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Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres

Welcome 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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Apr 27, 2022

1 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 that people have in their faith and answer questions others may be wrestling with.

Count the Costs

Self-Publishing a Book Can Be Overwhelming and Expensive.
You've done a lot of research and have been praying about the best way to publish your book

Introducing our KINGDOM WRITERS CONFERENCE
Count the Costs Edition. A FREE Conference to Help You Self-Publish on a Budget (without compromising quality) 8 seasoned writers and publishers will teach you strategies and practical tips so you can learn how to save money when self-publishing your book. Learn more here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/

 

Apr 20, 2022

This is how I typically do prioritize my marketing tasks, but it will be different for each of you. 

My first priority:

  1. Will it produce income? (Long term or short term? What is the profit margin?)
  2. Will it build my email list? (Manual or automated?)

My next thought process:

  1. What is the least minimum viable product? Done well, yes. But sometimes we don’t need to do everything right now (ie blog)

Also:

  1. What’s required? Will I need to learn a new skill or technology? If I can choose something profitable with what I already have/know, I often choose it.
  2. What has worked well for me in the past? 80/20 rule.

Finally:

  1. I take action and figure it out as I go. Very rarely do I have everything figured out before I take action.

 

Book Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money

You’ve got a book you’re proud of. Now you’re looking for a simpler way to get it into the hands of more readers. One way you can do that is through social media. It's free to use...however, it can also take up a lot of your time. 

Good news! 

You can get your social media posts for the next month done in just 90 minutes so that you can reach more readers with your book (without being pushy or salesy) in the Mini-Marketing Messages workshop here: https://minimarketingmessages.com 

 

Apr 13, 2022

Publishing 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 Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps.

Download it now for free here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/

Apr 6, 2022

In 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 to write in your life here: https://trainingauthors.com/book

Mar 30, 2022

We 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...

  1. First Draft: 90 days
  2. Final Draft: 90 days
  3. Self-Publish: 90 days

This means you can get your book published in 9 months.

 

Join Our Community of Kingdom Writers

Get on the waitlist for Christian Book Academy here: https://christianbookacademy.com 

Mar 23, 2022

Many 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 out over 100 feet

-Redwood roots are intertwined with other redwoods which allows them to remain stable even through strong storms. I see Christian Book Academy like a gentle redwood forest where our roots intertwine with one another.

-A redwood cone can produce 150-250 seeds, each seed being only the size of a tomato seed. That’s about the size of the head of a matchstick

Our books also begin with a seed idea. That seed is then watered by God and it continues to grow into something we could have hardly imagined.

Redwoods are rugged trees. Some have deep grooves in the bark, some have been struck by lightning, some partially burned by fire, some blown over by winds. Kingdom Writers are a rugged breed as we can all attest to. Many of us have been battered by various elements and yet we still stand tall with the Lord’s strength.

“These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” – 1 Peter 1:7 NLT

Among these redwood forests are also trees that have toppled over due to old age. These trees are ideal for kids and adults alike to jump up and play on. Many of these toppled trees also have new trees growing out from the middle where it might be hollowed out. These dead trees are still giving life to young trees! There will be a time when each of us topple over but we can continue giving life through our books and writings.

“Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.” – Hebrews 13:7 NLT

Finally, a single lone redwood tree is quite impressive by itself but a forest of these giants is spectacular. Similarly, a lone Christian writer can produce impressive stuff but it’s a beautiful thing to be part of a forest of Kingdom Writers with all of our diversity, styles and varying backgrounds. We can lean on one another as the storms of life hit. Consider CBA to be a Kingdom Writers redwood forest where we cause others to look up and give glory to our great God!

Your Writing Battle Plan

Powerful things happen when you integrate your faith with your writing, publishing, and marketing. 

Learn how to create your writing battle plan so you can move forward in God's call on your life to write in our Battle Plan All-Access Pass. You'll get 15 presentations plus 13 bonus trainings including our Priestly Pen bundle here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ 

 

Mar 16, 2022

There 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 FREE. The con is that it takes more time.

Amazon ads:

Amazon ads do take time and a learning curve. But with persistence, they can be very effective. We've done very well with ads for my book Broken Crayons Still Color.

Partner Marketing:

I share 11 ideas for partner marketing in this video. You can watch it here: https://trainingauthors.com/get/email-list/

27 Book Marketing Ideas

Download our free PDF with 27 different ideas to market your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/ideas/

Mar 9, 2022

There 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 create a book proposal and pitch it to publishers and/or find an agent to help you.

Publishing Map

Download our free publishing map and video explaining the self-publishing process here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map

Mar 2, 2022

When 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 most content or is easiest to write? You learn the process, get it done, and start momentum.

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 to write in your life here: https://trainingauthors.com/book 

 

Feb 23, 2022

Psalm 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? We also see many in the world today trying to protect all of the work they’ve accomplished in their own human strength. If we’re honest, we’ve all done this as if everything depends on us alone.

It’s interesting to note that this Psalm is written by Solomon who wrote most of Proverbs, many of which instruct us to not be lazy and to work hard. Here, he’s looking at the issue of going it alone without including God in the picture.

Whether it’s building houses or writing books, both are acceptable enterprises. They serve an important purpose. Our motives behind these things are equally important. Are we doing these things for our own glory or God’s glory? Ultimately, this is why we call ourselves Kingdom Writers. We’re all about building His Kingdom, not some monument unto ourselves.

God makes no distinctions between the sacred and secular - Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters…”

God is interested in ALL of our work including all the words we write. Our books will have more substance when we partner with God, just as families will have more substance in their relationships when they build their home with the Lord.

Regarding houses, they are viewed as a symbol of status. We can easily desire to have a huge, extravagant house in order to look good and be approved of by others. This kind of thing can also happen with our books. We can create something that comes off as polished and shiny in order to seek status. We can place our security in this status which is here today and gone tomorrow.

Why is our work wasted? It’s wasted when we trade the eternal for the temporal

Your Writing Battle Plan

Powerful things happen when you integrate your faith with your writing, publishing, and marketing. 

Learn how to create your writing battle plan so you can move forward in God's call on your life to write in our Battle Plan All-Access Pass. You'll get 15 presentations plus 13 bonus trainings including our Priestly Pen bundle here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ 

Feb 17, 2022
We 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-publish books that fulfill your calling, and reach more readers with your message.

Join us here: https://christianbookacademy.com/ 

Feb 9, 2022

You 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!

Feb 1, 2022

Today 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 and CJ Hitz was written for you. God is a God of story, and He has given us each a story to tell; some people are called to put that story in writing for the world to experience with us. Be encouraged with the practical tips in this book, by Shelley's own story, and also by the stories of other authors who have been in your shoes whom God has helped follow His plan for their lives.”

- Katie Erickson, Editor, Designer, Author

Kingdom Writers was written to inspire you to share your story. Everyone matters and everyone has a story to tell. God has brought you through many circumstances of life that could be a help or blessing for someone to learn they can make it too. There is no limit to what God can do and this book will provide you with practical tips, encouragement and inspire you to seek God to show you His calling on your life that can be a blessing to others.

Lana Wynn Scroggins, PhD, author

Get your copy today at an early-bird price (plus all the bonuses) here:

https://trainingauthors.com/book

Jan 26, 2022

In 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 honest, we’ve all identified with Zechariah’s response when faced with the impossible. Do we really believe God can birth books through our lives that many times feel barren of words?

Like Mary, may we find ourselves saying, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” (Luke 1:38)

Your Writing Battle Plan

Powerful things happen when you integrate your faith with your writing, publishing, and marketing.

Learn how to create your writing battle plan so you can move forward in God's call on your life to write in our Battle Plan All-Access Pass. You'll get 15 presentations plus 13 bonus trainings including our Priestly Pen bundle here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/

Jan 25, 2022

Get 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 special launch bonuses. So stay tuned. This is going to be fun!

An Out of the Box Book Launch

For this book, we decided to do something different. We’ve never done this kind of book launch before. 

First of all, we created a secret book launch party via a private podcast where you can listen to an excerpt of the book, get behind the scenes tips, and lessons learned. 

I haven’t seen anyone do this for a book launch yet and am excited to share this with you.

If you want access to our secret book launch party podcast, Sign up here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/secret/ 

Waiting for you today inside the podcast is the episode with the introduction chapter from the book. Plus, you’ll get another episode sharing how authors can use a private podcast feed to market and launch your books. I have several ideas for you.

This is content that you won’t get anywhere else from me. 🙌🏻

So make sure to go sign up for our secret book launch party podcast and start listening to the first couple of episodes.

And be looking for information on our book launch on February 1st. You won’t want to miss this.

Publishing a new book never gets old. Does it? This book has been in the works for about 2.5 years and it’s finally coming to fruition. I’ll share more about this process and why it took us so long in an upcoming email.

Click here to join our secret book launch party podcast here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/secret/ 

It's going to be fun!​

Jan 19, 2022

The 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://christianbookacademy.com

Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money

You’ve got a book you’re proud of. Now you’re looking for a simpler way to get it into the hands of more readers. One way you can do that is through social media. It's free to use...however, it can also take up a lot of your time.

Good news!

You can get your social media posts for the next month done in just 90 minutes so that you can reach more readers with your book (without being pushy or salesy) in the Mini-Marketing Messages workshop here: https://minimarketingmessages.com

Jan 12, 2022

There 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 learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps.

Download it now for free here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/

Jan 5, 2022

Do 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 and onto paper in a much faster time than you ever imagined.

Let’s do a little math together (I promise it won’t make you cry).

Then, let me know which way you think would work best for you.👇🏻

1 - the consistent writer
2 - the chunk writer
3 - speaking your book

Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Minutes

Are you ready to get your book onto paper without the frustration of getting stuck or dealing with writers’ block?

My very first book took me over a year to write.

❌ I was disorganized with messy notes and research scattered everywhere.
❌ I felt overwhelmed trying to figure everything out on my own.
❌ I was exhausted making so many decisions and wondering if I was doing it right. There is a real thing called decision fatigue.

But then… I figured out how to use a few book writing formulas that made the process of getting my book out of my head and onto paper so much easier. I now make decisions quickly and with clarity which allows me to choose a book topic, outline my book, and finish the first draft much faster.

What previously took me a year I can now do in a few weeks or a few months depending on the scope of the book project.

Today I want to teach you these same book writing formulas... Because I know if you’re not feeling stuck and overwhelmed yet, you may be soon.

With my Book Writing Lab workshop, you’re just 90 minutes away from:

✅ Choosing your book topic
✅ Creating a basic book outline
✅ Setting up the writing plan that works for you so you can finish your first draft.

And oh my goodness...it feels so good to get unstuck and move forward with writing your book. 🤩

When you have clarity on your book topic + a basic outline, you can finally clear the clutter in your head and begin to see the chapters of your book emerge. Yay!

It’s truly an amazing thing. 🙌

Get started now at www.BookWritingLab.com

Dec 29, 2021

Join 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          that made all the difference for her first book.
5. How Tanecia Mitchell gained a strategy to take the first draft of      her manuscript to a finished book
6. The strategy Esther Espinoza used to sell over 100 copies of            her book last month.

And more!

Support each of these authors by purchasing their books below.

Jennifer Nelson: Jennnifer Nelson’s Mediakit
Jan Cox: www.janiscox.com/bookstore
Lola Oshinowo: https://www.iwalolaademodioshinowo.com/
Tanecia Mitchell: https://www.taneciamitchell.com/
Esther Espinoza: https://www.gigistorylibrary.com.au/

Join our community of Kingdom Writers in our online membership, Christian Book Academy here: https://christianbookacademy.com

Dec 22, 2021

In 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 always receive the instant clarity that we would like. Like the blind man, Jesus may give us gradual clarity as we continue trusting his methods and timing for our writing.
This story also reminds us that our spiritual journey is a process of sanctification rather than instant maturity or clarity. In the end, we will look back and see God’s perfect plans for our lives.

“Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.” - 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NLT)

 

Your Writing Battle Plan

Powerful things happen when you integrate your faith with your writing, publishing, and marketing. 

Learn how to create your writing battle plan so you can move forward in God's call on your life to write in our Battle Plan All-Access Pass. You'll get 15 presentations plus 13 bonus trainings including our Priestly Pen bundle here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/ 

 

Dec 15, 2021

As the holidays approach I want to share 5-holiday sales strategies you can use to sell more books.

  1. BOGO deals
  2. Offer an extra digital bonus for those who buy your book during a certain time.
  3. Put together a gift-giving guide for your target audience as a PDF download. 
  4. Sell a book bundle. 
  5. 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.thrivecart.com/11235-79978/

Dec 8, 2021

When 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 particular format has sold better than others for her travel books.

Join Our Community of Kingdom Writers 

In our online membership, Christian Book Academy, we help you write words that outlive you, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and reach more readers with your message.

Join us here: https://christianbookacademy.com/

Dec 1, 2021

In 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!

Christian Book Academy

In Christian Book Academy, we help you write words that outlive you, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and reach more readers with your message.

Join the waitlist here: https://christianbookacademy.com/

 

Nov 24, 2021

“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 out in the lives of a widow and her two sons (2 Kings 4:1-7). The family breadwinner has died and now a creditor has come knocking on their door to collect. Unable to pay, the only other option is for her boys to work off the debt as slaves. But she knows a man of God in the area. In fact, her husband used to serve alongside this man known as Elisha.

Down to her last thread of hope, the widow shares her predicament with this man who served under and succeeded the great prophet, Elijah.

“What can I do to help you?” Elisha asked.

This simple, open-ended question is one that all of us can ask when we encounter those in need. It’s also a question that would have been fresh on Elisha’s mind. Just two chapters earlier, his mentor Elijah asked him, “Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken away.” (2 Kings 2:9)

Not waiting for the widow’s response to this question, Elisha drills down with a more practical question, “Tell me, what do you have in the house?”

Taking a quick inventory, she responds, “Nothing at all, except a flask of olive oil.”

You can just see the wheels of faith begin turning in Elisha’s head as he tells her to go door to door collecting as many empty jars as she can. Liking this idea better than becoming slaves, the two boys rustled and wrangled every jar in the area.

And then the miraculous flow of oil began. Who knows how many jars were filled from that one meager flask? The oil flow was limited only by the number of empty jars available. Truth be told, those two boys could have scrounged up every jar throughout Israel and the Source wouldn’t have run dry.

God wants us to bring our emptiness to Him today in order to fill us with His Holy Spirit flow. Bring your empty pages so He can fill them up with words. Bring your bank account so He can provide for your every need. Bring your empty dreams and allow Him to redeem them for His glory.

Whether it’s a single flask of olive oil that keeps flowing or five loaves and two fish that keeps feeding, we serve the God who is more than able to meet a particular need.

Jesus will multiply every meager area of our lives if we will simply surrender what little we have in complete obedience.

He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)

Reflection: Bring your meager situation before the Lord today. How would you answer if Jesus asked you, “What can I do to help you?” Try to be as specific as possible.

 

Nov 17, 2021

Do 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 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!

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