Ink and Impact - Write a Book that Makes a Difference Dalene Bickel

At the outset, writing and self-publishing a book sounds straightforward - just write it and upload it to Amazon or whatever online retailer you choose.
Easy-peasy, right? 😃
Weellll…behind every overarching topic (writing, editing, publishing, and marketing) are MANY tasks and corresponding sub-tasks.
Compounding the problem is that when writers begin to search for answers to their questions and challenges, they’re inundated with so much information, it’s often overwhelming. 😳
In fact, the realities of authorship cause many aspiring authors to become one of three types of writers.
Ready to learn what they are? Listen in!

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Self-Publishing Checklist - FREE 2-page resourceThe Inkwell membership - weekly writing sessions and monthly Craft Chats1:1 Coaching Session - gain strategy and clarity; limited slots availableConnect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:
Email: info@inkandimpact.comInstagram: @‌dalenebickelWebsite: inkandimpact.comThanks for listening! Join the FREE Ink and Impact Facebook community for Christian writers.

Want FREE promotion? Send an audio recording of your favorite thing about this podcast to info@inkandimpact.com (be sure to include your name, book title, and website URL!).

In today’s episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, I’m going to cover 5 Essential Networking Tips for Writers.
As a book coach who serves Christian indie writers throughout their self-publishing journeys, I’ve learned that one of the biggest challenges they face is promoting and marketing their brand and their books.
Yet one of the best ways to promote oneself is the very thing that many writers avoid like the plague: networking.

Listen in to discover the 5 Essential Networking Tips for Writers.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Self-Publishing Checklist - FREE 2-page resourceThe Inkwell membership - weekly writing sessions and monthly Craft ChatsAdditional Writing/Self-Publishing Resources:
1:1 Coaching Session - gain strategy and clarity; limited slots availableConnect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:
Email: info@inkandimpact.comInstagram: @‌dalenebickelWebsite: inkandimpact.comThanks for listening! Join the FREE Ink and Impact Facebook community for Christian writers.

Want FREE promotion? Send an audio recording of your favorite thing about this podcast to info@inkandimpact.com (be sure to include your name, book title, and website URL!).

Compromise as a Christian writer isn't something many people talk about ... but it's something that can easily creep into our author life if we're not careful.

What kinds of things might cause you to compromise?

Listen in to discover a few examples and discover how you can prevent - or remedy - a compromising situation.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Self-Publishing Checklist - FREE 2-page resourceThe Inkwell membership - weekly writing sessions and monthly Craft ChatsAdditional Writing/Self-Publishing Resources:
1:1 Coaching Session - gain strategy and clarity; limited slots availableConnect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:
Email: info@inkandimpact.comInstagram: @‌dalenebickelWebsite: inkandimpact.com

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You may recall that back in episode 68, I asked, Is There Still a Market for Christian Books?
Well, thanks to a recent 41-page 2024 State of Christian Retail report by The Parable Group, I can conclusively say YES there is still a market for Christian books, particularly within independent Christian retailers.

On today's episode, I'm going to share:
Highlights from the 2024 State of Christian Retail report,What those results mean for Christian authors, and 9 strategies indie Christian authors can use to potentially get their books into indie Christian bookstores.Listen in and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

Mentioned in this Episode:
Self-Publishing Checklist - FREE 2-page resourceThe Inkwell membership - weekly writing sessions and monthly Craft ChatsHow Do I Get My Christian Book Listed on CBD (Christian Book Distributors) - blog post by Christopher D. SchmitzAdditional Writing/Self-Publishing Resources:
1:1 Coaching Session - gain strategy and clarity; limited slots availableConnect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:
Email: info@inkandimpact.comInstagram: @‌dalenebickelWebsite: inkandimpact.comThanks for listening! Join the FREE Ink and Impact Facebook community for Christian writers.

Want FREE promotion? Send an audio recording of your favorite thing about this podcast to info@inkandimpact.com (be sure to include your name, book title, and website URL!).

I recently had the honor of interviewing Becca Wierwille, author of the middle grade novel, Road Trip Rescue.

On today's episode, we address how to incorporate your own experience into a fictional story ...  and why it matters.

Regardless of what genre of fiction you're writing - and even if you're writing nonfiction - today's episode offers practical advice, tips, and lots of encouragement to guide you in this topic of incorporating your own experience into your writing.

I'm just excited to share it with you. Listen in!

Connect with Becca Wierwille:
Website - https://beccawierwille.com/
Book - Road Trip Rescue (*affiliate link)
Email Newsletter - Becca Wierwille's Email Newsletter (subscribepage.com)  
Social Media - 
Amazon Author PageGoodreadsInstagramFacebookPinterestTwitterResources Mentioned in this Episode:
The Inkwell membership - weekly writing sessions and monthly Craft ChatsAdditional Writing/Self-Publishing Resources:
Your Path to Publishing - a free guide that compares self-publishing, hybrid publishing and traditional publishing so you can make the right choice for your book.1:1 Coaching Session - gain strategy and clarity; limited slots availableConnect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:
Email: info@inkandimpact.comInstagram: @‌dalenebickelWebsite: inkandimpact.comThanks for listening! Join the FREE Ink and Impact Facebook community for Christian writers.

Want FREE promotion? Send an audio recording of your favorite thing about this podcast to info@inkandimpact.com (be sure to include your name, book title, and website URL!).

How is your writing coming along? How about your marketing?

Are they going as well as you had hoped they would at the beginning of the year?

If not, know you're not alone. New habits can be difficult to establish, and mindset plays a big factor in how successful you'll be.

Do you want to learn how to develop an effective, God-honoring mindset?

if so, be sure to listen to today's episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, where I share four practical ways to cultivate a Christian author's mindset.

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Author Spotlight
R.M. Ruiz, author of The Chosen Kids. Visit her website.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Ink & Impact Facebook Community - free private groupThe Inkwell membership - weekly writing sessionsAdditional Writing/Self-Publishing Resources:
Your Path to Publishing - a free guide that compares self-publishing, hybrid publishing and traditional publishing so you can make the right choice for your book.1:1 Strategy Session - gain strategy and clarity; limited slots available1:1 (4-week) Coaching Package - includes select manuscript critiques!Connect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:
Email: info@inkandimpact.comInstagram: @‌dalenebickelWebsite: inkandimpact.comThanks for listening! Join the FREE Ink and Impact Facebook community for Christian writers.

Want FREE promotion? Send an audio recording of your favorite thing about this podcast to info@inkandimpact.com (be sure to include your name, book title, and website URL!).