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Writing a book can be hard. Ink and Impact, a podcast for Christian writers hosted by author and book coach Dalene Bickel, offers weekly rotating content that includes tips and best practices to help you improve your craft, magnify your message, build your faith, and keep a pulse on the overall publishing industry. Whether you’re a fiction or nonfiction writer, traditionally or indie published, established or just starting out, this podcast is for you. Click FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE and listen in!
 
Romance writer, Sarah Gamez, gets to the heart of writing through discussions on craft, marketing, and entrepreneurship with author interviews and subject matter experts. Episodes discuss storytelling structure, self-publishing must-haves, and developing narratives - all while exploring different genres and medias as well as romance. After all, every story is a love story.
 
Do you have a story inside you that you want to share with the world? Do you dream seeing your name on a bestseller cover? Do you have a special message to tell? If yes, then what are you waiting for? If the reason you have not written a book yet is that you have doubts or you simply don't know where to start, then this podcast is for you. Write 2B Read podcast is created to encourage and inspire writers to become authors. It will have very short episodes with tips, reflections and encourage ...
 
Do you love books? Are you in the mood for a laugh? Join Megan O'Russell's journey as she dives further into the epic adventure of being an author, explores her love and obsession of all things book-related, and finds the humor in writing roadblocks. With twenty books across six series, Megan has taken the Indie Book world by storm. Her journey from traditional publishing to prolific Indie author has been filled with lots of laughter and more than a few tears. Whether you're an avid reader o ...
 
Mike's Always Right—hosted by Mike Eiman—is high in fiber, and jam packed with inane ramblings about fiction writing, self-publishing, marketing, coffee and whatever else happens to strike Mike's fancy.
 
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In today's episode, I discuss AI for writers and how it's affecting the publishing industry. I wanted to really dig into this because while everyone else seems to be so excited about it and diving into it and touting all the benefits, I have a little hesitation about it. Not that I don't think that it should be used, but that we should be aware of …
 
Whether 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 more than ever, What happens when you invite God into the writing (and marketing) process, H…
 
Today I discuss the foundation of our writing efforts. Without a vision and mission, the author life is much more difficult, and dare I say less fruitful. You might be thinking that a vision and mission statement are only for businesses. But guess what? Your writing is a business! If you plan to sell your book and earn money from it, you need to tr…
 
Daylight Savings Time takes place this weekend in many portions of the United States. What will you do with your extra hour? If you're like me, you might be tempted to sleep in. But perhaps we could better utilize that hour, and our time in general, regardless of which equinox we’re in. So, today I’m going to share 5 time & mind management tips for…
 
How do you know if you’re called to write a book? What do you do when you feel like an imposter in your faith or as a writer? How do you develop a writing niche? Naomi Fata generously shares her personal experience in each of these areas, which all fall under one overarching theme: relationships - with Christ and others. Listen in to discover why r…
 
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. You don't want to miss it! Listen, read, and watch at inkandimpact.com. Learn more about The Inkwell Collective.توسط Dalene Bickel
 
"You can have the emotion, the angst, and the personal intimate details of a romance, but you can also have the cerebral part of a mystery and solving clues..." Award-winning author Diane Kelly had a natural progression from romance writer to cozy mystery writer, and she's been mixing genres ever since. She discusses the difference between concocti…
 
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 target audience will fall in love with your cover and interior design? The most important marketing aspect of your book – whether ebook or pr…
 
"Write like a Reader. If you don't wanna read it, don't write it." USA Today Bestselling Author Lauren Smith has written 75 books in 8 years - spanning multiple sub-genres in romance. She fully understands the trials and tribulations that come with branding yourself under one author name, as well as using a pen name for a different sub-genre. She t…
 
Writers know they need to build a platform. But what is an author platform and why does it really matter? How do you even start to build a platform? Writing a book is much more than simply putting words on a page. In today's episode, Dalene Bickel discusses how platform and publishing go hand in hand and shares ways writers can begin to grow their …
 
"You can bend the rules, but you need to know what they are first." USA Today Bestselling author Jennifer Hilt loves a good trope. So much so that she's written several books about it! In working with authors as a plotter and concept creator, she created and wrote the Trope Thesaurus, a writing reference book to help identify tropes and strengthen …
 
I'm kicking off Season 2 with a giveaway (free book, anyone?!) 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 critical across the board. So be sure to stick around to the very end for full giveaway details and prepare to make an impa…
 
Author Lark Green might be a nurse during the day, but she writes steamy monster romance at night. To deal with the stress of her job and a global crisis, she started writing her own HEA stories. She set a goal to have her debut, The Orc Boss, written and published in a year - all while working full-time in the medical field! We chat about what her…
 
WRITE WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU WRITE. That's Holly Lyn Walrath's motto. Holly is a writer, poet, editor, and publisher of Interstellar Flight Press and always finds new ways to challenge her writing. Her creativity allows her to think outside the box with poems and short stories; along with numerous methods on getting unstuck. She teaches writi…
 
Writing instructor and multi-genre author, Amber Royer, understands the heart of what makes a cozy mystery the perfect comfort read - community, characters, a little romance and a dash of murder mystery. She has done vast research on chocolate, occupations, and furry friends to bring her latest series - Bean to Bar - to life. Plus, we have an hones…
 
It's always a good time to set goals! Writer, speaker, and social media consultant Kathryn McClatchy knows how to create and hit achievable goals. She'shelped many authors create realistic goals and objectives for their stage of life - and put the right timeframes in place. We'll be talking all things goal-oriented. No matter if you are looking to …
 
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, something wonderful happens: God opens doors and is glorified. I know this for a fact…
 
Do 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. Read show notes and SUBSCRIBE at inkandimpact.com. Get your free copy of the Christian Book Catalog mentioned in this episode here.…
 
Do 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 throughout your journey. Be sure to listen all the way to the end! Christa has a special offer for you …
 
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, there are several helpful writing resources mentioned as well. Be sure to subscribe and mention the podca…
 
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 feast this week, I listened to a podcast that shared a portion of George Washingt…
 
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 educate or entertain, but truly make an impact on you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you…
 
In honor of Veterans Day this week in the United States, Ink and Impact is featuring interview clips of two veterans' military experiences. Host Dalene Bickel also shares a couple of interview tips for writers, plus discusses how we should see ourselves as being in service not only for our readers, but for our God as well. Listen and subscribe at i…
 
Shayla Raquel is an author, self publishing mentor, speaker, editor, wifey, and dog mom. She's been helping authors on their publishing journey for over a decade and has writing tips to spare! We chat all things NaNoWriMo and how writers can get invested in any stage of the word count. As a former NaNo winner, Shayla divulges her current methods an…
 
We know we're to serve our readers ... but what about our fellow writers? In today's episode, author Kent Sanders shares three easy ways to be generous to both our readers and other creatives, and why it matters. We also discuss such related topics as: Pricing models (should you give your info away for free or charge?) Time considerations (when you…
 
Freya Marske dazzles readers with her immersive worlds and has the credentials to show for it! She's an international bestselling author, winner of the Romantic Novel Award for Fantasy, and a Hugo-nominated podcaster. She discusses methods in building meticulous, literary worlds readers want to lose themselves in and how to balance a story that doe…
 
Patrice Caldwell holds many esteemed titles already - children’s book editor, literary agent, Forbes’s “30 Under 30” media list, and Publishers Weekly Star Watch honoree - and she hold a distinct passion for uplifting diverse voices in the publishing industry. She discusses the process of pitching, curating, and editing a YA paranormal romance anth…
 
Staying on top of industry trends is important. Not only does it provide you with a bigger picture of the book industry as a whole, but the information allows you to take advantage of new opportunities, better understand your audience, and improve your own bottom line. On today's episode, you'll learn about: the new Amazon Attribution tags, the Sta…
 
Kayla Grosse started off writing scripts but found her calling as a bestselling author of romance. Her rockstar romance, I Like You Like That, is hitting all the right chords with an empowered plus-size heroine and a sizzling love story. We get real about plus-size representation in media, the influences behind her empowering female protagonist and…
 
One of the best ways authors can reach new readers and make industry connections is to become a podcast guest. But how exactly do you do that? Kim Stewart, a marketing publicist who specializes in helping authors acquire those coveted podcast guest spots, is going to share some simple, practical ways. Listen in to our conversation to learn how to p…
 
It's all about tropes! Aimee Walker is a new author and qualified editor - providing all levels of editorial services to authors of romance and women's fiction with clients across four continents. Pulling from her knowledge, clients and resources, she created a top trope book that gamifies tropes found in your favorite contemporary romances. We tal…
 
Sometimes a title just doesn't do a podcast episode justice. That's definitely the case today. My recent interview with Douglas Bond - a prolific author, hymn writer, educator, and church history tour guide - is chock full of so much valuable content, I debated whether I should separate it out into two episodes for you. Ultimately, I decided to kee…
 
LJ Keys is an intuitive woman of many talents - writer, poet, and tarot reader. Over the years, it has become clearer where she should be in her spiritual journey. Part of the journey is helping writers with their writing through tarot! She provides a tarot reading for my characters to show how tarot can be used as a writer's tool and how to struct…
 
The world is full of self-help books, YouTube tutorials, and industry gurus clamoring for our attention to build us up. While some of their advice is helpful, the reality is that much of it actually tends to make us MORE discouraged. The good news is that there is a better encouragement out there - including for us writers! Listen in to my conversa…
 
Eight books into her Highlander Time-Travel series, USA Today Bestselling Author C.A. Szarek is well-acquainted with the trope. She divulges the interest in Scotland that worked its way into her series and creating (and breaking) your own rules as a writer in a sub-genre based in magic. How does she keep track of all the HEAs in a Highlander family…
 
Aspiring authors know they need to BUILD a platform. Established authors know they need to GROW their platform. But doing those things often seem to sap us of our energy, take up inordinate amounts of time, and just plain frustrate us. ** Maybe ** we're making it more difficult than it needs to be. Listen in to today's episode with our guest expert…
 
Professional book blurb writer and coach, Jessie Cunniffe joined the show for a second time to walk through a blurb audit with two voluntary blurbs - one a women's fiction and the other a spicy romance. She talks through the highs and revisions of the blurbs to help gain more readers. Whether you're working on the blurb for a new release or looking…
 
Today I share some of the most recent statistics about the book publishing industry and America's reading habits. Based on those stats, should you write a book? Tune in to hear my thoughts and receive points to consider about your own book project. Subscribe and access show notes at inkandimpact.com.…
 
Melissa Bradford may be a Spanish teacher by day but moonlights as a freelance proofreader and copyeditor ready to turn rough drafts into polished, publishable material for indie authors. She helps walk me through the editing titles (alpha reader, beta reader, proofreader) to clarify when authors need them during the revision process. During our ch…
 
Many aspiring authors decide to write a book and immediately dive into the deep end without testing the waters first. While that’s laudable on one hand - you do have to put in the work and write - it’s also foolhardy on the other. Without proper preparation, you can unintentionally forego quality, lose money, and invite negative criticisms. If you’…
 
Rebecca F. Kenney writes spicy fantasy romance about sassy, strong women and hot guys with tragic backstories. As a successful self published author, she knows her way around writing a story and she was one of the early adopters to Amazon's new platform - Kindle Vella. During our chat, we talk about her stories on KV and she bestows all the writing…
 
Today I’m going to answer one of the top questions I receive from aspiring authors: What are the best tools to help me write and market my book? This "10 Important Tech Tools for Authors" episode includes tools to help you with: website creation, email service providers, software, backups, systems, and marketing. This episode will also provide tips…
 
There are lots of podcasts and websites that teach you how to write, publish, and market your book. In fact, this is one of them. But something that's often overlooked is a reminder of your identity and influence as a Christian writer. So that's what we're diving into today, in keeping with the third part of the Ink and Impact mission: to embolden …
 
Shannon Reber is a Mystery, Paranormal, and Fantasy writer. She was born a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . . or her imagination was anyway. She lives in western New York with her husband and a wide variety of both real and imaginary friends who often battle it out for dominance in her head. Her coming-of-age paranormal mystery series - …
 
There's a stellar line-up of Christian writing conferences coming up this fall, and in this episode, I share all the deets. But even if you aren't interested in conferences, you'll definitely want to tune in to learn a valuable nugget about fact checking and discover how you can modify the 9 marketing tactics of a top publishing company to market e…
 
Khushi T Saha is an indie romance writer, has lived on both coasts of the US, and is a first generation South Asian. Drawing on her own experiences, she weaves tales of interracial relationships, India, and the South Asian culture and traditions - using her skills to completely immerse romance readers. Her romance series - The Liberated Series - be…
 
Thinking of creating a reader magnet? Confused about what all it entails? Not sure how to get it into the hands of your readers? If so, then today's episode is for YOU! The opt-in offers or freebies that we give away in return for our readers' email addresses are important, but often miss the mark in terms of what the readers want and need. Listen …
 
Poppy Darling, romance fan and writer, loves a good romance novel. They thrill her, and they were her secret obsession. Until, she decided to become Host of the Confessions of a Closet Romantic Podcast. Like most romantic readers, she finds a sense freedom in the romance genre - being able to define what love, connection, and sex mean to her. Most …
 
Have you ever doubted if your writing is "Christian" enough or if you're even sharing the right message? On today's episode, I share about my own writing doubts and what God revealed to me through His Word about them. Hint: it all comes down to magnifying Him! You'll also discover the benefits of writing in community and the 3 M's of writing. Subsc…
 
Audiobooks are a booming business with less obstacles than ever before. While many indie authors face the burning questions: Should they narrate their own books or find a narrator? And how do authors find the right narrator for a book? CJ Critt, SAG-AFTRA Actress and Narrator, walks through the process of narration and let's us peak behind-the-mic …
 
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