Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres
434 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsWelcome to Kingdom Writers where CJ and Shelley Hitz help you take a step of faith to finally finish your book. This podcast is filled with spiritual encouragement as well as prayers to help you overcome the resistance you face as a writer. Your story matters! We believe that you have a specific role to play in the kingdom of heaven to impact lives for eternity. And because of this, we will pour out our lives encouraging writers like you to not only tell your stories but to take the courageous step of self-publishing your stories in books that will outlive you and leave behind a powerful legacy. This podcast is sponsored by our membership Christian Book Academy where we help you give birth to your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers!
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#333: Marketing Minute: When Should You Launch Your Book?
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBYour book is finally ready. Hooray! But are you? If you are wondering when is the perfect time to launch your book then fasten your seatbelt and get ready to listen because this episode is for you. 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...
#332: Publish with a Purpose: Is It Any Less “Excellent” to Self-Publish?
July 13, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBYou might be wondering how you will share your powerful message with the world. Is traditional publishing really the only option? Is self-publishing truly less “excellent”? In this episode, you’ll discover insights on ways you can get your message to your target audience through self-publishing and why we don’t believe it is any less “excellent.” Links Mentioned in this episode: IBPA Industry Standards Checklist (PDF) Benefits of independent publishing (self-publishing) Self-...
#331: Writing Well: 7 Ways to Make Consistent Progress in Your Writing Each Week
July 06, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MBEver feel that you aren’t making any progress in your writing journey? Have you experienced hitting a wall at times? Well, don’t worry because you are not alone. In this episode, we cover several ways to be consistent in your writing progress and to celebrate each milestone. After all, God has called us to be faithful and consistent in the gifts that He has given us. Amen? “So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know...
#330: Mentoring Moment: Be Still
June 29, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 18.4 MBPsalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation.I will be honored throughout the world.” This iconic verse can be directed either to the enemies of God’s people or to God’s people themselves as we’ll take a look at. The verse implies a stoppage of fighting, raging, striving, or operating out of human strength alone and relaxing as we watch the Lord fight on our behalf. God is essentially saying, “Lay down your arms and surrender. No more defensiven...
#329: Marketing Minute: Are You Stuck in the "Have To" Mindset Related to Book Marketing?
June 22, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBMarketing sometimes feels hard. I get it! If you’re in a season where marketing feels like a “have to”, a dread or a burden this episode is for you. 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/ Book Marketing Temp...
#328: Publish With A Purpose: True Stories of Kingdom Writers Like You
June 15, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 43.1 MBJoin Shelley Hitz and several authors from Christian Book Academy who will share case studies + tips they've learned along the way. A few things you'll learn: ✅ The one thing that helped Heather Erdmann finally finish her first draft so she was able to publish her first book (previously she got stuck and never finished more than a few pages). ✅ How MaryAnn Ward combined her passion for art and writing into an unexpected book that wasn’t even on her radar…and it has already sold more than...
#327: Writing Well: If You’re Going Slow You’re Doing it Right
June 08, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 9.62 MBEver feel like your writing journey is going too slow? If so, be encouraged by this episode! It is the small, consistent habits over time that can change your life. Whether you want to improve your health, start a business or write a book, it takes intentionality with your habits. “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” – Galatians 6:9 NLT Free WRITING WHEEL Download Learn 5 proven writing strategies...
#326: Mentoring Moment: Keep Showing Up
May 25, 2022 11:20 - 23 minutes - 19.3 MBJesus Shows Up – A few post-resurrection sightings Jesus spent 40 days on earth after His resurrection. During this time, He eased His followers’ doubts and gave them direction for the future. Like those original followers, we as Kingdom Writers sometimes feel like we’ve missed something along the way. We had high hopes for books that are currently in a tomb. Might as well just go back to our day job and forget about this writing thing. It was a nice 3 years of adventure we can tell our ...
#325: Marketing Minute: Let Your Customers Sell Your Book for You
May 18, 2022 13:02 - 8 minutes - 7.03 MBOne of the best ways to sell your book is to let your customers sell your book for you. Customer reviews and word-of-mouth referrals are powerful. Learn more in this episode of the podcast. Next week we will publicly open the doors to Christian Book Academy. Something new we have launched is a success stories podcast which allows our members to share their results with you. Listen to case studies and success stories from Christian Book Academy members here: https://www.trainingauthors.co...
#324: Publish with a Purpose: 3 Ways to Self-Publish on a Budget (without compromising quality)
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBWhen it comes to self-publishing, is it possible to publish a quality book on a budget? Yes, it is! Here are 3 ways to consider… 1.) Hire the right people Many companies will offer to publish your book for thousands of dollars. Typically it will cost $3000 - $10,000. When you remove the middleman and hire the right people directly, you can save thousands of dollars. Why not use some of the money you saved for other things like marketing your book once it’s published? 2.) Start smal...
#323: Writing Well: Are These 3 Myths Keeping You From Finishing Your Book?
May 04, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBSelf-publishing can be overwhelming and expensive. You've done some research and have been praying about the best way to publish your book. However, you have some doubts and hesitations. I’ve been there. We’ve all been there. Don’t let paralysis of analysis keep your book as an unfinished project on your computer's hard drive or in your notebooks gathering dust. Instead, let’s breakthrough the myths that may be holding you back. Myth #1: Traditionally published books are of better qu...
#322: Mentoring Moment: Filling the Gaps
April 27, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB1 Thessalonians 3:9-11 Ezekiel 22:30 As Kingdom Writers, we can be people God uses to help fill in the gaps (as Paul says) and also stand in the gap (Ezekiel) in order to help repair a wall of righteousness and plead on behalf of others. Our books and other writings are ways God brings us to others in order to encourage and edify their faith. Just as Paul’s letters were carried to believers all over the region, our books can be carried around the world in order to help fill in the gaps ...
#321: Marketing Minute: How Do You Prioritize Marketing Tasks?
April 20, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBThis is how I typically do prioritize my marketing tasks, but it will be different for each of you. My first priority: Will it produce income? (Long term or short term? What is the profit margin?) Will it build my email list? (Manual or automated?) My next thought process: What is the least minimum viable product? Done well, yes. But sometimes we don’t need to do everything right now (ie blog) Also: What’s required? Will I need to learn a new skill or technology? If I can choose so...
#320: Publish with a Purpose: How Do You Move Past the Fear of Pressing the Publish Button?
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBPublishing is a very vulnerable process, isn’t it? You are putting your heart and soul onto paper for the whole world to see. How do you deal with the fear that comes with publishing? Learn a few ways to reframe it in this episode. Links mentioned: Conquer the fear of sharing your story: https://www.trainingauthors.com/conquer-fear/ Download Your FREE 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 S...
#319: How Do You Streamline the Writing Process?
April 06, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBIn this episode, you will learn several ideas for setting up systems and learning what works best for you in your writing process. Links mentioned: Video on how to organize your computer files: https://www.facebook.com/christianbookacademy/videos/848819582302598/ Writing Wheel free eBook: https://trainingauthors.com/writingwheel/ Move Forward in God’s Call to Write If you don’t have a copy yet, get your copy of our new book Kingdom Writers so that you can move forward in God’s call...
#318: How Long Will It Take to Publish a Book?
March 30, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.93 MBWe typically recommend giving yourself 90 days for each stage of the Kingdom Writers Path at the most. However, we’ve had members publish a book within a month of joining Christian Book Academy. For example, Jennifer Nelson published a book 10 days after enrolling in our membership. It depends on the time you have to invest and the scope of your book project. If you take at least 90 days on each stage it would look something like this... First Draft: 90 days Final Draft: 90 days S...
#317: Mentoring Moment: Redwood Faith – Standing Tall Together
March 23, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBMany of you have visited the Redwood National Park in northern California. Shelley & I visited that area a few years ago. I remember walking through forests with lush ferns among these gentle giants in all their majesty. Imagine the Creator of those trees! -Redwoods can grow as tall as 400 feet -The oldest redwood is thought to be over 3200 years old and is known as the “President” -Some are wide enough for a car to drive through -Roots only go about 7-8 feet deep but can be spread o...
#316: Marketing Minute: 3 Types of Book Marketing
March 16, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MBThere are three types of book marketing you can do. 1. Free organic marketing (usually takes longer and requires more time) 2. Paid ads (for authors the best platform is Amazon Ads but still requires a learning curve) 3. Partner marketing through strategic relationships (very powerful but requires connecting with others in your niche or those who already have a platform similar to your target audience) Free Organic Marketing: Content marketing, social media, etc. The pro is that it’s...
#315: Publish with a Purpose: Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
March 09, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MBThere are advantages to both traditional publishing and self-publishing. I personally have chosen self-publishing (independent publishing) and love it! However, it’s not always the best fit for everyone. Here are some benefits to consider: https://www.trainingauthors.com/the-benefits-of-independent-publishing-self-publishing/ If you want to go down the path of self-publishing, I’m your girl and can help you every step of the way. If you want to traditionally publish, you will need to cr...
#314: Writing Well: How to Choose Which Book to Write First
March 02, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBWhen you have multiple book ideas, how do you decide which book to write first? Here are a few questions to ask: When you're praying about it, do you get a sense from God which book is first? What do you feel the most passionate about right now? What are your goals right now? Does one of the books line up better with your goals? What are your goals right now? Does one of the books line up better with your goals? Which book could you get done first? Which one seems like you have the...
#313: Mentoring Moment: Unless the Lord Writes the Book
February 23, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 30.1 MBPsalm 127:1-2 - “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.” Our workaholic society tells us to push and strain and strive in order to accomplish our goals. Many books have been written with this method…but at what cost and for what benefit...
#312: Importance of Community + Coaching for Kingdom Writers
February 17, 2022 00:05 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBWe believe in the power of being surrounded by like-minded writers in community while you write, publish, and market your book… …even if that community is online. We have been coaching and mentoring writers online for over a decade and have seen the power it has over and over again. Right now, our doors to Christian Book Academy are open. WooHoo! 🥳 Christian Book Academy is an online membership where we help Christian writers of all genres, like you, write words that outlive you, self-pub...
#311: Encouragement and Prayer for the New Year
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 12.7 MBYou can still get a copy of our new book, Kingdom Writers, here: https://trainingauthors.com/book And enjoy this excerpt from our War Room prayer meeting call with our Christian Book Academy members in January. We pray it blesses you!
#310: Book Launch for Kingdom Writers
February 01, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBToday is the day we are launching our new book, Kingdom Writers. WooHoo! Get your copy today at an early-bird price (plus all the bonuses) here: https://trainingauthors.com/book This book has been in the works for over 2.5 years. We have been praying for you and believe it will help you move forward in your call to write. Here’s what a few writers are saying… “If you are a Christian and feel called to write a book, but maybe you're intimidated by the process, this book by Shelley a...
#308: Mentoring Moment: Believe the Impossible
January 26, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 25.7 MBIn Luke 1:5-38 we see two different people visited by the angel Gabriel. Each was presented with something impossible which would be accomplished by God. One was a priest who had an extensive religious experience. The other was a teenage girl who had very little life experience, let alone religious experience. Ironically, it was the one with extensive religious experience who didn’t believe the angel’s words while the teenage girl believed the impossible. How about you and I? If we’re ho...
#309: Join Our Secret Book Launch Party Podcast
January 25, 2022 15:14 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBGet access now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/secret/ It’s hard to believe it, but… …CJ and I just finished our 70th book. It’s called, “Kingdom Writers” and it’s been in the works for almost 2.5 years so it’s soooo good to finally be birthing it into the world. Yay! Are you in the process of writing, publishing or marketing your book? If so, you’ll want to make sure you get a copy of this book. It officially launches on February 1st with an early bird discount and specia...
#307: Marketing Minute: Why Authors Need a Media Kit
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MBThe goal of a media kit is to have one place where people can find your information. This can be used for guest blog posts, podcast interviews, speaking engagements, etc. When the media calls and/or when opportunities open up…will you be ready? Enjoy this short episode that is an excerpt from a recent Media Kit Workshop we hosted for Christian Book Academy members. As a member, you get access to our Media Kit template and checklist. Get on our waiting list here: https://christianbookac...
#306: Publish with a Purpose: One Mistake to Avoid When Self-Publishing Your Book
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBThere are so many decisions when self-publishing or independently publishing a book. In this episode, you’ll learn one mistake to avoid when working with graphic designers who create your book cover and/or interior formatting. This episode was inspired from a question from Christian Book Academy member, Nancy, and we hope it helps you as well! 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 lea...
#305: Writing Well: 3 Ways to Write a 10,000 Word Book
January 05, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBDo you want to write a book but you're just not sure how you're going to fit it into your schedule or if you have time to actually do it? Keep watching because in the next few minutes I'm going to share with you three different ways to finish a 10,000-word book. I see writers getting stuck in the stage of trying to write their first draft. What I have found is there are three main categories you may fit in where you can actually get your book done and your first draft out of your head an...
#304: Success Panel - Get Inspired by Real Stories from Authors Just Like You
December 29, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 49.7 MBJoin Shelley Hitz and several authors from Christian Book Academy who will share case studies + tips they've learned along the way. A few things you'll learn: 1. The easy path Jennifer Nelson discovered to finally become an author 2. The easy path Jennifer Nelson discovered to finally become an author 3. How Jan Cox gained both freedom and control over publishing her books (plus saved thousands of dollars) 4. The pivot Lola Oshinowo made after spending time in prayer ...
#303: Mentoring Moment: Gradual Clarity
December 22, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this story of Jesus healing a blind man in Mark 8:22-26, it seems as if this was a two-part miracle where the blind man’s sight was gradually restored. After Jesus lays his hands on the man’s eyes the first time, the man says he can see people but they look like trees walking around. So Jesus places his hands on the man a second time and completes the miracle. In our own journey as Kingdom Writers, sometimes it seems as though we are seeing things like trees walking around. We don’t alw...
#302: Marketing Minute: 5 Holiday Sales Strategies
December 15, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.61 MBAs the holidays approach I want to share 5-holiday sales strategies you can use to sell more books. BOGO deals Offer an extra digital bonus for those who buy your book during a certain time. Put together a gift-giving guide for your target audience as a PDF download. Sell a book bundle. Sell bulk orders If you’d like the workshop I taught on this topic as well as all of the templates that will make this super easy for you to implement, you can get it here: https://authors.thrivec...
#301: Publish with a Purpose: Which Formats are Best for Your Book?
December 08, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MBWhen you self-publish or independently publish your book, you need to make the decision about which format you will publish your book in. Some options include eBook, print, full-color, audiobook, translations, and large print. It depends on your audience, how well your book is selling, as well as your budget and the time you have to invest. Learn more about this in today’s episode and also enjoy a case study from Christian Book Academy member, Teresa Mills, who found one pa...
#300: How to Find Balance with Writing and a Full-Time Job
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode, Shelley answers this question from Christian Book Academy member, Stephanie... “How do we balance our author life and regular day-to-day job life? When and how do we know to take the step of quitting our job to move into focusing more on our writing author life? I feel I am not focused enough on writing because of my other job. What do you do?" We know many of you have full-time jobs and therefore thought this would be a great topic to cover on the podcast. Enjoy! Chr...
#299: When the Meager is Multiplied
November 24, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 24.1 MB“What can I do to help you?” Elisha asked. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” - 2 Kings 4:2a (NLT) Have you ever been in a situation where it was difficult to make ends meet? When there was more month than money? Where the butter was spread way too thin on that slice of bread? Running on fumes and coasting into the gas station is a regular occurrence. And the bills continue coming in like one crashing wave after another against the shores of your life. That’s the scene playing ou...
#298: Are You Scared of Promoting Yourself?
November 17, 2021 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBDo you have fear of marketing your book because you wonder what other people will think of you? Do you worry that they will think you are being self-promotional, greedy, or prideful? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, we have some encouragement for you regarding marketing. “What you do is between you and God. What other people think about what you do is between them and God.” ~ Shelley Hitz This was a question asked by someone during our 2021 Kingdom Writers Conference. Did ...
#297: How to Publish a Book that isn’t too Preachy
November 10, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 4.08 MBIn this episode, we have some encouragement for you regarding publishing a book that has Biblical undertones without being too preachy. This was a question asked by someone during our 2021 Kingdom Writers Conference. Did you miss the conference? If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-access pass here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ We pray that this short encouragement blesses you today!
#296: How to Deal with Anxiety While Writing
November 03, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBDo you ever struggle with anxiety when you sit down to write? Does it stop you and keep you moving forward on your book? In this episode, we have some encouragement for you when you face resistance. This was a question asked by someone during our 2021 Kingdom Writers Conference. Did you miss the conference? If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-access pass here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ We pray that this shor...
#295: But God
October 27, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 24.1 MB“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” – Romans 5:8 (NLT) On February 5th, 2017, things looked pretty bleak for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl Fifty-One. By the middle of the third quarter, they found themselves down 28-3 to the Atlanta Falcons. No team had ever come back to win a Super Bowl after such a deficit. But as can happen in sports across the spectrum, a swing in momentum can change things in a hurry. There wou...
#294: Pivot: How to Deal With Disappointment on Your Writing Journey with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16 MBDisappointment is part of every writer's journey but when used the right way it can help you find your target audience, clarify the message God has equipped you to share, and expand your platform. This was the first recording with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith for the Kingdom Writers Conference. We had some bizarre tech issues and so he graciously re-recorded his presentation. This one will be slightly different than what you heard at the conference. By the way, did you miss the conference? ...
#293: Writing Success in an Overloaded Life with Dr. Tim Riordan
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 29.6 MBMany people want to write and publish a book but feel they don't have the time to succeed. Learn productivity principles that will help you accomplish your writing goals regardless of how full your calendar is today. This was the first recording with Dr. Tim Riordan for the Kingdom Writers Conference. We had some bizarre tech issues and so he graciously re-recorded his presentation. This one will be slightly different than what you heard at the conference. By the way, did you miss the co...
#292: Refillable Pens - Encouragement When You Feel Dry
October 06, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBWe are the Priestly Pens in the author of Life as we are writing our books. However, does your “pen” ever feel dry? If so, enjoy this encouragement today which is an excerpt from the kickoff presentation of the Kingdom Writers Conference. Did you miss the conference? If so, you can still get all 15 presentations as well as 13 bonus training in the all-access pass here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ We pray that this short encouragement blesses you today!
#291: Into the Depths
September 29, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 20.5 MB“For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” – Colossians 1:13-14 (NLT) In his classic book, Miracles, author C.S. Lewis gives us a wonderful illustration of Christ representing a pearl diver in search of hidden treasure. It’s a beautiful passage that your own eyes should read, “One may think of a diver, first reducing himself to nakedness, then glancing in mid-air, then gone wi...
#290: How to Sell a Profitable Book Bundle with Jennifer Waddle
September 22, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 9.86 MBWhat a fun month of celebration this has been! This month marks 10 years since I took the big, scary step of faith of quitting my physical therapy job (and a regular income behind) to be full-time in our ministry and business alongside my husband CJ. And we just finished our first-ever Kingdom Writers Conference. WooHoo! Thank you to everyone who joined us. What a fun week it has been! And right now our doors to Christian Book Academy are open. We only open a few times a year so if...
#289: How Using a Simple Tool Has Helped Ruth L Snyder in Marketing Her Books
September 15, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBCan you believe it? This month marks a decade since I resigned from my physical therapy job. We have been working full-time in our business and ministry since that day. Honestly, it hasn't been easy. There have been so many times we wanted to give up. But God has provided what we needed and He has brought us to the place where we are today. One of the things we're doing to celebrate is hosting our Kingdom Writers Conference...and it kicks off today the 15th of September. WooHoo! So ...
#288: Kindle Publishing Success with Beth Jones
September 08, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 8.66 MBIf you haven't heard yet, September 2021 is an incredibly special year for CJ and me. It marks the 10th anniversary of taking that big scary step of faith for me to quit my physical therapy job and getting a regular paycheck. CJ was already working full-time in our business and 10 years ago I took that crazy step as well. We have been two full-time entrepreneurs since that day and it has been a wild and crazy ride. We've been mentoring writers for over 11 years and also have had Christi...
#287: 2 Powerful Writing Tips Karen Lindwall-Bourg Learned at a Writing Retreat
September 01, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.2 MBThis year we wanted to do something a little bit different for September it is the 10th year anniversary since I quit my physical therapy job and went full time in our ministry and business with my husband. This is a significant milestone for us. We have been leading Christian Book Academy now for 6.5 years, mentoring writers for over 11 years and we have so many things to celebrate. We're kicking this month off with a bang by opening registration to our very first Kingdom Writers Confe...
#286: Seizing Your Divine Moment: The willingness to take risks
August 25, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 27.6 MBHave you had failures in your life? If so, it’s a good indication that you’ve taken some risks along the way. A few notable “failures” John Creasey received 743 rejection slips from publishers before one word was published. He eventually published 560 books and sold over 60 million copies Michael Waltrip lost 530 races before winning his first NASCAR race in 2001…the Daytona 500 Abraham Lincoln lost 18 elections for various offices before being elected 16th President We’re going t...
#285: The Power of Partner Promos and Tips for Getting Started
August 18, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.59 MBDo you want to harness the power of partner promos by borrowing someone else’s audience? If so keep listening as this is one of the fastest ways to grow your audience and sell more books. My name is Shelley Hitz and I’m here with my husband CJ Hitz. We have been coaching authors for over a decade helping you reach more readers with your message by using our social media templates and bridge-building system so you can consistently market your books without feeling pushy or salesy. In eac...
#284: Systems Can Be YOUR Secret Sauce
August 11, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.94 MBWould you like to get more done without exerting as much energy? That’s exactly what having a system will help you do and what we are going to talk about today. My name is Shelley Hitz and I’m here with my husband CJ Hitz. We have been mentoring writers for over a decade helping you self-publish your books in multiple formats using our publishing map and step-by-step system so that you can write words that outlive you and self-publish books that fulfill your calling. In each of our train...