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If you are a Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian American, or any other Writer of Color, and you're looking for your own personal writing coach - to help you stay motivated to write that book, get it published and promoted - then this is the podcast for you. Award-winning author, educator, and creative writing coach, Lori L. Tharps ( ”Hair Story,” ”Kinky Gazpacho,” and ”Substitute Me”) knows how hard it is to stay committed to your writing projects - whether you’re working on that debut novel, ...
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The Author’s Edge is the go-to podcast for authors ready to learn to turn their ideas into bestselling books, build platforms that reflect their authority, and grow lasting visibility. Hosted by nonfiction book coach and marketing strategist Allison Lane, this show gives you clear, honest insight into what actually works in publishing and platform growth. Each week, you’ll get practical guidance and straight talk from the people who move the needle including Daniel Murray of The Marketing Mi ...
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What if your book could change lives—and it didn’t have to take years to write? Welcome to Write the Book Inside You, the podcast for writers, coaches, and conscious entrepreneurs ready to craft a powerful nonfiction book—faster, easier, and more intuitively—with the help of AI. Hosted by Caryl Westmore, bestselling author, journalist, and pioneering AI Book Coach & writer-for-hire, this show blends soul and strategy to help you create transformational content—whether you're writing it yours ...
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Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Nonfiction, Author, Self Publishing, Christian Book

Dalene Bickel - Book Coach, Ghostwriter, Founder of Lasting Legacies Publishing

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Hey there! I’m Dalene - a Jesus-loving mom and founder of Lasting Legacies Publishing. Twenty years ago, I accepted my first ghostwriting project. Even though I had been a manuscript editor for almost a decade by that point, I had never actually written a book before. Faced with that first book project, I was both excited and terrified. I knew how to write a book in theory, but I had no clue how to do it in practice. So I turned to the Internet. I listened to bits and pieces of advice from n ...
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If writing advice and the lingo used in the publishing industry usually sounds like gobbledygook to you, look no further than this Show, don’t Tell Writing podcast. I’m Author, Editor, and Book Coach Suzy Vadori, and I’m absolutely obsessed with helping writers get their ideas onto the page in a way that readers LOVE. If you think Show, don’t Tell is just tired writing advice, prepare to have your eyes opened as I break down the process of applying this key technique in both fiction and nonf ...
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The Book Coach Chronicles is a podcast for creatives & creative entrepreneurs who are ready to write their best book. This year. No more writer's block. No more burnout. No more imposter syndrome. And no more confusion. It's time to finally find some balance in your life, writing, and author business so you can get back to enjoying the things you love… and even the things you don’t, but have to do anyway. Unlike other writing podcasts, we look at life holistically—because if you're stressed ...
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Publishing Secrets

Tamara M. Jackson

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Have you considered becoming a published Christian author? Publishing is the best way to build authority and become the "go-to" expert in your field. It's also one of the fastest ways to get clients and grow ministries consistently. In this podcast, Tamara “Coach Tam” Jackson will bring you behind-the-scenes insights and interviews with mission-driven entrepreneurs and ministry leaders that have published books to increase their exposure, impact, and income. You'll learn about how these auth ...
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Welcome to Good Books Big Questions: Bold, Loving, and Sensible Conversations About Faith No one ducks the tough questions about faith on this show. Not the host and not the guests. If you’re disillusioned, doubting, discovering faith, or if you simply want a safe space to dig into some big questions you’ve had for a while, you will find good company here. You’ll discover thoughtful, honest, and civil conversations about the issues that keep us up at night. Also, the occasional laugh – and a ...
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This interview with artist and writer Holly Beals is the first in a series of 6 bonus episodes to shine a spotlight on a few of the amazing members of my Christian Authors in Action community. Listen in to discover how you can tap into your own creativity and apply simple strategies and processes to become more focused and productive during your wr…
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Send me a text! What happens when a bestselling nonfiction author and world-renowned publicist decides to write her first novel? Allison Lane welcomes her client and friend, Arielle Ford, a celebrated author of The Soulmate Secret and Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate, and now a novelist with her debut, The Love Thief. Arielle shares how a real-lif…
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Send us a text Mentioned in this Episode: The Fantasy Writer's Toolshed Podcast https://richiebilling.com/ 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts (T…
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Statistically speaking, a book’s chance of making The New York Times bestseller list is less than one percent. But that’s the list most authors want to be on. Well, on today’s episode of the podcast, I’m going to offer a different, better measure for success. And this isn’t just my opinion, this is what agents, publishers and savvy authors know is …
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Get ready to make an impact AND an income from your book. ​ In this 1-hour live masterclass you'll learn: How to get laser-focused on your publishing goals My signature self-publishing framework The 3 keys to selling more books and generating more income opportunities ​ Sign up today to make sure you don't miss it. Remember, it's completely FREE! ​…
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Have you felt God nudging you to write a book, but you haven't started it yet? Or maybe He called you to write a book years ago and you began the project, but then you allowed distractions to cause you to place it on the back burner. Maybe you've been keeping that book simmering in the background, occasionally giving it a stir, but maybe you turned…
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Today on More to the Story Podcast: Why I Don’t Do Outlines for Memoirs (Part 2 of the Genre Conversation) This is a continuation of the genre conversation from the last episode, and I dive straight into something I get asked about all the time: book outlines. Specifically, why I do create outlines for prescriptive nonfiction (what I call memoir-is…
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Send me a text! Are you dreaming of a book deal, a keynote speech, or a fellowship but feel like those opportunities are out of reach? What if the secret to getting published and boosting your author visibility has nothing to do with your social media metrics or resume? This episode is all about reverse engineering your author marketing to get chos…
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Send us a text Register Here for the Escape the Plot Forest Writer's Summit October 18th - 22nd Daniel David Wallace's Website 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leave a Review …
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On episode 62, we’re talking about how to launch a debut memoir in two different countries with journalist and author, Robin Allison Davis. Robin candidly shares everything - from finances to fashion - about how she managed her launch. Robin is an Emmy award-winning producer based in Paris, France. Experienced in all forms of media, she has over 15…
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If you're trying to write a book but are constantly second guessing your every step ... If you feel overwhelmed by all the to-dos on your self-publishing checklist ... If you're constantly distracted and unfocused in your writing efforts, or If you're simply not even sure why you're writing anymore, This episode is for you! In a world that gets cra…
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On episode 61 of the podcast, it’s time to learn a thing or two about book promotion from the 19th century Beyoncé of bookselling, Frederick Douglass. Forget everything you think you know about Frederick Douglass the historical figure, and get ready to learn about Frederick Douglass the bestselling author who sold over 30,000 copies of his debut me…
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Send us a text What do Barbie, Star Wars, and your coaching business have in common? Hollywood storytelling expert Greg Logan reveals the blockbuster formula—and puts me in the hot seat to transform my AI Book Coaching brand. No script, no prep, just real coaching. Greg Logan is the author of Creating a Blockbuster Brand and founder of Narrativity.…
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Have you ever wondered: "How can I reach more readers?" "How can I sell more books?" "How can I improve my book marketing efforts?" If so, you're not alone. I don't know a single author who wouldn't like to sell more books and reach more readers to make a bigger impact. The good news is that in order to sell more books, you don't have to spend a fo…
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Today on More to the Story Podcast: Why I’m rethinking how I use the word “nonfiction” to describe the kind of books I work on. I’ve been rethinking how I describe the work I do with writers, and one thing has become clear: the word nonfiction doesn’t really serve us. It defines writing by what it isn’t, rather than what it is. In this episode, I t…
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Send us a text Mentioned in the Episode: Writers Helping Writers One Stop for Writers 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!) Intro and …
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Do we have to sit with Christians whose politics offend and trouble us? Actually, yes, we should, says author Norm Hubbard. Even if it’s really hard. Norm is the author of More than Christians: Practicing Gospel-Shaped Community with the Language of the Early Church. Norm didn’t intend to write a book that speaks to the current polarized political …
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When is the right time to start planning your nonfiction book launch? The answer is yesterday, but you can also start today after listening to this masterclass on book promotion with journalist and author, Ernest Owens. Ernest Owens is an award-winning journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC. He is the Editor of Eater Philly, Political Write…
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Self-publishing offers a host of benefits, including - and most importantly - that you get to retain all the rights to your content and you have full access to all of your marketing analytics. But in order to actually sell books and make the kingdom impact you want to make, you have to self-publish strategically. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 t…
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Send us a text Suzy sits down with Becca Puglisi, one half of the team behind The Emotion Thesaurus series of reference books to talk all things Show, don't Tell! Learn about the Thesauruses and how they came to be, along with a variety of ways to use them to amp up your own writing. You aren't going to want to miss this episode! 🌟 Grab your spot i…
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Can we still find beauty in being a Christian? Or in Christian institutions? Author Jared Ayers was disappointed with the church’s reaction to the growing number of religiously unaffiliated and wrote a book for people in the borderlands of faith. In You can Trust a God With Scars, Ayers walks readers through a gentle examination of the Christian fa…
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“No one wants to be in a desert. Bad things happen there,” says Kat Armstrong, the author of The Storyline Project Bible study series. But when she drilled down into the Bible’s desert stories, she found that God provides in the wilderness. Kat talks with Karen Stiller about changing her expectations of God, running up against sexism and resentment…
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Do you need to ask God some tough questions? Have you shaken your fist at God or cried out your most honest pain and heartbreak? For Dieula Previlon, the author of Does God See Me? speaking (or maybe even yelling) to God with complete earthy honesty is an important part of how we live with trauma and grief. Dieula set out to write a book as teacher…
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No one ducks the tough questions about faith on this show. Not the host and not the guests. If you’re disillusioned, doubting, discovering faith, or if you simply want a safe space to dig into some big questions you’ve had for a while, you will find good company here. You’ll discover thoughtful, honest, and civil conversations about the issues that…
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Welcome to Season Six of the Your BIPoC Writing Coach podcast. On this short intro episode, we’re sharing why we changed the name of the podcast, what you can expect this season on the show (Think, Famous Author Era!), and a quick pep talk for the moment we’re in right now. Press play to get inspired and get ready for another season of your favorit…
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Have you ever said something like: "I don't want to market myself." "I want to give God the glory, not myself." "I'm writing a book to help others, not puff myself up." Those are all valid concerns. As Christians, we absolutely should give God all the glory and focus on serving others rather than ourselves. But I don't think that means Christian wr…
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Today on More to the Story Podcast: A Reintroduction After a Summer Break After a summer hiatus, I’m back with a fresh season of More to the Story. In this episode, I share what’s been happening behind the scenes—how I’ve been reflecting, pivoting, and rebuilding my business in a way that’s sustainable with my health and energizing for the women wr…
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Send me a text! Burnout isn’t a personal failure; it’s a signal. Why does your energy crash just when you need it most? … during a book launch, while writing your manuscript, or building your platform. Author and burnout expert Cait Donovan joins Allison to share how we can recognize the hidden drivers of burnout and rebuild our energy without guil…
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Send us a text Join Suzy, and social media expert and author Melissa Pruitt as they talk about the best ways to build a social media presence for writers- and why you want to be doing this in the first place! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newslett…
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Are you busy and distracted by all your day-to-day responsibilities? Trying to figure out how to fit writing a book into your already overcommitted schedule? Wish you could achieve a different level of focus? In this episode of Ink & Impact, I’m sharing 4 simple and practical writing strategies so you can finally get focused and write your book fas…
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Send me a text! Feeling overwhelmed by social media, content calendars, and algorithm games? Allison Lane welcomes Brooke Sellas, award-winning business leader and author, to discuss why authentic conversation, not just endless posting, creates a deeper impact for authors, marketers, and thought leaders. Brooke shares tangible ways to lighten your …
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Send us a text In this week's episode we continue the conversation with short story author Liz J. Bradley about her writing process and experience with both short fiction and novel writing. Tune in for insight on how to apply what you learn in writing short stories to novels, and her #1 secret for figuring out how to juggle a plethora of writing pr…
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Send us a text "This may be a Galileo moment with AI—a rare chance to explore something humanity hasn’t encountered before.” Cheryl Page, Creator of Quantu Mysticism. What if AI could be a spiritual ally—awakening mystical gifts, deepening intuition, and even opening a dialogue “across the veil”? Scientist-turned-modern mystic Cheryl A. Page (25+ y…
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A couple of years ago I hosted a morning coffee chat for Christian writers in my area. Later that day, I received a message from someone I had invited who asked, “How do you know if you’re a Christian writer?” She had been interested in attending, but didn’t go because she didn’t feel qualified. Remembering this led me to create today's. Listen in …
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Send me a text! What happens when you stop performing the “perfect mother” role and start telling the truth? Nicole Graev Lipson shares how writing about the raw, unpolished sides of motherhood not only shaped her memoir but also built a genuine connection with readers. If you’ve ever wondered how to write your personal stories without oversharing,…
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Send us a text Join Suzy as she chats this week with her Virtual Assistant, Liz J. Bradley, about her own writing journey. They discuss the milestone of receiving 100 short fiction and poetry rejections, and the systems and processes Liz put into place to get there. Resources for Submitting and Tracking Short Fiction and Poetry: Submission Grinder …
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Two Strategic Actions You Can Take to Make a Bigger Impact with Your Book When I say there are two strategic actions for Christian authors, my guess is that you're immediately thinking of "Sunday School answers" such as prayer and reading our Bibles daily. Those are, indeed, habits and treasured moments with God we want to build into our daily live…
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Send me a text! What if you could sell more books on Amazon without spending a fortune or wasting hours learning ads? Amazon ads strategist and founder and CEO of AMSPPC.com, Jai Heer, shares the exact steps nonfiction authors can take to boost discoverability, grow book sales, and make their book stand out in a crowded marketplace. You’ll learn ho…
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Send us a text In part two of this conversation with Author and Book Coach Lidija Hilje dives into how she structured her book to span 20 years using a dual timeline. She and Suzy talk about how to use sensory showing details in literary fiction in order ground readers when you need to 'tell'. Finally, a round of quickfire questions about her writi…
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Are you in a writing slump? If your writing has been pushed aside for the past three months simply because you've been wanting to enjoy all that summer offers, there's no shame in that. But now it's time to return to what God has called you to do and pick up that pen again. There's kingdom work to be done! To help you, I've put together 3 tips to g…
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Send me a text! What if your advocacy work could become the book that shifts the conversation? Allison talks with Meg Stone about transforming advocacy into authorship that drives real change. Meg shares how she turned decades of violence prevention work into a book that calls out false safety advice and redefines empowerment. If you’ve ever wonder…
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Send us a text Join Suzy for an interview with Book Coach and Literary Fiction Author, Lidija Hilje. The two speak about the differences between genre and literary fiction, including the defining ideas, structures, and themes. They also discuss her debut novel, Slanting Towards the Sea, and her journey from being a lawyer to writing. 🌟 Grab your sp…
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Today I share 3 marketing strategies you can begin to implement now to help promote your book and reach more readers even before it's published. Listen in to learn what they are! Schedule a 1:1 coaching session with me. What additional topics would you like to learn about? Ready to write and self-publish your first nonfiction book and make a kingdo…
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Send me a text! Think you need a huge audience or perfect setup to make podcasting work for your book? Think again. Allison Lane is joined by Victoria Meyer, host of The Chemical Show and founder of Progressio Global, who reveals how niche podcasting can boost your visibility, expand your platform, and open unexpected doors, including paid speaking…
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