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LISTENREADWhether you write middle-grade fiction or not, this episode is packed full of helpful insights and practical tips to benefit you throughout your author journey! Just a few of the topics covered in this episode include: Why  middle-grade fiction is needed now...

LISTENREADIf you listened to last week’s episode you probably heard my faux pas. I’m sure that most of you, if not all you, caught it, but were so gracious not to blast me about it on social. Thank you! Lesson learned - don’t record AND edit in a hurry! Missed it and...

LISTENWATCHREADDaylight Savings Time occurs this weekend in many portion of the United States. What will you do with your extra hour? You might be tempted to sleep in (that’s my temptation, anyway). But perhaps we could better utilize that hour … and our time in...

LISTENWATCHREADIn this interview with Naomi Fata, so much great info is shared that I initially struggled with which part to focus on for the title of this episode:   How to know if you're called to write a book? What to do when you feel like an imposter in your...

LISTENWATCHREADWelcome back to another episode of the Ink and Impact podcast! Today we're talking about your leadership role as a writer and the ten characteristics that define leadership as they pertain to writers and authors. This topic came about because of...

LISTENREADBook Cover and Interior Design Considerations Since we celebrated Valentine’s Day earlier this week, I thought I’d play off of that theme and ask you:  Are you in love with your book’s appearance? Even more importantly, do you know how to ensure that your...

LISTENWATCHREADAs writers, we need to build a platform. This term has been around for a number of years now and can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to purchase your books. In theory, the more people you have on your email list and the more...

LISTENWATCHREADI'm kicking off Season 2 with a giveaway (free book, anyone?! See below for full details) and practical advice to help you wrap your mind around the book creation process. Whether you’re planning to indie or traditionally publish, these 5 components are...

As you review your writing in 2022, can you say with confidence that it has positively impacted your readers? Sometimes when we sense God prompting us to do a particular thing, we try to talk ourselves out of doing it. But when we push aside our excuses and fears,...

LISTENWATCHABOUTDo you struggle to express yourself? You're not alone. Today's episode addresses this issue and encourages us not to just take the easy way out. Listen in to learn what we're to do instead. Resource: Get your free copy of the Christian Book Catalog...

LISTENWATCHABOUTDo you like journals? Have you ever wondered how crowdfunding works? Curious about the differences between offset printing and print-on-demand? No matter what kind of book you're self-publishing, this episode will help you make informed decisions...

Be aware of some important book industry updates, especially if you're: rushing to publish (or revise) your book before Christmas, planning to only publish a print version in the new year, or currently writing a children's book. And, as always, several helpful writing...