Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13; Zechariah 4:6-10 After nearly 80 years of being in exile, the Jewish people would return to their homeland and begin rebuilding the Temple that had been destroyed by the Babylonians. After the foundation had been completed, those who were old enough to remember the glory of Solomon's temple began to wail and bemoan this newer version due to its modesty. The newer generatio...

We are so excited to share some marketing tips from our Christian Book Academy Members today. Join our community of Kingdom Writers here: https://christianbookacademy.com/ 1.) Dak Frederick: Is The Business Card Dead? Book: 101 Things Every Man Should Know: To Experience a Life Of Victory and Impact https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0578951967/ 2.) Esther Espinoza: What's in your hand? Books: www.gig...

The holiday season is the perfect time to sell books as well as host book signing events. But how do you set up an event like this and how can you make it more dynamic? In this episode, we discuss this topic with our special guest, Susan Neal. You will learn more about hosting your own holiday book signing event and how you can make the most of selling more books from Black Friday to the first wee...

How do you remain consistent and faithful to your God-given goal? How do you keep the "main thing" your main thing? In this episode, we dig deeper into this topic with our special guest, Marnie Swedberg, as we talk about what happens when we fully embrace and align ourselves with our God-given dreams. Connect with Marnie here: https://www.marnie.com   Download Your Publishing Map If you want to wr...

On numerous occasions throughout scripture, believers are referred to as "priests." Here's a notable reference (and more in the book, which you can get for free later!)  "But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of darkness into his wonderful l...

Ezra 3:10-13, 4:1-5 Making Progress After receiving permission from King Cyrus of Persia to return to their homeland, the Jewish people began rebuilding the Temple that had been destroyed over 70 years previous. After reaching the milestone of finishing the foundation, this was a cause to celebrate and thank God for the progress being made. But not everyone was so easily impressed. The old timers...

Have you tried doing what other authors and experts recommended you to do to market your book yet somehow it all doesn't work? You might be wondering if there really is a size that fits all. Don't worry, because you are not alone. In this episode, you will discover some insights on how to market your book effectively, in your own way, by choosing your own book marketing adventure. Book Marketing S...

Have you ever thought of publishing your own journal but you're not sure which medium or platform to use? Is there really one way to self-publish journals? In this episode, we talk about how to do it as well as the difference between print and eBook versions of a journal. 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...

How do you incorporate someone into your story without compromising your integrity? How do you publish a book that involves other people? What if there is sensitive information that needs to be shared for the story to make sense? If you are one of the many authors asking these questions, this episode is for you. Free WRITING WHEEL Download Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get...

As Christian writers, we have a target on our backs. There's a spiritual enemy who wants to thwart our attempts to write words that outlast us. If you've been writing for God's glory for any length of time, you've no doubt experienced those days when it seems like you're being triple-teamed by demonic resistance. It wasn't long after King David (another Kingdom writer) took the throne when he face...

Be inspired by other writers' stories and learn practical tips from the case studies here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/success-stories/ A few things you'll learn: The easy path Jennifer Nelson discovered to finally become an author in just 10 days. How Jan Cox gained both freedom and control over publishing her books (plus saved thousands of dollars) The pivot Lola Oshinowo made after spending...

Have you experienced writing a book that God has placed in your heart? It's amazing what God can do through us and our books when we obey Him. In this episode, we will talk about a very simple yet powerful strategy that can produce faster results for your book. You can learn more ideas on how to sell more books using the power of collaborations by signing up to the Kingdom Writers Conference: Cour...

We all know it's not enough to just write and publish our books. You actually want people to read it, right? That means you need to market and promote your book. How are you going to start? In this episode, you will learn 3 common mistakes you need to avoid so you can sell more books. You can also learn more effective ideas to market your book by signing up to the Kingdom Writers Conference: Coura...

We all know how hard it can be to start a book. After putting countless hours and effort into publishing your book, it may seem like nothing significant happens.  If you are thinking about how to build your audience from scratch and without social media, then this episode is for you. Kingdom Writers Conference: Courageous Writer Edition Now it's time to reach your ideal readers so you can sell mor...

Registration is officially open for our third Kingdom Writers Conference. This one is the Courageous Writer Edition and it's free to sign up. WooHoo! https://kingdomwritersconference.com/ This conference was created to help you go from unknown author to consistent book sales by gaining the courage to step out, initiate purposeful partnerships, and sell more books using the power of collaborations....

It's not unusual to struggle with feeling self-promotional when you're writing your own book. In fact, it happens to many of us, especially Kingdom writers! If you are thinking about what to do with marketing and how to sell more books without feeling self-promotional, then this episode is perfect for you. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it...

You have a lot of ideas in your mind for your books and you feel like you're juggling them all at once. You might be wondering how you are going to finish them all. In this episode, you'll discover amazing insights on how you can create a concrete plan to cross the finish line, one step at a time. Get some ideas on which book to write first here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/which-book-to-write...

Have you ever struggled with motivation and often feel like you have to force yourself to sit down in front of your computer to write? Well, don't worry because you are not alone.  There are many strategies out there, but in this episode, we talk about the one tool that can help you be more productive in your writing journey. You'll be surprised to know that it's something simple you have access t...

The third chapter of Ecclesiastes tells us that everything has a season and every activity under heaven has its own time. Yet most of the time, we find ourselves comparing our own season with others; our own tulip with others' roses. In this episode, we reflect on this and share how to embrace both the beauty and mystery of our own seasons; of our own "tulips."  He will accomplish what He has prom...

Your book is finally ready. Hooray! But are you? If you are wondering when is the perfect time to launch your book then fasten your seatbelt and get ready to listen because this episode is for you. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it's time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on...

You might be wondering how you will share your powerful message with the world.  Is traditional publishing really the only option? Is self-publishing truly less "excellent"?  In this episode, you'll discover insights on ways you can get your message to your target audience through self-publishing and why we don't believe it is any less "excellent." Links Mentioned in this episode: IBPA Industry St...

Ever feel that you aren't making any progress in your writing journey? Have you experienced hitting a wall at times? Well, don't worry because you are not alone.  In this episode, we cover several ways to be consistent in your writing progress and to celebrate each milestone. After all, God has called us to be faithful and consistent in the gifts that He has given us. Amen? "So, my dear brothers a...

Psalm 46:10 says, "Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world." This iconic verse can be directed either to the enemies of God's people or to God's people themselves as we'll take a look at. The verse implies a stoppage of fighting, raging, striving, or operating out of human strength alone and relaxing as we watch the Lord fight on...

Marketing sometimes feels hard. I get it! If you're in a season where marketing feels like a "have to", a dread or a burden this episode is for you. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it's time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your bo...

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: ✅ The one thing that helped Heather Erdmann finally finish her first draft so she was able to publish her first book (previously she got stuck and never finished more than a few pages). ✅ How MaryAnn Ward combined her passion for art and w...