Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres

New live series: Writing Wins, every Tuesday at 11am Eastern (9 Mountain) on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel through December 8. Each week CJ and I share one simple win to help you finish your book when life is busy, and the replays are waiting if you miss one.

Watch the Writing Wins playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCv2_QZJjAHg

Join CJ in this Mentoring Moment as we focus on the word "Retreat."

A couple meanings of the word retreat include,

"A place of privacy or safety; refuge."

"A period of group withdrawal for prayer, meditation, study, or instruction."

In Mark 6:30-32 (NIV) we read these words of Jesus,

"The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, "COME WITH ME by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place."

Jesus is inviting us to "come with Him" by ourselves to a quiet place. Of course, there are certainly times when we aim to get lots of writing done but there may be times during these virtual writing retreats when Jesus simply wants us to meet with Him and get on board with the things He desires to do in and through us.

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/businessmeeting/

New live series: Writing Wins, every Tuesday at 11am Eastern (9 Mountain) on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel through December 8. Each week CJ and I share one simple win to help you finish your book when life is busy, and the replays are waiting if you miss one.

Watch the Writing Wins playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCv2_QZJjAHg

Have you experienced pitching on podcasts and weren't able to get any yeses? Don't worry, it happens to the best of us. But what do you do if that happens? Listen to this episode to find out.

Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When she's not strategizing with clients, you'll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family, and indulging in coffee, caramel and Friends reruns.

Connect with her at https://kimstewartmarketing.com/

Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas

You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it's time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives.

Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/ideas/

New live series: Writing Wins, every Tuesday at 11am Eastern (9 Mountain) on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel through December 8. Each week CJ and I share one simple win to help you finish your book when life is busy, and the replays are waiting if you miss one.

Watch the Writing Wins playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCv2_QZJjAHg

As writers, we often have seasons of acceleration: doing a lot of behind-the scenes and preparation, and we need to rest.

In this episode, Shelley discusses the importance of rest in the writing process and knowing when it is the right time to rise again.

Download Your Publishing Map

If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps.

Download it now for free here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/

Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop

With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover:

• The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.

• My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

• The formula I've used to easily price my books

• The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you)

• The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

Get started now here: https://procrastinationtopublication.com/

New live series: Writing Wins, every Tuesday at 11am Eastern (9 Mountain) on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel through December 8. Each week CJ and I share one simple win to help you finish your book when life is busy, and the replays are waiting if you miss one.

Watch the Writing Wins playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCv2_QZJjAHg

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference today, May 4th, 2023 to help you discover proven strategies that will empower you to confidently launch your book into the world so you can reach a wider audience and make a lasting impact with the message God has placed on your heart.

Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/launch/

Get Unstuck in Your Writing

Do you feel stuck at writing? Or are you an "unwriting" writer? In this episode, Shelley talks about how to get back to the basics of writing and how to move on into the deep work of it.

Free WRITING WHEEL Download

Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/writingwheel

Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Minutes

Are you ready to get your book onto paper without the frustration of getting stuck or dealing with writers' block?

Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here: www.BookWritingLab.com

New live series: Writing Wins, every Tuesday at 11am Eastern (9 Mountain) on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel through December 8. Each week CJ and I share one simple win to help you finish your book when life is busy, and the replays are waiting if you miss one.

Watch the Writing Wins playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCv2_QZJjAHg

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on May 4th, 2023 to help you discover proven strategies that will empower you to confidently launch your book into the world so you can reach a wider audience and make a lasting impact with the message God has placed on your heart.

Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/launch/

1 Kings 19:1-9

Elijah has just been used by the Lord to win a mighty battle atop Mount Carmel against the prophets of Baal. The smoke on the altar was probably still smoldering when he found himself fleeing for his life into the wilderness. It seems Jezebel put a hefty price on his head and vowed revenge for the 400 prophets of Baal who were killed at Elijah's command.

Now this mighty man of God is feeling drained-physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. He was feeling so low that he even asked the Lord to take his life. Turns out he simply needed to eat something.

We as Kingdom writers cannot afford to go without spiritual nourishment daily. There is a real enemy who has put a price on our heads and is angry that we write words inspired by God. Without daily nourishment, we will soon grow weak like Elijah.

Connecting with God our Power source will give us fuel for the writing journey!

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/businessmeeting/

New live series: Writing Wins, every Tuesday at 11am Eastern (9 Mountain) on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel through December 8. Each week CJ and I share one simple win to help you finish your book when life is busy, and the replays are waiting if you miss one.

Watch the Writing Wins playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCv2_QZJjAHg

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on May 4th, 2023 to help you discover proven strategies that will empower you to confidently launch your book into the world so you can reach a wider audience and make a lasting impact with the message God has placed on your heart.

Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/launch/

Launching a book can be quite overwhelming, especially for introverted authors who may feel uncomfortable with promotion and marketing.

In this episode, we talk about 3 simple and effective ideas that can help overcome these barriers to help you launch and successfully promote your book.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Book Marketing Strategies for Introverts: https://www.trainingauthors.com/book-marketing-strategies

• Publisher Rocket - a tool to help you discover what keyword phrases people are searching on Amazon and so much more. Find out more here: https://trainingauthors.com/publisherrocket

Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas

You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it's time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives.

Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/ideas/

New live series: Writing Wins, every Tuesday at 11am Eastern (9 Mountain) on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel through December 8. Each week CJ and I share one simple win to help you finish your book when life is busy, and the replays are waiting if you miss one.

Watch the Writing Wins playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCv2_QZJjAHg

Whether you're currently in the early stages of writing your book or in the final phase of your draft, it's important to know how to properly format your book.

In this episode, Shelley walks you through the process of book formatting and discusses the proper way to use formatting tools as you write your book.

Download Your Publishing Map

If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps.

Download it now for free here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/

Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop

With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover:

• The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.

• My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

• The formula I've used to easily price my books

• The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you)

• The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

Get started now here: https://procrastinationtopublication.com/

New live series: Writing Wins, every Tuesday at 11am Eastern (9 Mountain) on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel through December 8. Each week CJ and I share one simple win to help you finish your book when life is busy, and the replays are waiting if you miss one.

Watch the Writing Wins playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCv2_QZJjAHg

Having a Christian Writing Coach could be beneficial for you to take your writing to the next level. They will help you improve your skills while keeping an eye to share your story for God's glory.

But how do you find one? Listen to this episode to learn more.

Get Coaching from CJ and Shelley Hitz

If you're looking for a Christian Writing Coach, we can help! Christian Book Academy is our online membership where you can get access to us, CJ and Shelley Hitz, as your Christian writing coach online. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom writers here.

New live series: Writing Wins, every Tuesday at 11am Eastern (9 Mountain) on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel through December 8. Each week CJ and I share one simple win to help you finish your book when life is busy, and the replays are waiting if you miss one.

Watch the Writing Wins playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCv2_QZJjAHg

Publishing a new edition of your book can be challenging, but it is also highly rewarding. It can breathe new life into a book that may already have its moment along with other benefits as well.

In this episode, Shelley Hitz and Shae Bynes talk about Shae's bestselling book, Grace Over Grind, and the process of publishing a new edition of her book.

Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, mentor, and strategist who equips leaders to be catalysts for transformation in the marketplace. Known as "Chief Fire Igniter", Shae co-founded the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur movement in 2012, and her most popular book Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can't is shifting the way people live, work, and engage the world around them. Whether she is sharing on platforms publicly or consulting privately, you can expect Shae to deliver an abundance of truth with love, grace, and contagious joy.

Learn more about her book here: https://www.graceovergrind.com/

New live series: Writing Wins, every Tuesday at 11am Eastern (9 Mountain) on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel through December 8. Each week CJ and I share one simple win to help you finish your book when life is busy, and the replays are waiting if you miss one.

Watch the Writing Wins playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCv2_QZJjAHg

In the stories of Sarah, Rebekah, Hannah, and Mary we see what was "inconceivable" become conceivable. Each of these women conceived against all odds. Each required God's supernatural intervention in order to conceive and give birth to a child.

This is the same God who supernaturally touches the empty places in our lives in order to conceive something that blesses the world. Our books will bless the world if they're conceived by God.

Genesis 21:1-2 - Sarah

Genesis 25:21 - Rebekah

1 Samuel 1:10-11 - Hannah

Luke 1:30-31, 35 - Mary

Do you believe God can help you overcome the inconceivable?

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/businessmeeting/