The Keep Writing Podcast

Nika Maples
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The Keep Writing Podcast

The author of five books, Nika Maples is a writer, speaker, and lupus and stroke survivor who loves to help Christian writers conquer what's holding them back so they can finish, publish, and market their amazing books. She started her career teaching high school English, and was named Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2007. Nika loves her sunny life in Fort Worth.

  1. 11/19/2024

    195: Write Even When It Is Difficult with Beth Bubik

    Writer, write even when it is difficult. Even if you’re facing difficult circumstances and challenges in your life right now. Write. There will never be a moment in life when there isn’t some kind of challenge to overcome. And there will never be a moment when it’s easier to write than it is to make an excuse. But you have been called to rise up and share your testimony with those who are looking for it. Your story is needed. So write even when it is difficult. And allow your weakness to be made perfect in the One who is calling you to a greater purpose. Join Nika in this episode as she sits down with Beth Bubik to discuss her journey to authorship, how her faith helped her discover the worth within waiting, and how letting go of perfection was the key to finding success. This interview is sure to be an inspiration for anyone being called to authorship but struggle to know that their story is worth telling!    About Beth: Beth Bubik is a wife, mother, and wellness coach who helps women permanently lose weight through the lens of spiritual fasting. She believes in the power of giving up a little for a short time in order to achieve something bigger in the long term. And by delaying gratification and letting go of the idea of “being perfect,” we can pursue the Lord’s purpose for our lives with passion and clarity. Connect with Beth at thecatholicfastingcoach.com or on social media @thecatholicfastingcoach. Grab Beth’s book, Delay & Pray, on Amazon today!   Timestamp: 0:00 - Introduction 1:12 - Beth’s Story 7:23 - Finding Common Ground 13:43 - The Worth Of Our Present Sufferings 17:00 - Walking Through the Writing Process 21:27 - The Bigger Picture 30:41 - Letting Go of Perfection 34:21 - Wrap-Up 39:14 - Outro   Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book. Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name! If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today! Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at https://learn.nikamaples.com/quickstartyourbook Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

    40 min

  2. 10/08/2024

    194: Overcome Any Obstacle to Write Your Book with Abigail Brown

    You can overcome any obstacle to write your book! When you trust in the Lord’s strength rather than your own, you can overcome any obstacle standing in your way. No matter how big, no matter how messy, no matter how insurmountable it may seem. The Lord is always with us to help us overcome. And that’s just what Abigail Brown has discovered along her journey of living with dystonia. Since the age of three, Abigail has lived with a disability that has made the most simple tasks almost impossible. But her biggest obstacles were no match for the Lord’s calling on her life to share her story with others. Persevering through physical limitations, negative self-talk, and overwhelming doubt, Abigail was determined to share the love of Jesus and spread hope through the lessons she’s learned throughout her journey. Join Nika as she sits down with Abigail to hear her incredible testimony of strength, resilience, hope, and a Savior whose power is always made perfect in weakness. May this episode inspire you to see the Lord’s presence in your own life and how He helps you to overcome any obstacle!   Timestamp:   0:00 - Intro 1:20 - About Abigail & Her Story 5:13 - Working Through Negative Self-Talk & Doubt 8:21 - The Hardest Obstacles & The Biggest Breakthroughs 12:59 - The Finishing Touches 18:29 - Final Thoughts 19:12 - Outro   Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book. Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name! If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today! Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com. Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

    20 min

  3. 10/01/2024

    193: Write Your Book as an Offering with Nina Landis

    Write your book as an offering to the Lord and let His glory shine through you! As authors, we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves to tell our stories. But taking the focus off ourselves and our own abilities creates space for the Spirit to move through our efforts. Giving Him room to move takes the pressure off of us to make it “perfect.” Writer, it’s not about what you can do but what He can do through you. Instead of hiding from the Lord’s calling because of our shortcomings, let us use our gifts to honor Him. Join me in this episode as I sit down with Nina Landis to chat about writing as an offering to God and how we can use our books to not only touch the lives of others but bring Jesus His greatest reward!   About Nina: Nina Landis is a worship leader, pastor, and mother of four who always knew she was meant to write a book but spent most of her life resisting it. She found herself stuck in a cycle of fear, overwhelm, and resistance that stopped her from leaning into the Lord’s calling on her life. But when she finally chose to step into obedience and surrender, she discovered that what she had been running from all that time ended up becoming her greatest act of worship. Let this episode encourage and inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and into obedience! Get your copy of Nina’s book, Slow + Sacred, today! Connect with Nina over on Instagram or her website!   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - About Nina & The Idea for Her Book 5:51 - From Resistance to Obedience 11:32 - Putting the Pieces Together 16:30 - The Balance of Motherhood & Authorship 26:22 - Believing in the Power of Your Story 33:39 - The Worth of Your Wage 37:47 - How to Connect with Nina 41:53 - Outro   Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book. Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name! If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today! Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com. Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

    42 min

  4. 09/10/2024

    192: It’s Gonna Go Fast

    It’s gonna go fast, so why not enjoy the journey? When you’re just getting started with your content, the going will likely feel slow and, often, even stationary.  It may be difficult to imagine the process going quickly and making it to the other side. But, one day, you’ll look back and realize just how far you really did go. You may look back ten years from now and marvel at where you started and where you ended up. The journey the Lord takes us on is full of wonder and surprise. And it always goes faster than we think. So let’s enjoy it right where it is now and consider all the difficult moments as pure joy.   Join Nika in this episode as she continues her series, “What I Wish I Could Tell Myself,” where she reviews and critiques her very first videos from ten years ago! Listen in as she points out what went well, what could have been better, and how to use her critiques for your own content and media channels. Not only will you get to hear Nika’s helpful tips on how to create impactful media, you’ll also be blessed by an important message that resonates even today. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the moving pieces to getting started, then this is an episode you won’t want to miss!   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - The Desires of Our Hearts 5:25 - Reviewing an Old Video 9:01 - My Critiques 10:27 - The Power of Coaching 13:25 - Outro   Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book. Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name! If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today! Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com. Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

    14 min

  5. 09/03/2024

    191: It Gets Better

    It gets better. Starting a media channel to support your writing journey may feel scary, daunting, and overwhelming. And you may feel like the work you’re putting in isn’t making a difference. But, friend, it truly is. The work you’re doing now is giving God room to move in your life and in your ministry. It’s laying the foundation for bigger, better things and greater blessings. The work will get better. And the challenge of it all gets easier. Have faith, writer. Trust the journey and the One who set you on your path.   In this episode, Nika’s continuing her series, “What I Wish I Could Tell Myself,” where she reviews and critiques her very first videos from ten years ago! Listen in as she points out what went well, what could have been better, and how to use her critiques for your own content and media channels. Not only will you get to hear Nika’s helpful tips on how to create impactful media, you’ll also be blessed by an important message that resonates even today. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the moving pieces to getting started, then this is an episode you won’t want to miss!   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - Your Channel Is Your Connection 4:17 - Where I Was 6:24 - Reviewing An Old Video 11:09 -  My Critiques 14:07 - Outro   Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book. Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name! If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today! Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com. Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

    15 min

  6. 08/27/2024

    190: He Will Meet You Where You Are

    He will meet you where you are and show you the way forward. In all of your content planning, creating, and brainstorming, He will be there. He will give you the insight you need to teach and lead others. He will give you the words to say and the confidence to speak. He will show you how to convey your message in your content and reach the right people. All you need to do is give Him your “yes” and choose to follow. Will you let Him lead you? In this episode, Nika’s continuing her series, “What I Wish I Could Tell Myself,” where she reviews and critiques her very first videos from ten years ago! Listen in as she points out what went well, what could have been better, and how to use her critiques for your own content and media channels. Not only will you get to hear Nika’s helpful tips on how to create impactful media, you’ll also be blessed by an important message that resonates even today. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the moving pieces to getting started, then this is an episode you won’t want to miss!   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - My Content Creation Process 4:59 - Reviewing an Old Video 8:40 - Let Jesus Fill Your Cup 10:25 - Outro   Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book. Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name! If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today! Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com. Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

    11 min

  7. 08/20/2024

    189: Make It Easy

    Make it easy. Don’t worry about all of the moving pieces or the details of how it’s going to work. Instead, focus on the lesson and the message you are being led to share with others. Don’t make it more complicated than it needs to be. Instead, think about how you can make it as easy and as simple for yourself as possible. The rest will come later as you slowly begin to build your channel and your income. Simply start where you’re at with what you have and then worry about adding in the extras later. Just don’t keep waiting to share the message you’re being called to share! In this episode, Nika’s continuing her new series, “What I Wish I Could Tell Myself,” where she reviews and critiques her very first videos from ten years ago! Listen in as she points out what went well, what could have been better, and how to use her critiques for your own content creation. Not only will you get to hear Nika’s helpful tips on how to create impactful media, you’ll also be blessed by an important message that resonates even today. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the moving pieces to getting started, then this is an episode you won’t want to miss!   Timestamp:   0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Reviewing an Old Video 7:22 - Creating a Repeatable Structure 9:18 - Technology & Taglines 10:50 - Avoiding Burnout 14:27 - Make It Easy 16:42 - Outro   Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book. Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name! If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today! Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com. Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

    17 min

  8. 08/13/2024

    188: Keep It Short and Simple

    Keep your content short and simple. As a new creator, it’s easy to believe that your content needs to be complicated to be valuable. But the truth is, the more complicated the content is, the more distracting it becomes. And when you’re just starting out, it’s okay to keep things simple and make your message short and sweet. The true value lies in the power of the message you are being called to share. Not in the actual content itself. So come join Nika in this episode as she continues her series, “What I Wish I Could Tell Myself,” and be encouraged through her insights and critiques of the very first videos she ever published. Not only will you get to hear Nika’s helpful tips on how to create impactful media, you’ll also be blessed by an important message that resonates even today. If you’ve been feeling stressed about creating your own content, this is an episode that is sure to help!   Timestamp:   0:00 - Intro 0:31 - What I Wish I Could Tell Myself 1:49 - Reviewing an Old Video 4:40 - My Critiques 6:13 - My Biggest Mistake 10:38 - My Biggest Takeaway 14:23 - Outro   Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book. Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name! If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today! Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com. Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

    15 min
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The author of five books, Nika Maples is a writer, speaker, and lupus and stroke survivor who loves to help Christian writers conquer what's holding them back so they can finish, publish, and market their amazing books. She started her career teaching high school English, and was named Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2007. Nika loves her sunny life in Fort Worth.

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  • Creator
    Nika Maples
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    192
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    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nika Maples
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    The Keep Writing Podcast

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