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  • Ep 29: How This Author Self-Published Multiple Audiobooks with Kelda Poynot

    Tune in for an absolute treat as we dive into the captivating world of self-publishing audiobooks. Our guest, the talented Kelda Poynot, is here to spill the beans on her journey using ACX to bring her novels to life in a way that'll leave you utterly inspired! ***GET KELDA’S BOOKs ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://amzn.to/3rYNNSW

     

    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 

     

    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

     

    ****Get Kelda’s Books: https://amzn.to/3rYNNSW

    Topics covered in this episode:

    Kelda’s self-publishing journey

    Why self-publish Audiobooks & Is it worth it?

    Using ACX to self publish Audiobooks

    The process of self-publishing audiobooks

     

    About Kelda Poynot

    Kelda Poynot is a multi-book author and homeschool consultant. She has raised four children alongside her husband of 30 years. Beyond her impressive writing skills, she lends her voice to audiobooks, imparts knowledge as a tutor, and indulges in creative hobbies like knitting, crochet, and quilting. A passionate traveler and dog lover, she finds joy in the company of her Labradors, Darcy and Mulligan.

     

     

    📘 Connect With Kelda

        ➡️https://www.keldalaingpoynot.com/

        ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keldap/

        ➡️ Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/keldapoynotauthor/

     

        ➡️ Twitter:

    http://twitter.com/kpoynot

     

        ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keldapoynot/

     

    ****Get Kelda’s Book: https://amzn.to/3rYNNSW

     

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    📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:

     

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156

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    https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09

     

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    Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. 

     

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources

     

    ⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal

     

    Connect with Rachel on Social Media

    https://rachelfahrenbach.com

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    https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach

     

    QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? 

     

    About this video:

    Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies 

    45 min
  • Ep 28: Is Writing an Act of Worship?

    Let’s explore the intersection of writing and worship! During the book Launch Collective’s Spring Rally event, I had the privilege of interviewing seven authors about their creative processes. In this compilation, you'll hear their insightful responses to the question of whether writing and publishing a novel can be an act of worship. Learn more about the Book Launch Collective ✅CLICK HERE 👉booklaunchcollective.com

     

    Stick around until the end for an intriguing discussion on faith and fiction, especially relevant for fantasy and sci-fi writers.

     

    Don't forget to check out the show notes for links to each author's work, including their newly released novels. Supporting them through social media and platforms like Amazon and Goodreads would greatly appreciate it. 

     

    Ben Avery - LINKS & SOCIALS

    https://benavery.com/

    https://strangersandaliens.com/

    https://facebook.com/benaverystoryteller

    https://facebook.com/strangersandaliens

    YouTube.com/strangersandaliens

     

    Sammy Bueker - LINKS & SOCIALS

    https://sammybeuker.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/sammybeukerwrit

    https://www.instagram.com/sammyanne_b/

     

    Sarah L. Frantz - LINKS & SOCIALS

    https://sarahlfrantz.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10007378

    https://www.instagram.com/sarahlfrantz/

     

    Erin Greneaux - LINKS & SOCIALS

    https://www.greneauxgardens.com/greneaux

    https://eringreneaux.substack.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/greneauxgarden

    https://www.instagram.com/eringrenea

    https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07K5MW9JC

    https://www.youtube.com/@eringreneaux

     

    Amy LeTourneur - LINKS & SOCIALS

    https://www.facebook.com/authorlyamy/

    https://www.pinterest.com/authorlyamy/

    https://www.instagram.com/authorlyamy/

     

    Chantal MacDonald - LINKS & SOCIALS

    https://chantalmacdonald.wordpress.com/

    http://www.https//facebook.com/chantaljmacdonald

    https://www.instagram.com/chantaljmacdonald

     

    Dara Searcy-Gardner - LINKS & SOCIALS

    https://darasearcygardner.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/dara.searcygardner

    https://www.instagram.com/darasearcygardner/

     

     

    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 


     

    NEED HELP growing your platform while writing your novel? 

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    NEED IDEAS for your lead magnet? 

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    📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:

     

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach

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    This Video was Filmed & Edited Using:

     

    Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam 

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    Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. 

     

    Here are the ways Rachel is in your corner: 

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources

     

    ⚡️LOOK OVER SHOULDER: Watch as Rachel implements the business and marketing tactics we talk about here into her current WIP: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/lookovershoulder

     

    ⚡️COACHING: Not quite sure how to position yourself and your writing to accomplish your business goals (or even figure out your business goals)? I can help you figure out your next steps! Schedule a Call with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/coaching

     

    ⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal

     

    Connect with Rachel on Social Media

    https://rachelfahrenbach.com

    https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach

    https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach

     

    QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? 

     

    About this video:

    Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies while keeping rhythms of rest a priority. If you are a Christian, write fiction, and want to understand how to publish a novel–and make money from it–you are in the right place.

    29 min
  • Ep 27: How this Author Overcame Genre Bias in the Publishing Industry with Richard Collins

    If you are writing a novel that falls outside the typical genres picked up by traditional publishers, you won’t want to miss today’s episode with guest Richard Collins. He shares the challenges he faced in his publishing journey and how he chose to navigate them. ***GET RICHARD’S BOOK House of Souls ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://amzn.to/3od9qgP 

     

    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 

     

    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

    About the Episode:

    In this captivating episode, we welcome special guest Richard Collins, who shares his challenges in the publishing journey for a novel outside traditional genres. Richard's experiences serve as inspiration for writers navigating unconventional paths, as he discusses overcoming obstacles and finding alternative publishing routes. Discover the importance of building an author platform, leveraging social media, and establishing connections within the writing community.

    ****Get RICHARD’S BOOK House of Souls: https://amzn.to/3od9qgP

    Topics covered in this episode:

    • Why Agents Reject Manuscript Submissions
  • Utilizing the independent publishing route
  • Book launching
  • Having confidence in your genre and story
  • Email lists, social media marketing, and podcast tours
  • Writing as an act of obedience and faithfulness
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    About Richard Collins

    Richard Thor Collins is a former freelance journalist with the BBC, filing stories for BBC Radio Four and BBC World Service in the 1990s. He now lives in the U.K. and works with Living Leadership, a charity which supports church leaders around the U.K. He has a Masters in Christian Apologetics from Biola University in Southern California, and blogs at www.stardust-books.com.

    His first novel, HOUSE OF SOULS, was published by Stardust Books in November 2022. A narrative theodicy, it’s a story in which characters are invited to address the deepest questions of life. He lived for twelve years in Southern California with his wife, Bettina. He has three grown children.

     

    📘 Connect With Richard

        ➡️https://www.stardust-books.com

        ➡️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardThor137

        ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardthorcollins/

        ➡️ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/416079470688820

     

    ****Get RICHARD’S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3od9qgP

     

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    📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:

     

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach

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    This Video was Filmed & Edited Using:

     

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    Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. 

     

    Here are the ways Rachel is in your corner: 

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources

     

    ⚡️LOOK OVER SHOULDER: Watch as Rachel implements the business and marketing tactics we talk about here into her current WIP: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/lookovershoulder

     

    ⚡️COACHING: Not quite sure how to position yourself and your writing to accomplish your business goals (or even figure out your business goals)? I can help you figure out your next steps! Schedule a Call with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/coaching

     

    ⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal

     

    Connect with Rachel on Social Media

    https://rachelfahrenbach.com

    https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach

    https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach

     

    QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? 

     

    About this video:

    Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies 

     

    31 min
  • Ep 26: Thinking Creatively about Book Promotion with Meghan Newkirk

    When it comes to marketing a book the tried and true method is to get people talking about your book through a book launch team and doing interviews. Today’s guest shares some of the creative ways she promoted her novel. ***GET MEGHAN’S BOOK Loving Naomi ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://amzn.to/3p5AsH7 

     

    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 

     

    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

    About the Episode:

    Marketing a book can be a challenging task, and the most traditional approach is to build buzz through a book launch team and media interviews. However, with the ever-evolving landscape of the publishing industry, innovative and unconventional marketing strategies can help authors reach a wider audience.

    In this episode, our guest will enlighten us with some of the inventive techniques she employed to promote her novel. Instead of relying solely on conventional methods, she explored various creative avenues that helped her book stand out and gain traction. Tune in to discover the secrets behind her success and how you too can elevate your book marketing game.

    ****Get MEGHAN’S BOOK Loving Naomi: https://amzn.to/3p5AsH7

    Topics covered in this episode:

    Utilizing a hybrid publishing route

    Book launching

    Shifting from the self-promotion to serving a reader

    Email lists, social media marketing, and podcast tours

    Thinking Creatively when it comes to marketing

    Owning your author identity

     

    About Meghan Newkirk

    Meghan Newkirk is a North Carolina native who graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Communication. She was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder while in college and has learned how to combat it with counseling and medication. Meghan feels called to write fictional stories about characters who suffer from mental struggles but who also find their ultimate hope in Christ while using the tools of the mental health professionals He provides. Loving Naomi is her first novel. 

     

    📘 Connect With Meghan

        ➡️https://www.meghannewkirkwrites.com 

        ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghannewkirkwrites

        ➡️ Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/meghannewkirkwrites

     

     

    ****Get MEGHAN’S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3p5AsH7

     

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    📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:

     

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156

    Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09

     

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach

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    This Video was Filmed & Edited Using:

     

    Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam 

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    Video Editing: Descript

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    Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. 

     

    Here are the ways Rachel is in your corner: 

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources

     

    ⚡️LOOK OVER SHOULDER: Watch as Rachel implements the business and marketing tactics we talk about here into her current WIP: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/lookovershoulder

     

    ⚡️COACHING: Not quite sure how to position yourself and your writing to accomplish your business goals (or even figure out your business goals)? I can help you figure out your next steps! Schedule a Call with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/coaching

     

    ⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal

     

    Connect with Rachel on Social Media

    https://rachelfahrenbach.com

    https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach

     

    https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach

    https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach

     

    QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? 

     

    About this video:

    Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies 

    49 min
  • Ep 25: When Should You Start Worrying about Your Author Platform?

    How early is too early to start getting a move on things like building an author platform, email list growth, website, income-generating activities, etc? Should you start worrying about the business side of writing fiction before, during, or after you finish writing your novel? Let's answer that question today. GRAB THE PLANNER to help you balance platform growth and novel writing ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://rachelfahrenbach.com/planner

     

    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 

     

    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

    About the Episode:

    00:00  Start As Soon As Possible

    02:01  The Bad Advice Given to Writers

    03:06  Increased Competition & Perfectionism Paralysis

    08:02  Professionalism Takes Time

    09:33  The Cost of Writing & Book Deals

    13:14  Get Into the Habit Now Before the Pressure Comes

    14:40  The Necessary Mindset

     

    NEED HELP growing your platform while writing your novel? 

    ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://rachelfahrenbach.com/planner 

     

    NEED IDEAS for your lead magnet? 

    ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://rachelfahrenbach.com/leadmagnet

     

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    📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:

     

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach

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    This Video was Filmed & Edited Using:

     

    Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam 

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Cm0D02

     

    Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GCUrD5

     

    Equipment: Pyle Microphone Boom Suspension Stand

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3VGlwtr

     

    Video Editing: Descript

    Descript ➡️ https://www.descript.com?lmref=r1smdQ

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    Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. 

     

    Here are the ways Rachel is in your corner: 

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources

     

    ⚡️LOOK OVER SHOULDER: Watch as Rachel implements the business and marketing tactics we talk about here into her current WIP: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/lookovershoulder

     

    ⚡️COACHING: Not quite sure how to position yourself and your writing to accomplish your business goals (or even figure out your business goals)? I can help you figure out your next steps! Schedule a Call with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/coaching

     

    ⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal

     

    Connect with Rachel on Social Media

    https://rachelfahrenbach.com

    https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach

    https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach

     

    QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? 

     

    About this video:

    Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies while keeping rhythms of rest a priority. If you are a Christian, write fiction, and want to understand how to publish a novel–and make money from it–you are in the right place.

    20 min
  • Ep 24: The Value of Mentorship in Publishing with Christen E. Krumm

    Fiction writers can feel very lonely in this writing and publishing journey but today’s guest shares how her unique publishing journey is leaning on mentorship to launch her career. GET CHRISTEN’S Book On the Golden Cliffs: A Big Sky Amish Novel ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://amzn.to/41da8st

     

    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 

     

    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

    Topics covered in this episode:

    • Utilizing both self-publishing and traditional publishing routes
  • Sunrise's unique mentorship-based publishing model
  • Treating yourself as a client and setting deadlines
  • Utilizing podcasting as a fiction writer
  • Book launching
  • Using Scrivener for writing your book
  • About Christen Krumm

    Christen Krumm is the author of the YA romcom, It Happened at Christmas, and her adult fiction debut On the Golden Cliffs. She probably drinks too much coffee and creating stories is her favorite. During the day she runs CK Productions — a virtual assisting business specializing in author assistants and podcast production. Her favorite color is green (or black). She likes big glasses, happy mail, and pretends she likes to run (she doesn’t). She lives with her husband and three wildings in a small Oklahoma town.

     

    📘 Connect With Christen

        ➡️http://christenkrumm.com

        ➡️ Instagram: http://instagram.com/christenkrumm

        ➡️ TicTok: http://tiktok.com/@christenkrumm

     

    ****Get CHRISTEN’S BOOK: https://amzn.to/41da8st

    ****Check out Sunrise Publishing to see if their unique publishing model is a good fit for you: https://sunrisepublishing.com

     

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    📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:

     

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach

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    This Video was Filmed & Edited Using:

     

    Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam 

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Cm0D02

     

    Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GCUrD5

     

    Equipment: Pyle Microphone Boom Suspension Stand

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3VGlwtr

     

    Video Editing: Descript

    Descript ➡️ https://www.descript.com?lmref=r1smdQ

     

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    Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. 

     

    Here are the ways Rachel is in your corner: 

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources

     

    ⚡️LOOK OVER SHOULDER: Watch as Rachel implements the business and marketing tactics we talk about here into her current WIP: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/lookovershoulder

     

    ⚡️COACHING: Not quite sure how to position yourself and your writing to accomplish your business goals (or even figure out your business goals)? I can help you figure out your next steps! Schedule a Call with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/coaching

     

    ⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal

     

    Connect with Rachel on Social Media

    https://rachelfahrenbach.com

    https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach

    https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach

     

    QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? 

     

    About this video:

    Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies 

     

    42 min
  • Ep 23: Don't Create a Lead Magnet Until You Do THIS First

    How do you come up with an idea for a lead magnet (also called a reader magnet or opt-in) when you are a fiction writer who hasn’t published a novel yet? In today’s episode, Rachel is walking you through the process, complete with examples! GET 25 IDEAS for your lead magnet! ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://rachelfahrenbach.com/leadmagnet

     

    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 

     

    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

    About the Episode:

    00:00  When to Use a Sample Chapter as a Lead Magnet

    01:54  Start Here: XYZ

    04:26  The Job of a Writer

    09:26  3 Examples

    13:59  Fiction Writers can have non-fiction lead magnets

    15:29  7 Ideas for Lead Magnets (and an opt-in for 18 more)

    22:15  What Your Lead Magnet MUST DO

     

    NEED IDEAS for your lead magnet? 

    ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://rachelfahrenbach.com/leadmagnet

     

    NEED HELP growing your platform while writing your novel? 

    ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://rachelfahrenbach.com/planner 

     

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    📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:

     

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach

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    This Video was Filmed & Edited Using:

     

    Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam 

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Cm0D02

     

    Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GCUrD5

     

    Equipment: Pyle Microphone Boom Suspension Stand

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3VGlwtr

     

    Video Editing: Descript

    Descript ➡️ https://www.descript.com?lmref=r1smdQ

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    Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. 

     

    Here are the ways Rachel is in your corner: 

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources

     

    ⚡️LOOK OVER SHOULDER: Watch as Rachel implements the business and marketing tactics we talk about here into her current WIP: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/lookovershoulder

     

    ⚡️COACHING: Not quite sure how to position yourself and your writing to accomplish your business goals (or even figure out your business goals)? I can help you figure out your next steps! Schedule a Call with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/coaching

     

    ⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal

     

    Connect with Rachel on Social Media

    https://rachelfahrenbach.com

    https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach

    https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach

     

    QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? 

     

    About this video:

    Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies while keeping rhythms of rest a priority. If you are a Christian, write fiction, and want to understand how to publish a novel–and make money from it–you are in the right place.

    24 min
  • Ep 22: How Becky Wade Used Kickstarter to Fund an Audiobook

    If you've ever considered using Kickstarter as an author, you won't want to miss today's episode with long-time novelist, Becky Wade. In our conversation, we talk about Becky’s writing and publishing journey, her thoughts on using Kickstarter as an author, literary agents, and book marketing! GET BECKY’S Book Memory Lane ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://amzn.to/3Kyuff2

     

    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 

     

    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

     

    About Becky Wade

    Becky’s a California native who attended Baylor University, met and married a Texan, and settled in Dallas with their three children and one Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She loves writing sweet contemporary romances laced with sizzling chemistry, mystery, faith, banter, and humor. Her twelve novels and five novellas have been recognized with a Carol Award, INSPY awards, and a spot in the Christy Award Hall of Fame.

     

    📘 Connect With Becky

        ➡️ www.beckywade.com

        ➡️ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbeckywade

        ➡️ Twitter: http://twitter.com/beckywadewriter

        ➡️ Instagram: http://instagram.com/beckywadewriter

        ➡️ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/beckywadewriter/

        ➡️ Blog: http://inspiredbylifeandfiction.com/blog/

        ➡️ Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5298259.Becky_Wade

        ➡️ BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/becky-wade


     

    ****Get BECKY’S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3Kyuff2

     

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    📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:

     

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach

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    This Video was Filmed & Edited Using:

     

    Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam 

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Cm0D02

     

    Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GCUrD5

     

    Equipment: Pyle Microphone Boom Suspension Stand

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3VGlwtr

     

    Video Editing: Descript

    Descript ➡️ https://www.descript.com?lmref=r1smdQ

     

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    Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. 

     

    Here are the ways Rachel is in your corner: 

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources

     

    ⚡️LOOK OVER SHOULDER: Watch as Rachel implements the business and marketing tactics we talk about here into her current WIP: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/lookovershoulder

     

    ⚡️COACHING: Not quite sure how to position yourself and your writing to accomplish your business goals (or even figure out your business goals)? I can help you figure out your next steps! Schedule a Call with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/coaching

     

    ⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal

     

    Connect with Rachel on Social Media

    https://rachelfahrenbach.com

    https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach

    https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach

     

    QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? 

     

    About this video:

    Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies

    46 min
  • Ep 21: The Reason Authors Need Lead Magnets

    We’re talking about lead magnets in today’s episode. This marketing tool (also known as a reader magnet, opt-in, or a freebie) is vital to your future sales success. NEED IDEAS for your lead magnet? ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://rachelfahrenbach.com/leadmagnet

     

    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 

     

    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

     

    About the Episode:

    00:00 The Reason Authors Need Lead Magnet

    00:39 The Ticket Booth Moment

    01:44 The Exchange

    03:20 The Goal

    04:46 Role in Publishing

    05:33 The Number 1 Mistake Authors Make with Lead Magnets


     

    NEED IDEAS for your lead magnet? 

    ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://rachelfahrenbach.com/leadmagnet

     

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    📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:

     

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach

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    This Video was Filmed & Edited Using:

     

    Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam 

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Cm0D02

     

    Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GCUrD5

     

    Equipment: Pyle Microphone Boom Suspension Stand

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3VGlwtr

     

    Video Editing: Descript

    Descript ➡️ https://www.descript.com?lmref=r1smdQ

    =============================

    Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. 

     

    Here are the ways Rachel is in your corner: 

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources

     

    ⚡️LOOK OVER SHOULDER: Watch as Rachel implements the business and marketing tactics we talk about here into her current WIP: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/lookovershoulder

     

    ⚡️COACHING: Not quite sure how to position yourself and your writing to accomplish your business goals (or even figure out your business goals)? I can help you figure out your next steps! Schedule a Call with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/coaching

     

    ⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal

     

    Connect with Rachel on Social Media

    https://rachelfahrenbach.com

    https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach

    https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach

     

    QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? 

     

    About this video:

    Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies while keeping rhythms of rest a priority. If you are a Christian, write fiction, and want to understand how to publish a novel–and make money from it–you are in the right place.

    8 min
  • Ep 20: 6 Rules for Building Your Author Platform

    Let’s talk about setting boundaries around growing an author platform online, especially with social media marketing so we don’t burnout or feel like we’re losing a piece of our soul. GET YOUR COPY Write & Rally Planner ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://rachelfahrenbach.com/planner

     

    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 

     

    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

     

    About the Episode:

    00:00 6 Rules for Growing Your Platform

    00:56 CEO RULE

    01:48 PLATFORM RULE

    03:06 SAMPLE CART RULE

    07:41 6:1 WORK WEEK RULE

    09:56 TIME BLOCK RULE

    12:25 3S RULE

     

    Get your copy of the WRITE & RALLY PLANNER

    ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://rachelfahrenbach.com/planner

     

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    📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE:

     

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach

    =============================

    This Video was Filmed & Edited Using:

     

    Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam 

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Cm0D02

     

    Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GCUrD5

     

    Equipment: Pyle Microphone Boom Suspension Stand

    Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3VGlwtr

     

    Video Editing: Descript

    Descript ➡️ https://www.descript.com?lmref=r1smdQ

    =============================

    Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. 

     

    Here are the ways Rachel is in your corner: 

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources

     

    ⚡️LOOK OVER SHOULDER: Watch as Rachel implements the business and marketing tactics we talk about here into her current WIP: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/lookovershoulder

     

    ⚡️COACHING: Not quite sure how to position yourself and your writing to accomplish your business goals (or even figure out your business goals)? I can help you figure out your next steps! Schedule a Call with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/coaching

     

    ⚡️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal

     

    Connect with Rachel on Social Media

    https://rachelfahrenbach.com

    https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach

    https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach

    https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach

     

    QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? 

     

    About this video:

    Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies while keeping rhythms of rest a priority. If you are a Christian, write fiction, and want to understand how to publish a novel–and make money from it–you are in the right place.

    17 min

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You were made to create. You were also made to rest. Most advice in the Christian creative space treats those like opposites. They're not.

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