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Back to Search5 Habits of Successful Authors (Ep.91)
Season 5 Episode 91
I got the idea for today's episode after reading an article about how Scholastic, the popular children's book distributor, selects their titles and m…
1 year, 6 months ago
Balancing Faith & Book Marketing as a Christian Author with Cathy McIntosh (Ep.90)
Season 5 Episode 90
Are you a Christian author who struggles to effectively market your book?
If so, you'll want to listen to the entire episode to discover practical and…
1 year, 6 months ago
How (and where) to Get More Book Reviews as an Indie Author (Ep.89)
Season 5 Episode 89
In today's episode, host Dalene Bickel discusses the nitty gritty about book reviews. Topics covered include:
The big myth around a certain # of book …1 year, 7 months ago
Do You Need a Book Coach? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself (Ep.88)
Season 5 Episode 88
In today's episode, I define what a book coach is, explain what a book coach does, and share 3 questions you should ask yourself to determine if you …
1 year, 7 months ago
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: The Rundown (Ep.87)
Season 5 Episode 87
There is no universal right or wrong way to publish your book. Self-publishing will be better for some authors while traditional publishing will be b…
1 year, 7 months ago
7 Effective Self-Editing Techniques (and how to have fun in the process)
Season 5 Episode 86
Today I'm sharing 7 effective self-editing techniques for each stage of the self-publishing process.
Whether you're a first-time aspiring author or a …
1 year, 7 months ago
The 2 Worst Times to Publish a Book as an Indie Author (Ep.85)
Season 5 Episode 85
Timing is everything when it comes to launching your book, ESPECIALLY if you're a self-published author.
In fact, there are 2 times you should avoid a…
1 year, 8 months ago
Called to Write a Book, But Don't Know What to Write? (Ep.84)
Season 5 Episode 84
Writing a God-honoring book isn't a task that you should take lightly, but neither should it paralyze you.
Sometimes you just need some help getting …
1 year, 8 months ago
3 Ways Writers Can Simplify the Book Creation Process (Ep.83)
Season 5 Episode 83
Earlier this week, we celebrated Labor Day here in the U.S., which honors all the workers who enable our country to function. It also made me think o…
1 year, 8 months ago
Island Time vs. Deadline - Summer Writing Tips
Season 4 Episode 82
It’s hot in the summer, so it’s nice to slow down a bit and drink something refreshing that quenches the thirst. This got me to thinking: why not off…
1 year, 11 months ago