For a few years, Hitz Blitz was a private podcast. Short episodes recorded on the way to somewhere else, most of them under ten minutes. A blitz is defined in the dictionary as "a sudden, energetic, and concerted effort, typically on a specific task," and that's what these were meant to be. A quick burst of encouragement for your writing, not a full training.

Now we're opening the archive up here on the Kingdom Writers Podcast.

In this episode, Shelley explains what the Hitz Blitz was, why she's sharing it now, and what to expect. These land on Tuesdays, though not every Tuesday. They show up when there's one to give. Your regular Kingdom Writers episode still arrives on Thursday, same as always.

Some of these run five minutes. Some run two. They'll feel different from what you're used to hearing here, and that's the point.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

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Little by little

Exodus 23:27-30

Here we have the Israelites moving through the wilderness and received the hopeful promise of a land they would possess.

But it would not come at the snap of God's fingers. It wouldn't even come in a year. It would be a gradual process. Little by little.

There are very practical reasons for this:

- If the land were cleared of its inhabitants immediately, the lack of human maintenance would cause crops to fail and the land to quickly revert to wilderness…oh great, more wilderness!

- With vast, uninhabited, and uncultivated territories, predators and wild beasts would multiply and pose a severe physical threat to the Israelites and their livestock.

- The phrase "little by little" highlights God's method of preparing His people. He gives them time to increase in numbers, become organized, and learn how to manage and care for their new inheritance.

For you mothers and fathers out there, think about the preparation and planning that takes place in those 9 months of pregnancy. Not only buying and receiving baby items but the preparation of your hearts and a 9 month course in maturity as you wait for this gift from the Lord.

As each of us prepares to give birth to our book babies, there is a process God takes us through. Little by little He molds and shapes us. We grow as Kingdom Writers one hard earned sentence at a time.

Yes, there are moments when we wish we could snap our fingers and have the book published. But we would miss out on so much and wouldn't be prepared if put in that position so quickly.

Just as the Israelites wanted to possess the land immediately, people often desire instant answers, success, or perfection. These verses remind us that "little by little" growth protects us from being overwhelmed by blessings or situations they are not yet equipped to handle.

What are some examples of "wild animals" that could become too numerous in our lives if not for the little by little process God takes us through in life and with our books?

(Pride, self-sufficiency, overwhelm with new responsibilities, lack of structure in place, worshiping success, etc).

I see one other glaring reason I think the Lord gives His people this "little by little" strategy: He wants us to rely upon Him every step of the way. If we got everything we wanted in an instant, we would be so prone to living our lives as if to say, "Ok God, I'm good to go! I'll let you know if I need anything else."

Maybe the Lord has given you a vision of a promised land to come. If so, embrace the "little by little" process He has for you. It will be worth the wait.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15 Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90 minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

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Theme: Ask, Seek, Knock

As independent authors, we wear a lot of different hats. Writer, marketer, business owner, bookkeeper, book designer. It's easy to feel overwhelmed at times. And because we're Kingdom writers, we also face the obstacles the enemy throws at us.

God provided all the answers we need in His Word.

Let's look specifically at Matt. 7:7 NKJV, "Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."

How many of you find it hard to ask for help, to seek for what you need, or to knock on the necessary doors?

Yet, as Luke 18:17 tells us we are to approach the kingdom of God like a child.

They are innocent, trusting, and act without hesitation or fear. Kids have no problem asking for what they want! Somewhere in our growing up years, we lost those qualities, but we need to recover them.

Without fear or hesitation and coupled with belief and faith, God wants us to…

Ask for his message, his words to put onto the page.

Seek him and his wisdom for how to do what he's called us to do.

Knock on the doors God leads us to. But also realize our books are like knocking on someone's door. Those who buy them have opened their door to our words. Our marketing is a knock on someone's door.

We are God's children, and he delights in us. He isn't going to hesitate to give us what we ask, seek, and knock for.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15 Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90 minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Rooted

"This is what the Lord says: "Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord. They are like stunted shrubs in the desert, with no hope for the future. They will live in the barren wilderness, in an uninhabited salty land. "But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit."

‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭5‬-‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Why plants & trees need water.

Practice:

• Cultivate silence - creating quiet spaces for prayer, listening, stillness, meditation on God's Word is vital for deepening our roots, perhaps even more in our day and age than at any other time in history, due to the amount of sheer noise.
• Gratitude - a deeply rooted life overflows with thanksgiving. "Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness."

‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

As Kingdom Writers, these practices are nonnegotiable if the words we write are to be fruitful and life-giving. As our roots go down deep into the Living Water of Jesus, we will overflow with words that impact and refresh others.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15 Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90 minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Permission To Turn Up The Volume

Read Luke 19:28-40

It is more likely that inanimate objects like rocks would cry out to Jesus in worship than for the King of kings to enter his capital city without honor.

Jesus encouraged the joyful praise of the people, He didn't suppress it. But how quickly things would change in less than a week, as many of these same people would yell, "Crucify!"

Human beings created in God's image make much better worshippers than mere rocks.

- Line in the movie Troy by Achilles when fighting Hector.

A few other instances of inanimate objects crying out in praise:

"Why, mountains, did you skip like rams? Why, hills, like lambs? Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob. He turned the rock into a pool of water; yes, a spring of water flowed from solid rock." - Psalms‬ ‭114‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

"You will live in joy and peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song, and the trees of the field will clap their hands!" - Isaiah‬ ‭55‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT

"Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you twinkling stars! Praise him, skies above! Praise him, vapors high above the clouds!" - Psalms‬ ‭148‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

"mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all livestock, small scurrying animals and birds, kings of the earth and all people, rulers and judges of the earth, young men and young women, old men and children. Let them all praise the name of the Lord. For his name is very great; his glory towers over the earth and heaven! He has made his people strong, honoring his faithful ones— the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the Lord!" - Psalms‬ ‭148‬:‭9‬-‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

As Kingdom Writers, may our written words give others permission to turn up the volume and burst into cheers with the joyful praise that our King Jesus is due. Let's not give rocks any reason to cry out.

Our joyful praise and worship now is practice for the future coronation of our King in that same city of Jerusalem 🙏 👑

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15 Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90 minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Light for my path

Psalm 119 is divided into 22 sections, which represent the 22 letters in the Hebrew alphabet.

"Nun" = 14th of 22 Hebrew letters. It signifies a "fish" (representing life/continuation) or a "faithful/bent-over servant," symbolizing humility and submission. (Joshua son of Nun)

"Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path."

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭105‬ ‭

"A Lamp for the next sentence"

As Kingdom writers, we often want God to show us the whole story at once—the full outline, the perfect ending, the flawless draft. But this little verse reminds us that God usually gives light for the next step, not the entire road.

A lamp doesn't flood the path with daylight. It reveals just enough to move forward safely. In the same way, God's Word may not reveal your entire book, message, or calling today—but it will illuminate your next paragraph, your next idea, your next faithful act of obedience.

"For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective discipline is the way to life."

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭6‬:‭23‬ ‭

"Because of that experience, we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place—until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts. Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet's own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God."

‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬-‭21‬ ‭

If we give God's Word daily attention, it will provide us with the direction, correction, and wisdom we need to be the best Kingdom writers we can be.

We are humbling ourselves and acknowledging our need when we open God's Word. We won't find anything in the world that matches its substance and guidance.

It's 'alive and active' as Hebrews 4:12 says, because the same God who spoke creation into being by His word is the same God who spoke the words in our Bibles. He's the same God who will empower our own written words that point to Him.

Closing:

God is not asking you to see the whole journey. He is asking you to trust Him with the next line.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15 Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90 minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Have you been stuck on your first draft? You're not alone. In this episode, Shelley shares the biggest reasons writers stay stuck and never finish their manuscript, plus three practical shifts that can help you make real, consistent progress. She also shares details about the upcoming FREE Kingdom Writers Conference: Finish Your First Draft Edition happening on March 24, 2026, featuring 14 hand-picked speakers ready to help you stop second-guessing and start finishing.

Register for free at https://www.trainingauthors.com/conference/.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

A Posture of Stillness

"Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes." - ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37‬:‭7‬

"Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world." - ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬ ‭

The Hebrew word "raphah" in Psalm 46:10 implies letting go, letting your hands hang down, or ceasing to fight on your own.

"As Pharaoh approached, the people of Israel looked up and panicked when they saw the Egyptians overtaking them. They cried out to the Lord," - ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭14‬:‭10‬ ‭

"But Moses told the people, "Don't be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm."" - ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭14‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭

"On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, BUT WAIT for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about." - ‭‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Refers to Luke 24:49…

"I am going to send you what my Father has promised; BUT STAY in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." - ‭‭Luke‬ ‭24‬:‭49‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Have you ever run out the door forgetting something important, like car keys or a wallet? Maybe a son or daughter running out the door without their coat, lunch box or backpack of books.

"Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness." - ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT

"Stand your ground" = Greek word "histemi" which means "to stop, stand still, to stand immovable, stand firm."

-Also like the foundation of a building.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15 Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90 minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Giving Birth to God's Promises

Mother Teresa said, "I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world."

Zechariah

"Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God's eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord's commandments and regulations. They had no children because Elizabeth was unable to conceive, and they were both very old." - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭

"He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly." - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬ ‭

"Zechariah said to the angel, "How can I be sure this will happen? I'm an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years." - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬ ‭

Maybe some of you have said, "I'm too old to write a book now." Maybe you doubt the Lord's ability to birth a powerful message in and through you. Like John the Baptist, our books can help prepare people for the second coming of the Lord and also help turn the hearts of fathers to their children, along with causing the rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly.

"He motioned for a writing tablet, and to everyone's surprise, he wrote, "His name is John." Instantly, Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God."

‭‭- Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭63‬-‭64‬ ‭

As we come to believe what God wants to do in and through us, it could be that our words, like Zechariah's, are finally free to be released again through our pens.

Mary

"Mary responded, "I am the Lord's servant. May everything you have said about me come true." And then the angel left her." - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭38‬ ‭

Like Mary, in her "messy middle", we can say "Emmanuel, meet us where we are — in the messy middle, the doubt, and the longing. Teach us to trust like Mary and say YES even when we can't see the whole story."

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15 Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90 minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

When your words feel stalled, and your confidence feels thin, that doesn't mean you've lost your calling—it usually means God is inviting you back to the source of your strength. In this teaching, I share the Jeep story that first opened my eyes to what happens when power sits unused… and how easily the same thing happens in our writing.

We walk through the four B's—**Believe, Behold, Bow, and Breakthrough**—a simple but deeply spiritual process that helps you write from God's power instead of your own pressure. You'll be reminded that weakness is not a liability in the Kingdom; it's the very place His strength becomes visible.

If you've been showing up to the page feeling drained, distracted, or disconnected, this message will help you turn the key again, reconnect with His presence, and let His power flow through every word you write.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15 Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90 minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Feeling called to write a book, but overwhelmed by where to start?

In today's episode, Shelley shares why beginning with a guided journal is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to start publishing — especially for Kingdom writers who want to make an eternal impact without the overwhelm.

You'll hear the story behind Shelley's own journal that reached thousands, why guided journals are easier to write than you think, and how you can create one quickly using a simple framework.

🎟 Want to join the Journal the Journey workshop?

Grab your early-bird ticket for just $17 here: https://authors.thrivecart.com/journal-the-journey/

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Feeling overwhelmed by everything it takes to self-publish your book?

From ISBNs and editing to printing and launching—most Christian writers get buried in the to-do list before they ever hit publish.

But it doesn't have to be that way.

In this episode, Shelley Hitz shares the Kingdom Writer's Path—a simple, Spirit-led 5-step self-publishing roadmap that helps you go from idea to impact without the tech confusion or hustle.

You'll learn:

• What to focus on first (and what can wait) • How to build momentum in just 15 minutes a day • And how to publish with peace, clarity, and confidence

If God has called you to write, we'll help you finish.

📍 Learn more about Christian Book Academy: https://christianbookacademy.com

Let's finish what God started together.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

If you've ever thought, "This sounds great… but how do I know if it's really right for me?" —This episode is for you.

In this behind-the-scenes look, Shelley Hitz shares why Christian Book Academy was built specifically for Christian writers who want to partner with God and follow a simple, spirit-led path to publishing.

If you've tried other programs and felt overwhelmed, out of place, or unsupported—there's a reason.

Most writing systems aren't designed for how God wired you.

But this one is.

Inside, you'll hear how writers like Jackie, Tanecia, and Lois finally finished their books after years of starting and stopping and why CBA may be exactly what you've been searching for.

Let's finally finish what God started—together.

Learn more at ChristianBookAcademy.com

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

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As writers, we can often feel unseen. If we're not careful, we can become discontent and desire the praise and recognition from men & women. Are we able to be faithful and seek our approval and recognition from God alone? Let's take a look at some examples in scripture.

• Gehazi, servant to Elisha (2 Kings 5:20-27)
• Martha (Luke 10:38-42)
• Older son (Luke 15:25-32)
• Women supporting Jesus (Luke 8:1-3)
• Our friend Craig Sampson, when I worked in YFC. This man was one of the best volunteers you could ever ask for. Always faithful with no desire for personal gain and recognition.
• Matthew 6:4-6 - "Your Father who sees in secret…"
• Revelation 2:2-4 - "I know the things you do…"

May we learn to be content as unseen servants for the Lord, regardless of any praise or recognition we receive from people.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

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Have you ever bought a writing course or joined a program… and still didn't finish your book?

You're not alone—and you're not the problem.

In this episode, we're unpacking the real reason so many Christian writers stay stuck—even after investing in programs. If you've felt overwhelmed, burned out, or discouraged by past experiences, this message is for you.

You'll hear what makes Christian Book Academy different—and how hundreds of writers are finally finishing and publishing their books with a system that actually fits how God wired them.

This isn't about trying harder. It's about having the right support.

Because God's not done with your message.

Let's take the next step—together.

Take a step of faith and finally finish your book.

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Feeling unqualified to write your book? Like you need more confidence, more clarity, or more credentials before you start?

In this episode, we're flipping that belief on its head.

You'll hear why not feeling "ready" is often the exact sign God's calling you—and why He equips as you go. We'll share real stories from writers just like you, who stepped out in faith without a plan and saw God meet them on the path.

This isn't about striving harder—it's about surrendering sooner.

If you've felt the nudge to write but keep hesitating, this episode is your permission slip to take the next step… ready or not.

Take a step of faith and finally finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy: https://christianbookacademy.com/

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If you've ever started writing your book, felt excited, motivated, even called… and then life happened, momentum vanished, and guilt took over—this episode will breathe fresh hope into your calling.

Shelley Hitz shares why starting and stopping is not a sign you've failed, fallen behind, or missed your assignment. Instead, it's a signal that you simply didn't have the right support system in place.

You'll hear real stories from Christian writers who stalled for months—or even years—before finally finishing their books with clarity, confidence, and consistency. Shelley unpacks the shift that helped them move from "I'll try again someday" to holding a published book in their hands.

You'll learn:

• Why your past attempts don't disqualify you

• The hidden reason most writers can't sustain momentum

• What changes when you stop writing alone

• How a simple 15‑minute rhythm can transform your writing life

• The structure and spiritual support that make finishing inevitable

If God has placed a message on your heart, it's not too late. Your calling didn't expire just because your progress stalled.

Take a step of faith and finally finish your book.

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Fulfilling your Ministry

"And say to Archippus, "Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you."

‭‭Colossians‬ ‭4‬:‭17‬ ‭

NIV = "complete the ministry"

ESV = "fulfill the ministry"

The Message = "And, oh, yes, tell Archippus, "Do your best in the job you received from the Master. Do your very best."

"I am writing to Philemon, our beloved co-worker, and to our sister Apphia, and to our fellow soldier Archippus, and to the church that meets in your house."

‭‭Philemon‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬b-2‬

Most likely Philemon, his wife Apphia, and their son Archippus. All in the same household.

Imagine one person being singled out at the end of this letter to the Colossians church.

Most scholars see Paul's admonition to Archippus as simple encouragement, similar to Paul's exhortations in his epistles to Timothy and Titus.

It's interesting to note that Paul had never actually visited the Colossians church in person but we can be sure his written words to them made a tremendous impact and continue to do so today.

We are each an Archippus and have a ministry to carry out.

Paul's encouragement to Archippus and his family should encourage all of us to also "complete the ministry" God has given us.

Kingdom writer, be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

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Think you need a long weekend or a perfect schedule to finish your book? Think again.

In today's episode, Shelley shares the simple but powerful writing rhythm that's helping Christian Book Academy members finally finish their drafts — even in the middle of real life.

If you've been stuck waiting for "someday," this is your permission to stop striving and start showing up — just 15 minutes at a time.

Join us at https://christianbookacademy.com/

Take a step of faith and finally finish your book.

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Do you feel stuck when it's time to market your book? In this episode, Shelley shares how the Book Marketing Multiplier Workshop will give you a simple 3-step framework—Plan → Prompt → Post—to turn your own words into ready-to-share content in minutes. You'll walk away with emails, posts, and graphics you can use right away, plus a weekly rhythm to keep reaching readers without overwhelm.

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If you've been spinning your wheels trying to decide which book to write first… this episode is for you.

In just 5 minutes, you'll walk through a simple but powerful process to:

✅ Narrow down your book ideas ✅ Choose the breakthrough you're ready to write about ✅ Find the clarity and confidence to move forward

This is the same process we teach inside our Book Writing Lab workshop — and it's helped so many Christian writers finally get unstuck and finish their books.

You don't need to write your entire life story. You just need to start with one message you've lived.

🎯 Ready for even more clarity?

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Still waiting for clarity? Maybe it's waiting on you.

If you've been spinning your wheels trying to choose the perfect book idea, here's the truth: it's not about finding the flawless starting point. It's about obeying the nudge God already gave you and moving forward in faith.

If you're stuck in overthinking mode, paralyzed by the fear of choosing wrong — this is your invitation to start simple, start small, and start now.

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Most Christian writers think "longer = better."

But the data — and reader behavior — tell a completely different story.

In this episode, I'll show you why shorter books not only get finished but also sell.

You'll see the Amazon strategy behind it, how readers behave, and what's working inside Christian Book Academy right now.

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Persistent Pests

"Catch all the foxes, those little foxes, before they ruin the vineyard of love, for the grapevines are blossoming!"

‭‭Song of Songs‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬ ‭

These little foxes aren't yet fully grown. Nobody would think a cuddly little fox would be dangerous to have around. They love nothing better than to eat the young grapes before they come out fully. Thus, they wreak havoc on the vines of our walk with the Lord.

Let's mention 5 of the "little foxes" or persistent pests that ruin some of our fruitful writing before it's fully ripened…

1.) Sensitiveness or easily offended. It can be a small chip on our shoulder but flare up if we're not given the respect we desire. It can stifle our creativity in writing and dry up the flow of the Spirit. Pray that we can have the mind and humility of Christ.

2.) Laziness. Too lazy to dig into the Word. Too lazy to spend time in prayer. This also leaks into our writing. The Kingdom Writer cannot afford to compromise in these areas if we expect eternal impact. There's a cost to those things and also a great reward.

3.) Living in regret. The most powerful 3 words in history were uttered by Jesus while hanging on the cross, "It is finished!" Regret sucks the life out of us and keeps us from moving forward in all that God has for us.

4.) Distraction. Causes us to go down rabbit trails. Social media is the major distraction of our day. One writer calls it "nuggets of nothingness." Before we know it, we've wasted 1-2 hours with nothing to show for it.

5.) Busyness. We fill up our days and weeks with good things. But somehow we fail to set aside scheduled writing blocks. Or when we do, it can easily be cancelled and replaced by something else. It's not treated as a priority.

The only way to handle these "little foxes" is to kill them. If we don't, our sweetest, most fruitful writing, like vine-ripened grapes, will not materialize.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Do you dream of being a bestselling author?

Have you written a book but have no idea how to sell it?

Can you envision your message in the hands of thousands of readers?

Unlock the secrets to epic book sales with Susan Neal's book How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month. Whether you're a new writer or an experienced author looking to elevate your marketing tactics, this book offers a treasure of insights to significantly boost your sales and increase the effective outreach of your unique message.

Susan Neal, an award-winning author and seasoned marketer, condenses years of successful sales and marketing strategies into practical steps that can turn your book into an award-winning bestseller. Learn how to:

• Create a focused and polished manuscript
• Captivate and grow your audience
• Master the art of online marketing
• Leverage social media to build a compelling author brand
• Use keywords to boost your book's visibility
• Harness the power of reviews, blogs, and podcasts to increase sales

This guide doesn't just tell you what to do—it shows you how to do it, with detailed action plans tailored for both new and veteran authors. From building a robust marketing plan to planning a book launch to navigating the complexities of Amazon ads, Susan covers everything you need to know to reach—and surpass—your book sales goals.

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Author Bio As a certified writer coach, Susan Neal, RN, MBA, MHS, desires to help others professionally publish and effectively market their divine-inspired message. She is the author of nine healthy living books.

Susan is the CEO of Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA), Christian Authors Network (CAN), Christian Indie Awards, and CAN Marketing Awards. She is also the Director of the Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference. You can find Susan at SusanUNeal.com.

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Compassion Makes a Difference When does compassion matter most? It's when it's least deserved. Jesus showed us what it means to have compassion and what difference it makes in the world and for eternity. This is your friendly reminder to be more intentional about viewing the world with a compassionate heart. It makes a difference. Dak Frederick is an Author Success Coach and has spent hundreds of hours helping writers reach their goals. His clients describe him as patient, humble, and deeply invested in their success. Beyond writing, Dak is a singer and musician who enjoys playing the piano and guitar. He's been joyfully married for almost fourteen years and is a proud father to two girls. Dak is a Retired U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant. He holds a Master's in Counseling from Liberty University, a Bachelor's in Communication from Ashford University, as well as Digital Marketing Certificates from eCornell University. You can connect with him at: www.empoweredtopublish.com

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

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Dying to Ourselves

How would you answer this question if God asked you…

"If I should hand you a silver platter with one item, what would you like?"

Perhaps the best answer: "Give me your will for my life, O God, with this, there is nothing more."

S.D. Gordon relates a similar experience, "I sometimes thought, what if God were to say to me: 'I want to give you something as special as a love-gift; an extra because I love you: what would you like to have?' Do you know what I thought I would say? 'Dear God, you choose. I choose what You choose.'

An example of me asking Shelley where she would like to eat. Sometimes she responds, "You choose, I have decision fatigue." 😂

"He walked away, about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, "Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine." Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him. He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood." - ‭‭Luke‬ ‭22‬:‭41‬-‭44‬ ‭

Christ died in Gethsemane before He ever died on the cross. Have you been to Gethsemane?

As you and I die to ourselves, our own plans, our own agenda, our own ideas of how our books will turn out, we allow our Father's will to take place.

The Kingdom writer is willing to die long before they take their last breath.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

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Ambassadors for Christ

What does being an ambassador for Christ involve? Debra L. Butterfield shows the comparison between a US ambassador and an ambassador for Christ. She outlines the purpose and duties to give us a bigger picture of our work for the Lord. God has given us each a unique message to share with the world as His ambassadors.

Bio: Debra L. Butterfield is the author of eleven books, a freelance editor, former editorial director of CrossRiver Media Group, and a former copywriter for Focus on the Family. https://www.themotivationaleditor.com/

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

Get 50% off your first month by using the coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

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Clinging

John 20:11-23

Luke 8:2

Jesus' words to Mary, "Do not cling to me," were not a rebuke; rather, they were a comfort that He would be around for a little while longer. Mary's response to Jesus offers us an opportunity to consider whether we really love Jesus. Are His death and resurrection just historical facts to us? Or, like Mary, do we love Him enough to cling to Him and then fulfill the tasks He has given us?

Isn't it beautiful that the very first person to whom Jesus chooses to appear is not Pilate, not the chief priest, nor Peter or one of the other men, but to a weeping woman with a shady past? And isn't it exquisite that His first words are not a proclamation of power but a simple, pastoral, and playful question: 'Why are you crying?'

Mary Magdalene has been referred to as the first apostle to the apostles.

Imagine yourself in that room. How do you feel as Jesus appears? He breaks through locked doors to be with us. He commissions us as His apostles as if we'd never let Him down. He breathes on us and says, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'

Closing prayer:

Holy Spirit, breathing deeply now, I receive You joyfully. I relinquish my sense of inadequacy and receive again Your commission to go out through these locked doors, to proclaim that You live, to make disciples, and even to forgive their sins in Your name. Amen.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

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Called

When did you first feel the nudge to write?

Since then, have you ever asked yourself these questions…

Am I really called to write? Did I hear God wrong? There are so many other gifted writers out there already. Why should I even bother?

God does not limit His message to a select few. We each offer something unique because we are created uniquely in His image.

Four Things that confirm our calling to write:

1.) We have a story to share with others.

"Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he did for me."

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭66‬:‭16‬ ‭NLT‬

2.) The words we write are a light that shines for Christ.

"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father."

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

3.) The words we write can outlive us and impact those who come behind us.

"Let this be recorded for future generations, so that a people not yet born will praise the Lord."

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭102‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬

4.) There will simply never be enough books written that seek to magnify Jesus.

The market cannot be too flooded or saturated with books that lift up Jesus.

"Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written." - John‬ ‭21‬:‭25‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book, we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

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Expert Edition - Five Clear Indicators it's Time to Quit and Start Fresh

Knowing when it's time to quit a venture can be tough to determine. In this episode I'll share how to know when it's time to say goodbye to a season via 5 clear indicators. If you're contemplating a pivotal shift or quitting something to start something new, this episode is for you.

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About the Author

Ruthie Gray is a wife, Gigi, and author, and hosts retreats for empty nest entrepreneurs to determine their next steps in business. Her hobbies include Florida beach walks, RV-ing with hubby, and singing '70's tunes in the pool. Ruthie hosts her own podcast, is the author of Empty Nest Awakening: Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose, and contributor for the compilation, This Reimagined Empty Nest. Connect with her on Instagram or her website at ruthiegray.com

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Forever Friends

A forever friend is someone who is a close and important part of your life, and with whom you share a deep connection.

Characteristics of a forever friend:

- Unconditional acceptance: They accept you for who you are, and don't judge you

- Support: They help you through difficult times, and encourage you to love yourself & others.

- Communication: You share your thoughts and feelings with each other

- Conflict resolution: You work together to resolve conflicts and talk about sensitive topics.

Isaiah 41:8-10 V. 8 referenced in James 2:23 John 15:13-16 Implications of this for us as Kingdom Writers

David & Jonathan's Forever Friendship

1 Samuel 18:1, 3-4 2 Samuel 1:25-26

The Robe

Jonathan gave David his robe to symbolize that he was giving David the right to succeed him to the throne.

The Sword

Jonathan gave David his sword to symbolize that he was entrusting David with his authority and means of defense.

The Bow

Jonathan gave David his bow to symbolize that he recognized David's role as a warrior chosen by God.

The Belt

Jonathan gave David his belt to symbolize that he was equipping David for the challenges ahead.

Jonathan's actions also showed that he loved David as his own soul. He took the initiative to establish a foundation for their relationship.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

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3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

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Expert Edition - Harness the Power of Prewriting and Brainstorming

Ever stare at a blank page, wondering where to start? You're not alone! Before the words start flowing, the real magic happens in the pre-writing and brainstorming phase. In this episode, we're diving into powerful strategies to spark creativity, organize your thoughts, and build a strong foundation for your writing—without the overwhelm.

I'll walk you through practical techniques like journaling, free-writing, mind mapping, and the "book sketch" method to help you move from scattered ideas to a clear, inspired vision. Whether you're writing a book, blog, or devotional, these tools will bring clarity, confidence, and consistency to your writing process.

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Stephanie enjoys indulging her creative side with painting watercolor and staying active by chasing her three young children around. She and her family live outside of Nashville, Tennessee, along with their two mini-goldendoodles. Connect with her at www.butterfly-beginnings.com, stephanie@butterfly-beginnings.com, and follow her on Instagram and Facebook @stephaniemillercoach.

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Overcoming Impossible

"I slipped out during the night, taking only a few others with me. I had not told anyone about the plans God had put in my heart for Jerusalem. We took no pack animals with us except the donkey I was riding. After dark I went out through the Valley Gate, past the Jackal's Well, and over to the Dung Gate to inspect the broken walls and burned gates. Then I went to the Fountain Gate and to the King's Pool, but my donkey couldn't get through the rubble." ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭2‬:‭12‬-‭14

-In chapter 2, we read of 43 different groups who took responsibility for a section of the wall. It starts and finishes at the Sheep gate. -2 1/2 miles of wall which translates to 13,200 feet

Expect Opposition

"Sanballat was very angry when he learned that we were rebuilding the wall. He flew into a rage and mocked the Jews, saying in front of his friends and the Samarian army officers, "What does this bunch of poor, feeble Jews think they're doing? Do they think they can build the wall in a single day by just offering a few sacrifices? Do they actually think they can make something of stones from a rubbish heap—and charred ones at that?" Tobiah the Ammonite, who was standing beside him, remarked, "That stone wall would collapse if even a fox walked along the top of it!" ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭

Expect Fatigue

"Then the people of Judah began to complain, "The workers are getting tired, and there is so much rubble to be moved. We will never be able to build the wall by ourselves."" ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭4‬:‭10‬ ‭

Expect to finish with God's help

"So on October 2 the wall was finished—just fifty-two days after we had begun. When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God." ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭6‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭

-What should have taken 10 years to finish, was completed in a mere 52 days. -Hard work by the people + God's divine protection and empowerment = a victory every time. -There is power in a Spirit-led community of believers-in our case Kingdom Writers-coming together to rebuild what the enemy has broken down.

This is how we overcome impossible!

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

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Expert Edition - Writing a Faith-Based Memoir

Having just completed my writer's memoir, I have been amazed at how the process strengthened my faith and thankfulness to God for what He has done in my writing life. I would love to engage with writers who would like to write this kind of memoir, and/or those who have a similar story to share.

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About the Author

Marcia Laycock currently has 16 books available on Amazon, including contemporary adult novels, fantasy novels for middle grade readers, devotional books, a book of Christmas stories, a children's picture book, and most recently, Pond'rings, a writer's memoir. Find her at https://marcialeelaycock.com and https://marcialeelaycock.substack.com

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Useful

Luke 1:5-17

Out of all the thousands of Levites serving in the Temple in the First Century, Zechariah is one of the only ones we know by name.

God knew where to find Zechariah. God does not require that we have a big, flashy, well-known life to be significant to Him.

All that matters is what He sees, what He thinks, and how He is pleased with our lives.

This is not a flashy, outgoing couple. They are dutifully behind the scenes in their lives. Zechariah and Elizabeth were just a tiny, almost insignificant part of a community of thousands of Levitical priests, grouped into 24 teams that took their turns on duty at the Temple of God.

Zechariah was one of 24,000 priests who served 2 weeks each year by rotation. An an aged man, it was a supreme honor given once in a lifetime to serve at the altar of incense.

The incense was offered daily before the morning sacrifice at about 9am, and after the evening sacrifice about 3pm in the afternoon. It was probably the evening offering that was assigned to Zechariah.

Application: God knows your address. You can be plain, unknown to most people in the world, never achieving public fame, live as an ordinary person, having a nondescript life and still be living a Spirit-filled life, useful to God.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

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Feeling overwhelmed by life's demands and wondering when you'll ever find time to write? In this episode, I share three practical strategies to help you carve out consistent writing time—no matter how busy your season feels. You'll learn how to shift your mindset, block small chunks of time like non-negotiable appointments, and create accountability to stay on track.

Your words matter, and God can multiply even the smallest moments when you take a step of faith. Whether you're starting fresh or picking up where you left off, this episode will equip you to make real progress on your book this year. Plus, I'll share how you can join our free Writing Week challenge for the accountability and encouragement you need to keep going.

Listen in, take that first step, and trust God with the journey. Your book has a purpose—and it's time to begin.

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Desert

At some point in our lives, we will find ourselves in the desert. A place of heat and barrenness. We're talking about the Mojave or Sahara in July, not Palm Springs.

The word desert is the Hebrew word "midbar" which comes from the root word "dabar" meaning "to speak."

The Lord speaks to us in those desert places. It's where everything we rely upon for comfort is stripped from us. Things we thought we needed but realized we didn't. Things that may have kept us from hearing God speak.

Deserts aren't comfortable. But deserts can be very educational. Not all of our deserts are the same. For some, it might look like caring for a loved one for a long time. For others, it might be dealing with an extended illness. Or perhaps financial challenge. Or a season of no writing productivity. Maybe a season of depression. A divorce, death of a spouse, a season of one rejection after another where you can't seem to win for losing. Maybe moving to an area where you don't know anyone.

Deuteronomy 32:10-12

Where is God when we find ourselves in a desert? Initially, we feel alone, forgotten, and vulnerable.

What if we placed our own names there in verse 10?

God does 4 things when He places us in a desert:

1. He surrounds us

2. He watches over us

3. He guards us (like the pupil of His eye)

4. He guides us (He alone)

Moses was a man acquainted with the desert. Interesting that the Lord put Moses in a desert for 40 years before putting him in another desert as the leader of God's people where they wandered for 40 years.

Deuteronomy 8:2-5 - We learn what we're truly made of in the desert. The Lord doesn't place us in the desert to ruin us. He does it to refine us.

Moses went from being advanced in hieroglyphics and Egyptian sciences, one of Pharaoh's elect to tending sheep in an obscure part of the desert. Talk about humility 101!

Each of our deserts will look a little different but serve the same purpose of humbling & refining us to be more effective Kingdom writers.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

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Join Me for a Free Live Training! Add it to your calendar here: https://www.addevent.com/event/LP24300245

📆 Tuesday, January 7th at 1 pm Eastern (10 am Pacific, 11 am Mountain, noon central)

Topic: "Beyond the Book: How to Build Bridges and Spark a Ripple Effect With Your Message"

In this live training, you'll learn about:

✅ The Mosaic: How your book is the first piece of a bigger picture God is creating through you. ✅ The Ripple Effect Plan: How even one simple step can amplify your book's reach and bless more lives. ✅ 3 Simple Steps to Create offers that naturally guide readers back to your book.

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This year marks 20 years since I began my online business journey, and what a journey it has been! It's been filled with both challenges and blessings, but through it all, God has taught me so much. As I reflect on the last two decades, I want to share 20 lessons I've learned along the way.

To celebrate this milestone, we're giving away our Kingdom Writers book for free from December 17–19, 2024. You can download your copy here.

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Stuck

Psalm 40:1-3

Are you familiar with the word "mire"? A mire is an area of wet, spongy earth like a bog or marsh.

Have you ever been on a piece of land after the snow has melted or after a tremendous downpour of rain that leaves the land extremely muddy? Perhaps you've been on a trail where the mud cakes on the bottom of your shoes with every step and becomes heavy.

Our lives can sometimes feel like this where we get stuck or each step forward becomes heavier and heavier.

What did David do when he was stuck in the miry clay? How did he climb out of his slimy pit of despair? He waited upon the Lord. Waiting is difficult for us because we're impatient. So we try with all of our own effort to climb out of the mud.

Like with David, God will hear our cries for help and will pull us out of that deep despair. We go from stuck to steady as He places us on firm, solid footing. This is God's grace in our lives.

God is able to birth new words in our lives to share with the world. These words can be a "volume of praise to our God."

Perhaps many will be amazed and put their trust in the Lord as we have.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

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Shoring up Weaknesses

"Shoring" is the process of temporarily supporting a building, vessel, structure, or trench with shores (props) when in danger of collapse or during repairs or alterations. Shoring comes from shore, a timber or metal prop. Shoring may be vertical, angled, or horizontal.

5 Lessons we can take from 2 Chronicles 32:1-8

1. Consult with trusted advisors - friends, pastors, counselors, fellow Kingdom writers - for wisdom and understanding moving forward. King Hezekiah showed humility by asking for help.

2. Cut off anything that might fuel or refresh our enemy and allow him to prolong his attack. Sin is an obvious thing to cut off. Perhaps we also need to consider cutting off toxic people in our lives. Cut off the flow of toxic news or other social media that the enemy might utilize to create anxiety.

3. Healing of the broken places in our lives. Shoring up those weaknesses to prevent the enemy from constantly zeroing in on those vulnerable areas. Perhaps forming a small prayer team could be a form of constructing a "second wall" outside the first.

4. Manufacturing large numbers of weapons and shields could represent reading, meditating, and memorizing God's Word daily. Listening to godly teachings that help sharpen us.

5. Reminding ourselves and others that we have a power far greater on our side. (2 Kings 6:15-17) Notice that Hezekiah was proactive in doing the things he could while also looking to the Lord for ultimate protection over his enemies.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

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Hearing from Headquarters

Whether it's in the military or a strategic undercover operation, hearing from headquarters is crucial in order to carry out important plans.

How much more do we as Kingdom writers need to hear God's plans from headquarters?

We must be willing to set aside time each day to soak in God's Word. Why would we need this important time? In order to get to know the God of that Word. As we do so, we become intimately acquainted with the character and ways that God might be leading us. When we get to know someone so well, we can almost finish their sentences. This is the idea we're looking at in getting to know God well.

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." - John 10:27 NLT

"Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures." - Proverbs 2:2-4 NLT

We tune our ears to the Lord like we might finely tune in a radio station and eliminate static.

If you received news that somewhere in your backyard was buried a precious gem worth 5 million dollars, you would turn over every square inch of your property in search of that gem. How much more valuable is God's wisdom and direction for our lives, our writing, and the eternal nature of His plans?

Nothing could be more important for us than hearing from headquarters and seeking the Lord fervently.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year, you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally, feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally, ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

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Happy In Hiddenness

1 Samuel 16:1-13

v.4 – It was quite a shock to the Bethlehem elders that Samuel came to their town. They assumed something was wrong.

v.6-7 – Even Samuel was enamored with Jesse's oldest son Eliab. But God wasn't impressed. He was looking at hidden traits, not outward superficial data.

David wasn't even an option. He was out in the fields tending sheep and goats – a low-level job. Example of my Ray's Food Place job in high school. Stocking shelves in the back room at minimum wage ($3.85/hr)

Many of you are tending sheep & goats in this season. You're living the hidden life and quietly honing your rock-slinging skills, practicing the harp, stringing words together, wondering if they're even going to see the light of day.

Here are a few people who can relate: Joseph waiting 13 years from the time he was sold into slavery to getting his call to serve in the Palace of Pharaoh. Moses tending sheep for 40 years before encountering God in the burning bush, Jesus and his hidden years of serving in the family carpentry business between age 12 and 30.

Karate Kid – Daniel learning the mundane, seemingly pointless tasks from Mr. Miyagi.

Runners toiling away in the winter putting in miles in hiddenness. It was always interesting to find out who had been putting in the work when some of the Spring races began.

David was cultivating his gifts in hiddenness. He had no idea what the Lord would do in his life and the positions he would be called to. He was most likely 14 or 15 years old when he was anointed by Samuel to be king in the presence of his father and older brothers.

But guess where he went right after being anointed? Back to the fields, tending sheep and goats. How difficult would that be for us?

It would be at least 15 years before he took the throne at age 30. In those years, David was in the school of trials, turmoil, and testing.

Many of us want the throne without the trials and testing. But it's in these hidden years that the Lord does His best work is us.

Is God enough for us? We see that David was known as a man after God's own heart. I believe he was enjoying and cultivating that heart after God during his hidden years…even before being anointed as Israel's future king.

If God sees fit, He will anoint us and prepare us for the doors He's open at the perfect time.

Our prayer closets are the ultimate hidden place where victories are cultivated and won.

"But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you." – Matthew 6:6 NLT

Rather than making our destination (i.e. published books) the idol, we can be happy in hiddenness, knowing our Father is growing and maturing us during this season. May we also be men and women after God's own heart, whether we're hidden or thrusted into the spotlight.

Resources:

If you're ready to take a step of faith and finally finish your book we have a few ways we can help you.

1. Free Writing Week Challenge: Create a Writing Habit in 15-Minutes a Day

Even if you feel overwhelmed or stuck in procrastination, sitting down to write for just 15 minutes a day is the best way to finally reach your writing goals. Most writers think they need hours of uninterrupted time to make progress in their writing. However, in this free challenge, we will show you how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes of focused writing.

Click here to create a consistent writing habit this week.

2. Book Writing Lab Workshop - Map Out Your Book in Just 90 Minutes

If over the last year you've struggled to get your book written, this workshop is for you. Choose your book topic, write an outline, and create a writing plan in just 90-minutes! Finally feel confident that you will actually finish your book.

Get started now for just $27

3. Want More Support? Join Christian Book Academy

Most writers stay stuck and never finish their first draft. Inside Christian Book Academy, we help you partner with God to write your book so you can become a published author. Finally ditch your self-doubt and take a step of faith so you can finish your book.

Join Christian Book Academy (coupon code PODCAST)

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Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

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Recovering What We Have Lost as Writers

2 Kings 6:1-7

In this little story tucked away in the Old Testament, we see several nuggets we can apply to our lives and our writing. Like the young prophet in the story, we may find ourselves losing our "cutting edge" and feeling powerless.

This group of prophets were building a new meeting place and insisted that their leader, Elisha, accompany them down to the Jordan River where they would cut down trees for the new facility. They were busy doing good work until one of them lost his ax head which sank to the bottom of the Jordan.

At times, we can also be busy doing good work until we lose our cutting edge. In our case, we can refer to the power of God as our cutting edge. It's the ability to get the job done most efficiently rather than relying on our own strength. Imagine trying to cut down a tree with only a wooden ax handle. It would be like our flesh trying to cut into the spiritual realm which is something bigger and more powerful than what we possess without the power of God.

As Kingdom Writers, we need the ax head of the Spirit to accomplish writing that makes a dent and that's able to cut right to the heart of the matter in someone's life.

Listen to this episode as CJ shares 4 steps to recover our cutting edge based on this Old Testament story.

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here.

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Do You Feel Rusty in Your Writing?

"We must all either wear out or rust out, every one of us. My choice is to wear out." - Theodore Roosevelt

"There is a time for everything. We wait on God to renew our batteries, and then when they are up to full power, we turn them loose into the work of God." - A.W. Tozer

"Christians are like farm implements. Farm machinery seldom wears out. If you keep your machinery up, you can use it summer in and summer out until it becomes obsolete. The idle machine sitting in dampness will go to pieces in one season, but that same machine used for 10 years will only make it shine. One year of sitting around sulking will do more to rust your soul than 100 years of hard work, if God granted you that many years" - A.W. Tozer

We can easily apply the above quotes to our own writing. There's certainly a time to rest but we must be careful not to rust. Writing is a skill that must be practiced and refined over time. Staying consistent with a writing habit will help "keep our machinery up" so we can use it year after year. As little as 15 minutes a day can go a long way to preventing us from rusting out as Kingdom writers.

Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NLT) says, "Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest."

Are we waiting for perfect conditions in our writing? If so, we may be in for a long wait which could allow our writing to become rusty. God is calling us to plant our words into the lives of others for His glory.

Let's keep our pens active and the ink flowing, all for the purpose of fulfilling God's call on our lives.

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

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The Right Kind of Boasting

In this episode of the Kingdom Writers Podcast, we look at the theme of boasting in the Lord rather than a boasting that originates from the flesh.

We look at Paul's teachings from 2 Corinthians 10:13-18. It seems that there were some people trying to influence the church in Corinth and taking credit for the ministry taking place there. Paul will not be pulled into a competition with others but simply points to the work they did in planting the church there.

Paul's desire was to see the ministry extended beyond the borders of what they did while living among the church in Corinth. He wanted nothing more than for this church to grow and mature to the point where they were multiplying beyond their local area.

As writers, we have opportunities to see our borders extended through the words we write. Our books can go far and wide in their influence and reach people we wouldn't be able to in person.

Paul quotes Jeremiah 9:24 to emphasize the right kind of boasting. We get a little more of a full picture in verses 23-24,

"This is what the Lord says: "Don't let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth, and that I delight in these things. I, the Lord, have spoken!"

In our world of constant self-promotion through social media, these verses cause us to always be intentional about pointing to the Lord as our Source of creativity and inspiration. He is the reason we call ourselves Kingdom Writers. It's a privilege to even be called children of God.

As we encourage our fellow Kingdom Writers, we are also recognizing what the Lord is doing in and through them. As followers of Jesus, we are on the same team. At the end of the day, we can boast in the Lord for all He continues to do in our writing!

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Do The Work

2 Timothy 4:5 - "As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry."

Paul gives young Timothy four things to do in this powerful little verse…

1. Be sober-minded - In a world where others may be losing their minds, we are to remain clear in our thinking and focused on the things God has for us

2. Endure suffering - Whether from other people or from our spiritual enemy, we are told to endure which is the ability to withstand pain or hardship

3. Do the work - In Timothy's case, Paul specifically instructs him to do the work of an evangelist. As Kingdom writers, we might be instructed to "do the work of a writer."

4. Fulfill Your Ministry - Whatever God has called us to do, we are to complete that task and fulfill what He's called us to do. Fulfill the ministry of writing that book that needs to get into specific hands the Lord wants to encourage

What does it mean to "do the work"? We'll look at this topic as it pertains to the Kingdom writer.

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here..

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

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Which option will you choose this week?

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Get valuable insights on writing as a ministry and reaching the right audience for your message as Shelley discusses the importance of consistently creating and publishing content to serve your intended audience, understanding and identifying your target readers.

Take a Step of Faith and Finally Finish Your Book

You have a story to tell. But creating a book that makes an impact isn't easy, especially without support and guidance.

Our online community, Christian Book Academy, is where we help you write words that leave a legacy, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and connect with a wider audience.

Click here to learn more.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

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If there's one thing we've learned over the years about the writing life, it's that a person needs to have a passion for writing. This passion is fueled by the God we desire to partner with in order to write lasting words of impact. After all, the Kingdom writer is one who is gifted and called by God. The prophet Jeremiah describes our calling with these words,

"But if I say I'll never mention the Lord or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It's like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can't do it!" (Jeremiah 20:9 NLT)

Can you relate to feeling this way? Are the words inside you like a fire in your bones until you're able to get those words onto paper?

But like many things in life, sometimes our passion and fire can grow dim. Somewhere along the way, we forget about the love we once had for the craft of writing. Instead, we become focused on the destination or the finished product and become impatient when things aren't lining up the way we want.

Listen in as we talk about recovering our first love for Jesus and a renewed passion in our writing.

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here..

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

If you're interested in knowing how to find your audience of readers, we highly recommend you listen to this episode. Shelley talks about the significance of knowing where your audience hangs out online and how to engage with established groups.

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.

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.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Why choose to self-publish a book? Join us for this episode as Shelley discusses the opportunities presented by self-publishing, bypassing traditional publishing timelines, and the advantages for authors like you.

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.

Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop

With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover:

• The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.

• My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

• The formula I've used to easily price my books

• The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you)

• The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

Get started now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

In this episode, Shelley shares insights on how to keep your creativity flowing and seek guidance from God in the writing process. What is the importance of refilling your creative well and how do you do it? Listen to this episode to find out.

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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?

Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.

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Hagar & Ishmael were sent away

Genesis 21:14-19

Is it possible that in her pain & despair, Hagar assumes the worst-that God is not with her and that He will not help her, that He doesn't see her suffering-and that this perspective blinds her to the well in front of her?

Is it possible that in our own trials and pain, we let that same lie sneak in? Maybe this time He won't come to my aid-and my eyes become so fixed on that lie that I'm blinded to the grace and joy right in front of me, all around me, or perhaps right around the corner?

We need God to open our eyes to ideas and possibilities for our books even when our resources have been used up and we feel like we're dying in the desert.

He wants to inject hope into our writing like a cool glass of water in the midst of drought.

As you may recall, Hagar found herself in the desert more than once. In chapter 16, near a spring in the desert as a pregnant runaway, she encountered the angel of the Lord and declared, "You are the God who sees me" (El-roi)

You & I will also find ourselves in the desert more than once. And more than once, the God who sees us will be more than faithful to provide for our deepest need as we cry out to Him.

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here..

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Are you ready to take your book marketing to the next level? Learn a 5-step marketing plan to effectively promote and sell your book. Listen to this episode and unlock the potential of your book!

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.

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.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Glean insightful tips on the post-publishing phase, including the importance of the book launch and ongoing marketing as Shelley discusses what to expect once your book is released and out in the public. Tune in to know more!

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.

Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop

With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover:

• The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.

• My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

• The formula I've used to easily price my books

• The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you)

• The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

Get started now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

In this episode, Shelley shares valuable insights on how to persevere and complete a full-length novel. Get to know the importance of knowing your why, establishing a community for support and accountability, and incorporating God into the writing, publishing, and marketing process.

Free: Writing Wheel

Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here.

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?

Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Jesus's earthly father Joseph was an unsung hero.

Joseph displayed obedience and played a key role in God's plan played out through Jesus. Joseph can sometimes be in the background, blending in without much notice.

After receiving dream after dream (Matthew 1:20; 2:13-14; 2:19-21; 2:22) from the Lord, Joseph had a choice to obey which he did in every instance. He chose to walk this unexpected journey with his wife Mary and their "God in the flesh" son.

God was and still is more than capable of protecting us like He did the baby Jesus from being snuffed out by the enemy. He's more than capable of protecting the Kingdom writer and the books they are called to birth into the world.

May we listen to the Lord, whether in our dreams or any other means God wants to intervene in our lives.

Like Joseph, we may find ourselves in a story that we never expected and wondering what the Lord has up His sleeve. And like Joseph the carpenter, we can humbly live out our lives as a different kind of carpenter where we build things with the raw material of words and ideas from the Lord.

Joseph had no idea what kind of adventure he was signing up for…and neither did we.

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here..

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Get ideas on the best ways to sell your books online and how leveraging other people's experiences and feedback about your book—whether it's through reviews or personal stories—can engage your email list effectively.

Listen to this episode and discover how marketing authentically can make a meaningful impact on connecting with readers.

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.

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.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

If you're looking for the best self-publishing companies, this episode is right for you. What are the differences between traditional, vanity, and self-publishing? And how do you learn the top choices for print and ebook distribution for your book? Listen to this episode to find out.

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.

Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop

With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover:

• The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.

• My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

• The formula I've used to easily price my books

• The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you)

• The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

Get started now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Are you struggling with your writing organization? This might just be the episode for you to tune in. Listen in as Shelley shares practical and effective tips to help you overcome those challenges.

Free: Writing Wheel

Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here.

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?

Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Many writers often find themselves entangled in a web of fear and self-sabotage, but how can one overcome them? In this episode, Shelley shares amazing insights on how to break free from the paralyzing grip of fear and embrace the purpose-driven journey of your writing.

Take a Step of Faith and Finally Finish Your Book

You have a story to tell. But creating a book that makes an impact isn't easy, especially without support and guidance.

Our online community, Christian Book Academy, is where we help you write words that leave a legacy, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and connect with a wider audience.

Click here to learn more.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

2 Kings 22 & 23

King Josiah's reforms all started with finding a book in the Temple. The High Priest Hilkiah found the Book of the Law which had been lost for years.

Josiah was 26 when this Book of the Law was found and he repented when he began reading what was contained in the Law. He then sent a delegation to the Temple to inquire of the Lord. The prophet Huldah shared a message from the Lord that judgment was coming but that it would come after Josiah's lifetime.

Josiah could have coasted into retirement and done nothing but he decided to do everything possible to help his people follow the Lord. His reforms led to a great revival among the people.

It all began with a book that was lost and found. How will the Lord use our books both now and in the future? He may use our books in ways beyond our comprehension.

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

In this episode, Shelley talks about how selling can be a natural extension of helping and serving others. Whether you write devotions, fiction, or children's books, you can engage with your audience on a personal level and authentically promote your work. Listen to this episode to find out.

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.

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.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Whether you're a budding author with a passion for storytelling or an experienced writer on a budget, this episode provides a roadmap to navigate the self-publishing landscape without draining your bank account. Join Shelley as she talks about turning your limited resources into a powerful advantage on your path to becoming a successful self-published author.

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.

Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop

With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover:

• The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.

• My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

• The formula I've used to easily price my books

• The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you)

• The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

Get started now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Are you looking for effective ways on how to establish a consistent writing habit? In this episode, Shelley delves into this topic and emphasizes the importance of finding a routine that works for each individual writer, and shares three tips to help achieve this.

Free: Writing Wheel

Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here.

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?

Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Henri is a ship builder who tears up his boats just before finishing. Some think he is crazy but one recognizes Henri is afraid of the water. He likes boats but is afraid of going out on the water. He tears up the boat so he doesn't actually need to launch the boat. - Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

What are you and I afraid of as writers?

Matthew 14:22-33 – Read and stop at various points along the way

"He alone has spread out the heavens and marches on the waves of the sea." – Job 9:8

"You rule the oceans. You subdue their storm-tossed waves." – Psalm 89:9

Jesus does what the scriptures say God alone does. He calms the chaos with his toes.

Jesus will get us across the stormy seas that arise in our writing journeys.

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

While the holiday season book sales may almost be over, the beginning of the year offers unique opportunities for authors to capitalize on a fresh start and the post-holiday reading boom. With many people receiving Kindles or gift cards for Christmas, there is an opportunity to promote your books. In this episode, Shelley offers three ideas for special promotions. Listen to this episode to know what they are.

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.

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.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

Navigating the path to publication can be filled with challenges as well as scams targeting aspiring authors. In today's episode, Shelley discusses the common tactics scammers use and some advice to navigate the offers you're receiving. Listen to this episode to find out.

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.

Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop

With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover:

• The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.

• My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

• The formula I've used to easily price my books

• The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you)

• The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

Get started now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

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As festivities abound, maintaining a writing routine can be challenging. In this episode, Shelley provides valuable insights to help you navigate the holiday season while staying true to your writing aspirations. Listen in for a dose of motivation and practical advice to make your writing journey merry and bright!

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With the abundance of information available for all of us right now, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stuck. Whether you're feeling lost or just seeking some fresh inspiration, it's important to learn how to take action so you can make progress in your writing journey.

But how do you implement the things you've learned as a writer? Listen to this episode to find out.

Take a Step of Faith and Finally Finish Your Book

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1 Corinthians 16:8-9

"In the meantime, I will be staying here at Ephesus until the Festival of Pentecost. There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me." (NLT)

"But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me." (NIV)

"But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries." (NKJV)

"For the present, I'm staying right here in Ephesus. A huge door of opportunity for good work has opened up here. (There is also mushrooming opposition.)" (The Message)

We can all get behind a wide-open door of opportunity. It makes me think of an offensive line in a football game creating a huge hole for the running back to go through. A TV commentator might say something like, "Man, you could have driven a semi-truck through there!"

There are some doors in life that God opens to us that are just too obvious not to walk through. We want to hang around where God's hand is obviously at work, especially if we can play an active role in it with things like our call to write.

But what about the opposition and adversary part?

"And what value was there in fighting wild beasts—those people of Ephesus—if there will be no resurrection from the dead?" – 1 Corinthians 15:32a

You can read about a key story regarding that opposition Paul is referring to in Acts 19:23-41. A silversmith named Demetrius stirred up a riot by accusing Paul and his companions of trying to make their god Artemis irrelevant and diminish its influence. At the root of this was the threat of losing business and livelihood.

But why would Paul want to hang around a place like this?

1.) Paul considered it a privilege to suffer for Christ (Philippians 1:29)

2.) Opposition is a sign that the work (writing) we do is being effective. I would even argue that the more fruitful and effective our work for the Lord, the fiercer the opposition.

Paul is such a good model for us as Kingdom Writers. We need not be discouraged when we face opposition from an enemy and a world opposed to our Kingdom message.

Perhaps we can form a muscle memory response of considering it a privilege and blessing when opposition arises.

As priestly pens in the hands of the Author of Life, let's continue being on the lookout for those wide-open doors of opportunity!

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Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could find a balance between the different aspects of your writing journey? In today's quick episode, Shelley shares helpful tips on how to effectively market your books while simultaneously working on your next book and how consistently doing small marketing tasks can lead to long-term results.

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While some authors may have reservations about using Amazon, there are certainly major benefits to selling on the platform. Listen to this episode as Shelley talks about why authors should consider selling their books on Amazon and how it can provide convenient access to a large readership and streamline the publishing process.

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• My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

• The formula I've used to easily price my books

• The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you)

• The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

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A pen name is a fictional name that authors choose to use instead of their real name. In this episode, Shelley discusses the advantages and challenges that come with using a pen name when publishing your book. How do you consider the pros and cons carefully? Listen to this episode to find out.

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When we think of refreshment, we might think of ice cream, popsicles, or snow cones during the summer heat. Or perhaps some iced tea or lemonade on a sweltering day.

I would like us to think of our writing and the books we publish as another form of refreshment. Let's look at a little verse tucked away in Proverbs to help add to this concept.

Proverbs 25:13 in various translations…

"Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer. They revive the spirit of their employer." – NLT

"Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master." – NIV

"Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters." – ESV

"Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat—refreshing!" – The Message

"Trustworthy Messengers" "Faithful Messengers" "Reliable Friends"

We would all agree that the more valuable an item or message is that's being sent, the more refreshing its delivery. There's a difference between waiting for an order of stickers compared to a $10,000 cashier's check you're expecting. In both examples, we are hoping for a trustworthy, faithful, and reliable delivery. But there's a greater refreshment or gratefulness that takes place when the cashier's check arrives safely.

But notice who is most refreshed in these verses – It's the master or employer.

You and I have been given a valuable message to carry to a world that's sweltering under a heavy burden. Not only will our words be a refreshment to those who read them…but also a refreshment to our Master upon their delivery.

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Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could spend more time doing what you love–writing–and less time worrying about promoting your work?

Today, Shelley talks about the power of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Email Marketing and how these two powerful tools can help you reach your readers more effectively, all while giving you more precious time to focus on your writing.

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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.

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If you want to publish your book but are often held back by the daunting scope and cost of self-publishing, then multi-author book projects or anthologies might just be the solution you've been searching for.

Listen to this episode as Shelley talks about this exciting and innovative way to get your writing in front of new readers.

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With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

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• The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.

• My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

• The formula I've used to easily price my books

• The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you)

• The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

Get started now here.

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Writing a book can sometimes feel like navigating a maze with no map. Whether you're feeling stuck or just seeking some fresh inspiration, using interviews can help you bring your book to life.

But how do you use interviews so that your words can reach a wider audience? Listen to this episode to find out.

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1 Chronicles 28

In this chapter, we see King David commissioning his son Solomon to build the Temple. This is a project David wanted to complete but God had other plans. Instead, David's son would undertake the work of seeing it completed.

David had very specific things he wanted his son to think about and do…

V. 9 - "And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind…"

Everything would flow out of this intimacy with the Lord. Knowing God sets everything else in the right direction, including our writing that we undertake for the Lord.

V. 10 - "So take this seriously. The Lord has chosen you to build a Temple as his sanctuary. Be strong, and do the work."

Our call to write words that outlive us should be taken seriously. Like David said to Solomon, Jesus tells us Kingdom writers to be strong and do the work.

V. 19 - "Every part of this plan," David told Solomon, "was given to me in writing from the hand of the Lord."

God has a specific plan for the books He is calling us to write. He will lead us one sentence at a time.

V. 20 - "Then David continued, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don't be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of the Lord is finished correctly."

This is similar to God telling Joshua to be strong and courageous as he leads Israel into the Promised Land. In the same way, God tells us to be strong and courageous as Kingdom writers. He won't forsake us. He will see to it that the work related to our books is finished correctly.

You and I have been commissioned by the King of kings to write books that impact others for His glory!

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Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

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In this day and age of endless streams of information, we can find ourselves acquiring a lot of information without actually doing something. Today, Shelley talks about the power of taking action and making progress and how it can help you move forward in your writing.

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Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here.

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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.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

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The Power of Publishing Your Own Discovery Book

Instead of constantly selling your books and services in a discovery call, what if you could publish something on your own and use it to attract your target audience? Sounds great, right?

Listen to this episode as Shelley talks about this exciting and innovative way to connect with people.

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.

Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop

With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover:

• The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.

• My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

• The formula I've used to easily price my books

• The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you)

• The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

Get started now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on September 14th, 2023 to help you take the courageous step of sharing your story so you can bring your writing dreams to life and leave a lasting legacy.

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Writing Emotionally Painful Topics

Today, we're diving into something that every Kingdom Writer faces at some point - writing emotionally painful topics. How do you do it with grace and empathy and what are the strategies to help you write better? Listen to this episode to find out.

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Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on September 14th, 2023 to help you take the courageous step of sharing your story so you can bring your writing dreams to life and leave a lasting legacy.

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Prayer and Fasting for Your Future Readers

In this episode, we're diving into an often overlooked but powerful aspect of the writing journey - prayer and fasting. As authors, we invest countless hours honing our writing skills, but what if we dedicated 10% of that time to prayer? Join us as Shelley talks about how prayer and fasting can positively impact your writing and connect you with your future readers in even greater ways.

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When we read the story of the wedding at Cana and Jesus turning water into wine (John 2:1-11) we see several characters we can identify with.

• Mary shows us to expect Jesus to do big things, but not to tell Him how to do them

• The servants show us to obey Jesus without question and to the "brim", and to enjoy being part of the miracle

• The bridegroom shows us that Jesus loves to save the day and give extravagant gifts

• The master of the feast shows us that Jesus saves the best for last

• The disciples show us that this miracle was for real

Regarding the servants filling the 6 stone pots to the brim, Charles Spurgeon said this is the pattern for our faith and obedience…

"When you are bidden to believe in him, believe in him up to the brim. When you are told to love him, love him up to the brim. When you are commanded to serve him, serve him up to the brim."

We can add, when you are called to write words that glorify God, write those words up to the brim.

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here.

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Today, we talk about a gem that many writers tend to overlook but can be a powerful tool to reach new readers: strategic partnerships with local businesses to boost book sales.

Listen as Shelley talks about the benefits of this strategy and how you can turn this simple method as part of your marketing asset as a writer.

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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.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

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Writing can be a fulfilling process, but it can also be challenging, especially when stress and anxiety creep in. In this episode, Shelley talks about the benefits of box breathing, how it helps to take control of our focus and creative flow, and the practical ways to implement it into your writing routine.

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.

Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop

With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover:

• The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days.

• My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

• The formula I've used to easily price my books

• The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you)

• The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

Get started now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

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In this episode, we dive into a crucial step in the writing process - gathering your writing materials. Shelley talks about the value of exploring various sources to help you lay a strong foundation for your books.

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"Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel." - Psalm 22:3 (NLT)

"But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel." - Psalm 22:3 (KJV)

The Hebrew word for "inhabitest" is yawshab which means "to sit"

The thought here is that God dwells and reveals Himself where His people praise Him

One Japanese translation of this verse reads, "When God's people praise Him, He brings a big chair and sits there."

"Praise creates a dwelling place for God in man's present situation." - Jack Hayford

Before each writing session, we can lift up praises to our God and prepare a place for Him to sit next to us and guide our writing. Allow God to inhabit every aspect of your writing today.

The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God

Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.

Get access to the video and PDF download now here.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference today, July 20th, 2023 to help you unlock the full potential of your writing with the transformative power of prayer so that God can use your words to impact lives for eternity.

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Praying for Ideas Inspired by God

Today, we talk about the transformative power of inviting God into our writing. By connecting with God to elevate your creativity, aligning your words with His purposes, you are creating something that has a lasting impact for eternity.

But what exactly are God ideas? And how does it differ from the good ones? Listen to this episode to find out.

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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.

Don't forget to join us for the next 90-day sprint to finish your book here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/sprint

Use coupon code INNERCIRCLE25 for 25% off through September 12, 2026.