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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Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Self-Publish, Christian Book, Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book
How to Avoid Burnout as an Indie Author (Ep.103)
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You know when you set out to write a book and it seemed so straightforward - just transfer the message or story in your head into a typed document and then send it to a publisher and boom! You're a published author!
But then you sat down to write and you experienced writer's block, so you turned to Google, joined some FB groups, and listened to some podcast episodes, only to discover that in addition to overcoming that hurdle of actually writing the manuscript, you also need to build a platform, grow an email list, post on social, start a blog, and, and, and....
Soon your to-do list is 12 pages long, you're overwhelmed, frustrated, and questioning if you should write a book after all.
Is this you? Let me know!
📞Click the red phone icon or go to inkandimpact.com and leave me a voice message! I want to hear from you!
I'm also here to tell you that your story DOES matter and it IS worth writing. If you know that God has given you a message to share, then it's important to heed that calling.
Hi, I'm Dalene Bickel, your host, book coach, and fellow pen-pusher. As a developmental manuscript editor for almost 30 years and an indie author of more than a dozen books, I know exactly what author burnout feels like and how debilitating it can be.
But the good news is that I've learned ways to minimize its effects ... and even prevent it altogether. That's what I'm going to share with you on today's episode: How to Avoid Burnout as an Indie Author.
And just so you know, I'm here to help you outside of the podcast as well.
If you're a Christian writer who would like to
- receive regular accountability,
- craft a custom writing and publishing plan, and
- self-publish with clarity and confidence,
I'd love to work with you! Learn all about my Biblically based 1:1 book coaching options.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- 1:1 Coaching Session - a single breakthrough session to gain strategy and clarity
- 1:1 Coaching Bundle - 3 months of weekly coaching
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