Publishing Secrets

Publishing Secrets

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Publishing Secrets episodes

  • Answer the Call: Writing True-to-Life Christian Fiction with K.L. Gilchrist
    When some people think of Christian fiction, they may think of dry, boring stories with no literary value. But what if we could change that perception? What if we could somehow show the world that Christian fiction can be just as entertaining as secular fiction? Imagine a world where Christians are the ones leading the charge in providing captivating, thought-provoking stories.
    K.L. Gilchrist is here to do just that. She reminds us that we have the power to change people’s perception of our faith and show them that Christianity is about far more than just rules and regulations. Rather, Christian fiction can be used as a tool to share the gospel and make the Bible come alive for people who might not ordinarily read it. So if you’ve been thinking about using your creative gifts and talents for fiction, this episode is for you.
    42 min
  • 8 Things Every Christian Author Should Do: Bonus #2
    Do you prioritize spending time with God in His presence, or do you tend to focus more on working for Him? If your answer is the latter, you’re not alone. In this final bonus installment of the 8 Thing Every Christian Author Should Do series, Coach Tam shares lessons from the career of Tara-Leigh Cobble, reminding us that we don’t have to have it all together to get started – we just have to be obedient to God’s call.
    13 min
  • You Can Do It: Overcoming the Language Barrier as an Author with Christel Owoo
    No one said becoming a successful author would be easy. Like any goal, it takes hard work, determination, faith, and grit to achieve. But what if English isn’t your first language – is it still possible for you to achieve your dream of being a global author?
    Christel Owoo is a living example of what is possible when you persist, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Every great author has to overcome hurdles, and a language barrier is no exception. And yet, Christel continues to overcome. Let her story inspire you to walk away determined not to let anything stand in your way. Keep writing and pushing yourself – with God’s help – to become the best writer you can be.
    28 min
  • 8 Things Every Christian Author Should Do: Bonus #1
    Are you torn between a call to ministry and a call to build a business that makes a positive difference in the world? If so, there’s good news: the two callings don’t have to be mutually exclusive! In this bonus episode of the 8 Things Every Christian Author Should Do series, Coach Tam lays out lessons from the life of Thom S. Rainer, demonstrating that you don’t have to choose between business and ministry – but you do need to make an impact.
    15 min
  • You Are Enough: Healing from Self-Doubt with Verna Mayers-Fakunle
    For many Christian authors, the dream of writing a book is born out of a troubled past. Maybe you’ve overcome addiction, experienced tragedy, or were bullied and harassed as a kid. Whatever the case may be, your story is worth sharing with the world.
    Verna Mayers-Fakunle is a living, breathing example of what it’s like to overcome. Despite decades of self-doubt, Verna learned to decide her past would not define her; instead, she uses it as motivation to achieve even greater things for God and for the world. Let Verna’s story remind you that God has a plan for your life to reach others – so dream big, and allow Him to lead you where He desires. You never know what might happen, or the impact you can make, when you put your trust in Him.
    38 min
  • 8 Things Every Christian Author Should Do: Part 8
    Who are you called to help right now in this season? In part 8 of the 8 Things Every Christian Author Should Do series, Coach Tam shares lessons from the life and successes of leadership expert John C. Maxwell. John found himself pulled between two callings, and he had success in each – but even he couldn’t do both at once for long. If you have a message that you believe can change the world, but you’re not quite sure how to get it out there, or if you feel a tug to leave one calling in favor of another, you won’t want to miss this episode!
    17 min
  • It’s Time To Stop Hiding: Learning Financial Literacy & Healthy Family Communication with Tamra T. Bush
    There’s nothing quite like the feeling of figuring something out, is there? But what do you do after that lightbulb moment when everything suddenly makes sense? As this week's Publishing Secrets guest, Tamra T. Bush, has learned, it’s important to not only celebrate what God has done in your life, but then to pay it forward and help others who are seeking those same answers.
    Tamra looked back over her troubling childhood and decided she had to find a different way out. And once she’d figured out the answers, she made a commitment to help others by shortening the learning curve. Now, she helps people bridge family communication gaps and better equip the next generation. Like Tamra, you too can share what you have learned with others. Not only will you help them grow, but you’ll also show them you’re genuinely concerned about their welfare and not just your own goals.
    33 min
  • The Time Is Now
    Sometimes you think you know where you’re headed, but God leads you in a different direction. In this special mini episode of Publishing Secrets, Coach Tam takes a pause from the 8 Things Every Christian Author Should Do series to reflect on why all of this matters in the first place. This is your chance to check in on your book marketing progress – because the choices you make now will determine the impact your book has in the future.
    8 min
  • You’re Already Doing the Work: Beating Imposter Syndrome with Alicia Roberts
    No one escapes adversity. It’s an unavoidable part of life. We all go through hard times that force us to learn and grow in ways that we never thought possible. But what can really make the difference is what we choose to do with our adversity experiences. When we write about our personal experiences, we can share what we’ve learned from hardship – and when people see that we haven’t given up, that we have continued to find our hope in Jesus despite our trials, they are encouraged to do the same.
    This week's Publishing Secrets guest, Alicia Roberts, has an inspiring testimony. She’s been through much adversity and wrestled with imposter syndrome at every turn. And yet she realized she had an obligation to share her story with others to give them hope that they too can make it through the darkest moments of their life.
    Let Alicia’s story inspire you to open up instead of shutting down. To remove the stigma attached to some of the trials and tribulations that we face. And, like Alicia, not to keep your stories to yourself – because there is someone who needs your unique story to encourage them to keep going when they’re tempted to quit.
    42 min
  • 8 Things Every Christian Author Should Do: Part 7
    Do you feel as though your dreams have come to a stop before they really even had a chance to take off? In part 7 of the 8 Things Every Christian Author Should Do series, Coach Tam discusses the life and ministry of best-selling author Sarah Young. There were several occasions in Sarah’s life where it seemed the dream – be it ministry or her book’s sales – was over. But God had other ideas! Let Sarah’s story encourage you to never stop dreaming, and remind you to never place a period where God has placed a comma.
    15 min

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