What steps do you take to go from a hobby writer to a full-time author who makes a living from their book sales? What mindset shifts have to accompany those practical chang

029: Mistakes Authors Are Making Right Now When Running Ads

Aug 14th, 2019

Mistakes authors are making when running ads right now. Just a reminder that the Author Ads Experience closes in one more day!Sign up at https://successfulwriter.podia.com/

028: Amazon, Facebook, and Bookbub Ads (and how to know which to choose)

Aug 13th, 2019

There's lots of conflicting information out there about which ads platform authors should be using. Let's dive in for an in-depth discussion about the pros and cons of each

027: Why NOW is the best time to be running ads

Aug 9th, 2019 15m 27s

Special offer [time sensitive]: Take your writing career to the ultimate next level with the Author Ads Experience, 3 months of live trainings plus lifetime access to Alana

026. Growing an International Audience

Jun 26th, 2019 15m 50s

The ebook market continues to grow more and more global. Are you doing everything you can to reach international readers? If you need a few tips on how to find readers in o

025. Publishing Wide: Go Direct or Use an Aggregator?

Jun 18th, 2019 15m 34s

There are many great reasons to publish your books wide (not just on Amazon), and there are also a few different ways to get your books on the wide platforms. Is it better

023. Does your Business Need a Virtual Assistant? (and where to find one if it does)

Jun 10th, 2019 23m 8s

Hiring a VA can be a huge blessing for your business. It can also be a scary prospect. Today on the Successful Christian Writer Podcast, we're talking about how to know whe

022: How to Deal with Negativity (both from others and yourself)

Jun 5th, 2019 38m 45s

Dealing with critics is part of the writer's job, but that doesn't mean the negativity has to pull us down. Sometimes, our own thoughts can prove to be our worst enemy.Dive

021. Do You Need a Coach (and how to find the right one)

May 31st, 2019 45m 51s

With all the conflicting and out-dated information out there, sometimes the easiest way to learn something is for an expert or mentor to hold your hand and show you step-by

024: Dealing with negativity (both from others and yourself)

May 29th, 2019 38m 45s

Dealing with critics is part of the writer's job, but that doesn't mean the negativity has to pull us down. Sometimes, our own thoughts can prove to be our worst enemy. Dive into today's episode of the Successful Christian Writer Podcast for s

023: Why you need a coach (and how to find one)

May 22nd, 2019 45m 59s

With all the conflicting and out-dated information out there, sometimes the easiest way to learn something is for an expert or mentor to hold your hand and show you step-by-step what to do. Today, we're chatting about how a writing coach can he

022: Do you need a virtual assistant (and where to find one if you do)

May 16th, 2019 23m 11s

Hiring a VA can be a huge blessing for your business. It can also be a scary prospect. Today on the Successful Christian Writer Podcast, we're talking about how to know when and if you're reading to hire an assistant and how to find the right p

021: KU vs. Wide (and which is best for you)

May 13th, 2019 16s

For as long as Kindle Unlimited has been around, authors have debated whether it's best to publish exclusively on Amazon or take their books wide. For a definitive look at the pros and cons of each option, join us for today's episode of the Suc

021. KU vs. Wide (and which is best for you)

May 8th, 2019 16m 58s

For as long as Kindle Unlimited has been around, authors have debated whether it's best to publish exclusively on Amazon or take their books wide. For a definitive look at

020. Permafree, 99 Cents, and is it Really Impossible to Make a Living as a Writer?

May 1st, 2019 19m 14s

A recent article from Electric Lit claims that it is now "impossible" for authors to make a living from their writing. Is this really true? With so many readers only looking for free and bargain books, just how hard is it to become financially

020: Permafree, 99 Cents, and is it really impossible to make a living as a writer?

May 1st, 2019 19m 14s

019: Mistakes I made my first year of writing

Apr 24th, 2019 20m 10s

While it can be crippling to focus too much on our mistakes or disappointments, if we ignore them entirely we can miss the chance to learn and grow. Here are some of the mistakes I made during my first year of writing and what I'd do differentl

018: Why I always brew a cup of coffee before I write (and it's not about the caffeine)

Apr 20th, 2019 16m 14s

It's time for another productivity hack for successful Christian writers everywhere. Find out why brewing a cup of coffee (or having another similar routine) before you start your writing time can be a great way to trigger your mind that it's t

017: When Is the best time to start running ads (and how do you know if you're ready)?

Apr 17th, 2019 15m 27s

Diving into ads can be scary. It takes time, money, and mental energy to learn a whole new platform. If you're on the fence about whether or not you should start running ads, today's epsiode is for you! Tune into the Successful Christian Writer

016: How to measure your readthrough rate (and why you should bother in the first place)

Apr 15th, 2019 34m 30s

If you write in a series, one of the most important metrics you can measure is your readthrough rate. This will tell you not only how many readers you're gaining each time you sell a copy of book 1. It will also tell you the actual amount of pr

015: Batching tasks for more efficient time management

Apr 11th, 2019 23m 3s

When you think of all the "should-do's" a writer has on a daily basis, it can be very overwhelming. Batching your tasks is a way to make sure you've got uninterrupted time for the jobs that matter most. In addition to increasing your creative o

014: Planned time off

Apr 8th, 2019 20m 41s

The Bible tells us to take a day of rest every week, but for some of us that's hard to do, and not even Christians agree on exactly what that day off should look like. In addition to its precedent in Scripture, planned time off can actually be

013: Profit first (and how it can transform your work finances)

Apr 3rd, 2019 18m 26s

Most of us know that writing can be a pretty expensive job. Here's how the profit first method (both its practical applications and the mindset shift behind it) can help make sure that you're taking care of your very best employee ... (namely,

012: Should you enter a writing contest?

Mar 31st, 2019 12m 42s

Today at the Successful Christian Writer we're discussing reasons why you might (or might not!) decide to enter a writing contest. As a reminder for Christian fiction authors, the Christy award nomination period ends on March 31!