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This episode of the Declare Podcast, featuring our friend and Declare Conference speaker Jevon, originally aired in 2018. The insight she shares is so valuable, we’re sharing it again! 

 

MEET JEVON:

For more than fourteen years, Jevon Bolden has been an essential editorial partner and writing coach to a number of best-selling authors. She has experience in a broad range of topics including natural health and wellness, personal and spiritual growth, and children’s nonfiction. Jevon has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in sociology from the University of Alabama and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in English Literature from Mercy College in New York, with further plans to obtain a PhD.

 

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

* The secret to a great proposal.

* How the most important thing you write might be the hardest thing.

* Getting rid of the stigma of self-publishing.

* Why you should not be afraid to be edited.

 

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Jess Connolly was our guest in this throwback episode of the Declare podcast from 2014. She shares her awesome tips for crafting a cohesive Instagram feed. If you’ve ever been inspired to curate beautiful and intentional Instagram images on your account, listen as Jess shares her insight!

 

In this episode:

* “The Funnel”–finding your niche in the world wide web

* Three tips for creating a cohesive Instagram feed

* Creating a mood board

* Moving forward without fear, sticking to what you feel is beautiful

* Scheduling/planning Instagram posts

* Deciding what you want your Instagram feed to be about & then balancing those things

* Losing the guilt over “latergrams”–using them as another way to live in the present moment

* Choosing filters and a few tips for taking great pictures

**How to listen to the Declare Conference podcast:**

1. Listen on the blog. Go to DeclareConference.com and click the play button at the beginning of this post.

2. Listen on your smartphone, iPad or iPod Touch – There are a lot of great podcasting apps. Apple has a free one in the app store, or you can listen on Spotify.

3. Subscribe to the Podcast – access the podcast in iTunes (click here). You can also search for it on your smartphone app (like the ones listed above) and subscribe.

 Do you have a plan for your Instagram feed? What are your goals in posting pictures? Would love to hear them!

Have you ever wondered if what you write really matters? And if you should you keep writing?

On this episode from the Declare podcast archives, guest Brooke McGlothlin talks about something many of us probably struggle with: questioning our qualifications and our value as writers. Brooke joined us at the Declare Conference in 2014. We thought we’d re-share this episode today, since the encouragement she shares are so valuable and relevant. LISTEN HERE

As a godly woman & author of several books, we can learn a lot from Brooke’s experiences.

In this episode:

* The blessing and curse of being an idea or why person (visionary) and then need to partner with a “how” person.

* Brooke’s own season of questioning, rejection and then stopping writing.

* Surrendering your plan with your writing and accepting God’s plan.

* 3 Questions writers often grapple with in the writing journey.

* How publishers may actually ask those questions.

* The way God made her publishing dreams came true. Not by her striving, but through God’s provision.

* Making your goal obedience and not success. Make His name great, not your own.

Show Notes:

* Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change helping People in Need of Change –Paul Tripp

* Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action — Simon Sinek

* Start: Punch Fear in the Face — Jon Acuff

Have you ever struggled with wanting to stop writing? Wondering if your words mattered?

How to Listen to the Declare Conference Podcast:

1. Listen on the blog. Go to DeclareConference.com and click the play button at the beginning of this post.

2. Listen on your smartphone, iPad or iPod Touch – There are a lot of great podcasting apps. Apple has a free one in the app store, you can also use Spotify.

3. Subscribe to the Podcast – access the podcast in iTunes (click here). You can also search for it on your smartphone app (like the ones listed above) and subscribe.

 

Declare Conference 2019 is NEXT WEEK!

Did you know you can meet for a personalized consultation with Brian Dixon or Anne Watson or both? In honor of that fun fact, we thought we’d replay this awesome episode with Anne and Brian from last April! 

Get Your Hopes UP! 

MEET BRIAN:

Brian Dixon is a tech, video, and marketing guru who wants to help you grow your email list and also create your first online product. He helps explain the reason why the overwhelming technology necessary to serve your readers. Helping you be successful is his passion which is why he wrote his next book, Start with Your People, which just released in September 2019. Look for Brian on his website and at Hope Writers.

 

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

* The best place to start this whole thing.

* How to make people pay attention.

* The brag drawer.

* Finding your sweet spot.

 

CLICK HERE*: 

* Hope*Writers

* Jon Acuff

* Dan Miller

* Emily Freeman

* MailShake

* ManyChat.com

* Zoom.us

* Decluttering Your Space

 

FOLLOW BRIAN:

* BrianDixon.com

 

BRIAN’S NEW BOOK! (Sept 2019)

* Start with Your People

 

INVEST IN YOURSELF AT DECLARE:

* JOIN US at the Conference! Get your ticket! October 21-23, 2019 in McKinney, Texas

* Book a One-on-One Appointment at Declare 2019 with Brian Dixon, Anne Watson, or Rachelle Gardner!

* Take a Declare Equip Class online!

* Join a Declare Connect Event group near you! We announce them in our Facebook group!

* TELL us what you think!  Leave a review or send us an email!

* SHARE this episode with another influencer & on your social media. Tag #wearedeclare.

* Subscribe to stay in the know!

* CONNECT with our Facebook community & follow us on Instagram!

* SHOP our Amazon page for our favorite things including books from all our guests!

ONE ON ONE APPOINTMENTS AT DECLARE:

* Do you have a book idea or proposal that you are ready to pitch to an industry professional? Do you need help gaining clarity for your next step? Do you need help defining your target market and establishing a consistent brand? Declare is here for you! We are excited to offer you one-on-one appointments with three industry professionals this year!

* ONE on ONE with Literary Agent Rachelle Gardner

* ONE on ONE with Clarity Coach Brian Dixon (Declare Podcast Episode #99)

* ONE on ONE with Swayology’s Anne Watson (You already know her and love her from hosting the Declare Podcast for years!

Are you coming to Declare Conference this October?  Wondering what to expect?  Maybe it’s your first time, and you don’t know what to expect at all.  Maybe you’re a Declare regular and you’re wondering whether or not this year will be worth it?  Well, Get Your Hopes Up, because 2019 has an amazing lineup in store for you.  We are expectant to see the ways God will move and weave together the pieces of Declare this year.  We can’t wait to see what He has in store for you in particular.  In today’s episode Megan Fish is giving a little sneak peek glimpse into the 2019 conference.  And you won’t want to miss her story of what God did with her own YES to coming to Declare a few years back.

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

Megan’s story of saying YES to Declare and what God did with her YES

Taking that step of obedience and being refreshed in the name of of the Lord

A fun preview of each of the speakers in our 2019 lineup

Crystal Stine’s Declare Equip class as the perfect Get Your Hopes Up prep for Declare 2019. ( It’s available now under the Equip tab at WeAreDeclare.com)

The ONE THING you need to come to Declare for above all else!

How to get your Star bucks on at the conference… 

Hotels info and how to connect with other  attendees staying in the same hotel

Why you want to be in your seat RIGHT at the start of the conference…  

 

Love this episode? Yay! Leave your review here.

 

INVEST IN YOURSELF AT DECLARE:

JOIN US at the Conference! Get your ticket! October 21-23, 2019 in McKinney, Texas

Book a One-on-One Appointment at Declare 2019 with Brian Dixon, Anne Watson, or Rachelle Gardner!

Take a Declare Equip Class online!

Join a Declare Connect Event group near you! We announce them in our Facebook group!

TELL us what you think!  Leave a review or send us an email!

SHARE this episode with another influencer & on your social media. Tag #wearedeclare.

Subscribe to stay in the know!

CONNECT with our Facebook community & follow us on Instagram!

SHOP our Amazon page for our favorite things including books from all our guests!

ONE ON ONE APPOINTMENTS AT DECLARE: 

Do you have a book idea or proposal that you are ready to pitch to an industry professional? Do you need help gaining clarity for your next step? Do you need help defining your target market and establishing a consistent brand? Declare is here for you! We are excited to offer you one-on-one appointments with three industry professionals this year!  

ONE on ONE with Literary Agent Rachelle Gardner 

ONE on ONE with Clarity Coach Brian Dixon (Declare Podcast Episode #99) 

ONE on ONE with Swayology’s Anne Watson (You already know her and love her from hosting the Declare Podcast for years!)

Book a One-on-One Appointment at Declare 2019

 

Platform building is a common theme these days among online influencers. As Christians, how do we grow our ministries and businesses while surrendering to God’s will for our lives? How important are the numbers really? How do you build what really matters? Listen in on this heart to heart with Rachael Gilbert and Kristin Lemus as they seek to answer these questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

God’s Heart for us online

Growing in character as we grow online

Prayer: Don’t give me any more territory than my character can handle. Don’t give me any less than what you want me to have. 

Pray when you post

Give someone you trust permission to lovingly call you out

Philippians‬ ‭2:3‬  “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.” ‭‭

Success is obedience

Do not despise small beginnings Zechariah 4:10 

 

Love this episode? Yay! Leave your review here.

 

INVEST IN YOURSELF AT DECLARE:

JOIN US at the Conference! Get your ticket! October 21-23, 2019 in McKinney, Texas

Book a One-on-One Appointment at Declare 2019

Take a Declare Equip Class online!

Join a Declare Connect Event group near you! We announce them in our Facebook group!

TELL us what you think!  Leave a review or send us an email!

SHARE this episode with another influencer & on your social media. Tag #wearedeclare.

Subscribe to stay in the know!

CONNECT with our Facebook community & follow us on Instagram!

SHOP our Amazon page for our favorite things including books from all our guests!

ONE ON ONE APPOINTMENTS AT DECLARE: 

Do you have a book idea or proposal that you are ready to pitch to an industry professional? Do you need help gaining clarity for your next step? Do you need help defining your target market and establishing a consistent brand? Declare is here for you! We are excited to offer you one-on-one appointments with three industry professionals this year!  

ONE on ONE with Literary Agent Rachelle Gardner 

ONE on ONE with Clarity Coach Brian Dixon (Declare Podcast Episode #99) 

ONE on ONE with Swayology’s Anne Watson (You already know her and love her from hosting the Declare Podcast for years!)

Book a One-on-One Appointment at Declare 2019

 

SPONSOR DECLARE:

Want to reach influencers for your business, book, blog, or ministry? Sponsorship could NOT be more affordable! Send us an email to and let us help you!

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What is the hidden value of Declare? And why is investing in the dream God has put in your heart so important and worthwhile?  Kristin Lemus chats about all that and more today on the Declare Podcast.

Love this episode? Yay! Leave your review here.

INVEST IN YOURSELF AT DECLARE:

* JOIN US at the Conference! Get your ticket! October 21-23, 2019 in McKinney, Texas

* Book a One-on-One Appointment at Declare 2019

* Take a Declare Equip Class online!

* Join a Declare Connect Event group near you! We announce them in our Facebook group!

* TELL us what you think!  Leave a review or send us an email!

* SHARE this episode with another influencer & on your social media. Tag #wearedeclare.

* Subscribe to stay in the know!

* CONNECT with our Facebook community & follow us on Instagram!

* SHOP our Amazon page for our favorite things including books from all our guests!

ONE ON ONE APPOINTMENTS AT DECLARE:

* Do you have a book idea or proposal that you are ready to pitch to an industry professional? Do you need help gaining clarity for your next step? Do you need help defining your target market and establishing a consistent brand? Declare is here for you! We are excited to offer you one-on-one appointments with three industry professionals this year!

* ONE on ONE with Literary Agent Rachelle Gardner

* ONE on ONE with Clarity Coach Brian Dixon (Declare Podcast Episode #99)

* ONE on ONE with Swayology’s Anne Watson (You already know her and love her from hosting the Declare Podcast for years!)

* Book a One-on-One Appointment at Declare 2019

 

SPONSOR DECLARE:

* Want to reach influencers for your business, book, blog, or ministry? Sponsorship could NOT be more affordable! Send us an email to and let us help you!

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“It’s time to start thinking about publishing as a business…

If you want to pursue publishing, you are starting a business.”

We are very excited that Rachelle Gardner will be at Declare Conference this year. She brings so much experience and knowledge of the writing and publishing industry, and has thoughtful advice for writers in every stage of the process. 

 

Rachelle Gardner is an agent and publishing coach, working with authors on both fiction and nonfiction. A publishing industry veteran since 1995, she has worked inside two publishing companies and worked with more than 200 authors to bring their books to publication. 

 

As an agent, Rachelle represents an impressive list of more than 70 bestselling and award-winning authors published by HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House and more. 

 

As a publishing coach, she gives professional insight and feedback to writers needing guidance in taking the next step toward publication. Whether you’re a published author, or have a God-given dream to write a book, listen to our conversation today- there’s something for everyone!

 

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

Tips for getting unstuck in the writing process

Rachelle’s coaching services 

A mindset shift for pursuing a publishing career

The importance and value of diversity in publishing 

Advice for Declare attendees

Apps for writers: Scrivner, Freedom, Plann, and Planoly

 

Love this episode? Yay! Leave your review here.

CONNECT WITH RACHELLE: 

Rachelle Gardner Coaching

A Writer’s Life

Your Path to Publishing 

Rachelle on Facebook

Rachelle on Instagram

Book a One-on-One Appointment with Rachelle at Declare 2019

ONE ON ONE APPOINTMENTS AT DECLARE: 

Do you have a book idea or proposal that you are ready to pitch to an industry professional? Do you need help gaining clarity for your next step? Do you need help defining your target market and establishing a consistent brand? Declare is here for you! We are excited to offer you one-on-one appointments with three industry professionals this year!  

ONE on ONE with Literary Agent Rachelle Gardner 

ONE on ONE with Clarity Coach Brian Dixon (Get to know Brian on Declare Podcast Episode #99)

ONE on ONE with Swayology’s Anne Watson (You already know her and love her from hosting the Declare Podcast for years!)

Book a One-on-One Appointment at Declare 2019

 

SUPPORT DECLARE:

JOIN US at the Conference! Get your ticket! October 21-23, 2019 in McKinney, Texas

TELL us what you think!  Leave a review or send us an email!

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“Hope is what you’re after, and endurance is what you need to get there.”  

If anyone can speak about hope and endurance, it’s Nika. Just listen to her story and how her faith sustained her through a seemingly hopeless situation. 

Nika has a BS in mass communications from Texas Wesleyan University, an MA in English education from Columbia University, and is working towards an MDIV from The King’s University. She taught English in public schools for ten years, and in 2007, the Texas Education Agency awarded her the distinguished honor of Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year. Currently, she writes and speaks full time. We are thrilled that she’s joining us at Declare Conference this year! 

Nika is passionate about calling out writers and empowering Christians to keep going! She has some amazing advice for anyone feeling unsure about the next step to pursuing God’s call. Let her words encourage you today! Get your hopes up! 

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

Finding hope in a hopeless situation

Romans 5:5, Psalm 89:8

The unique thing she does with her email list 

Nika’s coaching services for writers

The importance of goal setting for writers

Advice for preparing to attend Declare

 

Love this episode? Yay! Leave your review here.

CONNECT WITH NIKA: 

Nika Maples Book Coaching

Hunting Hope

Twelve Clean Pages

Everyday Genesis

 

SUPPORT DECLARE:

TELL us what you think!  Leave a review or send us an email!

SHARE this episode with another influencer & on your social media. Tag #wearedeclare.

Subscribe to stay in the know!

CONNECT with our Facebook community & follow us on Instagram!

SHOP our Amazon page for our favorite things including books from all our guests!

 

SPONSOR DECLARE:

Want to reach influencers for your business, book, blog, or ministry? Sponsorship could NOT be more affordable! Send us an email to and let us help you!

 

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Don’t Diminish Your Voice :: Blythe Daniel {EP 47}

The Power of Focus :: Kat Lee {EP 48}

Day Jobs & Day Dreams :: Jenn Jett Barrett {EP 54}

Finding God Backstage :: Sara Hagerty {EP 56}

Hustle & Rest :: Crystal Stine {EP 57}

 

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MEET CRYSTAL:

Crystal is passionate about encouraging, equipping and inspiring women of all ages to embrace a work hard, rest well lifestyle that honors God. She calls it “holy hustle.” A writer for more than a decade, She is the author of three self-published books, a Bible study called “Work Hard, Rest Well”, and her newly released book, “Holy Hustle: Embracing a Work-Hard, Rest-Well Life” (Harvest House). Whether She’s drawing on her experiences in motherhood, years of corporate life, work in ministry, or a new stage God has her in, She writes and speaks to let women know that they are exactly where God needs them, their work matters, and they are the best one for the job.

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

* Trusting God in the process

* God can use your own words to continue to preach to your own heart

* How to not fall into the comparison trap

* Building relationship and community online

* John 21:25

* The work God has given us to do is meant to be shared

* How to start

* Getting over failure with a different mindset

* What do you look for in someone to confide your dreams in

* “Find the person that loves you for who God made you to be not the things He made you to do.”

* The power of our words to build God’s Kingdom

* Psalm 19:14

* Proverbs 18:21

 

FOLLOW CRYSTAL:

* https://crystalstine.me

 

CRYSTAL’S BOOK:

* Holy Hustle

 

SUPPORT DECLARE:

* TELL us what you think!  Leave a review or send us an email!

* SHARE this episode with another influencer & on your social media. Tag #wearedeclare.

* Subscribe to stay in the know!

* CONNECT with our Facebook community & follow us on Instagram!

* SHOP our Amazon page for our favorite things including books from all our guests!

 

SPONSOR DECLARE:

* Want to reach influencers for your business, book, blog, or ministry? Sponsorship could NOT be more affordable! Send us an email to and let us help you!

 

ENJOY THESE POPULAR EPISODES FROM THE DECLARE PODCAST:

* Don’t Diminish Your Voice :: Blythe Daniel {EP 47}

* The Power of Focus :: Kat Lee {EP 48}

* Day Jobs & Day Dreams :: Jenn Jett Barrett {EP 54}

* Finding God Backstage :: Sara Hagerty {EP 56}

* Hustle & Rest :: Crystal Stine {EP 57}

 

*Some affiliate links apply.