#385: Publish with a Purpose: Build Your Team

#385: Publish with a Purpose: Build Your Team

Author: CJ and Shelley Hitz: Writing Mentor, Author Coach, Christian Writers July 13, 2023 Duration: 13:14

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on July 20th, 2023 to help you unlock the full potential of your writing with the transformative power of prayer so that God can use your words to impact lives for eternity.

Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/prayer/

The Power of Building Your Team

As authors, it's easy to fall into the trap of doing everything on our own, but today we'll discover the power of building your team and how it can transform your journey in independent publishing.

Remember, you don't have to go it alone. By surrounding yourself with talented individuals who share your passion, you can create a book that truly shines.

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 will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps.

Download it now for free here.

Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop

With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

 

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover: 

  • The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days. 

  • My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

  • The formula I've used to easily price my books

  • The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you) 

  • The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll

Get started now here.

 


There’s a particular kind of resistance that comes with writing something you believe matters-a mix of doubt, distraction, and sometimes, sheer weariness. Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres meets you right in that space. Hosts CJ and Shelley Hitz, who work as writing mentors and author coaches, understand that the journey to finishing your book isn't just about craft; it's a spiritual undertaking. Each episode blends practical guidance with heartfelt spiritual encouragement, often weaving in prayers specifically for the hurdles writers face. Whether you're drafting a novel, a memoir, or a devotional, the conversation here rests on a core belief: your story has a purpose and you have a unique role to play. This podcast feels like a dedicated writing session with friends who get it, offering both the tools and the faith-filled perspective to keep moving forward. Tune in for honest talks about the writing life, all grounded in the encouragement that your work can impact lives in meaningful, lasting ways.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres
Podcast Episodes
#443 Overcoming Impossible [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:32
Overcoming Impossible "I slipped out during the night, taking only a few others with me. I had not told anyone about the plans God had put in my heart for Jerusalem. We took no pack animals with us except the donkey I wa…
#442 Expert Edition - Writing a Faith-Based Memoir [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:37
Expert Edition - Writing a Faith-Based Memoir Having just completed my writer's memoir, I have been amazed at how the process strengthened my faith and thankfulness to God for what He has done in my writing life. I would…
#441 Useful [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:12
Useful Luke 1:5-17 Out of all the thousands of Levites serving in the Temple in the First Century, Zechariah is one of the only ones we know by name. God knew where to find Zechariah. God does not require that we have a…
#440 Start Fresh: 3 Ways to Make Time for Writing in a Busy Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:58
Feeling overwhelmed by life's demands and wondering when you'll ever find time to write? In this episode, I share three practical strategies to help you carve out consistent writing time—no matter how busy your season fe…
#439 Desert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:02
Desert At some point in our lives, we will find ourselves in the desert. A place of heat and barrenness. We're talking about the Mojave or Sahara in July, not Palm Springs. The word desert is the Hebrew word "midbar" whi…
#437 20 Things I've Learned in 20 Years of Online Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:56
This year marks 20 years since I began my online business journey, and what a journey it has been! It's been filled with both challenges and blessings, but through it all, God has taught me so much. As I reflect on the l…
#436 Stuck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:12
Stuck Psalm 40:1-3 Are you familiar with the word "mire"? A mire is an area of wet, spongy earth like a bog or marsh. Have you ever been on a piece of land after the snow has melted or after a tremendous downpour of rain…
#435 Shoring up Weaknesses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
Shoring up Weaknesses "Shoring" is the process of temporarily supporting a building, vessel, structure, or trench with shores (props) when in danger of collapse or during repairs or alterations. Shoring comes from shore,…