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

This episode was teachings we did to begin our Virtual Writing Retreat in August. However, we wanted to share these with you.

Today's topic is: Preparing Our Hearts to Write

Many times, we feel like a jar of dirty water after it's been shaken. We need time to settle and become still before the Lord.

We hope this episode encourages and inspires.

We have a free gift for you.

One of the most important foundational things is to have in place as a Kingdom Writer is a business meeting with God to seek His strategy for marketing your books.

We have free training for you on how to get started!

In this training, you will learn the steps we recommend when having a weekly business meeting with God. The members in Christian Book Academy LOVE it and we want to share it with you too!

Just click the link below to watch my short video and download the PDF: http://www.trainingauthors.com/businessmeeting/

This series is sponsored by Christian Book Academy where we help you give birth to your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers here: http://christianbookacademy.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

This episode was originally recorded inside our Christian Book Academy group as live videos. However, we wanted to share these teachings with you.

Today's topic is: God Uses Underdogs and Our Weakness for His Glory

God uses underdogs. He's in that process of using our weaknesses for His strength and glory.

We are blessed when we realize and embrace our places of weaknesses and brokenness where we need God.

We hope this episode encourages and inspires.

We have a free gift for you.

One of the most important foundational things is to have in place as a Kingdom Writer is a business meeting with God to seek His strategy for marketing your books.

We have free training for you on how to get started!

In this training, you will learn the steps we recommend when having a weekly business meeting with God. The members of Christian Book Academy LOVE it and we want to share it with you too!

Just click the link below to watch my short video and download the PDF: http://www.trainingauthors.com/businessmeeting/

This series is sponsored by Christian Book Academy where we help you give birth to your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers here: http://christianbookacademy.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

Welcome to this month's Expert Interview.

This episode is an interview with Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and author.

Today's topic is: PR on a Budget for Authors

We are thrilled to have Saundra Dalton-Smith, an international wellness expert featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women's Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and as a guest on Dr. Oz show. She is the author of numerous books including her new book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including ground-breaking insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life.

Shownotes:

• 01:51 - How she get started in Public Relation
• 08:20 - The mindset shift
• 12:!9 - Tips for marketing Evangelism on a budget
• 17:43 - Ways to convert your audience to leads
• 23:54 - How to effectively put a call to action
• 25:37 - Sandra talks about freebies
• 27:41 - Why do authors resist lead magnets
• 29:35 - In-depth course on how to be a publicist
• 32:12 - Success in the midst of the pandemic
• 36:07 - Advice for authors and writers
• 39:40 - Q&A
• 46:17 - Prayer
• 49:03 - Connect with Sandra

Links mentioned in this episode:

Free assessment: RestQuiz.com

Be Your Own Publicist course: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publicist

We hope this episode encourages and inspires you in promoting your books.

We have a free gift for you.

These are resources we have personally researched and compiled for our own book marketing efforts over the years and now want to share these resources with you.

In this post, you will get access to 100+ places to promote Christian books.

Just click the link to download the PDF version: http://www.trainingauthors.com/100-places-to-promote-christian-books/

This episode is sponsored by Christian Book Academy where we help you write, independently publish and market your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers here: http://christianbookacademy.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

This episode was originally recorded inside our Christian Book Academy group as live videos. However, we wanted to share these teachings with you.

Today's topic is: A Higher Calling

Are we willing to leave behind the world's idea of success in order to pursue a higher calling?

Could we possibly chase after earthly success after seeing Jesus work a miracle like this in our own lives?

May we all be gloriously ruined and undone in the presence of Jesus like Peter was that day.

We hope this episode encourages and inspires.

We have a free gift for you.

One of the most important foundational things is to have in place as a Kingdom Writer is a business meeting with God to seek His strategy for marketing your books.

We have free training for you on how to get started!

In this training, you will learn the steps we recommend when having a weekly business meeting with God. The members in Christian Book Academy LOVE it and we want to share it with you too!

Just click the link below to watch my short video and download the PDF: http://www.trainingauthors.com/businessmeeting/

This series is sponsored by Christian Book Academy where we help you give birth to your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers here: http://christianbookacademy.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

Welcome to this week's Marketing Minute.

This episode has a short training with action steps that you can apply right away to help you as a writer (or to help you market your book).

Today's topic is: Book Marketing Case Study

I wanted to share this encouraging book marketing case study with you. I think too often we as authors give up too soon.

We hope this episode encourages and inspires you.

We have a free gift for you.

These are resources we have personally researched and compiled for our own book marketing efforts over the years and now want to share these resources with you.

In this post, you will get access to 100+ places to promote Christian books.

Just click the link to download the PDF version: http://www.trainingauthors.com/100-places-to-promote-christian-books/

This episode is sponsored by Christian Book Academy where we help you write, independently publish and market your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers here: http://christianbookacademy.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

Welcome to this week's Marketing Minute.

This episode has a short training with action steps that you can apply right away to help you as a writer (or to help you market your book).

Today's topic is: Do You Believe in Your Book?

In order to have the courage to market and sell your book(s), you have to 100% believe in your book.

We hope this episode encourages and inspires you.

We have a free gift for you.

These are resources we have personally researched and compiled for our own book marketing efforts over the years and now want to share these resources with you.

In this post, you will get access to 100+ places to promote Christian books.

Just click the link to download the PDF version: http://www.trainingauthors.com/100-places-to-promote-christian-books/

This episode is sponsored by Christian Book Academy where we help you write, independently publish and market your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers here: http://christianbookacademy.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

Welcome to this week's Mentoring Moment.

This episode has a short training with action steps that you can apply right away to help you as a writer (or to help you market your book).

Today's topic is: Little Tweaks, Big Results

Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest impact, right?

I think we often assume that to change our lives we need to do something BIG.

But we don't.

Implementing small habits consistently over time is what truly changes our lives.

We hope this episode encourages and inspires you.

We have a free gift for you.

There are times we are dealing with writers' block. We are stuck and nothing flows, right?

We have free training for you on how to conquer writer's block as a Christian writer.

In this training, you will learn 5 practical tips to break through writers' block.

Download our PDF with our best tips here: http://www.trainingauthors.com/breakthrough/

This episode is sponsored by Christian Book Academy where we help you write, independently publish and market your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers here: http://christianbookacademy.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

Welcome to this month's Expert Interview.

This episode is an interview with Lindsey Hartz, a marketing consultant and book launch strategist for authors and publishers.

Today's topic is: Launch a Bestselling Book Without Losing Your Mind

We are thrilled to have Lindsey Hartz, owner of the Hartz Agency, a boutique marketing firm dedicated to creating strategic marketing campaigns that help your words transform lives.

Shownotes:

• 01:44 - How Lindsey get started marketing and launching books for authors
• 05:13 - The general process of marketing and launching a book
• 09:31 - How an author can overcome uncertainty and overwhelm when marketing
• 14:20 - How to prepare for a successful book launch
• 20:28 - The key launch strategies
• 25:43 - Case studies
• 35:09 - Framework in organizing a book launch
• 37:48 - Q & A
• 56:22 - Connect with Lindsey

Links mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://www.hartzagency.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindseyHartzCreative/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsey.hartz.creative/

Sign up here for free training: https://www.hartzagency.com/insider

We hope this episode encourages and inspires you in launching your bestselling books.

We have a free gift for you.

These are resources we have personally researched and compiled for our own book marketing efforts over the years and now want to share these resources with you.

In this post, you will get access to 100+ places to promote Christian books.

Just click the link to download the PDF version: http://www.trainingauthors.com/100-places-to-promote-christian-books/

This episode is sponsored by Christian Book Academy where we help you write, independently publish and market your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers here: http://christianbookacademy.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

Welcome to this week's Marketing Minute.

This episode has a short training with action steps that you can apply right away to help you as a writer (or to help you market your book).

Today's topic is: A Simple Any Time Book Promotion

Sometimes we can overcomplicate things as authors. Right?

Yes, you can plan for months for your book launch with a book launch team and podcast interview tour.

But, you don't always need to go big.

Sometimes you can keep things simple and easy with a 99 cent promotion for your Kindle eBook.

We hope this episode encourages and inspires you.

We have a free gift for you.

These are resources we have personally researched and compiled for our own book marketing efforts over the years and now want to share these resources with you.

In this post, you will get access to 100+ places to promote Christian books.

Just click the link to download the PDF version: http://www.trainingauthors.com/100-places-to-promote-christian-books/

This episode is sponsored by Christian Book Academy where we help you write, independently publish and market your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers here: http://christianbookacademy.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

Welcome to this week's Mentoring Moment.

This episode has a short training with action steps that you can apply right away to help you as a writer (or to help you market your book).

Today's topic is: A Silent Productivity Killer

As writers, we all have silent productivity killers that can sabotage our success.

We hope this episode encourages and inspires you.

We have a free gift for you.

There are times we are dealing with writers' block. We are stuck and nothing flows, right?

We have free training for you on how to conquer writer's block as a Christian writer.

In this training, you will learn 5 practical tips to break through writers' block.

Download our PDF with our best tips here: http://www.trainingauthors.com/breakthrough/

This episode is sponsored by Christian Book Academy where we help you write, independently publish and market your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers here: http://christianbookacademy.com