The Anointed Scribe Podcast for Christian Writers | Faith, Encouragement & Christian Author Business

What do you do when God asks you to walk away from everything you’ve built? In this week’s episode, I’m getting real about the season that changed everything for me as an author—the moment God told me to pivot from writing archaeological thrillers for the general market to Christian mystery suspense for faith-based readers. It wasn’t an easy transition. But what I gained in obedience and purpose w...

You dedicate your books to God, but does your writing process still feel like striving? What if your daily writing sessions could become sacred encounters where you meet with Him—not just tasks you're trying to complete for Him? In this episode, we're exploring the profound difference between writing for God and writing with God. Discover how to transform your writing from performance-dr...

Are you a Christian author struggling to keep writing when the book sales just aren’t coming in? Do you ever wonder if all your hard work is even worth it? Many faith-driven writers hit that valley where motivation runs dry, burnout creeps in, and doubt whispers, “What’s the point?” Friend, I’ve been in that quiet, dark place too so, in this powerful episode of Anointed Scribe, I share how I found...

Have you ever wondered why, despite your hard work and prayers, breakthrough in your writing life still feels out of reach? At one time, I for sure did! For years, I wrestled with comparison, discouragement, and striving—never realizing that one surprising fear was quietly blocking my breakthrough as a Christian author. Maybe you’ve felt it too: the joy slipping away, the endless need to measure u...

What if the secret to thriving as a Christian author isn’t hustling harder… but learning to rest? In this episode, I share a very real lesson God is teaching me right now in a season of transition: how to trust Him as my ultimate provider—even when deadlines slip, income feels uncertain, and the pressure to keep producing is louder than ever. If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt for slowing down, fe...

If other authors' success feels like evidence of your failure, this episode will change everything. In this raw and honest conversation, I'm confessing my own struggle with author envy and sharing the biblical breakthrough that transformed jealousy into genuine celebration. We'll expose why comparison is particularly toxic in Kingdom work and how it's actually keeping you from...

Why do we feel confident and "anointed" when book sales soar, but question our calling when they crash? If you've ever let your royalty report determine your confidence as a Kingdom writer, I have too—and you're not broken. You're human. But here's the truth: Your anointing validated you before you ever sold a single book. The confidence you're searching for in t...

Has "hearing from God" about your author business ever led you straight into debt, disappointment, or confusion? You prayed about that expensive marketing package. You fasted over the decision to quit your job and write full-time. You were absolutely certain God was opening that door. But months later, you're broke, discouraged, and wondering how you could have been so wrong about h...

As Christian authors, we start writing with pure hearts—longing to serve God and encourage others. But somewhere along the way, the focus can quietly shift. Book rankings, email stats, and social media engagement begin to matter more than sitting with God. Before we realize it, our calling feels more like a career, and ministry starts looking like marketing. In this episode of The Anointed Scribe...

Do you ever feel like you're working harder than ever on your writing career, but somehow getting the same disappointing results? Like you're spinning your wheels—writing more, posting more, trying more strategies—but your sales stay flat and that breakthrough seems further away than ever? What if the problem isn't your talent or work ethic, but specific traps you've unknowingl...

Have you ever taken the Enneagram test, labeled yourself a Type 3 or Type 9, and tried to use it to grow your writing career? I used to think it could help me become a better, more productive Christian author—until I dug deeper and realized just how misaligned it is with biblical truth. In this episode, I’m sharing why I no longer use the Enneagram in my author journey and why I believe it could b...

In this powerful episode, I share a recent experience that taught me the difference between worldly success and Kingdom prosperity. Sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is say no to a good opportunity when it conflicts with God's calling on your life. Here's what you'll discover: How to recognize when an opportunity isn't aligned with your purpose The biblical wisdom be...

Always feeling like you're miles behind other authors? If you've ever felt that sinking pit in your stomach watching other writers thrive while your own progress feels painfully slow, this episode is for you. Maybe it's seeing another author's dream vacation pics funded by book sales, or watching someone who started writing years after you already building a thriving author bus...

Are you tired of feeling like you have to perform, pretend, or project success just to be taken seriously as a Christian author? In this episode, I open up about the moment I hit burnout trying to “fake it till I made it”—and how God lovingly showed me a better way. We’ll unpack the subtle ways counterfeit confidence creeps into our writing lives through impostor syndrome, platform pressure, and f...

You wrote the book God called you to write…  But the sales aren’t coming. And now you're quietly asking the questions you’re afraid to say out loud: “Did I hear God wrong? Did I fail? Did He forget about me?” That crushing disappointment after obedience is real—and you’re not alone in feeling it.  You followed the nudge. You poured your heart into the words. You hit publish in faith.  And now...

Tired of choosing between book sales and your faith? This episode changes everything. Every Christian author faces the same brutal tension: You want to sell more books and build a profitable author business, but you refuse to compromise your values or become another pushy marketer screaming "buy my book." What if I told you that's a false choice? In this episode, I'm revealing...

Are you letting Amazon measure your anointing? Is your joy tied to a royalty report? Do you find yourself checking your KDP dashboard multiple times a day—and letting the numbers determine your confidence, peace, or even your calling? In this raw and honest episode, I invite you into a heart-level conversation about the hidden emotional toll of tracking sales performance. If your mood rises and fa...

Can a Christian Writer Use AI? Navigating the Moral Maze with Discernment and Faith Everywhere you look, there's another heated debate about AI and writing. One author brags about writing a book in three days with ChatGPT, while another declares it's evil and Christians should avoid it at all costs. Maybe you're sitting on the fence too, wondering: Is it okay to use AI in my writing...

You've launched your book and now you're staring at those devastating book sales numbers. Your book launch didn't fail. There's a way to revive your sales. If your book launch fell flat and you're watching crickets instead of cash flow, this episode is your lifeline. Thousands of Christian authors face the same crushing disappointment when their carefully planned launch ge...

You want to write your book—but life won't slow down. The errands. The appointments. The constant demands. The exhausting pull between your responsibilities and the story God placed on your heart... and writing keeps getting bumped to the bottom of the list. Sound familiar? You've tried productivity systems, but none of them work for someone managing life's competing demands while t...

Your last book launch was a disappointment. Sales are practically non-existent, and now you're staring at a blank page wondering if you should even bother writing another word. The voice in your head whispers " Maybe I'm not cut out for this " every time you sit down to write. But what if the problem isn't you but that nobody taught you how to keep going when the results d...

Discover the profound difference between being a Christian who writes and being a true Kingdom writer with strategic purpose and eternal impact. This episode unpacks the identity crisis many faith-based authors face and provides clarity for your writing calling. As Christian authors, we often struggle with conflicting tensions—wanting commercial success while making Kingdom impact, feeling guilty...

That tight, sinking feeling in your gut when it's time to promote your book? I feel it too. Every time you try to share your work, you freeze—afraid of coming across as too salesy or just in it for the money. What if this fear is actually keeping your God-given message from reaching the very people who need it most? Your reluctance to market isn't humility—it might be poor stewardship of...

Are you unknowingly stealing God's glory? Most Christian authors are—without even realizing it. This uncomfortable truth might be affecting your writing career more than you think. What happens when success comes your way? Who gets the real credit in your heart? This episode exposes the subtle mindset shift that transforms not just how you view your achievements, but potentially your entire a...

Are you feeling paralyzed by uncertainty about your writing calling? You're not alone. As Christian writers, we all struggle with the crippling doubt that silences our God-given voice and purpose. In this powerful episode, I tackle the five specific doubts that attack us as Christian authors: the "Moses Doubt" (feeling unqualified), the "Gideon Doubt" (when circumstances c...