The Keep Writing Podcast

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145: How to Know Who You Really Are Jun 13, 2023

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If you want to have the results of being a published author, you have to start believing you are one. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but it is true. The Bible give us the progression of moving from BEING to DOING to HAVING. We see it when God told Adam and Eve to BE FRUITFUL and INCREASE, and they would HAVE DOMINION, as a result.

So how can you believe you are an author before it happens?

Return to the promise that we are made in God’s image. He has certain characteristics, and if we are made in His image, then that means that we are capable of developing and succeeding in those characteristics, as well. He will empower us to do so. Make sure you understand the “cloth” you were cut from if you want to have different results that you have now.

Be who you really are so you can do what you were meant to do.

And then you will have what you want to have.

Don’t miss your chance to move forward as an author. Get your ticket for the next Bless Your Book Workshop here. >> www.blessyourbook.comhttp://www.blessyourbook.com

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144: How to Stop Worrying Jun 06, 2023

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Everyone worries from time to time. So what do we do with this verse? The Bible says:

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT).

The other day, I was praying, and God gave me a new perspective on worry. I have been thinking of it as an adjective, when really, it is a verb. Distinguishing between the two makes all the difference. It is possible to live without worrying.

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143: How to Write a Book Proposal May 30, 2023

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If you want your book to be picked up by a traditional publisher, you are going to need a literary agent.

And if you want to be picked up by a literary agent, you are going to need a book proposal.

But what should go into a powerful book proposal?

In this episode of The Keep Writing Podcast, I share an analogy to help you think about book proposals in a clear and easy way. And I offer my take on what to include in every section.

Ready to become a published author? Get your ticket to the next Bless Your Book Workshop here. >> http://www.blessyourbook.com

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142: How to Plan Your Book Launch Apr 18, 2023

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141: How to Charge What You’re Worth with Coach KellyJ Apr 12, 2023

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Coach Kelly J is one the coaches I love to listen to and learn from. She has such an calm and peaceful voice, and you can’t help but hang on every word!

But it is not just Kelly’s presentation that gets me. It is her presence. She KNOWS who she is and what she has to offer to the world. That is why she doesn’t struggle when it comes to naming a premium price for her services as a coach.

If you are a coach (or want to be!) and have ever worried about what to charge for what you do, you are going to want to lean in and listen to this. Kelly will help you see your worth in new ways, holding your experiences up to the light so that you can really see how they shine.

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140: How to Restore Your Body Image with Rachael Gilbert Apr 07, 2023

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Rachael Gilbert is a fitness trainer and licensed counselor who has a heart to see people set free from the bondage of body shame. And when she hired me to be her coach, I knew she was about to write a book that would change lives forever.

Rachael’s new book, Image Restored, was published by traditional publisher, David C. Cook, and it is truly one of the coolest books I have ever seen! Rachael’s publisher filled it with awesome tools and resources, including a downloadable video series taught by Rachael herself.

Listen as Rachael shares how she moved into her long-held dream to write a book.

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139: How to Tell Yourself a Better Story Apr 04, 2023

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Welcome to a little sneak peek into my group coaching membership! Every coaching call begins with a little mini lesson from me and then transitions into a question and answer time or coaching session with the members of the Anointed Writer's Mentorship. In this episode, I tell about how I had a different perspective than my nieces when we went on the same vacation, and it turns out all of my worries were for nothing.

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138: Do a Little at a Time with Andrea Jones Nov 30, 2022

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137: Pick It Back Up with Rosemary Lewis Nov 22, 2022

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136: Come Sit a Spell with Marilyn Jansen Nov 16, 2022

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My guest today is Marilyn Jansen. Marilyn and I met when my first book was traditionally published, and she was operating in the role of an editorial director. Years later, we ran into one another again, but this time she was not only still working in publishing, she had her first opportunity to be an author. In this interview, we announce the beautiful publication of her second book, Come Sit a Spell. This book is a beautiful collection of home recipes and the stories behind them. Listen to the insider scoop of a publisher and author in this episode of Keep Writing.

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