The Keep Writing Podcast

If you want to have the results of being a published author, you have to start believing you are one. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but it is true. The Bible give us the progression of moving from BEING to DOING to HAVING. We see it when God told Adam and Eve to BE FRUITFUL and INCREASE, and they would HAVE DOMINION, as a result. So how can you believe you are an author before it happens? R...

Everyone worries from time to time. So what do we do with this verse? The Bible says: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT). The other da...

If you want your book to be picked up by a traditional publisher, you are going to need a literary agent. And if you want to be picked up by a literary agent, you are going to need a book proposal. But what should go into a powerful book proposal? In this episode of  The Keep Writing Podcast , I share an analogy to help you think about book proposals in a clear and easy way. And I offer my ta...

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Coach Kelly J is one the coaches I love to listen to and learn from. She has such an calm and peaceful voice, and you can’t help but hang on every word! But it is not just Kelly’s presentation that gets me. It is her presence. She KNOWS who she is and what she has to offer to the world. That is why she doesn’t struggle when it comes to naming a premium price for her services as a coach. If you are...

Rachael Gilbert is a fitness trainer and licensed counselor who has a heart to see people set free from the bondage of body shame. And when she hired me to be her coach, I knew she was about to write a book that would change lives forever. Rachael’s new book, Image Restored , was published by traditional publisher, David C. Cook, and it is truly one of the coolest books I have ever seen! Rachael’s...

Welcome to a little sneak peek into my group coaching membership! Every coaching call begins with a little mini lesson from me and then transitions into a question and answer time or coaching session with the members of the Anointed Writer's Mentorship. In this episode, I tell about how I had a different perspective than my nieces when we went on the same vacation, and it turns out all of my worri...

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My guest today is Marilyn Jansen. Marilyn and I met when my first book was traditionally published, and she was operating in the role of an editorial director. Years later, we ran into one another again, but this time she was not only still working in publishing, she had her first opportunity to be an author. In this interview, we announce the beautiful publication of her second book, Come Sit a S...

When Pam learned that her daughter, Jan, had experienced brain damage during heart surgery, she could have taken doctor’s advice and given up on any hope of growth or recovery but Pam knew that the Great Physician was the One who had created her daughter, and He still had a purpose for her. If you need a reminder that God is with you during hard times, please listen to my conversation with Pam Whi...

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Show Notes: Today's episode is a peek inside a coaching call from my exclusive coaching membership, Anointed Writers. If you've been wondering if God is mad at you for not writing the book he's placed on your heart, it may be because you've forgotten to give yourself margin for the real life that he's given you to live. Show Takeaways: Learn what to do if you’ve been putting off writing the book t...

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Today, I share a supernatural lesson from the Lord about spiritual eyes. In 2007, I had done a lot of traveling as Texas Teacher of the Year.  Much of that travel was staying in rooms with unappealing views and I told myself a story I spent 15 years believing.  A few weeks ago, I went to Orlando, Florida and in the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed my attitude remained until God opened my ey...

David Vick, former student of The Keep Writing Course and author of Emotions, Your Child’s AND Yours: Encouragement to Help Your Relationship Thrive joins the Keep Writing Podcast to discuss how he chose to write a book.  David also shares why he wrote the book, who it’s for, and the long-term benefits of a book for him.  A book is the modern day business card that can keep clients comin...

Thomas Umstattd joins The Keep Writing Podcast today to share practical tips to become a more productive author. The gems Thomas shares are going to encourage you on the path you are on and help you make necessary changes in areas you may be stuck. Thomas’ tips will help you be intentionally productive. You can find the whole episode on my YouTube channel . Show Links: YouTube Thomas’s Website Sho...

Show Notes: In this episode I’m speaking with Jennifer Allwood, the gold standard for Christian women in business. She knows how to make money for the glory of God and have fun doing it. She's also a published author with two outstanding books. But not long ago, she was wondering how to finish her very first one. I knew it would be an encouragement to you to listen in on our recent conversation. S...

Show Notes: Let’s face it, finding a premade paper planner as a coach, writer and influencer that meets all your needs can be difficult. But not anymore, in this episode I’m introducing you to the brand new resource I’ve created just for you, The Christian Author’s Plan Book.  This planner includes pages to journal God’s truth, life checkups, quarterly pages, prayer journal, social media and...

Show Notes: Listen to today’s episode to get a fresh mindset change on ways to build your platform.   It’s time you embrace this side of being a Christian coach, speaker or influencer and share the message in your heart, on purpose. In this episode I’m explaining the four reasons you should plan to attend my Plan Your Profitable Platform Challenge. Show Links: Plan Your Profitable Platfo...

Show Notes: Today’s episode introduces a concept I heard over a year ago and have thought about every day since: smile on purpose.  I mentioned smiling on purpose because I think it's a practical tip for writers, one that is often overlooked. In this episode I’m going to explain what that concept means and how it’s applicable to you as a writer. Show Links: Truth Text Revolution Wellness Podc...

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Show Notes: Are there times when you feel like what you’re creating isn’t having the impact you desired? When you are making a project that you think many, many people will be happy to receive and you launch it to crickets? If that's you, I know exactly how it feels. But I want to encourage you. It's not over, it may be time to bring those things forward and repurpose them. Polish them, use them i...