Let's talk about how to expand your skillset as a new writer. Have you caught yourself being unwilling to try new things or even just one thing more than once? The belief that you've "already tried everything" may be holding you back from experiencing exponential growth! In this video, I'm ...
172: When You’re Unwilling to Try
Have you caught yourself being unwilling to try new things or even just one thing more than once? The belief that you've "already tried that" may be holding you back from experiencing exponential growth! In this episode, Nika addresses this limiting belief that we often think will save us from ...
171: Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs
This limiting belief is sneaky! Many new authors get caught up by this one simple phrase: It won't make a difference. This one is tricky because it keeps you from making progress on your goals while making you think you're not missing anything important. The smallest actions are the ones that often ...
What To Do When You Don’t Have Support
What do you do when you don't have support? A few days ago, someone wrote to me on Instagram and asked me this question: "What if you don't feel you have support in becoming an author?" It seemed like a sensitive question that could go multiple directions so I replied and asked if the lack of ...
How to Write a Book Proposal
Wondering how to write a book proposal for traditional publication? If you want to publish your book, you are going to need a book proposal, and in this blog post, I am going to tell you exactly what to include in yours. The Mini Version A book proposal is kind of like a matching ...
170: Your Relationship with Failure, Part 2
You have the power to choose how you view failure. You can choose to view it as a source of shame, frustration, and disappointment. Or you can choose to view it as an opportunity for growth, refinement, and grace. Here's the thing: Jesus is turning your misery into mastery. He is prompting you to ...
How to Get a Literary Agent
If you have decided to pursue traditional publication, you must have a literary agent to represent you and your project. So how do you do that? In this blog post, I will tell you why you need one, how to get one, and what it looks like to work with one. Why Do I Need a Literary Agent? No ...
169: Your Relationship with Failure, Part 1
What is your relationship with failure like? Do you tend to focus on the discomfort and pain? Or do you notice the positive effect that results from it? We can't bypass failure. Truly, life is 50% comfortable circumstances, 50% uncomfortable circumstances. We might as well get used to it. Remember, ...
168: The Harmful Effects of Sugar
The harmful effects of sugar may be hurting you more than you realize. Sugar not only creates inflammation in the body, it also causes mood swings and feelings like depression, sadness, and hopelessness. And when you're trying to reach your next big goal, these problems can throw off your focus and ...
Self-Publishing Basics
There are a few self-publishing basics you need to put on your to-do list if you're looking to go down the self-publishing route. Self-publishing requires more than just writing the main body of the book. There are several key things you need to have in place before you list your book for sale, such ...
167: The Triune You
You are a triune being. You are made up of three parts: spirit, soul, and body. Each of these parts has a specific function and serves a specific purpose within you. When you understand what each piece does and how they all work together, you can begin to understand where your thoughts, feelings, ...
How to Find True Friends
Do you find it difficult to find true friends these days? As a Christian, it can often feel difficult to find a support system that will stick by your side no matter what. But it is truly possible! The key to making and keeping real friends is to first be a good friend yourself. If we work to ...
How to Write a Book When You Don’t Know What to Write About
Do you feel that tug on your heart, that nagging feeling that you are supposed to write a book, but don't know where to start? Well, you've come to the right place! In this article, we'll talk all about how to write a book when you don't know what to write about! You'll also read a bit about ...
166: Creating a Daily Bible Reading Routine in the New Year
Is creating a daily Bible reading routine at the top of your list of resolutions for 2024? As we inch closer to the start of a new year, many of us are pondering the question of how we can make this next year better. How can we do more and be more? We begin setting goals for ourselves to achieve the ...
165: How to Help Your Clients and Readers Get 100% Results
Are you hesitating to write your book or start your YouTube channel or podcast because you aren't sure you can really help people get results? If you're wondering how to help your clients or readers find success, then you've come to the right place! In today's episode, Nika breaks down ...
How Much Does it Cost to Self-Publish a Book?
Have you written or are planning to write your first book and wondering how much it costs to self-publish? You've come to the right place! In this blog, we'll be looking at how much it costs to self-publish a book, the self-publishing process, and the benefits of self-publishing versus ...
164: How to Be a Better Writer
Wondering how you can be a better writer and really grab your reader's attention? The key lies in understanding how a reader's mind works. A good writer knows that their reader is smart and can figure a few things out for themselves. In fact, a reader enjoys reading because they actually like ...
The Traditional Publishing Process
If you are considering traditional publishing for your book, then you need to understand the traditional publishing process. There are a lot of nuances and complexities to the world of publishing. Having an insider's look will help you navigate it more easily and confidently! In this blog, we'll be ...
163: Let Your Book Ideas Shine
A good book idea is meant to be shared with the world, not kept to yourself! Jesus said, "You are the light of the world" (Matthew 5:14-16). We are called to let our light shine bright so that others may believe. If we hide or dim our light, we do a disservice to God's beautiful design. Yes, He ...
162: How to Outsource Tasks to Grow Your Business
How do you outsource tasks in your business? And how does it accelerate your growth? In today's episode, Nika discusses her own journey with hiring help to grow her business, what method has worked best for her, and what to look for to hire the right people! Learn about the four major hiring ...
Key Characteristics of a Great Leader
If you are a writer, speaker, coach, influencer, or business owner, you are a leader. The size of your audience does not matter. People look up to you for guidance, support, and encouragement. You're helping them get to where they're going. But how do you become a great leader? Craig ...
161: The Missing Key to Your Business Success
It feels like there's something missing in your business… Are you feeling frustrated by a lack of business success? Were you certain you'd have better results by now and can't understand why you're not seeing them? Maybe you've been internally blaming the environment, the people around you, ...
160: Top 5 Leadership Skills for the Christian Writer
If you're an author and a speaker, then you're also a leader. You help people get to where they're going. Having the right leadership skills is essential to successfully guiding your people to success. Whether they're on your team or they're your loyal followers, they look to you for guidance ...
When You’re Stuck in a Writing Funk
What do you do when you're stuck in a writing funk and don't feel inspired to write? Days like those are what I like to call low-energy days. Low-energy days like to sneak up on us from time to time and throw us off track. They like to make us think that what we're doing isn't going to ...
159: When You Feel Like a Fraud
Do you ever struggle with feeling like a fraud? Have you ever turned away big opportunities because you were afraid of looking foolish? We've all had those moments where we tell ourselves that we just don't know enough or aren't good enough to teach or guide others. But it's not about being good ...
How to Write a Book When You Don’t Know What to Write About
Do you have a tug on your heart, a nagging feeling that you're supposed to write a book? If so, then it's more than likely that the Holy Spirit is calling you to share your story! But how do you write a book when you don't know what to write about? This blog will help you start your book when you ...
149: How to Grow Your Audience with Short Kindle eBooks with Shelley Hitz
Whether you're just getting started as a writer or have published several books already, writing short eBooks can help you grow your audience and your business as an author! Shelley Hitz helps writers of all levels share their stories with the world, reach their publishing dreams, and make an impact ...
148: The Body Revelation with Alisa Keeton
Alisa Keeton is on a mission to help people experience their bodies as a revelation. God loves your body! If you have stored trauma and mental and emotional pain from the past, it is showing up in your body. In her groundbreaking book, The Body Revelation, Alisa offers a path to true healing, and it ...
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