So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What?

Episode 10 is all about audiobooks - the fastest growing segment of the book industry. We'll look at some of the statistics regarding the amazing growth in audiobooks over the past decade. And then we chat about some of the details of what it takes to get a book up onto an audio platform. Do you go with Audible exclusivity? Or do you go for a wider audience through Findaway Voices that includ...

In this episode, I back track a little to some of the things we discussed in the previous episode. First, I set out a biblical foundation for the spiritual practices I alluded to of interacting with the great cloud of witnesses. Then we go into some practical elements of putting together a copyright page for your manuscript. And finally, I spend some time chatting about the setting for my book in...

Before you publish your manuscript there are some additional little pieces besides the storyline that you will need to think about . In Episode 8, we chat about the extras like a dedication page, acknowledgements,  an author bio, about the book page and any other additional bits and bobs you'd like to add to personalize your book.  Since I spent the week writing  my 'about the book'...

Well, the manuscript is in the hands of the editor. So, what am I doing in the meantime? Episode 7 explores the concept of waiting. Do we just twiddle our thumbs or do we wait with eager anticipation of promises about to be fulfilled? I talk about some of the promises I speak over my books - the expectations I have about the impact they will have. I also go into some of the things I do when I&apos...

Episode 6 explores the concept of connectivity - the need to stay in relationship with other people as we venture to write our books. Wendy Jo celebrates the completion of her first draft! But quickly underscores that the next phase of the journey - the editing phase - requires that we connect with someone else with skill sets that are other than our own. We chat about keeping in relationship with...

Episode 5 revolves around the subject of tenacity - that quality we need to develop in order to overcome the obstacles, challenges and trials of writing a book or accomplishing most anything that's worthwhile. I talk about some of the things I have had to get through in order to finish the assignments I have been given including wading through the editing process and figuring out how to recor...

In Episode 4 we talk about Audacity - the grit, spunk, and chutzpah factor that we must develop and continually protect in order to write the book we know God wants us to write. Biblically, the call for this shameless boldness is found in both the Old and New Testament and it is no less called for in today's world. Writing is not for the faint of heart! We also get into a discussion about get...

Where does a book begin? In Episode 2, I talk about the time before you even put pen to paper. Filling up the well of your creativity by spending intimate time with God and allowing that space to be your source. Intentionally developing your imagination by tapping into the limitless imagination of the Creator. I also open up about my journaling practice as well as some practical steps to take abou...

In Episode 3, I address the question - how do I know for sure I'm supposed to write a book? We'll walk through some biblical principals as well as some of my own experiences with stepping out in faith to begin writing.  Every book is different but each one was birthed by attaining a level of certainty that yes, indeed, this is the direction I am supposed to take.  My hope is your confide...

In this introductory episode, I tell you a little about myself and my background before getting into the back story of how I became an author learning to co-create with the Creator. It's a journey that started unexpectedly one day in January of 2015 when these words dropped from the blue into my heart - "There is a baby catcher gate in heaven". Bam! A strange thought followed by a d...