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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How to Translate Your Book in Other Languages for More Income and Impact
November 24, 2015 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBHave you thought about how to translate your book and publish it in other languages? I published my book, 21 Prayers of Gratitude, in Spanish in December of 2013. In this episode, I want to share my experience with you.
5 Steps to Publishing An AudioBook
November 17, 2015 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIt transformed our business when we started re-purposing our books into audiobooks. You've already done the work once, so why not profit on it multiple times by publishing an audiobook. That's what we're going to talk about in this episode. I'm also going to share with you a way that you can publish professional audio books with no up front costs.
Which ISBN Should I Choose?
November 11, 2015 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBI received the following question for my "Ask Shelley" segment. “I published my first book on Createspace, using their ISBN. I will be publishing Volume 2, and want to use a "non-createspace" ISBN number. Is this ok to do?” Learn my answer about ISBN's in this episode. Have a question for Shelley? Ask your questions here: www.shelleyhitz.com/ask This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Finally publish your nonfiction book in the next 30 Days AND learn how to build a prof...
The ONE strategy I recommend to publish a book
November 10, 2015 11:00 - 17 minutes - 17 MBI've had several people contact me and ask me the strategy I recommend to publish a book and I always have the same advice. Therefore I wanted to share this advice with you in this podcast episode.
Would You Like to Write 10,000 Words in One Week?
November 03, 2015 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBWelcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. What’s next for you? If you’ve been going through the challenge, you are now armed with knowledge of what works best for you in your writing. In this episode I share how Cassie was able to complete 10,000 words and her first draft of her book in just one week. Join us at: www.writingweek.com This episode is sponsored by www.WritingWeek.com. Learn to how to write faster and better during this 7-day challenge and how to per...
Your Writing Environment and Energy
November 02, 2015 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBWelcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. When you write, there are several factors that can impact your writing. We talked about mindset yesterday and today I want to talk about your environment and energy level. Join us at: www.writingweek.com This episode is sponsored by www.WritingWeek.com. Learn to how to write faster and better during this 7-day challenge and how to personalize each step to what works best for YOU. Download your Writing Week Journal (excel,...
Mindset is Critical - Writing Affirmations
November 01, 2015 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWelcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. I know that self-doubt, fear, and self-sabatoge are some of the biggest obstacles we face as writers. We all struggle with this at times. That’s why I believe this day of the challenge is so crucial to your long term success. With the help of my husband CJ, we wrote 72 affirmations for writers. There are 45 general affirmations and 27 affirmations based on scripture. These PDF handouts are available for you to download in ...
The Pomodoro Technique
October 31, 2015 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBWelcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. Before creating this challenge, I read a lot of books and did quite a bit of research on what works best for productive writers. Notice, I didn’t say speed writers, but productive writers. One of the goals of this challenge is to help you write more words by developing a writing habit. But, this doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to write fast in your writing sessions. It means you’re going to make progress at the spee...
Setting Writing Goals
October 30, 2015 17:34 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBWelcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. Day three is about setting writing goals. The goal of this 7-day challenge is not to finish writing a book (although some of you may do just that), but to help you get in the habit of writing every day. My hope is you will create a writing habit that will last far beyond these seven days. But, don’t be afraid to start small and build up over time. Whether you are starting small or scheduling longer blocks of time to write,...
There’s Power in Scheduling Your Writing
October 29, 2015 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBWelcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. Day two is about scheduling your writing sessions. You know it’s true – if it’s on the calendar, it happens. However, when we say we’d like to get some writing done sometime this week, it usually does not happen. Let’s get some writing DONE! Download my 30-day writing calendar (PDF) here: www.writingweek.com This episode is sponsored by www.WritingWeek.com. Learn to how to write faster and better during this 7-day challen...
Track Your Writing
October 28, 2015 16:37 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBWelcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. Day one is all about tracking your progress. Whatever we monitor and track, we manage. Therefore, tracking your progress as you write is the key to writing more and writing better. Download my Writing Week Journal (PDF, excel, or .doc) here: www.writingweek.com This episode is sponsored by www.WritingWeek.com. Learn to how to write faster and better during this 7-day challenge and how to personalize each step to what work...
How to Create Multiple Products from One Book to Multiply Your Impact and Profits
October 27, 2015 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, Mel Edwards is going to share how to create multiple products from one book. When you put time and energy into writing a book, consider creating multiple products from that one piece of content. Not only will it multiply your impact, but it will also increase your profits from your work.
While You Are Waiting
October 23, 2015 20:05 - 9.23 MBWaiting is hard, isn't it? I know I'm not alone here! In this episode I share a real-life example of something I've been waiting for in my life. After 12 weeks, I finally got a reply. This is a #HitzBlitz episode where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is my signature program that provides you with the training, tools, and coaching you...
Evergreen Marketing: 7 Types of Content Authors Can Create Once and Use Over and Over Again
October 20, 2015 19:01 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MBWhat is evergreen content? It is content that isn’t date specific or won’t change often. In this episode I share 7 types of evergreen content you can create once and have it working for you over and over again. I want you to think about how you can integrate even more evergreen marketing into your strategy. This is a #HitzBlitz episode where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceA...
How Having Systems and a Team in Place Can Help You Master Social Media
October 19, 2015 21:52 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBSocial media marketing can be time-consuming and overwhelming at times. However, when you have systems and a team in place, you can learn to master social media marketing and use it in a way that produces results.
Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat
October 18, 2015 02:38 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBThe idea for this episode came from an illustration our pastor shared in tonight's service. So many times we try to be something we're not OR we simply blend in. However, God has created us each unique with unique gifts to share with the world to have impact. Romans 12:2 says, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." (NKJV) I encourage you to let your light SHINE! ...
How to Write a Book Proposal - Interview with Bethany Jett
October 16, 2015 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThis was an AH-mazing interview for those of you who want to be traditionally published. Bethany covers how to write a book proposal, the #1 best way to find an agent, how to beef up the marketing section of your proposal and much, much more. Enjoy! Get the FULL interview at www.authoraudience.com/15 This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is my signature program that provides you with the training, tools, and coaching you need to create a powerf...
Should You Respond to a Negative Review
October 15, 2015 17:12 - 7 minutes - 7.86 MBShould you ever respond to a negative review? In this episode, I share why I recommend 90% of the time you should NOT and the few times it might make sense to respond. I share in more details about reviews and how to get reviews in my book, “How to Get Honest Reviews.” This is a #HitzBlitz episode where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is...
How I Recently Handled a 1-Star Book Review
October 15, 2015 01:56 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBHow do you handle bad reviews? In this episode, I share the 5-step process I recently went through after getting a 1-star review. 1) Panic 2) Personalize 3) Plan an attack 4) Pray 5) Persist This is a #HitzBlitz episode where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is my signature program that provides you with the training, tools, and coach...
4 Social Media Tools to Automate Your Marketing
October 13, 2015 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode I will share 4 social media tools you can use to automate your marketing. Social media is social and so does require you to engage with your audience. However, there are some posts you can automate to free up your time to do the things you love.
The Power in Creating an Evergreen Tweet Document
October 06, 2015 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBCreating an evergreen tweet document can be very powerful. This is a book marketing strategy I learned early on in my career as an author and have implemented successfully. Now I want to share this strategy with you!
The Twitter Strategy Ruth L. Snyder Uses to Maximize Her Time When Marketing Her Books
September 29, 2015 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MBTwitter marketing for authors can be quite confusing when you first get started. Ruth L. Snyder, author of the Learn Twitter book series, shares a Twitter strategy that she uses to maximize her time so she has more time left over to write. Listen in to today’s podcast for these Twitter tips.
Interview with Carey Green How Authors Can Get Booked on Podcasts
September 24, 2015 10:00 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBJoin me in this episode of my Expert Interview Series where I interview Carey Green where you will learn the exact steps to take to get booked on podcasts to market your book. This is a powerful strategy to implement in your book marketing plan.
7 Critical Steps to Creating a Book Launch Page That Converts
September 22, 2015 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBLearn the 7 critical steps you need to take in order to create a book launch page that converts.
Interview Diane Cunningham - How to Successfully Publish A Multi-Author Book
September 16, 2015 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBJoin me in this episode of my Expert Interview Series where I interview Diane Cunningham all about how to publish a multi-author book, also known as an anthology. She has published 3 multi-author books in her series Rock Bottom is a Beautiful Place and shares some great advice in this episode for anyone considering organizing one or participating in an anthology.
7 Different Types of Book Launch Events
September 14, 2015 18:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode, I share 7 different types of book launch events (or a combination of more than one) you can use for your book.
The Top 4 Questions Authors Should Ask When Planning A Book Launch
September 07, 2015 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn today's episode I'm going to share the top 4 questions authors should ask when planning a book launch.
3 Writing Strategies that Helped Richard Lowe Publish 7 Books in 30 Days
August 31, 2015 18:00 - 15 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this Behind the Scenes interview with Richard Lowe, learn the 3 writing strategies that helped him write and publish 7 books in 30 days.
Uploading Your Book to KDP to Publish on Kindle
August 24, 2015 18:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBLearn how to upload your book to KDP, publish on Kindle in this episode, and how to get honest reviews. This is part five of the "Procrastination to Publication" series.
Book Cover Design, Amazon for Authors, and eBook Formatting for Kindle
August 17, 2015 17:29 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBLearn about book cover design, Amazon for authors and all about eBook formatting in this episode. This is part four of the "Procrastination to Publication" series.
How to Write a Book and Get it Edited
August 11, 2015 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBLearn strategies for how to write a book and get it edited in this episode of the Author Audience podcast. This is part three of my “Procrastination to Publication” series.
The Power of Kindle Publishing
August 05, 2015 02:49 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBDiscover the power of Kindle publishing and much more in this episode of Author Audience podcast. This is part two of my "Procrastination to Publication" series based upon my best-selling book.
The Secret to Choosing a Best-Selling Book Topic
July 28, 2015 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.9 MBLearn my secret to choosing a best-selling book topic and much more in this episode of Author Audience podcast. This is part one of my "Procrastination to Publication" series.
Giving Birth to Dreams
July 21, 2015 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.9 MBWelcome to the Author Audience Podcast. In this episode, Giving Birth to Dreams, I share why I'm so passionate about helping others write, publish, and marketing their books. I know you're busy; therefore, each weekly episode will be around 15-20 minutes in length. Author Audience is a podcast for pastors, ministry leaders, and Christian Entrepreneurs - Christian business owners, Christian speakers, Christian authors. I'm on a mission to help YOU reach more people with YOUR message. You ha...