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
161 episodes
Ep. 160 | Is This What's Holding You Back? How to Become the Author God Called You to Be
Are you a Christian author who feels stuck, stalled, or held back from sharing the message God placed on your heart? In this episode, we uncover the surprising truth behind what is really keeping faith-based writers from fi...
Ep. 159 | The Wealth Compass with David Nassief - How to Steward Your Message and Your Money Well
Money isn't spoken about much in writing circles, which is why I invited David Nassief on to be my guest. Not only does he share his own inspiring financial journey in this episode, but he also shares how you can steward b...
Ep. 158 | Do You Need a Book Coach? How a Christian Book Coach Can Help Christian Authors
In today's episode, I explain exactly what a book coach is and how you can know when you need one as a Christian writer. I have worked in a variety of levels within the publishing industry: First as an editor, then as the founder of...
Ep.157 | Create a Writing Routine that Actually Works for You
Way back when I was in track in high school, all runners – even us distance runners – were required to run sprints at practice. These short, concentrated bursts of energy pushed our bodies and stretched our muscles in new ways, ulti...
Ep.156 - 7 Truths About Writing a Book
Thinking of writing a book?Fantastic! The world needs more good ones!But completing your manuscript and turning it into a quality printed book is a journey.Listen in to discover 7 truths about writing a book that are often ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...