Ink and Impact Blog

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...

If you’re listening from the U.S. on the day this episode airs, you’re probably trying to get comfortable after stuffing yourself with turkey and all the other accompanying gastronomical goodies of a typical Thanksgiving feast. While I was prepping for my own family’s...

LISTENWATCHMorning SessionAfternoon SessionABOUT Could you use some encouragement in your writing life? Do you wish you had an opportunity to hang out with fellow Christian writers and learn from their experiences? Are you looking for a book to read that will not just...

LISTENABOUTIn honor of Veterans Day this week in the United States, this episode of Ink and Impact features interview clips of two veterans' military experiences. Host Dalene Bickel also shares interview tips for writers, plus discusses how we should see ourselves as...

Today we're blessed to have guest Kent Sanders, who is the founder of Inkwell Ghostwriting, which helps leaders grow their business through books and other content. He is also the author and co-author of numerous books, including 18 Words to Live By: A Father's Wisdom...

Today is the industry update episode - it's one of my favorites. But you know, I love talking to fellow authors and other publishing professionals, industry professionals, too so every episode is a great episode, right? But I am always fascinated by what's going on...

Today I am joined by Kim Stewart, who is a Jesus girl, wife and mom, podcast publicist, and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast (which I'm a fan of, by the way). As a publicist and marketing strategist, she has been blessed to serve incredible authors and PR...

I am absolutely thrilled to have a guest author with us today. Douglas Bond is the author of more than 30 books of historical fiction biography division and practical theology. Bond is director of the Oxford Creative Writing masterclass, and the Carolina Creative...

Today I have a special guest with us. Lindsey Carlson is a pastor's wife, the mother of five and a native Texan, whether inside her own local church or while writing or speaking more broadly, Lindsey delights and teaching women to grow in their love for God's Word and...

With both indie and traditionally published authors expected to build a platform, they often get discouraged when they see minimal growth in that area. Sometimes it causes them to lose all motivation to stay on social media or even finish writing their book. I...

With over 4 million new books published last year in the U.S. (self-published and traditionally published combined), is there any room for yours? Isn’t the market already saturated?  And with Americans reading at an all-time low (only 19% of Americans now read for...

Did you know that today, September 15, is National Get Ready Day? Yeah, who knew? I didn't until yesterday, when I was doing a little bit of research. I also don't know who comes up with these day designations. But I decided to run with it for this episode because,...