What steps do you take to go from a hobby writer to a full-time author who makes a living from their book sales? What mindset shifts have to accompany those practical changes?

Join us for today's episode of the Successful Christian Writer Podcast, and be sure to sign up for a free webinar to continue the discussion at https://events.genndi.com/register/818720503324742017/686dc8ec07.

Mistakes authors are making when running ads right now. Just a reminder that the Author Ads Experience closes in one more day!

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There's lots of conflicting information out there about which ads platform authors should be using. Let's dive in for an in-depth discussion about the pros and cons of each of the major ads platforms and questions you can ask yourself to decide which is best for YOU.

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The ebook market continues to grow more and more global. Are you doing everything you can to reach international readers? If you need a few tips on how to find readers in other countries, tune in now for today's episode of the Successful Christian Writer Podcast.

There are many great reasons to publish your books wide (not just on Amazon), and there are also a few different ways to get your books on the wide platforms. Is it better for you to publish your books through an aggregator like Draft2Digital or publish directly on the various platforms available?

Here are the questions you can ask yourself to determine which course of action is best for you. Tune in now.

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Hiring a VA can be a huge blessing for your business. It can also be a scary prospect. Today on the Successful Christian Writer Podcast, we're talking about how to know when and if you're reading to hire an assistant and how to find the right person to work with.

Dealing with critics is part of the writer's job, but that doesn't mean the negativity has to pull us down. Sometimes, our own thoughts can prove to be our worst enemy.

Dive into today's episode of the Successful Christian Writer Podcast for some timely encouragement!

With all the conflicting and out-dated information out there, sometimes the easiest way to learn something is for an expert or mentor to hold your hand and show you step-by-step what to do. Today, we're chatting about how a writing coach can help inspire your business, bring you clarity, and sky-rocket your career. Our guess is Larissa Reynolds from http://www.authorlistlab.com

A recent article from Electric Lit claims that it is now "impossible" for authors to make a living from their writing. Is this really true? With so many readers only looking for free and bargain books, just how hard is it to become financially successful as a writer?