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You know when you set out to write a book and it seemed so straightforward - just transfer the message or story in your head into a typed document and then send it to a publisher and boom! You're a published author!

But then you sat down to write and you experienced writer's block, so you turned to Google, joined some FB groups, and listened to some podcast episodes, only to discover that in addition to overcoming that hurdle of actually writing the manuscript, you also need to build a platform, grow an email list, post on social, start a blog, and, and, and.... 

Soon your to-do list is 12 pages long, you're overwhelmed, frustrated, and questioning if you should write a book after all.

Is this you? Let me know!

📞Click the red phone icon or go to inkandimpact.com and leave me a voice message! I want to hear from you!

I'm also here to tell you that your story DOES matter and it IS worth writing. If you know that God has given you a message to share, then it's important to heed that calling. 

Hi, I'm Dalene Bickel, your host, book coach, and fellow pen-pusher. As a developmental manuscript editor for almost 30 years and an indie author of more than a dozen books, I know exactly what author burnout feels like and how debilitating it can be. 

But the good news is that I've learned ways to minimize its effects ... and even prevent it altogether. That's what I'm going to share with you on today's episode: How to Avoid Burnout as an Indie Author.

And just so you know, I'm here to help you outside of the podcast as well.

If you're a Christian writer who would like to 

• receive regular accountability, 
• craft a custom writing and publishing plan, and 
• self-publish with clarity and confidence, 

I'd love to work with you! Learn all about my Biblically based 1:1 book coaching options.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• 1:1 Coaching Session - a single breakthrough session to gain strategy and clarity
• 1:1 Coaching Bundle - 3 months of weekly coaching

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Are you a risk taker or a resolution maker?

If you're tired of putting "write a book" at the top of your resolutions year after year and it never getting done, it's time to take some strategic risks as a writer.

Listen in for 5 ways to take strategic, micro-risks that will help you write and publish your book in 2025.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• One-Year Bible Reading Plan from Faith Radio
• A 50-minute Coaching Call with Dalene

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Congratulations, my writing friend! You've accomplished much to get where you're at today and there's even more to look forward to in the new year!

Listen in as I celebrate your journey with you, provide some celebratory ideas, and share how far the Ink & Impact podcast has come over the last two-and-a-half years.

I couldn't have made it to episode 100 without you. Thank you for listening and sharing the podcast with your writing friends!

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In this episode, Dalene highlights 12 topics from the Ink & Impact podcast to help you reach your writing goals in the new year.

If writing and publishing a book is one of your new year's goals, you definitely want to listen to this episode!

Want to be featured on the upcoming 100th episode on December 31st? Simply submit your feedback and/or suggestions about Ink & Impact along with your name and book title (optional; not necessary to submit feedback) using the feedback link above.

Want to get on the waitlist and become a founding member of Dalene's NEW opportunity that's coming soon? Comment the word "IMPACT" on the feedback form OR in Dalene's DMs on IG, FB, or LinkedIn.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• 1:1 Coaching Session - a single breakthrough session to gain strategy and clarity
• 1:1 Coaching Bundle - Your choice of 1, 3, or 6 months of weekly coaching

Connect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:

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It's time to fulfill your calling by putting your faith in action!

Now that we’ve laid the foundation (Ep. 96) and erected the structure of our writing lives (Ep. 97), it’s time to open wide the doors to both invite readers in and to go out and meet them where they’re at.

We shouldn’t consider marketing as our enemy. It’s a necessity.

We need to take the time to overcome our fears, apply some basic God-honoring principles, and stand confidently in the content and quality of our books. 

Let’s prepare our hearts, minds, and manuscripts for marketing in a way that honors Jesus.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• 1:1 Coaching Session - a single breakthrough session to gain strategy and clarity
• 1:1 Coaching Bundle - Your choice of 1, 3, or 6 months of weekly coaching

Connect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:

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Today, Dalene shares 6 ways to build your faith as a Christian writer. 

We tend to bypass God – the source of unlimited strength, wisdom, and nourishment – as we rush to create things that we think will satisfy.  

Most of the time, it’s not done intentionally. Often, it’s because we get so wrapped up in the busyness of life that we put Him on the back burner.

And never is this more prevalent than during the Christmas season – the time when we should be placing all our attention on the love of the Father, the grace of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit instead of chasing perishable gifts, overindulging in foods that don’t satisfy, and spending money on things that don’t yield returns. 

Throughout this Season for Holiness and beyond, may we opt to become like clay in the Potter’s hands and let Him fashion us into the strong, unbreakable, and purposeful vessels He desires us to be.

Now that we laid a firm foundation in Episode 96, Part 1 of A Season for Holiness: A Renewal Plan for Writers, it’s time to start putting our faith into action and establish a solid writing framework. 

Ready? 

Listen in!

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• 1:1 Coaching Session - a single breakthrough session to gain strategy and clarity
• 1:1 Coaching Bundle - Your choice of 1, 3, or 6 months of weekly coaching

Connect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:

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• Is your soul thirsting for more of Christ this Christmas season?
• Do you have a sense that you’re supposed to be doing something more for God with your writing, but you just don’t know what or how?
• Are you ready to jump off the holiday hamster wheel and into the arms of God?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, I invite you to join me in this 3-part series of A Season for Holiness: An 18-Day Renewal Plan for Writers.

I originally created the content two years ago as I felt the Lord compelling me to write it. I’m ashamed to admit that I fought against it. It was early November and my schedule was jam-packed. I also felt compelled to offer it as an email devotional to be sent out six days a week (Monday – Saturday) for three weeks, starting December 1st. 

“No one will sign up for it!” I whined to God. “Why put all this work into something no one will have time to read?”

But I decided to step out in obedience and He proved me wrong in a big way. People did sign up.  

I offered it again last year as an email offer, but this year, I decided to bring it to the airwaves.

Over the next three weeks, I’ll share one part of the plan here on Ink & Impact. Each part includes six points for consideration.

Additional Ways I Can Help You When You're Ready:

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If you're a writer who wants to publish a book in 2025, then be sure to listen to today's episode to discover the 5-step publishing process you need follow.

PLUS, you'll learn about my Black Friday deal that enables you to join Bookworthy Academy at a 40% discount for 4 days only!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Your Path to Publishing - a free guide to help you determine which publishing method is right for you (Traditional, Hybrid, or Self-Publishing) 
• 1:1 Coaching Session - a single breakthrough session to gain strategy and clarity
• 1:1 Coaching Bundle - Your choice of 1, 3, or 6 months of weekly coaching

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This episode dives into the what, why, and how of audiobooks for authors. If you've ever wondered if you should create an audiobook, this episode is for you!

Not only does guest Linda Goldfarb share the benefits of audiobooks, she also offers tips and strategies for how to best create and market your audiobook.

Resources

• Dalene's Book Planner
• Linda's book, Creating Dynamic Podcasts & Audiobooks

Book Coaching with Dalene

• 1:1 Coaching Session - a single breakthrough session to gain strategy and clarity
• 1:1 Coaching Bundle - Your choice of 1, 3, or 6 months of weekly coaching

Connect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:

• Ink and Impact Free Facebook Group
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