Publishing Secrets

Publishing Secrets

By Tamara M. JacksonBusinessReligion & SpiritualityChristianityEducationHow ToMarketing
Download on the App Store

Publishing Secrets episodes

  • Revive Your Book Sales Part 1: Faith & Action
    Are you tired of waiting for God to make your author dreams come true? Do you feel like giving up because you just aren’t seeing the results you know your book deserves? If so, you’re not alone. But don’t give up just yet — you CAN see big results and change lives with your God-given message. The key is to combine faith and action and take responsibility for some of your own success.
    In Part 1 of the Revive Your Book Sales series, Coach Tam addresses the limiting belief that God will just make us successful without us having to put in any work. Yes, having faith in God to do the impossible is important, but so is taking action in conjunction with our faith so we can reach our full potential. Ready to find out exactly how to do that? Don’t miss this episode!
    10 min
  • Introducing the Revive Your Book Sales Series!
    Are you an author or publisher struggling to keep the sales of your books alive? If so, you’re in the right place. Fresh off Resurrection Weekend, here’s some more good news for you: it’s not too late for your book! The new Revive Your Book Sales series is going to cover tried-and-true tactics for reviving your book sales — no matter how “dead” they may be.
    In this new Publishing Secrets series, Coach Tam will walk you through the essential steps for reviving your book and, ultimately, increasing its success so it can have the impact you want: reaching people and transforming lives.
    5 min
  • Do It Now Finale: Yes, You CAN!
    Have you ever had a book idea that you wanted to pursue but never actually took action on? Maybe you felt like you didn't have the time, had trouble staying focused and motivated, or weren't sure how to get started. Whatever the reason, know that your words have the power to inspire, motivate, and change lives — but only if they're not locked up inside. Yes, you CAN make an impact on the world with your book!
    In this final episode of the Do It Now series, Coach Tam encourages you to release the reasons you “can’t” do it and remind yourself that with God on your side, you CAN reach your writing and publishing goals. So what are you waiting for? Do it now!
    7 min
  • Do It Now Part 8: The Benefits of Self-Publishing as a Christian Author
    Are you an aspiring Christian author who dreams of seeing your book in print? Have you been taught that you need to find an agent or a publisher in order to make that dream come true? Well, if so, here’s some good news: you don’t need an agent or a publisher. There’s a faster, better path to getting your book out to a wide audience of readers without having to ever go through the traditional publishing process. And that is taking advantage of the many benefits of self-publishing.
    In Part 8 of the Do It Now series, Coach Tam explains why self-publishing is such a great option for aspiring Christian authors looking to get their message out into the world. Why spend years waiting for a publisher to accept your manuscript, only to give up a large cut of your profits, when you can self-publish now and get your book into the hands of those who need to read it?
    10 min
  • Do It Now Part 7: Outlining Chapters — The Key to Writing Faster & Better
    We've all heard people say it takes years to write a book. But that isn't necessarily true! Many successful authors have written books in months or even weeks — and those books are often of higher quality and read more than books that are written over the course of several years. How is that possible? There are a few key strategies, but one key component is outlining chapters.
    In Part 7 of the Do It Now series, Coach Tam shares the secret to writing better and faster, so you can finally write and finish your book and get it into the hands of people who need to read it. The key is to focus on quality over quantity, and in this episode, you’ll get practical tips on how to do exactly that!
    14 min
  • Do It Now Part 6: How to Find Time to Write
    You may have heard the saying “time is money.” But consider this: time is power. One of the most common reasons that people have for not writing a book is that they don't have the time to write. But that just isn’t true! In reality, everyone has the same amount of time in a day — it all comes down to how we choose to use it.
    In Part 6 of the Do It Now series, Coach Tam shares tips and strategies for finding time to write on a regular basis. You might be surprised at just how much time you already have — the key is putting it to good use so you can finally get that book done!
    19 min
  • Do It Now Part 5: Overcoming Writing Anxiety
    Do you wrestle with writing anxiety that keeps you from sharing your work with others? If so, you’re not alone. It’s very common to have a passion for writing, but also a fear of letting others read what you’ve written — even when you know God has given you a message to share with the world. So what can you do when that fear and anxiety hold you back from fulfilling your calling?
    In Part 5 of the Do It Now series, Coach Tam shares strategies to overcome fear and become the writer God made you to be. Fear is a natural part of being human, but it doesn’t have to control you — with these strategies and God’s help, you CAN overcome it!
    11 min
  • Do It Now Part 4: Progress, Not Perfection
    Writing a book may be your lifelong dream, but it can also seem like an overwhelming task when it comes to actually doing it. Plus, you’re passionate about your message, so you naturally want to write the best book you possibly can — and that’s a good thing! But, especially when you’re just starting out, it’s a lot more effective in the long run to focus on making progress, not perfection.
    In Part 4 of the Do It Now series, Coach Tam lays out simple strategies to help you focus on making progress — even if it’s just a little at a time. When you consistently work to get your book written, all that progress adds up little by little. And before you know it, you’ll be done!
    5 min
  • Do It Now Part 3: What to Do When the Words Don’t Come Easy
    It's easy to start writing when you're feeling inspired. The words just seem to flow from your brain through your fingers and onto the page with ease. But what do you do when the inspiration just isn't there? When you sit down at your desk and stare at a blank screen, not knowing where to even begin? When the words don’t come easy to you — or don’t come at all?
    In Part 3 of the Do It Now series, Coach Tam lays out simple but effective strategies for finding inspiration when you don’t feel like writing. You have the power to stay motivated and finish your book — you just need a few strategies in your tool kit to pull out when the going gets tough.
    11 min
  • Do It Now Part 2: Overcoming Writer’s Block
    We've all been there: You sit down at the computer ready to start writing your masterpiece, and… nothing. The blank screen just stares back at you, mocking you with its emptiness. Your mind is similarly blank — no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to come up with anything worth putting on paper. This phenomenon is commonly known as writer's block, and it can be incredibly frustrating to say the least. But the good news is that there are ways to overcome it.
    In Part 2 of the Do It Now series, Coach Tam shares practical, out-of-the-box tips to help you break through writer’s block and build a consistent writing habit so you can achieve your writing dreams.
    12 min

About Publishing Secrets

From the publisher's feed

Have you considered becoming a published Christian author? Publishing is the best way to build authority and become the "go-to" expert in your field. It's also one of the fastest ways to get clients…