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
Ep.157 | Create a Writing Routine that Actually Works for You
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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, ultimately making us better runners.
But…
- Sometimes we didn’t feel like running.
- Sometimes our finish times were lousy.
- Sometimes we tripped and fell.
Yet by the end of the season, we had developed critical skills, formed good habits, and improved our speed, even if ever-so-slightly.
Writing is very similar.
We have to make the time to write, not just once, but regularly in order to ultimately write better and faster.
Sometimes we won’t feel like writing, and sometimes at the end of our writing sessions, we are disappointed at how few words we added to the manuscript.
But if you develop a consistent writing routine, you’ll discover that you actually ARE making progress, building good habits, and improving your craft.
It takes TIME and it takes EFFORT.
Therefore, don't rely on your feelings. Rely on your routine.
Don't have a routine that actually works for you yet? No worries!
That's what you'll walk away with from today's episode.
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