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Join romance writer Sarah Gamez as she explores the art and business of writing in this podcast. Learn from her conversations with authors and experts on how to craft engaging stories, market your books, and navigate the self-publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, you’ll find valuable insights and tips on storytelling, genres, and medias. After all, every story is a love story.
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Writing a book can be hard. Ink and Impact, a podcast for Christian writers hosted by author and book coach Dalene Bickel, offers weekly rotating content that includes tips and best practices to help you improve your craft, magnify your message, build your faith, and keep a pulse on the overall publishing industry. Whether you’re a fiction or nonfiction writer, traditionally or indie published, established or just starting out, this podcast is for you. Click FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE and listen in!
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Do you have a story inside you that you want to share with the world? Do you dream seeing your name on a bestseller cover? Do you have a special message to tell? If yes, then what are you waiting for? If the reason you have not written a book yet is that you have doubts or you simply don't know where to start, then this podcast is for you. Write 2B Read podcast is created to encourage and inspire writers to become authors. It will have very short episodes with tips, reflections and encourage ...
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Do you love books? Are you in the mood for a laugh? Join Megan O'Russell's journey as she dives further into the epic adventure of being an author, explores her love and obsession of all things book-related, and finds the humor in writing roadblocks. With twenty books across six series, Megan has taken the Indie Book world by storm. Her journey from traditional publishing to prolific Indie author has been filled with lots of laughter and more than a few tears. Whether you're an avid reader o ...
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Mike's Always Right—hosted by Mike Eiman—is high in fiber, and jam packed with inane ramblings about fiction writing, self-publishing, marketing, coffee and whatever else happens to strike Mike's fancy.
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"....We need time to think. We need time to research, and we need time to be creative. And so that has to go into our calendar as well." Back in episode 42, Writer, speaker, and social media consultant Kathryn McClatchy provided ways to create realistic, achievable goals and put the right timeframes in place. Over six months later, we're doing a re…
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Did you know that while booksellers are buying about 250 to 300 titles a month (if they're a large seller), there are almost 1 million new, traditionally published books and, on top of that, 2-3 million self-published books produced every year in the United States alone? That is a lot of competition, my friend. So how can you make your book stands …
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In this episode, you'll learn not only about the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference and why you should attend, but special guest Gregg Bridgeman also shares some excellent tips for how to best prepare for a conference AND key insights about the challenges we Christian writers face in today's culture. Also, I announce that the Ink and Impact podc…
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"...What drives the conflict most are the character's goals and motivations. So you have to ask 'what is the main character's top goal in life and the focus of the story?'..." Author and Developmental Editor, Susan Sheehey writes compelling stories by embracing flaws, loving imperfections, and building external conflict. She reminds us of the great…
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You have a message to share. But how you can do it in a way that offers hope and makes a difference in the lives of your readers? Today's guest, author James H. Belt III, joins me and shares the approach he took to do this - and the lessons he learned along the way - when writing his new book, Hope Realized. Be assured: No matter your message, you,…
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On today's episode, Dalene Bickel shares a self-check for writers: four things you should consider throughout every stage of your writing life, not just when you’re embarking on a new project or entering a new calendar year. Can you guess what they are? You just might be surprised! Listen in to discover if you’re correct … and if any of them resona…
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Do you want to get word out about your self-published book? If so, you'll want to land media coverage in outlets such as newspapers, podcasts, radio, and television. But getting those coveted interview spots isn't always easy. That's why I invited Jason Jones, founder of Jones Literary (a PR firm for authors and publishers), to come on Ink and Impa…
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Whew - I cover a lot of important info in today's book industry update! Tune in to learn about: Recent Christian Bookstore Sales Data, Foreign Market Opportunities, KDP Changes, The New Book Rating System in Texas I'd love to hear your thoughts about what is shared in this episode - select from the options below to connect with me! Prefer to read t…
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Today's episode concludes the Author Summer School series by sharing 6 Steps to Setting Up an Email List and Growing Your Platform. Whether you're just starting out as a writer or are already an established author, this episode will ensure your email list is set up correctly AND help you reach - and attract - new readers. Share this with a fellow w…
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This week I'm continuing my Author Summer School series, and today we're specifically talking about the benefits of blogging, how to start an author blog, and how to market an author blog. Lots of tips are coming your way, so if you are, driving or exercising or somewhere that you can't take notes, don't worry. Just be sure to go to the blog at ink…
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"My book, A Beautiful Game, was...a love story and also, a love story about soccer and playing soccer." Liz Lincoln and Lainey Davis score goals when it comes to soccer romance. Both ladies write other kinds of sports romance, but in honor of the World Cup, we chat making soccer (or football!) romance accessible to the masses, writing from althetic…
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Hey there, fellow pen pusher! The Author Summer School Series continues here on the podcast. Today I'm sharing how you can build an effective author website in 10 steps, whether you plan to build it yourself or hire a web designer. Already have a website? Wonderful! But you’ll still want to follow along to make sure you’re not overlooking any key c…
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"Being a pre-published author is to know exactly what your expectations are of yourself and of your writing...Like is this a career for you or do you just have that one story...?" Danika Bloom, USA Today bestselling romance author, coaches authors like she used to coach small business owners. She empowers and creates a community, so authors don't w…
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Not sure if it's time to publish your book? Listen in to today's episode where you’ll learn: what led Rick and Jane McKinney to walk across America almost 20 years ago, why they waited until now to publish a book about it, and how the lessons they learned along their trek and throughout the writing and publishing of their book can benefit your auth…
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You're excited to write your book, so you immediately start typing. That's a good thing, right? Yes, but in your eagerness, you might be overlooking or dismissing two critical things that should be done at the outset of your author journey. Listen in to today's episode to discover 2 Important Things Authors Tend to Dismiss, why they're important, a…
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"...Dictating helps me get to the emotional level of my characters a little easier than if I was handwriting or typing on my laptop. It's just for me, dictation takes away a little bit of a barrier..." Heidi McCahan had an interesting path to becoming a Harlequin author and found a smart way to create leverage in writing multiple books a year - dic…
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Do you have these 6 things every author needs? Today's episode kicks off what I'm calling my Author Summer School series. Now through the end of July, I'm going to be focusing primarily on the fundamentals of authorship and the practical things you need to put in place. Whether you're an aspiring author needing step-by-step guidance or an establish…
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"...I really wanted all my characters to have this nice arc...They start at point A and then they're sort of figuring their way through it as the book goes on." Kayla Grosse can't help but write compelling characters with depth - which propelled her previous romance book into a bestseller. Now her cowboy romance, Reign Me In, rides highs and lows a…
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Wondering how to do the thing ... that is, write your book? Unsure what to expect throughout the writing and publishing process? If so, then be sure to listen to this episode of the Ink and Impact podcast in which Rebecca George and I discuss her experience writing and publishing her recently released book, Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gump…
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"...when you can bring your creative brain to marketing, it explodes. There's so much great opportunity to be creative in marketing and think outside the box and try new things." Author and Speaker Carolyn Choate hosts The Financially Free Author Show and has been imbedded in the indie publishing world since the wild west of ebook publishing when K…
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Today I’m keeping it real by talking about comparison, specifically how it hinders us and what we can do to combat it, plus 5 ways that Jesus models effective marketing for our God-given messages. Ready? Listen in! Would you rather read the blog version? Go to the website. Looking for a Christian writing group? Join the Inkwell Collective! Follow D…
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"We're pretty good at (the podcast)....I have to not be afraid of like stepping out of the intentions of what it looked like....Not being afraid to step out, to do something different. Owning that like "you're good at what you do". I feel like that's where I'm at right now. " Whether you are a romance writer, reader or content creator, Bree knows t…
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Starting a podcast as an author offers some unique benefits that other types of marketing just can't replicate. And starting a podcast doesn't have to be difficult, either. However, it does require a bit of planning and effort. On today's episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, I'm joined by Sarah Moffat, a podcast manager and launch specialist. Tog…
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"We kinda get hit with these overnight success stories, whether it's a writer or anyone...but what I think we don't hear about as much is the actual real toil and grind and rejection that goes into so many books and to being an author." Author Megan Tady put a lot of editing and querying into her debut, Super Bloom, and has the book to prove it! We…
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In this episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, we look at how King David's desire to build a house for the Lord compares to our motivation to write today by asking ourselves 3 important questions. We also consider our identity as writers based on the names and titles we use. Plus, there's an important reminder about the current book giveaway! Enter…
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"The city is a beautiful backdrop for (character's) to live their lives in. Whereas in a small town, it's really part of the story." Romance author E.F. Dodd holds a special place in her heart for rural settings and even set her latest book, A Higher Standard, in a small North Carolina town. We chat how specific settings influence your story and to…
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Have you ever wondered if your story is worth writing? Are you aware that not every book has to be written in narrative form? Would you like a chance to win a free book? Have I caught your attention yet? 😀 On today's episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, author Lori Ann Wood joins me to share the backstory behind her new book, Divine Detour: The P…
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Have you ever wondered what the differences are between autobiography, biography, memoir, and genealogy? Sometimes they overlap, but each has a distinct purpose. If you plan to write one of these genres - or are in the midst of writing one - do you know what to include ... or NOT to include? In honor of May being Personal History Awareness Month, I…
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"(For erotica) You have to have an escalation for how the s*x scenes build on each other, in that sense of things getting more and more serious." Cassandra Rose Clarke knows how to play with genres. She teaches writing classes across multiple genres and has written over 70 novels - working with official tie-in books like Star Trek, Halo, etc. We ch…
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It's Personal History Awareness Month! This fact led me to update my opt-in offer for individuals wanting to write their life stories, which in turn made me think that maybe I should do a podcast episode on how to create an opt-in offer. And here we are! Note that this episode differs from Episode 12 (How to Create and Distribute a Reader Magnet) i…
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"If (writers) have a problem...we want to help you target that and take actionable steps. One step at a time (in) chunks so that you can actually move forward right away." Megan Haskell keeps author's stories rolling. Co-host of the Author Wheel podcast and fantasy writer, Megan delves into the importance of structuring writing time and finding the…
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Have you ever wondered what the differences are between hybrid publishing and traditional publishing? Have you considered using a hybrid publisher, but weren't sure if they were legitimate or worth the investment? After all, there are a lot of author horror stories about them out there. The good news is that they're not all bad, and choosing one ju…
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Hey there, Pen Pusher. Welcome back! This week's episode is going to be a bit shorter than usual, but still valuable. Today, I'm going to share about Christian Book Month and reveal the potential financial differences between traditionally published authors and indie or self-published authors. I also want to invite you to join the Inkwell Collectiv…
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In this episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, host Dalene Bickel offers practical tips for authors to promote their backlist books. She shares ideas from the free resource, "Backlist Book Promotion for Busy Authors," by Christian author assistant Amanda Geaney that provides a wealth of tips and strategies to help you continue to market your books …
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On today's episode of the Ink and Impact Podcast, I speak with author Jennifer Hand, whose most recent book is My Yes Is On the Table. We specifically talk about what it was like for her to say yes to writing a book and the different things that she experienced through her author journey that many of us as fellow writers can relate to. I think that…
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In today's episode, I discuss AI for writers and how it's affecting the publishing industry. I wanted to really dig into this because while everyone else seems to be so excited about it and diving into it and touting all the benefits, I have a little hesitation about it. Not that I don't think that it should be used, but that we should be aware of …
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Whether you write middle-grade fiction or not, this episode is packed full of helpful insights and practical tips to benefit you throughout your author journey! Just a few of the topics covered in this episode include: Why middle-grade fiction is needed now more than ever, What happens when you invite God into the writing (and marketing) process, H…
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Today I discuss the foundation of our writing efforts. Without a vision and mission, the author life is much more difficult, and dare I say less fruitful. You might be thinking that a vision and mission statement are only for businesses. But guess what? Your writing is a business! If you plan to sell your book and earn money from it, you need to tr…
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Daylight Savings Time takes place this weekend in many portions of the United States. What will you do with your extra hour? If you're like me, you might be tempted to sleep in. But perhaps we could better utilize that hour, and our time in general, regardless of which equinox we’re in. So, today I’m going to share 5 time & mind management tips for…
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How do you know if you’re called to write a book? What do you do when you feel like an imposter in your faith or as a writer? How do you develop a writing niche? Naomi Fata generously shares her personal experience in each of these areas, which all fall under one overarching theme: relationships - with Christ and others. Listen in to discover why r…
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Today we're talking about your leadership role as a writer and the ten characteristics that define leadership as they pertain to writers and authors. You don't want to miss it! Listen, read, and watch at inkandimpact.com. Learn more about The Inkwell Collective.Av Dalene Bickel
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"You can have the emotion, the angst, and the personal intimate details of a romance, but you can also have the cerebral part of a mystery and solving clues..." Award-winning author Diane Kelly had a natural progression from romance writer to cozy mystery writer, and she's been mixing genres ever since. She discusses the difference between concocti…
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Since we celebrated Valentine’s Day earlier this week, I thought I’d play off of that theme and ask you: Are you in love with your book’s appearance? Even more importantly, do you know how to ensure that your target audience will fall in love with your cover and interior design? The most important marketing aspect of your book – whether ebook or pr…
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"Write like a Reader. If you don't wanna read it, don't write it." USA Today Bestselling Author Lauren Smith has written 75 books in 8 years - spanning multiple sub-genres in romance. She fully understands the trials and tribulations that come with branding yourself under one author name, as well as using a pen name for a different sub-genre. She t…
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Writers know they need to build a platform. But what is an author platform and why does it really matter? How do you even start to build a platform? Writing a book is much more than simply putting words on a page. In today's episode, Dalene Bickel discusses how platform and publishing go hand in hand and shares ways writers can begin to grow their …
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"You can bend the rules, but you need to know what they are first." USA Today Bestselling author Jennifer Hilt loves a good trope. So much so that she's written several books about it! In working with authors as a plotter and concept creator, she created and wrote the Trope Thesaurus, a writing reference book to help identify tropes and strengthen …
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I'm kicking off Season 2 with a giveaway (free book, anyone?!) and practical advice to help you wrap your mind around the book creation process. Whether you’re planning to indie or traditionally publish, these 5 components are critical across the board. So be sure to stick around to the very end for full giveaway details and prepare to make an impa…
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Author Lark Green might be a nurse during the day, but she writes steamy monster romance at night. To deal with the stress of her job and a global crisis, she started writing her own HEA stories. She set a goal to have her debut, The Orc Boss, written and published in a year - all while working full-time in the medical field! We chat about what her…
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WRITE WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU WRITE. That's Holly Lyn Walrath's motto. Holly is a writer, poet, editor, and publisher of Interstellar Flight Press and always finds new ways to challenge her writing. Her creativity allows her to think outside the box with poems and short stories; along with numerous methods on getting unstuck. She teaches writi…
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Writing instructor and multi-genre author, Amber Royer, understands the heart of what makes a cozy mystery the perfect comfort read - community, characters, a little romance and a dash of murder mystery. She has done vast research on chocolate, occupations, and furry friends to bring her latest series - Bean to Bar - to life. Plus, we have an hones…
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