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Writing a book can be hard. Ink and Impact, a podcast for Christian writers hosted by author and book coach Dalene Bickel, offers weekly rotating content that includes tips and best practices to help you improve your craft, magnify your message, build your faith, and keep a pulse on the overall publishing industry. Whether you’re a fiction or nonfiction writer, traditionally or indie published, established or just starting out, this podcast is for you. Click FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE and listen in!
 
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Whether you write middle-grade fiction or not, this episode is packed full of helpful insights and practical tips to benefit you throughout your author journey! Just a few of the topics covered in this episode include: Why middle-grade fiction is needed now more than ever, What happens when you invite God into the writing (and marketing) process, H…
 
Today I discuss the foundation of our writing efforts. Without a vision and mission, the author life is much more difficult, and dare I say less fruitful. You might be thinking that a vision and mission statement are only for businesses. But guess what? Your writing is a business! If you plan to sell your book and earn money from it, you need to tr…
 
Daylight Savings Time takes place this weekend in many portions of the United States. What will you do with your extra hour? If you're like me, you might be tempted to sleep in. But perhaps we could better utilize that hour, and our time in general, regardless of which equinox we’re in. So, today I’m going to share 5 time & mind management tips for…
 
How do you know if you’re called to write a book? What do you do when you feel like an imposter in your faith or as a writer? How do you develop a writing niche? Naomi Fata generously shares her personal experience in each of these areas, which all fall under one overarching theme: relationships - with Christ and others. Listen in to discover why r…
 
Today we're talking about your leadership role as a writer and the ten characteristics that define leadership as they pertain to writers and authors. You don't want to miss it! Listen, read, and watch at inkandimpact.com. Learn more about The Inkwell Collective.De către Dalene Bickel
 
Since we celebrated Valentine’s Day earlier this week, I thought I’d play off of that theme and ask you: Are you in love with your book’s appearance? Even more importantly, do you know how to ensure that your target audience will fall in love with your cover and interior design? The most important marketing aspect of your book – whether ebook or pr…
 
Writers know they need to build a platform. But what is an author platform and why does it really matter? How do you even start to build a platform? Writing a book is much more than simply putting words on a page. In today's episode, Dalene Bickel discusses how platform and publishing go hand in hand and shares ways writers can begin to grow their …
 
I'm kicking off Season 2 with a giveaway (free book, anyone?!) and practical advice to help you wrap your mind around the book creation process. Whether you’re planning to indie or traditionally publish, these 5 components are critical across the board. So be sure to stick around to the very end for full giveaway details and prepare to make an impa…
 
As you review your writing in 2022, can you say with confidence that it has positively impacted your readers? Sometimes when we sense God prompting us to do a particular thing, we try to talk ourselves out of doing it. But when we push aside our excuses and fears, something wonderful happens: God opens doors and is glorified. I know this for a fact…
 
Do you struggle to express yourself? You're not alone. Today's episode addresses this issue and encourages us not to just take the easy way out. Listen in to learn what we're to do instead. Read show notes and SUBSCRIBE at inkandimpact.com. Get your free copy of the Christian Book Catalog mentioned in this episode here.…
 
Do you like journals? Have you ever wondered how crowdfunding works? Curious about the differences between offset printing and print-on-demand? No matter what kind of book you're self-publishing, this episode will help you make informed decisions throughout your journey. Be sure to listen all the way to the end! Christa has a special offer for you …
 
Be aware of some important book industry updates, especially if you're: rushing to publish (or revise) your book before Christmas, planning to only publish a print version in the new year, or currently writing a children's book. And, as always, there are several helpful writing resources mentioned as well. Be sure to subscribe and mention the podca…
 
If you’re listening from the U.S. on the day this episode airs, you’re probably trying to get comfortable after stuffing yourself with turkey and all the other accompanying gastronomical goodies of a typical Thanksgiving feast. While I was prepping for my own family’s feast this week, I listened to a podcast that shared a portion of George Washingt…
 
Could you use some encouragement in your writing life? Do you wish you had an opportunity to hang out with fellow Christian writers and learn from their experiences? Are you looking for a book to read that will not just educate or entertain, but truly make an impact on you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you…
 
In honor of Veterans Day this week in the United States, Ink and Impact is featuring interview clips of two veterans' military experiences. Host Dalene Bickel also shares a couple of interview tips for writers, plus discusses how we should see ourselves as being in service not only for our readers, but for our God as well. Listen and subscribe at i…
 
We know we're to serve our readers ... but what about our fellow writers? In today's episode, author Kent Sanders shares three easy ways to be generous to both our readers and other creatives, and why it matters. We also discuss such related topics as: Pricing models (should you give your info away for free or charge?) Time considerations (when you…
 
Staying on top of industry trends is important. Not only does it provide you with a bigger picture of the book industry as a whole, but the information allows you to take advantage of new opportunities, better understand your audience, and improve your own bottom line. On today's episode, you'll learn about: the new Amazon Attribution tags, the Sta…
 
One of the best ways authors can reach new readers and make industry connections is to become a podcast guest. But how exactly do you do that? Kim Stewart, a marketing publicist who specializes in helping authors acquire those coveted podcast guest spots, is going to share some simple, practical ways. Listen in to our conversation to learn how to p…
 
Sometimes a title just doesn't do a podcast episode justice. That's definitely the case today. My recent interview with Douglas Bond - a prolific author, hymn writer, educator, and church history tour guide - is chock full of so much valuable content, I debated whether I should separate it out into two episodes for you. Ultimately, I decided to kee…
 
The world is full of self-help books, YouTube tutorials, and industry gurus clamoring for our attention to build us up. While some of their advice is helpful, the reality is that much of it actually tends to make us MORE discouraged. The good news is that there is a better encouragement out there - including for us writers! Listen in to my conversa…
 
Aspiring authors know they need to BUILD a platform. Established authors know they need to GROW their platform. But doing those things often seem to sap us of our energy, take up inordinate amounts of time, and just plain frustrate us. ** Maybe ** we're making it more difficult than it needs to be. Listen in to today's episode with our guest expert…
 
Today I share some of the most recent statistics about the book publishing industry and America's reading habits. Based on those stats, should you write a book? Tune in to hear my thoughts and receive points to consider about your own book project. Subscribe and access show notes at inkandimpact.com.…
 
Many aspiring authors decide to write a book and immediately dive into the deep end without testing the waters first. While that’s laudable on one hand - you do have to put in the work and write - it’s also foolhardy on the other. Without proper preparation, you can unintentionally forego quality, lose money, and invite negative criticisms. If you’…
 
Today I’m going to answer one of the top questions I receive from aspiring authors: What are the best tools to help me write and market my book? This "10 Important Tech Tools for Authors" episode includes tools to help you with: website creation, email service providers, software, backups, systems, and marketing. This episode will also provide tips…
 
There are lots of podcasts and websites that teach you how to write, publish, and market your book. In fact, this is one of them. But something that's often overlooked is a reminder of your identity and influence as a Christian writer. So that's what we're diving into today, in keeping with the third part of the Ink and Impact mission: to embolden …
 
There's a stellar line-up of Christian writing conferences coming up this fall, and in this episode, I share all the deets. But even if you aren't interested in conferences, you'll definitely want to tune in to learn a valuable nugget about fact checking and discover how you can modify the 9 marketing tactics of a top publishing company to market e…
 
Thinking of creating a reader magnet? Confused about what all it entails? Not sure how to get it into the hands of your readers? If so, then today's episode is for YOU! The opt-in offers or freebies that we give away in return for our readers' email addresses are important, but often miss the mark in terms of what the readers want and need. Listen …
 
Have you ever doubted if your writing is "Christian" enough or if you're even sharing the right message? On today's episode, I share about my own writing doubts and what God revealed to me through His Word about them. Hint: it all comes down to magnifying Him! You'll also discover the benefits of writing in community and the 3 M's of writing. Subsc…
 
Whether you're writing a novel or a memoir, two crucial elements to your story are character development and a believable faith journey. When readers can relate to and identify with aspects of your character(s), they keep reading. And when you offer a believable faith journey, it enables them to see how they, too, can grow in their own faith. Liste…
 
Join my guest Alicia Greer and I as we talk about the 3 P's that help to advance your author journey: Making your writing a priority Researching your publishing options to avoid potential pitfalls Building your platform before you're published Alicia shares the lessons she's learned along the way and how she's currently growing her author platform.…
 
DO YOU DREAM OF BECOMING AN AUTHOR ... but you're afraid to tell anyone because you think it's just too big of a dream? Today's guest, Laura Thomas, can relate. In fact, she harbored her dream of becoming an author for 25 years. In this episode, Laura relates: why she kept it a secret, how she was able to finally share her dream, what steps she too…
 
As writers, regardless of how many books we may have already written, we routinely struggle with two things: confidence and productivity. If we’re first starting out as an aspiring author, we doubt our writing ability in general. If we’ve already written several books, we wonder if we have what it takes to write another. Or maybe we feel like we ha…
 
When it comes to sharing content, authors are often in a quandary over what to share and how much to share. As a case in point, I’ve had several aspiring authors contact me over the past few weeks, asking questions such as: Is it okay to post about the content of my manuscript before it’s published? How much content can I share on my blog or on soc…
 
There's a lot of talk out there about how authors should narrow their niche. Today's guest, Dawn Klinge, has successfully drilled down on her niche ... and it all came about because of the settings of her novels. Listen in today as we also discuss: research, deadlines, the importance of editors, and a fun way to promote your book within Instagram (…
 
David Mike is the author of Dishonor: One Soldier's Journey from Desertion to Redemption. He is passionate about sharing the message that we do not have to be defined by our past, and that God can use our kind of mess for good. On this episode of Ink and Impact, we discuss his book and also a bit about his writing journey, how he turned his difficu…
 
🥱 DO YOU NEED TO REST? 😴 Is your writing life so busy or chaotic or overwhelming that you don't know which side is up anymore? Friend, that's a sure sign that you need to start factoring rest into your writing schedule. Don't burn out. 💥 Instead, tune in to today's episode of INK AND IMPACT as I speak with Melanie Redd, author of the new book, Just…
 
Whether you’re a first-time aspiring author or a widely recognized writer, there are a gazillion things to do when writing, publishing, and marketing your book. How do you know what to focus on first? The answer might surprise you. Listen in...De către Dalene Bickel
 
How do you define a Christian book and author? The definition just might be broader than what you're thinking. In this episode I share how my own definition has changed over the years and what I believe is required of a Christian author. In addition, I share a review of the Christian fiction book that impacted me so much, I had to read it twice (ba…
 
In this brief pilot episode, you'll learn a bit about the host, Dalene Bickel, and discover how the Ink and Impact podcast is different from the other author podcasts out there. If you're a Christian writer, be sure to listen and subscribe so you can learn how to not just write a book, but make an impact.…
 
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