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Even Christian creators need a gospel reminder + motivation to keep going.

Publishing + Business

Whether at book 1 or 20, get insights to help you publish & profit.

Writing + Craft

Practice + upskilling will win the day & ignite faith in your world.

Marketing + Sales

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GospelWise Author™ Podcast Episodes

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Should Christian Authors Advertise? Marketing, Book Promotion, and Making Faithful Connections With Readers | Ep. 009

Make Wise Publishing Decisions for Your Christian Book | Ep. 007

Hey Creative Christian, Thrilled to bring you the latest installment of the GospelWise Author Podcast. Whether you're crafting stories or pouring your soul into devotionals, this episode has something for everyone to better understand your Christian publishing...

Mindset Posts

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Listen to Paul: Do the Hard Work of a Writer

Listen to Paul: Do the Hard Work of a Writer

Your task and calling as a writer is a vital one — and what Paul encourages Timothy in 2 Timothy 4 is the same for you. Words that are encouraging and convicting.

What’s Your Why?

What’s Your Why?

Why are you doing this writing thing? Why are you embracing this calling? What’s your why? Mine is Acts 20:24. Maybe it could be your own sense of WHY.

Writing Posts

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How Do You Know What to Write Next?

How Do You Know What to Write Next?

How do you decide what to write next? How do you decide what’s best next? Here’s how I’ve been answering that question for myself — focusing on three things.

Publishing Posts

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How (NOT) to Publish a Book!

How (NOT) to Publish a Book!

There are lots of ways to publish your book. Then there’s an absolute WRONG way to do it. This one insight will save you thousands of dollars. Trust me!

5 Author Business Habits for Success

5 Author Business Habits for Success

Meet Robert Heinlein — or at least his rules for author success. They are what I have followed for a decade as I have written and published 50+ books.

Marketing Posts

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How (NOT) to Publish a Book!

How (NOT) to Publish a Book!

There are lots of ways to publish your book. Then there’s an absolute WRONG way to do it. This one insight will save you thousands of dollars. Trust me!

What is (Christian) Marketing

What is (Christian) Marketing

Should Christians market their books? And what is marketing anyway — especially from a Christian perspective? Hint: it’s waaay different than you might think!