Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres
Episodes
Why I Don't Recommend a FREE MailChimp Account for Book Marketing
17 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share why I don't recommend a FREE MailChimp account & who to use instead. I want you to work smarter, not harder in your book m...
What NOT to Do During a Book Launch
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I share what NOT to do during a book launch. Live and learn, right? Join our FREE 5-Day Author Platform Challenge here: www.shelley...
Sales on Autopilot - How I Got a 13% Conversion Rate WITHOUT Selling
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Can I just say how much I LOVE automation? WooHoo! If you're not using automation to sell more books and products, you need to and I'll be teaching yo...
Interview with Shae Bynes - How to Sell Books by Building a Thriving Community
10 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with Shae Bynes, she shares how to sell books by building a thriving community. She not only shares what worked for her but the exac...
How to Plan a Book Launch that Stands Out from the Crowd
07 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering how to plan a book launch? One of the best times to grab attention and to be able to promote your book is during your book launch. S...
Quick 3-Minute Tip: How to Sell MORE Books at Speaking Engagements and Live Events
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to sell more books at speaking engagements and live events. This one tip resulted in 86% of attendees buying multiple books from me at my ...
7 Small Product Ideas to Use as an Upsell to Bible Studies, Devotionals, or Christian Living Books
03 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share with you 7 small product ideas to useasan upsell to Bible studies, devotionals, or Christian Livingbooks.Make sure to share t...
My #1 BEST Productivity Tool
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Download productivity software for free within my 7-day writing challenge here: www.writingweek.com This ONE thing has helped me be more productive th...
What We Resist is Often The Exact Thing We Need to Do
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Many times the very thing we resist is the EXACT thing we need to do next. I share my own personal stories and encourage you to take the next step i...
6 Things You Need to Know About Facebook Live Video
28 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to learn how to make a connection to your audience and make interactions more engaging and entertaining? In this episode, I share with you...
4 Steps To Take When You Don't Meet a Goal
26 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt discouraged when you don't meet a goal? If so, this episode is for you. Be encouraged as I share four steps you can take when y...
6 Creative Ideas for Getting Your Book (or project) DONE
23 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have an unfinished book or project on your desk that simply needs to get DONE? If so, this episode is for you.This is a #HitzBlitz episode wh...
What Do You Do When You're Having a Bad Day
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you're having a bad day? Here are some ideas: 1.) Evaluate: does something need to change? 2.) Ask forgiveness (if needed) 3.) Fee...
How John Horvat Sold (or Distributed) Over 90,000 Books
19 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to be able to sell (or distribute) over 90,000 copies of one book? John Horvat has done this with his book, "Return to Order" and sha...
3 Ways Authors Can Use Giveaways and Contests
19 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How can authors use giveaways and contests to sell more books? I share three ideas in this podcast. Hopefully it will start the ideas flowing! Thi...
5 SIGNS it may be time to PUBLISH a PRINT book from a Kindle version
16 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Even though you've taken an important step of publishing that eBook, you could be missing out on lots of sales with a print book. I want to help you ...
There is Power in Telling Your Story
14 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What stories can you tell? Tweet me @shelleyhitz if you're in and will take the action tip I share at the end of this episode. This is a #HitzBlitz e...
The Kindle to Print Challenge
12 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a Kindle book that is NOT available as a print book? If so, this episode is for you. I encourage you to join our Kindle to Print Chall...
How to Increase Webinar Attendance - 6 Reasons I Maxed Out My Webinar Seats
05 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to increase webinar attendance to YOUR webinars? Well, I recently maxed out my webinar seats on GoToWebinar and had one of my inner...
3 Reasons Christian Authors Need a Prayer Team (and how to set one up)
29 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Why does a Christian author need a prayer team? I'm going to talk about this in today's episode. If you're a Christian author, speaker, entrepreneur...
Writers' Chat: How to Get Book Reviews
22 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this interview from the Writer's Chat with Johnnie Alexander and Jean Wise all about how to get book reviews.
7 Ways to Make Money from Your Website or Blog
15 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share 7 ways you can make money from your website or blog. I currently have multiple streams of income for my business and I reco...
10 Pages You Should Include in Your Author Website
08 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Your author website is your home online. However, have you really thought through the strategy of how to set up your website or simply put something...
How Jonathan Milligan Created 7 Income Streams in 12 Months from 1 Book
01 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn how Jonathan Milligan created 7 income streams in 12 months from 1 book? It's an amazing framework and a personal case study that work...
Platform Power Up 100-Day Challenge with Jean Wise
23 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After getting her book proposal rejected by a literary agent, Jean Wise decided to put together her own "Platform Power Up 100-Day Challenge." In this...
How to Sell Courses on Udemy with Tom Corson-Knowles
16 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A great way to repurpose your content and diversify your income is to sell products. In this episode Tom Corson-Knowles shares how to sell courses o...
The TRUTH? Owning Your Own Business is NOT Always Glamorous
09 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is a #HitzBlitz episode where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. TRUTH: Own...
Your Story for God's Glory with CJ Hitz
02 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you get to meet my husband, CJ. He shares encouragement with you to share your story for God's glory. This was the opening talk of...
Interview with Alyssa Avant on How to Publish a Spiral Workbook on Amazon
26 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you wanted to publish a spiral bound workbook on Amazon but didn't know how? In this episode Alyssa Avant shares a resource she used to publish...
The Top 4 Reasons Every Author Should Create a Small Digital Product as an Upsell to a Book
19 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I find so many authors get focused on creating and selling books that they overlook an amazing opportunity that awaits them in digital products. In ...
The Importance of Setting Up Your Author Audience Funnel
12 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I will talk about the importance of setting up your Author Audience Funnel. Most authors don't think about the big picture when they...
How Beth Jones Used Facebook to Help Her Publish a Best-Selling Book
05 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Behind the Scenes interview with Beth Jones, learn how she got her Facebook friend involved in the publishing process which helped build buzz ...
Year in Review (My Successes and What I Learned From My Mistakes)
29 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share honestly both my successes and what I learned from my mistakes in 2015. I hope you can learn from both my successes and my m...
Hacks to Reach More Readers, Interview with P.J. Simmons
22 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn practical hacks that authors can use to get more traffic to their content. I think you'll enjoy this interview with P.J...
How to Find More Time Using the L.E.A.D. Process
15 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
LEAD is an acronym for the process I use for getting clarity on projects and finding more time in my schedule. In this case, we'll use it to find mo...
What is FEAR stealing from YOU?
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Many times we are limited in our potential by fear and self-sabotage. Listen in as I share personal stories and practical strategies to overcome the t...
What to DO When Everything Seems to Go WRONG
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have days you simply feel like pulling your hair out because it seems like everything is going wrong? What do you do on those days? I recently ...
Learn 3 Ways to Boost Holiday Book Sales
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Take advantage of the biggest book buying season of the year, Christmas! In this episode learn 3 ways you can boost your holiday book sales. Also, ...
How to Achieve Your Goals This Year
08 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There is a way to achieve your goals this year. As I look back on this year and all I've accomplished I know my success is due to the goal-setting I...
The 3 P's of Living With No Regrets
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This episode came out of a personal family tragedy that happened this last week. Are you living with no regrets? I encourage you to apply these 3 P's ...
3 Steps to Making a Change in Your Life
04 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you see red flags that you need a change in an area of your life. Whether it is in your business, your health, your relationships, your fina...
The Power of a Print Book
01 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I want to talk about the power of a print book. I have discussed Kindle eBooks in length, but also know the incredible power of publ...
The Power of a Gratitude Journal
27 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gratitude changed my life in 2012 when I embarked on my own 21-day gratitude challenge. In this episode I share the power of a gratitude journal and e...
How to Translate Your Book in Other Languages for More Income and Impact
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought about how to translate your book and publish it in other languages? I published my book, 21 Prayers of Gratitude, in Spanish in Decem...
5 Steps to Publishing An AudioBook
17 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It transformed our business when we started re-purposing our books into audiobooks. You've already done the work once, so why not profit on it multipl...
Which ISBN Should I Choose?
11 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I received the following question for my "Ask Shelley" segment. "I published my first book on Createspace, using their ISBN. I will be publishing Vol...
The ONE strategy I recommend to publish a book
10 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I've had several people contact me and ask me the strategy I recommend to publish a book and I always have the same advice. Therefore I wanted to shar...
Would You Like to Write 10,000 Words in One Week?
03 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. What's next for you? If you've been going through the challenge, you are now arm...
Your Writing Environment and Energy
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. When you write, there are several factors that can impact your writing. We talke...
Mindset is Critical - Writing Affirmations
01 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. I know that self-doubt, fear, and self-sabatoge are some of the biggest obstacle...
The Pomodoro Technique
31 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. Before creating this challenge, I read a lot of books and did quite a bit of res...
Setting Writing Goals
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. Day three is about setting writing goals. The goal of this 7-day challenge is no...
There's Power in Scheduling Your Writing
29 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. Day two is about scheduling your writing sessions. You know it's true – if it'...
Track Your Writing
28 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. Day one is all about tracking your progress. Whatever we monitor and track, we m...
How to Create Multiple Products from One Book to Multiply Your Impact and Profits
27 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mel Edwards is going to share how to create multiple products from one book. When you put time and energy into writing a book, consid...
While You Are Waiting
23 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting is hard, isn't it? I know I'm not alone here! In this episode I share a real-life example of something I've been waiting for in my life. ...
Evergreen Marketing: 7 Types of Content Authors Can Create Once and Use Over and Over Again
20 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What is evergreen content? It is content that isn't date specific or won't change often. In this episode I share 7 types of evergreen content you can ...
How Having Systems and a Team in Place Can Help You Master Social Media
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Social media marketing can be time-consuming and overwhelming at times. However, when you have systems and a team in place, you can learn to master so...
Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat
18 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The idea for this episode came from an illustration our pastor shared in tonight's service. So many times we try to be something we're not OR we sim...
How to Write a Book Proposal - Interview with Bethany Jett
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This was an AH-mazing interview for those of you who want to be traditionally published. Bethany covers how to write a book proposal, the #1 best way ...
Should You Respond to a Negative Review
15 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Should you ever respond to a negative review? In this episode, I share why I recommend 90% of the time you should NOT and the few times it might make ...
How I Recently Handled a 1-Star Book Review
15 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How do you handle bad reviews? In this episode, I share the 5-step process I recently went through after getting a 1-star review. 1) Panic 2) Personal...
4 Social Media Tools to Automate Your Marketing
13 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I will share 4 social media tools you can use to automate your marketing. Social media is social and so does require you to engage wit...
The Power in Creating an Evergreen Tweet Document
06 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Creating an evergreen tweet document can be very powerful. This is a book marketing strategy I learned early on in my career as an author and have imp...
The Twitter Strategy Ruth L. Snyder Uses to Maximize Her Time When Marketing Her Books
29 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Twitter marketing for authors can be quite confusing when you first get started. Ruth L. Snyder, author of the Learn Twitter book series, shares a Twi...
Interview with Carey Green How Authors Can Get Booked on Podcasts
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode of my Expert Interview Series where I interview Carey Green where you will learn the exact steps to take to get booked on podc...
7 Critical Steps to Creating a Book Launch Page That Converts
22 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 7 critical steps you need to take in order to create a book launch page that converts.
Interview Diane Cunningham - How to Successfully Publish A Multi-Author Book
16 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode of my Expert Interview Series where I interview Diane Cunningham all about how to publish a multi-author book, also known as a...
7 Different Types of Book Launch Events
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share 7 different types of book launch events (or a combination of more than one) you can use for your book.
The Top 4 Questions Authors Should Ask When Planning A Book Launch
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I'm going to share the top 4 questions authors should ask when planning a book launch.
3 Writing Strategies that Helped Richard Lowe Publish 7 Books in 30 Days
31 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this Behind the Scenes interview with Richard Lowe, learn the 3 writing strategies that helped him write and publish 7 books in 30 days.
Uploading Your Book to KDP to Publish on Kindle
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to upload your book to KDP, publish on Kindle in this episode, and how to get honest reviews. This is part five of the "Procrastination to P...
Book Cover Design, Amazon for Authors, and eBook Formatting for Kindle
17 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about book cover design, Amazon for authors and all about eBook formatting in this episode. This is part four of the "Procrastination to Publica...
How to Write a Book and Get it Edited
11 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Learn strategies for how to write a book and get it edited in this episode of the Author Audience podcast. This is part three of my "Procrastinat...
The Power of Kindle Publishing
05 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the power of Kindle publishing and much more in this episode of Author Audience podcast. This is part two of my "Procrastination to Publicati...
The Secret to Choosing a Best-Selling Book Topic
28 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Learn my secret to choosing a best-selling book topic and much more in this episode of Author Audience podcast. This is part one of my "Procrastinat...
Giving Birth to Dreams
21 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Author Audience Podcast. In this episode, Giving Birth to Dreams, I share why I'm so passionate about helping others write, publish, an...