Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres

Are you disappointed by the result of your recent book launch? Or are you afraid that your book launch will not be "successful" based on your book sales?

In today's training, I would like to encourage you that your book launch is not the end but just the beginning of your journey. I hope this encourages you.

Watch my new webinar “Write Now: Removing the Obstacles to Your Writing Life” here:

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Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share training, motivation, inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time.

I truly do appreciate the time you spend with me each week and would love to hear from you! Please leave a review on iTunes to let me know how the podcast is helping you.

This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is my signature program that provides you with the training, tools, and coaching you need to create a powerful book, find your audience, and grow a profitable business or impactful ministry. You can learn more and join our growing community at AuthorAudienceAcademy.com.

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Are you still reading? If so, you ROCK!

I’m on a mission to help you reach more people with your message by writing and publishing books. I believe every person has God-given gifts and abilities to impact the world. Therefore, I encourage you to let your light SHINE!

Have a blessed day :)

Welcome to this month's Expert Interview.

This episode is an interview with Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and author.

Today's topic is: PR on a Budget for Authors

We are thrilled to have Saundra Dalton-Smith, an international wellness expert featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and as a guest on Dr. Oz show. She is the author of numerous books including her new book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including ground-breaking insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life.

Shownotes:

• 01:51 - How she get started in Public Relation
• 08:20 - The mindset shift
• 12:!9 - Tips for marketing Evangelism on a budget
• 17:43 - Ways to convert your audience to leads
• 23:54 - How to effectively put a call to action
• 25:37 - Sandra talks about freebies
• 27:41 - Why do authors resist lead magnets
• 29:35 - In-depth course on how to be a publicist
• 32:12 - Success in the midst of the pandemic
• 36:07 - Advice for authors and writers
• 39:40 - Q&A
• 46:17 - Prayer
• 49:03 - Connect with Sandra

Links mentioned in this episode:

Free assessment: RestQuiz.com

Be Your Own Publicist course: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publicist

We hope this episode encourages and inspires you in promoting your books.

We have a free gift for you.

These are resources we have personally researched and compiled for our own book marketing efforts over the years and now want to share these resources with you.

In this post, you will get access to 100+ places to promote Christian books.

Just click the link to download the PDF version: http://www.trainingauthors.com/100-places-to-promote-christian-books/

This episode is sponsored by Christian Book Academy where we help you write, independently publish and market your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers here: http://christianbookacademy.com

Join Shelley Hitz and several authors from Christian Book Academy who will share case studies + tips they've learned along the way.

A few things you'll learn:

1. The easy path Jennifer Nelson discovered to finally become an author 2. The easy path Jennifer Nelson discovered to finally become an author 3. How Jan Cox gained both freedom and control over publishing her books (plus saved thousands of dollars) 4. The pivot Lola Oshinowo made after spending time in prayer that made all the difference for her first book. 5. How Tanecia Mitchell gained a strategy to take the first draft of her manuscript to a finished book 6. The strategy Esther Espinoza used to sell over 100 copies of her book last month. And more!

Support each of these authors by purchasing their books below.

Jennifer Nelson: Jennnifer Nelson’s Mediakit Jan Cox: www.janiscox.com/bookstore Lola Oshinowo: https://www.iwalolaademodioshinowo.com/ Tanecia Mitchell: https://www.taneciamitchell.com/ Esther Espinoza: https://www.gigistorylibrary.com.au/

Join our community of Kingdom Writers in our online membership, Christian Book Academy here: https://christianbookacademy.com

Psalm 127:1-2 - “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.”

Our workaholic society tells us to push and strain and strive in order to accomplish our goals. Many books have been written with this method...but at what cost and for what benefit? We also see many in the world today trying to protect all of the work they’ve accomplished in their own human strength. If we’re honest, we’ve all done this as if everything depends on us alone.

It’s interesting to note that this Psalm is written by Solomon who wrote most of Proverbs, many of which instruct us to not be lazy and to work hard. Here, he’s looking at the issue of going it alone without including God in the picture.

Whether it’s building houses or writing books, both are acceptable enterprises. They serve an important purpose. Our motives behind these things are equally important. Are we doing these things for our own glory or God’s glory? Ultimately, this is why we call ourselves Kingdom Writers. We’re all about building His Kingdom, not some monument unto ourselves.

God makes no distinctions between the sacred and secular - Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters...”

God is interested in ALL of our work including all the words we write. Our books will have more substance when we partner with God, just as families will have more substance in their relationships when they build their home with the Lord.

Regarding houses, they are viewed as a symbol of status. We can easily desire to have a huge, extravagant house in order to look good and be approved of by others. This kind of thing can also happen with our books. We can create something that comes off as polished and shiny in order to seek status. We can place our security in this status which is here today and gone tomorrow.

Why is our work wasted? It’s wasted when we trade the eternal for the temporal

Your Writing Battle Plan

Powerful things happen when you integrate your faith with your writing, publishing, and marketing.

Learn how to create your writing battle plan so you can move forward in God's call on your life to write in our Battle Plan All-Access Pass. You'll get 15 presentations plus 13 bonus trainings including our Priestly Pen bundle here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/battleplan/

When things are not going as planned, what should you do about your book project?

In this training, I'm going to share with you how you can handle it when your book project works out differently than you planned.

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Thank you for listening to my podcast, Author Audience, where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time.

I truly do appreciate the time you spend with me each week and would love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: www.shelleyhitz.com/ask

This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is my signature program that provides you with the training, tools, and coaching you need to create a powerful book, find your audience, and grow a profitable business or impactful ministry. You can learn more and join our growing community at AuthorAudienceAcademy.com.

CLICK HERE for more FREE Training www.shelleyhitz.com/free

Join my next LIVE webinar here: www.shelleyhitz.com/livewebinar

LET’S CONNECT ONLINE!

Connect with Shelley on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authoraudience

Follow Shelley on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shelleyhitz

Visit Shelley on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyhitz

And subscribe for my latest video training here: http://www.youtube.com/shelleyhitztv

FOR MEETING PLANNERS

If you want your audience to be inspired to take action while they learn, let’s talk! I speak on the topics of writing, publishing, and book marketing. My workshop style events are very popular because the participants take action and get results during our time together.

Click here to book me for your next event: http://www.shelleyhitz.com/speaking/

Are you still reading? If so, you ROCK!

I’m on a mission to help you reach more people with your message by publishing a powerful book, finding your target audience, and growing a profitable business. I believe every person has God-given gifts and abilities to impact the world. Therefore, I encourage you to let your light SHINE!

Have a blessed day :)