Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Self-Publish, Christian Book, Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book
- Confused about how to write a book?
- Struggling to find time to write?
- Ready to learn a step-by-step process to self-publish like a pro?
Welcome to Ink and Impact, the podcast for Christian writers who want to self-publish their first nonfiction book. I’m your host, Dalene Bickel – a Jesus-loving book coach and founder of Lasting Legacies Publishing.
I’ve worked in the self-publishing industry for 29 years and I’ve written and published more than a dozen nonfiction books for clients (and myself).
What started out as a way to help retirees privately publish their life stories expanded in 2021 when the Lord called me to serve Christian writers.
I believe the Lord is calling Christian writers just like you – writers of all ages, races, and nationalities. Writers who are willing to create quality nonfiction books that offer the light, hope, and truth of Christ to a weary and waiting world.
Books that make a true impact on the world and leave a lasting legacy.
Maybe that resonates with you. Maybe you feel led to write a faith-based business or how-to book, memoir, devotional, or Bible study.
But as a busy business owner, parent of littles, family caregiver (or a combo of all three), your dream of becoming an author might seem out of reach right now.
The reality is that God has given you a message to share right now for a reason.
Here on the podcast, I’ll help you develop a publishing plan, write your manuscript, self-publish your book, and sell more copies no matter how much - or little- time you have.
Join me here each week as I bring you rotating content full of practical information and tangible tips as well as occasional interviews and industry insights, all from a Biblical perspective.
Get ready to:
- Replace distraction with productive action,
- Learn a clear step-by-step process, and
- Communicate your message in a way that attracts readers.
Fire up your computer and brew an extra pot of coffee, friend. It’s time to write your book and make an impact!
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Episodes
156 episodes
Ep.155 | Spotify Will Sell Physical Books - What that Means for Authors
Spotfiy just announced that it will begin selling physical books in partnership with BookShop.org this spring. Listen in to discover what this means for authors ... and the marketing lessons we can learn from Spotify.Sour...
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Ep. 154 - Are You Prepared? 3 Things That Can Thwart Your Author Goals
Before you dive into writing, learn these three things that can thwart you from reaching your author goals this year. Listen in!Next Steps:Step 1: Join a supportive community of nonfiction Christian writers at t...
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Episode 154
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Ep.153 - Confronting Criticism: 2 Questions Every Author Should Ask Themselves
Whether we ask for it or not, every author receives feedback and often, it's in the form of criticism.How you respond to that criticism is important.Today I share the 2 Questions Every Author Should Ask Themselves when they receiv...
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Episode 153
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19:35
Ep.152 - Have I written enough? Too much? How to know when your manuscript is complete
As I've mentioned before, there are no cookie-cutter solutions for authors. Such is the case for book length - what might be too long for one reader might be the perfect length for another. However, there are general rul...
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Season 8
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Episode 152
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14:09
Ep.151 | Discerning the Will of God for Your Book Project
Do you want to write a book ... or is it the will of God that you write a book?There's a big difference.There's nothing wrong with creating a book based on your personal desir...
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Season 8
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Episode 151
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8:13
Ep.150 | Year in Review and What's to Come - Author Planning
What worked last year ... and what didn't?What goals do you have for your author career next year?It's important for every writer to ask themselves these questions.This episode is more than just a year in review summary, ...
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Season 8
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Episode 150
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26:28
Ep.149 | BONUS | Taking Consistent Action for God's Glory with Becca Yager
How consistent is your writing schedule right now?Do you feel guilty if you aren't writing for an hour (or more) every day?It's easy to compare ourselves with others but the reality is we all have different schedules ...
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Season 7
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Episode 149
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21:50
5 Book Marketing Tips for Nonfiction Authors (that don't include Amazon ads)
"I wish I hadn't sold so many books," said no author ever. Authors ALWAYS want to sell more books, but most of the time, they simply don't know HOW. The good news is that regardless of whether you're a first-time aspirin...
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Season 7
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Episode 148
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11:07
Ep.147 | BONUS | Becoming a Writer for God's Glory with Kim Oswalt
Has God called you to write a book but you don't feel qualified?Do you work full time and wonder how you'd ever fit writing a book into your busy schedule?Have you ever wondered if anyone would even buy your book if you t...
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Season 7
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Episode 147
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23:28
Ep.146 | Are You Ready to Self-Publish Your Nonfiction Book? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Launch
Are you ready to self-publish your nonfiction book?Are you 100% certain?Maybe the deadline is looming and you're scurrying around, trying to do all the last-minute things. But have you taken the time to honestly evaluate the big-p...
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Season 7
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Episode 146
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Ep.145 | BONUS | Creating a Legacy for God's Glory with Sally Chetwynd
Have you ever been led to include something in your book that seems completely random?Do you wonder how networking applies to authors?Are you overlooking opportunities to serve others with your writing?In tod...
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Season 7
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Episode 145
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28:02
Ep.144 | How to Write a Profitable Nonfiction Book
Are you ready to write a profitable nonfiction book? If so, today's episode is for you. Just to be clear, today's episode isn't about marketing tips and sales strategies - I'll talk more about those in future epis...
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Season 7
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Episode 144
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10:06
Ep.143 | BONUS | Leaning into Community for God's Glory with Kristy Horine
Have you ever found yourself ostracized from a group you thought was your tribe?Have you ever doubted that you can be accepted for who you are?Have you ever felt somewhat adrift after the frenzy of finishing a book on a t...
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Season 7
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Episode 143
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39:45
Ep.142 | No Time to Write a Book? 3 Solutions for Busy Christian Entrepreneurs
You're a Christian entrepreneur who has heard all the benefits of writing a book -attract new clients, become seen as an authority or thought leader in your field, be invited to speak ...
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Season 7
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Episode 142
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16:28
Ep.141 | BONUS | How to Use Your Creativity for God's Glory with Holly Beals
This interview with artist and writer Holly Beals is the first in a series of 6 bonus episodes to shine a spotlight on a few of the amazing members of my Christian Authors in Action community. Listen in to discover how you can tap i...
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Season 7
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Episode 141
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32:49
Self-Publishing Success for Nonfiction Christian Writers - Free Masterclass
Get ready to make an impact AND an income from your book.In this 1-hour live masterclass you'll learn:How to get laser-focused on your publishing goalsMy signature self-publishing frameworkThe ...
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Season 7
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Episode 140
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Ep.139 | Ready to Get Your Book Project Off the Back Burner? 3 Tips for Christian Writers
Have you felt God nudging you to write a book, but you haven't started it yet?Or maybe He called you to write a book years ago and you began the project, but then you allowed distractions to cause you to place it on the back burner...
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Season 7
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Episode 139
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138 | Overwhelmed as an Author? Focus on These 2 Things!
If you're trying to write a book but are constantly second guessing your every step ...If you feel overwhelmed by all the to-dos on your self-publishing checklist ...If you're constantly distracted and unfocused in your w...
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Season 7
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Episode 138
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137 | Struggling to Get Readers? 4 Simple Things You Can Do NOW to Sell More Books!
Have you ever wondered:"How can I reach more readers?""How can I sell more books?""How can I improve my book marketing efforts?"If so, you're not alone. I don't know a single author who wouldn't like t...
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Episode 137
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136 | 5 Things You Should NOT Do if You Want to Self-Publish a Book that Sells
Self-publishing offers a host of benefits, including - and most importantly - that you get to retain all the rights to your content and you have full access to all of your marketing analytics. But in order...
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Season 7
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Episode 136
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135 | Hesitant to Build Your Author Brand? 3 Mindset Shifts for Christian Writers
Have you ever said something like:"I don't want to market myself.""I want to give God the glory, not myself.""I'm writing a book to help others, not puff myself up."Those are all valid concerns....
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Season 7
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Episode 135
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Ep.134 | Constantly Distracted? 4 Ways to Get Focused and Write a Book Faster
Are you busy and distracted by all your day-to-day responsibilities?Trying to figure out how to fit writing a book into your already overcommitted schedule?Wish you could achieve a different level of focus?In...
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Season 7
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Episode 134
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Writing Your First Christian Book? 3 Tips for Beginning Authors | Ep.133
A couple of years ago I hosted a morning coffee chat for Christian writers in my area. Later that day, I received a message from someone I had invited who asked, “How do you know if you’re a Christian writer?”She had been interested in a...
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Episode 133
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2 Strategic Actions You Can Take Now to Make a Bigger Impact with Your Book | Ep.132
Two Strategic Actions You Can Take to Make a Bigger Impact with Your BookWhen I say there are two strategic actions for Christian authors, my guess is that you're immediately thinking of "Sunday School answers" such as prayer and ...
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Episode 132
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In a Writing Slump? Do This to Create a Productive Writing Routine | Ep.131
Are you in a writing slump?If your writing has been pushed aside for the past three months simply because you've been wanting to enjoy all that summer offers, there's no shame in that. But now it's time to return to wh...
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Episode 131
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9:56