Book Writing Made Simple | How to Write a Book, Christian Author, Self-Publishing, Memoir, Holy Spirit

Are you called to write a memoir but feel stuck trying to figure out how to tell your story?

Many aspiring authors know what they’ve lived through — but struggle with choosing the right structure, format, or approach to bring their story to life. If you’ve been overthinking the “right way” to write your memoir, this episode will bring clarity.

In this live training, we walk through how to identify the best memoir approach for your personality, your message, and your God-given purpose. You’ll gain insight into what a memoir truly is, how it differs from an autobiography, and how to choose a structure that supports both your story and your emotional readiness.

This episode will help you:

Do you feel called to share your story, but fear keeps stopping you?

If you’re an aspiring author who wants to write a memoir or share your testimony, but you’re worried about being judged, misunderstood, or not “ready,” this episode is for you.

In this conversation, we’re talking about how to find the courage to share your story even if you don’t feel fully confident or fully healed yet. Many Christian writers believe courage comes first. But in reality, courage develops as you begin using your voice.

You’ll learn practical ways to start sharing your story in small, safe environments so you can build confidence and authority, overcome fear, and grow bold enough to write and publish your book.

If you’ve been holding back from telling your story, this episode will help you stop waiting and start building courage.

I pray this blesses you.

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Next Steps ⬇️

Schedule a Create a Solid Book Plan - 1HR Coaching Call

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Do you have multiple book ideas… but no finished manuscript?

You don’t need another book idea. You need to finish the one you already started.

If you have multiple titles, outlines, notes, or half-written chapters but no completed draft, this episode was made for you.

Many aspiring authors think they have a clarity problem when in reality they have a finishing problem. Instead of completing the manuscript, they keep restarting, rearranging, renaming, and brainstorming new angles.

In this episode, you’ll be challenged to move out of the idea phase and into the writing phase so you can finally complete your book. If you’re a Christian writer who struggles with overthinking, second-guessing, or abandoning book projects before they’re done, this conversation will help you refocus and build momentum toward finishing.

It’s time to stop circling ideas and start writing forward.

Tune in and take the next step toward completing your manuscript.

Be Encouraged,

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Next Steps ⬇️

Schedule a Create a Solid Book Plan - 1HR Coaching Call

💛 JOIN the Book Writing Made Simple Writers Community:

Get support, strategy, and sisterhood from other Christian writers inside the FREE Facebook group. 👉 donnasherrie.com/community

Become a Book Writing Made Simple Insider ➡️ bit.ly/bwmsinsider

Grab a Copy of Untarnished: Reclaiming my Self Worth through God’s Untainted Love Book

What does it really look like to write and publish books while juggling faith, family, and real life?

In this Author Spotlight interview, I’m sitting down with 3x Author Candace Therese Beckford, who is currently writing her fourth book, to talk honestly about her writing and publishing journey. From creating children’s books to writing a deeply personal memoir, Candace shares what it takes to stay committed to the call to write even when self-doubt, fear, and life responsibilities try to get in the way.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

If you’re an aspiring author who desires to write meaningful books, stay consistent in your writing process, and move forward in publishing with confidence and purpose, this conversation will encourage you and give you practical insight from someone who’s walking it out in real time.

Tune in for an honest, inspiring author journey that will motivate you to keep writing the book God placed on your heart.

Be Encouraged,

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Next Steps ⬇️

Schedule a Create a Solid Book Plan - 1HR Coaching Call

💛 JOIN the Book Writing Made Simple Writers Community:

Get support, strategy, and sisterhood from other Christian writers inside the FREE Facebook group. 👉 donnasherrie.com/community

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Grab a Copy of Untarnished: Reclaiming my Self Worth through God’s Untainted Love Book

Have you been writing your book for so long that you just want it to be over?

The excitement is gone.

You’re no longer celebrating progress.

You’re simply pushing through, hoping to finally finish.

In this episode, I want to talk to the aspiring authors who feel burned out, disconnected, or joyless in their writing process. Pulled from a recent live training inside the Book Writing Made Simple Community, this episode explores a powerful mindset shift to help you find joy again while writing your book, even when the journey feels long.

If you’ve been writing for years, restarting over and over, or measuring your progress by how long it’s taking instead of how far you’ve come, this episode is for you.

You’ll be encouraged to reconnect with the purpose behind your book, celebrate small wins, and view your writing as something worth honoring right where you are.

🎧 Tune in and rediscover joy in the process, not just the finish line.

Be Encouraged,

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Next Steps ⬇️

Schedule a Create a Solid Book Plan - 1HR Coaching Call

💛 JOIN the Book Writing Made Simple Writers Community: Get support, strategy, and sisterhood from other Christian writers inside the FREE Facebook group. 👉 donnasherrie.com/community

Become a Book Writing Made Simple Insider ➡️ bit.ly/bwmsinsider

Grab a Copy of Untarnished: Reclaiming my Self Worth through God’s Untainted Love Book

As we step into a new year, many aspiring authors are still carrying the desire to write and finish their book, but aren’t sure how to move forward after delays, distractions, or unfinished drafts.

In this special episode of the Book Writing Made Simple Podcast, Donna Sherrie speaks directly to Christian writers entering 2026 with a calling still burning in their hearts. If you’ve been praying about writing your book, questioning your timing, or wondering if you missed your moment, this episode will encourage you to reset your focus and begin the year anchored in faith and with prayer.

Rather than starting with pressure or comparison this episode centers on prayer as a divine strategy for writing and publishing your book.This episode is for aspiring authors who:

Whether you're just getting started or picking up where you left off, this episode will help you begin the year grounded in prayer, faith, and renewed commitment.

Be Encouraged,

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Next Steps ⬇️

Schedule a Create a Solid Book Plan - 1HR Coaching Call

💛 JOIN the Book Writing Made Simple Writers Community:Get support, strategy, and sisterhood from other Christian writers inside the FREE Facebook group. 👉 donnasherrie.com/community

Become a Book Writing Made Simple Insider ➡️ bit.ly/bwmsinsider

Grab a Copy of Untarnished: Reclaiming my Self Worth through God’s Untainted Love Book

Writing a book doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, confusing, or impossible. In this episode, I’m breaking down 7 simple steps to write and self-publish your first book—in a way that feels clear, doable, and simple.

Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been stuck for years, this conversation will walk you through the foundational pieces every aspiring author needs to know about the book writing process.

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Are you staring at your computer screen with nothing coming out… even though you want to write? Writer’s block isn’t always about lacking inspiration — sometimes it’s emotional, mental, organizational, or even spiritual. And if you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your message, this episode is going to help you understand why.

In today’s conversation, we break down the 3 types of writer’s block aspiring Christian author encounter and the exact steps to overcome each one.

Whether you're writing a memoir, a faith-based book, or any book genre, you’ll discover why writer’s block is often a symptom, not the root problem and how to get back into the flow with clarity, confidence, and Holy Spirit-led direction.

Be Encouraged,

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Next Steps ⬇️

Schedule a Create a Solid Book Plan - 1HR Coaching Call

💛 JOIN the Book Writing Made Simple Writers Community:

Get support, strategy, and sisterhood from other Christian writers inside the FREE Facebook group. 👉 donnasherrie.com/community

Become a Book Writing Made Simple Insider ➡️ bit.ly/bwmsinsider

Grab a Copy of Untarnished: Reclaiming my Self Worth through God’s Untainted Love Book

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63 - How to Take Your GOD Story and Transform It into a Book

Are you trying to write your book in your own strength? Maybe you’ve been praying about writing, but you haven’t actually prayed through your writing process. If writing has felt hard, confusing, or overwhelming lately, this episode will show you why — and how inviting the Holy Spirit into your book writing journey changes everything.

In this powerful and practical conversation, we explore what it means to write as a Kingdom writer — not just relying on your own ideas, but partnering with the Holy Spirit for clarity, creativity, structure, and direction. You’ll hear real examples from my own writing process and learn how God provides wisdom, strategy, and peace when you allow Him to lead your book from beginning to end.

Whether you’re a new Christian author, a faith-based storyteller, or a woman of faith who feels called to write a book that transforms lives, this episode will help you.

If you’ve been trying to write alone, this is your reminder that you don’t have to. The Holy Spirit is ready to guide your words, your ideas, and your entire book writing journey.

Next Steps ⬇️

Schedule a Create a Solid Book Plan - 1HR Coaching Call

💛 JOIN the Book Writing Made Simple Writers Community:

Get support, strategy, and sisterhood from other Christian writers inside the FREE Facebook group. 👉 donnasherrie.com/community

Become a Book Writing Made Simple Insider ➡️ bit.ly/bwmsinsider

Grab a Copy of Untarnished: Reclaiming my Self Worth through God’s Untainted Love Book

Have you taken a break from writing your book and now you’re struggling to start again? Whether you’re a first time author, a Christian writer, or a woman of faith trying to honor the book God called you to write - this episode will help you rebuild momentum with confidence, grace, and renewed sense of purpose.

Life gets busy. Schedules shift. Motivation fades. However, your book assignment hasn’t changed. God still wants to use your story to impact others.

In this episode, you’ll learn the #1 strategy to get back into writing whether it’s been weeks, months, or years away. We’re taking about practical action steps to reconnecting with your writing so you can write with clarity, purpose, and direction to finally finish your manuscript.

Listen in and get the clarity, motivation, and gentle push you need to return to the assignment God placed on your heart.

Be Encouraged,

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