Ink and Impact for Christian Writers - How to successfully write, self-publish, and market your book as an indie author

Updated: 21 Aug 2025 • 132 episodes
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Ready to write your book and make a kingdom impact? I’m your host, Dalene Bickel - book coach and self-publishing strategist with more than 25 years in the publishing industry. Whether you’re working on your first or fiftieth book, I’m here to help you write, self-publish, and sell your book more efficiently and effectively. Each week you’ll receive rotating content full of practical information and tangible tips as well as occasional expert interviews and industry insights, all from a Biblical perspective. Get ready to become the author God's calling you to be! NEXT STEPS: Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Learn More About My 1:1 Coaching https://dalenebickel.com/bookworthy-coaching Join the Christian Authors in Action Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianauthorsinaction Visit the Podcast Website https://dalenebickel.com/ink-and-impact/ Email me:  info@inkandimpact.com

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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

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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 become a better, more confident writ

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Some writers are tempted to use generative AI to write a book (in part or in whole) because it takes time and effort, perseverance and fortitude.  And for the author who wants their book out there RIGHT NOW, they don"t want to bother going through the learning curve or putting in the days/weeks/months to write the book

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Which of the following best describes your current thoughts about marketing?Are you an author who stresses over book marketing so much you avoid it as much as possible?Do you want to get your book into the hands of your readers, but you simply don"t know how?Are you afraid of marketing too much and annoying all your fo

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Is fear of success holding you back? If so ... or if you"re not sure ... or if you know another writer who is struggling with this fear, then this episode is for you! Today I"m going to share practical advice from a biblical perspective to help you become a confident author who"s willing and able to make a true impact.

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Whether you"re in the writing, publishing, or marketing phase of your book, the success of your author journey relies on the actions that you take. If you feel as though you"ve tried everything and still aren"t getting anywhere, this episode is for you. Listen in to discover the actions that actually lead to traction.

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