Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast, where we inform, encourage and support Christian indie writers on the journey toward publication.
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Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres
CJ and Shelley Hitz: Writing Mentor, Author Coach, Christian Writers
Welcome to Kingdom Writers where CJ and Shelley Hitz help you take a step of faith to finally finish your book. This podcast is filled with spiritual encouragement as well as prayers to help you overcome the resistance you face as a writer. Your story matters! We believe that you have a specific role to play in the kingdom of heaven to impact lives for eternity. And because of this, we will pour out our lives encouraging writers like you to not only tell your stories but to take the courageo ...
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The Pastor Writer podcast is a series of conversations and reflections on the Christian life through reading and writing. From interviews with authors to thoughts on scripture and culture, Chase Replogle offers a wide range of topics and explorations. Chase is a church pastor and writer. You can follow more of his work at pastorwriter.com
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Patrick Schreiner — What to Make of the Transfiguration
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Patrick Schreiner is an associate professor of New Testament and Biblical theology at Midwestern baptist Theological Seminary. He is also an elder at Emmaus Church in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the author numerous books, including Matthew, Discipels and Scribe; a commentary on Acts, The Ascension of Christ; and The Kigndom of God and the Glory of…
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NEW: The Courageous Writer Bundle (Limited Time)
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Writer's Block Shouldn't Keep You From Your Calling It's time to take a step of faith to finish your book so that God can use your message to impact lives. Introducing The Courageous Writer Bundle, a carefully curated collection of 43 trainings, eBooks, and templates for Christian writers, like you, who want to write without regrets. Grab it now fo…
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251: The 4 Ps of Building a Writing Routine Grounded in Faith
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Join the ladies as they share practical advice on developing a writing routine that incorporates spiritual practices. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp Visit our we…
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#427 Writing as Ministry - How to Reach the Right Audience
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Get valuable insights on writing as a ministry and reaching the right audience for your message as Shelley discusses the importance of consistently creating and publishing content to serve your intended audience, understanding and identifying your target readers. Take a Step of Faith and Finally Finish Your Book You have a story to tell. But creati…
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250: 6 MORE Christian Tropes for Every Genre
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Last episode, the ladies discussed 6 Christian tropes you can use no matter what genre you write, and this week they are back with more! Sometimes seen as cliche and stereotypical, tropes are actually a device used to not only write your story, but to meet reader expectations.When used creatively, tropes can bring freshness and innovation to your w…
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#426 Mentoring Moment: First Love
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If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years about the writing life, it’s that a person needs to have a passion for writing. This passion is fueled by the God we desire to partner with in order to write lasting words of impact. After all, the Kingdom writer is one who is gifted and called by God. The prophet Jeremiah describes our calling with…
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249: 6 Christian Tropes for Every Genre
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Tropes, sometimes seen as cliche and stereotypical, are actually a device used to not only write your story, but to meet reader expectations.When used creatively, tropes can bring freshness and innovation to your writing. In this episode, the ladies discuss tropes and give you concrete examples to use in your own writing, no matter what genre of Ch…
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Brian Croft & Ronnie Martin — Redefining Productivity for a More Sustainable Ministry
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Brian Croft is the former Senior Pastor of Au-burn-dale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky and is the Founder of Practical Shepherding. He is also Senior Fellow for the Mathena Center for Church Revitalization and an Adjunct Professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ronnie Martin is founder and lead pastor of Substance Church (EFC…
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#425 Marketing Minute: How to Find Your Audience of Readers
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If you’re interested in knowing how to find your audience of readers, we highly recommend you listen to this episode. Shelley talks about the significance of knowing where your audience hangs out online and how to engage with established groups. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it’s time to m…
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#424 Publish with a Purpose: Why Choose to Self-Publish a Book
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Why choose to self-publish a book? Join us for this episode as Shelley discusses the opportunities presented by self-publishing, bypassing traditional publishing timelines, and the advantages for authors like you. Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You …
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Ryan Rush — Meals, Tables, and the Ministry of Jesus
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Ryan Rush, serves as pastor of Kingsland Baptist Church, in Katy, Texas. He has spent more than 20 years working in ministry, and during that time, he has been on a mission to connect church and home life, becoming a national voice for the “Faith at Home” movement. In over a decade serving as Adjunct Professor at Liberty University, he has taught m…
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#423 Writing Well: Keep Your Creativity Flowing
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In this episode, Shelley shares insights on how to keep your creativity flowing and seek guidance from God in the writing process. What is the importance of refilling your creative well and how do you do it? Listen to this episode to find out. Free: Writing Wheel Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download…
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David Kaywood — A Call to Contentment in a Restless World
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David Kaywood is a senior pastor at Eastside Community Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He is the author of A Call to Contentment: Pursuing Godly Satisfaction in a Restless World. He is the founder of gospelrelevance.com and a contributor to The Gospel Coalition. He lives in Jacksonville Beach, Florida with his wife and two children. In our convers…
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#422 Mentoring Moment: New Vision
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Hagar & Ishmael were sent away Genesis 21:14-19 Is it possible that in her pain & despair, Hagar assumes the worst-that God is not with her and that He will not help her, that He doesn’t see her suffering-and that this perspective blinds her to the well in front of her? Is it possible that in our own trials and pain, we let that same lie sneak in? …
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248: 5 Ways to Cope with Editor Criticism
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Bouncing off of last week's show, 5 Reasons Your Editor Hates Your Book (episode 247) the ladies discuss how to deal with criticism from your editor. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/gro…
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#421 Marketing Minute: How to Market Your Book Using 5-Step Marketing Plan
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Are you ready to take your book marketing to the next level? Learn a 5-step marketing plan to effectively promote and sell your book. Listen to this episode and unlock the potential of your book! Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it’s time to market and promote it to reach more people and insp…
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247: 5 Reasons Your Editor Hates Your Book
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If you are a writer, inevitably you will experience some criticism. We have experienced criticism, good and bad, but we’ve lived to talk about it. Join the ladies as they discuss the reasons your beta readers or editors don’t like your manuscript. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Spr…
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#420 Publish with a Purpose: What to Expect Once Your Book is Released
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Glean insightful tips on the post-publishing phase, including the importance of the book launch and ongoing marketing as Shelley discusses what to expect once your book is released and out in the public. Tune in to know more! Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is f…
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Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy — Catechism and Children’s Literature
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I'm joined on today's podcast by Editor Todd Hains and Illustrator Natasha Kennedy. Together, they have been working on Lexham's new series of children's books, known as the FatCat series. We discuss the current state of Christian children's literature, Catechism, and Classical Education, and how we can be intentional about teaching our children th…
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246: How To Weave Faith Into Your Novel
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Whether you write explicitly Christian novels or not, you can still display your faith through your writing. Join the Ladies as they share some ideas on how to do this, as well as the normal shenanigans that come with each episode. The Novel Marketing Podcast: When to Quit: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMaHLZhN3Qw9PtEhxx8kX Support this minist…
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#419 Writing Well: How to Persevere and Complete a Full-Length Novel
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In this episode, Shelley shares valuable insights on how to persevere and complete a full-length novel. Get to know the importance of knowing your why, establishing a community for support and accountability, and incorporating God into the writing, publishing, and marketing process. Free: Writing Wheel Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use …
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#418 Mentoring Moment: Unsung Hero
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Jesus’s earthly father Joseph was an unsung hero. Joseph displayed obedience and played a key role in God’s plan played out through Jesus. Joseph can sometimes be in the background, blending in without much notice. After receiving dream after dream (Matthew 1:20; 2:13-14; 2:19-21; 2:22) from the Lord, Joseph had a choice to obey which he did in eve…
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245: 5 New Writer Mistakes We Made...So You Don't Have To
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Hindsight is 20/20, and when looking back, we see plenty of things we did as newbie writers that if we were to begin our writing careers today, we would definitely not do this time around. Join the ladies as they discuss what they did wrong and why you shouldn’t repeat their mistakes. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christ…
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#417 Marketing Minute: How to sell your books to your email list
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Get ideas on the best ways to sell your books online and how leveraging other people's experiences and feedback about your book—whether it's through reviews or personal stories—can engage your email list effectively. Listen to this episode and discover how marketing authentically can make a meaningful impact on connecting with readers. Free: 27 Boo…
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244: Live Q&A with Tina, Jamie and Jen
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Have you ever wished you could ask the hosts a particular question? Well, here is your chance! A LIVE Q&A with Tina, Jamie and Jen! Submit your questions in our Facebook group (link below in show notes) or email us at connect@christianindiewriters.net! 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group! https…
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#416 Publish with a Purpose: Best companies to self-publish a book
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If you’re looking for the best self-publishing companies, this episode is right for you. What are the differences between traditional, vanity, and self-publishing? And how do you learn the top choices for print and ebook distribution for your book? Listen to this episode to find out. Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a b…
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243: Perfection is the Enemy of Writing
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Winston Churchill is quoted as saying, “Perfection is the enemy of progress,” and we have seen this truth play out in many writers’ lives. In this episode, Tina and Jen discuss why perfectionism is stopping you from writing and how to combat the desire to chase perfection. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our …
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#415 Writing Well: How to get organized and focused to get more writing done
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Are you struggling with your writing organization? This might just be the episode for you to tune in. Listen in as Shelley shares practical and effective tips to help you overcome those challenges. Free: Writing Wheel Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here. Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Mi…
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242: 10 Tips for Better Writing Productivity
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Are you looking for easy ways to become a more productive writer? Improving writing productivity is important for all authors, no matter what stage of your writing career you are in! Join the ladies as they discuss tips for boosting your writing productivity to make you more efficient! 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0…
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#414 How to Get Beyond Fear and Self-Sabotage
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Many writers often find themselves entangled in a web of fear and self-sabotage, but how can one overcome them? In this episode, Shelley shares amazing insights on how to break free from the paralyzing grip of fear and embrace the purpose-driven journey of your writing. Take a Step of Faith and Finally Finish Your Book You have a story to tell. But…
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241: What in the World is DMARC? A Step-by-Step Guide
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We all know that email is king and that every author needs to build their email list. But did you know that very soon, all of your emails could end up in your readers’ spam folders? By February 1st, Yahoo and Gmail will begin automatically sending non-DMARCed emails to spam. But what in the world is DMARC? And how do you do it? On today’s episode, …
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Drew Dyck: Just Show Up — The Spiritual Practice of Plodding
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Drew Dyck is the author of multiple books, including Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets To Self Control From The Bible And Brain Science (2019), and the book he joins me to talk about today, Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything (2023). Drew is an editor at Moody Publishers and the former managing editor of Leadership…
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#413 Mentoring Moment: Lost and Found
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2 Kings 22 & 23 King Josiah’s reforms all started with finding a book in the Temple. The High Priest Hilkiah found the Book of the Law which had been lost for years. Josiah was 26 when this Book of the Law was found and he repented when he began reading what was contained in the Law. He then sent a delegation to the Temple to inquire of the Lord. T…
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240: 5 Writer’s Goals for the New Year
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It’s a new year, and with the changing of the calendar usually comes the setting of resolutions, and our writing careers are no exception! After reading a blog post on Thesaurus.com, the ladies have been inspired to take on this topic and chat with listeners about their own goals! Original article that inspired this episode: https://www.thesaurus.c…
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