Recommended Writing Resources
Check out these tools and products that have made a difference in my writing journey.
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Getting Started
I wrote the Start-Up Guide for Online Writers as a comprehensive resource that includes all of the tips and advice I would offer if we were having coffee together and you asked me how to grow your writing life.
I’ve included direct links to all kinds of writing-related resources, including places to submit guest posts, Facebook groups to join, places to review books for free, recommended books on writing, and much more.
One reader says the Start-Up Guide “is a wealth of information and I can’t recommend it enough for Christian writers at all stages in their career. You won’t be disappointed.”
Read more about the Start-Up Guide for Online Writers here.
Do you struggle with platform building as a Christian writer or speaker? If so, I encourage you to get a copy of Influence: Building a Platform that Elevates Jesus (Not Me).
If you’ve wrestled with the tension of promoting yourself when you’re called to promote Christ, yet have a burning desire to share the message God has given you, this book is for you.
CLICK HERE to buy your copy today.
Access over 18 printable tracking charts and printable methods to help you make significant progress in your writing life. Includes daily, monthly, and yearly calendars and much more!
If you’re ready to meet your deadlines, manage multiple writing progress, and crush those word count goals, the Writing Progress Tracker is for you!
31 PRINTABLE PRAYERS AND SCRIPTURE CARDS FOR WRITERS
As Christian writers, it’s so important to commit our writing lives to the Lord. In this bundle, you’ll receive 31 printable prayers for writers as well as 31 printable corresponding Scripture cards.
Use these prayers and Scripture cards to strengthen your spiritual life as a writer so you can use your gifts to bless your readers and glorify God.
HOW TO CREATE AND SELL DIGITAL PRODUCTS {FREE MASTERCLASS}
Do you want to use your gifts to reach more people in less time, and make an income while doing it?
In this free masterclass, Becky Kopitzke will teach you all about the incredible value of creating and selling digital products to reach your audience.
The market for digital products is huge . . . and growing!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about how you can serve your audience and reach more people with your knowledge and expertise.
Email List Building
Read more about Why I Switched from MailChimp to ConvertKit.
Want to try it out?
Get your free trial to ConvertKit here: www.fiveminutefriday.com/convertkit
Email List Building 101 is a helpful course offered by Crystal Paine from Your Blogging Mentor. She’ll teach you four foundational principles for growing and nurturing your list, including tips for getting more email subscribers and steps for creating an automated funnel and promotion for your readers.
Learn more here.
Social Media Scheduling
Read Why I Love SmarterQueue for Social Media Scheduling
Get your free trial to SmarterQueue here: www.fiveminutefriday.com/smarterqueue
Courses
WordPress 101 might be exactly what you need. Crystal Paine from Your Blogging Mentor will hold your hand and walk you step-by-step through the process of learning WordPress so you can spend more time blogging and less time trying to figure out what to do.
Learn more here.
YOUR COMPELLING BOOK PROPOSAL COURSE with Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
Are you ready to write a book proposal, but don’t know where to start? If so, Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach, will show you how it’s done! In her course, Your Compelling Book Proposal, Ann will walk you through all the necessary steps to craft a compelling book proposal so you can pitch your book to literary agents, acquisitions editors, and publishers.
My Favorite Writing Tool
Scrivener absolutely revolutionized by writing life. It’s like a glorified Microsoft Word straight from heaven.
Here’s a blog post I wrote (including a video demo) to show you exactly why I love Scrivener so much. Seriously, once you taste it yourself there’s no turning back.
Click the buttons below to learn more about why I think Scrivener is so amazing:
Recommended Books on Writing
Here’s a collection of some of my favorite books on the writing life:
Influence: Building a Platform that Elevates Jesus (Not Me)
by Kate Motaung and Shannon Popkin
On Writing Well
by William Zinsser
Writing Down the Bones
by Natalie Goldberg
Love Letters to Writers
by Andi Cumbo-Floyd
On Being a Writer
by Ann Kroeker & Charity Singleton Craig
The Art of Spiritual Writing
by Vinita Hampton Wright
Website Hosting
They are knowledgable and offer great service. Whether you’re looking for a new domain, website hosting, blog design, or SEO services, Fistbump Media can get the job done.
Visit Fistbump Media for more information on the complete range of services they offer.