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Confused about how to write a book? Struggling to find time to write? Ready to learn a step-by-step process to self-publish like a pro? Welcome to Ink and Impact, the podcast for Christian writers who want to self-publish their first nonfiction book. I’m your host, Dalene Bickel – a Jesus-loving book coach and founder of Lasting Legacies Publishing. I’ve worked in the self-publishing industry for 29 years and I’ve written and published more than a dozen nonfiction books for clients (and myse ...
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Do you want to write a book ... or is it the will of God that you write a book? There's a big difference. There's nothing wrong with creating a book based on your personal desire to do so, but when God wants you to write a book, it gives your book enhanced meaning and purpose. The impact will be bigger and can lead to unexpected blessings that you …
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In Into Being Lily Dunn explores the ways in which writing one’s life has the potential to transform it; how writing, if done well, can produce “symbolic repair.” We look at Virginia Woolf’s notion of “moments of being” as a means and method to find the form that best fits your specific story to tell. We look at different ways memoirists have used …
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What worked last year ... and what didn't? What goals do you have for your author career next year? It's important for every writer to ask themselves these questions. This episode is more than just a year in review summary, it digs deeper into why certain things may not have worked and showcases the importance of inviting God into your everyday aut…
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Randa Abdel-Fattah’s new novel Discipline is set in Sydney, Australia in 2021 during Ramadan. Discipline follows two Palestinians there, one in media and one in academia, where each has to confront questions of silence and complicity in their respective fields. As Israel intensifies its bombardment of Gaza, and as an eighteen-year-old student at a …
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Jorge Luis Borges called her the “Tolstoy of Mexico” and César Aira the “greatest novelist of the 20th century,” so why is it likely that you haven’t read or even heard of Elena Garro before now? And given that Garro was, like her fantastical stories, not beholden to the truth when accounting her own life, and given that her own life was, in its ra…
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How consistent is your writing schedule right now? Do you feel guilty if you aren't writing for an hour (or more) every day? It's easy to compare ourselves with others but the reality is we all have different schedules and commitments. If you're struggling to write more often, you'll be encouraged by my guest Becca Yager as she shares her writing a…
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Caren Beilin’s first appearance on the show, in 2022 to discuss her book Revenge of the Scapegoat, was so unforgettable, and spurred so much enthusiasm and electrifying conversation in its wake, that I couldn’t say “no” to being in conversation with her again, this time live at Powell’s Bookstore, to discuss her latest book Sea, Poison out with New…
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Painter Stephen Hayes latest exhibition, “Elegy,” consists of twelve abstract paintings that engage with the genocide in Gaza. One of the twelve paintings was created while listening to the Between the Covers conversation with Omar El Akkad about his book One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. Because of this, instead of asking, as he…
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"I wish I hadn't sold so many books," said no author ever. Authors ALWAYS want to sell more books, but most of the time, they simply don't know HOW. The good news is that regardless of whether you're a first-time aspiring author or a seasoned multi-book household name, there are ways you can consistently sell more books - yes, even your backlist ti…
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Has God called you to write a book but you don't feel qualified? Do you work full time and wonder how you'd ever fit writing a book into your busy schedule? Have you ever wondered if anyone would even buy your book if you took the time to write it? If so, you'll be encouraged and inspired by Kim Oswalt who shared those same questions but decided to…
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Are you ready to self-publish your nonfiction book? Are you 100% certain? Maybe the deadline is looming and you're scurrying around, trying to do all the last-minute things. But have you taken the time to honestly evaluate the big-picture things that can make or break your book's success? Anyone can learn how to write a book. You need to create one…
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Archive of Desire: A Poem in Four Parts for C.P. Cavafy began as a collaborative multidisciplinary project between the poet Robin Coste Lewis, the composer Vijay Iyer, the cellist Jeffrey Zeigler and the visual artist Julie Mehretu. This multimedia quartet traveled to Athens together to engage with the Cavafy archives as part of the composition of …
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Have you ever been led to include something in your book that seems completely random? Do you wonder how networking applies to authors? Are you overlooking opportunities to serve others with your writing? In today's episode, you'll learn how God can use your past experiences and current talents to create a meaningful legacy in a variety of unexpect…
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Are you ready to write a profitable nonfiction book? If so, today's episode is for you. Just to be clear, today's episode isn't about marketing tips and sales strategies - I'll talk more about those in future episodes. Before you get upset and accuse me of clickbait, I encourage listen through to the end. You'll soon discover that profitability ext…
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Have you ever found yourself ostracized from a group you thought was your tribe? Have you ever doubted that you can be accepted for who you are? Have you ever felt somewhat adrift after the frenzy of finishing a book on a tight deadline? If so, you'll relate with today's guest and benefit from her insights and infectious joy. Today's interview is t…
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You're a Christian entrepreneur who has heard all the benefits of writing a book - attract new clients, become seen as an authority or thought leader in your field, be invited to speak on bigger stages... That all sounds great, but you have an even bigger purpose than that. You want to share your expertise to help others and make a meaningful Kingd…
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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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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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As an artist, how does one dive into the wreck of an archive, a canon, a shared collective memory, a history—one filled with silenced voices, distorted accounts, erasures and elisions—on behalf of those wronged by it? Poet Dionne Brand says “the salvage is the life which exceeds the wreck” and Diana Arterian’s work seems animated by this work of sa…
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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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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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Set during the 17th century witch trials in Denmark, and relayed to us through the voice of a magically animated wax child of one of the accused, Olga Ravn’s new book, which creates something uncannily other from primary sources, has been heralded as a “devilishly subversive feminist anthem” and speaks as much to the present moment as it does to th…
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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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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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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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