In this episode, Shelley Hitz and Shae Bynes talk about Shae's bestselling book, Grace Over Grind, and the process of publishing a new edition of her book.   Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, mentor,...

In the stories of Sarah, Rebekah, Hannah, and Mary we see what was "inconceivable" become conceivable. Each of these women conceived against all odds. Each required God's supernatural intervention in order to conceive and give birth to a child. This is the same God who supernaturally touches the empty places in our lives in order to conceive something that blesses the world. Our books will bless t...

I'm letting you in on a secret: there's an effective way to grow your audience using the power of collaborations with other authors. What exactly is a solo email swap and how can it help you reach more potential readers and followers? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Solo Email Swap Toolkit Are you looking to grow your author platform fast with a proven and effective strategy to get the...

Did you know that you can easily grow your audience and increase your engagement by including a free lead magnet in your book? Absolutely! In this episode, Shelley talks about 3 reasons to do this and how you, as an author, will be able to expand your reach to a wider audience while saving you a ton of time and money. Kingdom Writers Conference Email Marketing edition Do you want to connect with t...

If you're in the process of writing or publishing a book, you already know how much hard work and dedication it takes to bring your God-given dream to life. However, the reality is that writing your book is just half of the battle. You also want to have an audience of readers who are ready and eager to buy your book. In this episode, we talk about what it means to have your own author platform and...

In Matthew 2, we read about some "wisemen" who traveled from the East to bring gifts along with their worship of this newborn King of the Jews. Scholars believe they came from Babylon (modern day Baghdad, Iraq) or perhaps Persia (modern day Iran). In either case, they would have traveled 900-1200 miles by camel and arrived when Jesus was anywhere from 6 months to 2 years old. You can imagine how e...

Did you know that podcasting is one of the most effective ways to help you grow your audience and sell more books? In this episode, we are joined by Eric Nevins as we talk about podcasting for authors and why you should consider it. If you are one of the many authors who wants to explore podcasting this year, this one's for you. About Eric Nevins As an experienced podcaster, Eric Nevins has worked...

Time flies so fast when you're having fun, right? Well time sure has flown for us since first launching Christian Book Academy with a beta group in February 2015 with 25 members. Over the years, God has blessed us and we've been able to help hundreds of authors write, self-publish, and market their books. As we celebrate our 8 year memberversary, we hosted a group writing session called the 15-Min...

Publishing a book isn't something that you can do overnight. It takes time, work and patience in order to finish it. But if you want to see your book become a reality and share it with the world, you may want to consider blogging it.   In this episode, we share 3 reasons to consider blogging your book and why many known authors are doing it as well and how you can also benefit from it.   SEO for A...

Whether you're in the process of writing your book or you have already published one, repurposing your content is a great way to reach new audiences and increase engagement.  In this episode, we talk about how this method allows you to make the most out of the content you create while keeping in touch with your audience so you can reach more people. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Kingdom Mark...

Habakkuk was a prophet who had some complaints to air out to God. He wasn't happy with the way his fellow Jewish people were living and he let the Lord know. The Lord replies to this minor prophet by telling him He indeed had a plan for His people and He would use the cruel Babylonians to accomplish His purposes.  Now Habakkuk has several questions regarding God's method of discipline. After askin...

Our most recent Kingdom Writers Conference was all about selling more books using the power of collaborations. One of our speakers, Jess Kotzer, is hosting her event Sell With Collabs right now and interviewed Shelley on the topic. Enjoy this episode as Shelley shares how collaborations have helped her sell more books and grow her business. Jess Kozer has made it her mission to help other brands g...

ISBNs and barcodes are necessary when publishing print books and getting them into the hands of people who might be interested. But it can also be a very confusing topic for self-published authors. Learn more about what you need to know when it comes to self-publishing a book in this episode. Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this P...

The past year has been a roller coaster of events and lessons. One that brought many surprises, but also many lessons learned that will carry us into 2023. Each year brings new opportunities and challenges in life, and while it's tempting to look back on or even relive those events from last year, it's important to look forward. I'm going to go ahead and make a bold prediction here: at the end of...

What difference will my book make in the world? What difference can one person make? Is my life really contributing very much? "Every waterfall begins with a single drop of water" One single drop of iodine will purify 8oz of water One single bee can pollinate as many as 5000 flowers in a day! The lifespan of a bee is 30-60 days which means one bee could pollinate 150,000-300,000 flowers in their b...

Today we are joined by several book marketing experts to share their book marketing predictions for 2023. Our guest experts include: Kim Steadman: www.kimsteadman.com    Ruth L. Snyder: https://linktr.ee/ruthlsnyder   Benecia Ponder: www.inspirationalauthors.com   Shelley Hitz: www.bookmarketingshop.com   What are your predictions for book marketing in 2023? What do you plan to do differently? We...

In today's episode, you will learn the big impact of writing small kindle books. You'll find out why smaller books sell well, how a shorter book really is a quick win for you as an author, and what length your book should be to maximize your impact.  You'll also learn tips on how you can get started today on your first (or next) Kindle eBook. This episode was initially recorded as one of the prese...

If you are lacking the motivation to move forward in your writing, publishing, or marketing; join Shelley in this guided prayer. This is an excerpt from our War Room prayer meeting with Christian Book Academy members.  In this episode, we will spend time listening to God in these four steps: Ask God what is weighing you down. Ask God to cleanse you from any sin or the residue of the world. Ask God...