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 The post 143: How to Write a ..read more

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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 boo ..read more

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. The post 139: How to Tell Yourself a Better Story appeared first on Nika Maples ..read more

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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. Show Links: Learn m ..read more

When Pam learned that her daughter, Jan, had experienced brain damage during heart surgery, she could have taken doctor’s advice and given up on any hope of growth or recovery but Pam knew that the Great Physician was the One who had created her daughter, and He still had a purpose for her. If you need a reminder that God is with you during hard times, please listen to my conversation with Pam Whitley Taylor, author of the brand new book, God’s Grace Keeps Pace. Show Links: God’s Grace Keeps Pace by Pam Whitley Taylor Show Takeaways:  Listen to Pam tell her story of hardship and God’s go ..read more

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