Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres CJ and Shelley Hitz: Writing Mentor, Author Coach, Christian Writers

Whether you’re writing your first draft or you’re already on your way to publish and market your books, it’s important to remember that we are called to be stewards of the gifts God has given us.
Remember, when you answer the call to write, God can unlock words for you to share with the message He has placed within you.
Unlock Your Writing Now
Do you want to see what God will do as you show up and allow Him to flow through you? Join us as we start the Unlock Your Writing program this June! This is a 4-week program during the month of June 2023 to help you move forward in what God has called you to do.
This will help you make progress on your writing or on your marketing materials like blog posts, emails, social media posts, etc.
You can join the Unlock Your Writing Program by signing up for Christian Book Academy. We are an online membership that help Christian writers of all genres, like you, write words that outlive you, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and reach more readers with your message.
Find out more here.
 

Join CJ in this Mentoring Moment as we focus on the word “Retreat.” 
A couple meanings of the word retreat include,
“A place of privacy or safety; refuge.”
“A period of group withdrawal for prayer, meditation, study, or instruction.”
In Mark 6:30-32 (NIV) we read these words of Jesus,
“The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “COME WITH ME by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.” 
Jesus is inviting us to “come with Him” by ourselves to a quiet place. Of course, there are certainly times when we aim to get lots of writing done but there may be times during these virtual writing retreats when Jesus simply wants us to meet with Him and get on board with the things He desires to do in and through us.
 
The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God
Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.
Get access to the video and PDF download now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/businessmeeting/ 
 

Have you experienced pitching on podcasts and weren't able to get any yeses? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. But what do you do if that happens? Listen to this episode to find out.
Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When she's not strategizing with clients, you'll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family, and indulging in coffee, caramel and Friends reruns. 
Connect with her at https://kimstewartmarketing.com/
 
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 inspire lives.
Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/ideas/
 

As writers, we often have seasons of acceleration: doing a lot of behind-the scenes and preparation, and we need to rest. 
In this episode, Shelley discusses the importance of rest in the writing process and knowing when it is the right time to rise again. 
 
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: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/ 
 
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: https://procrastinationtopublication.com/ 
 

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference today, May 4th, 2023 to help you discover proven strategies that will empower you to confidently launch your book into the world so you can reach a wider audience and make a lasting impact with the message God has placed on your heart.
Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/launch/ 
 
Get Unstuck in Your Writing
Do you feel stuck at writing? Or are you an “unwriting” writer? In this episode, Shelley talks about how to get back to the basics of writing and how to move on into the deep work of it.
 
Free WRITING WHEEL Download
Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/writingwheel
 
Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Minutes
Are you ready to get your book onto paper without the frustration of getting stuck or dealing with writers’ block? 
Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here: www.BookWritingLab.com 
 

JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on May 4th, 2023 to help you discover proven strategies that will empower you to confidently launch your book into the world so you can reach a wider audience and make a lasting impact with the message God has placed on your heart.
Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/launch/ 
1 Kings 19:1-9
Elijah has just been used by the Lord to win a mighty battle atop Mount Carmel against the prophets of Baal. The smoke on the altar was probably still smoldering when he found himself fleeing for his life into the wilderness. It seems Jezebel put a hefty price on his head and vowed revenge for the 400 prophets of Baal who were killed at Elijah’s command.
Now this mighty man of God is feeling drained-physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. He was feeling so low that he even asked the Lord to take his life. Turns out he simply needed to eat something.
We as Kingdom writers cannot afford to go without spiritual nourishment daily. There is a real enemy who has put a price on our heads and is angry that we write words inspired by God. Without daily nourishment, we will soon grow weak like Elijah. 
Connecting with God our Power source will give us fuel for the writing journey!
The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God
Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully.
Get access to the video and PDF download now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/businessmeeting/