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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... Read the Post The post 136: Come Sit a Spell with Marilyn Jansen appeared first on Nika Maples.

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... Read the Post The post 135: God's Grace Keeps Pace with Pam Whitley Taylor appeared first on Nika Maples.

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Today, I share a supernatural lesson from the Lord about spiritual eyes. In 2007, I had done a lot of traveling as Texas Teacher of the Year.  Much of that travel was staying in rooms with unappealing views and I told myself a story I spent 15 years believing.  A few weeks ago, I went... Read the Post The post 129: Open Your Eyes to What's in Front of You appeared first on Nika Maples.

David Vick, former student of The Keep Writing Course and author of Emotions, Your Child's AND Yours: Encouragement to Help Your Relationship Thrive joins the Keep Writing Podcast to discuss how he chose to write a book.  David also shares why he wrote the book, who it's for, and the long-term benefits of a book... Read the Post The post 128: Extend Your Impact with David Vick appeared first on Nika Maples.

Thomas Umstattd joins The Keep Writing Podcast today to share practical tips to become a more productive author. The gems Thomas shares are going to encourage you on the path you are on and help you make necessary changes in areas you may be stuck. Thomas' tips will help you be intentionally productive. You can... Read the Post The post 127: Be Intentionally Productive with Thomas Umstattd appeared first on Nika Maples.

Show Notes: In this episode I'm speaking with Jennifer Allwood, the gold standard for Christian women in business. She knows how to make money for the glory of God and have fun doing it. She's also a published author with two outstanding books. But not long ago, she was wondering how to finish her very... Read the Post The post 126: Move Past Fear with Jennifer Allwood appeared first on Nika Maples.

Show Notes: Let's face it, finding a premade paper planner as a coach, writer and influencer that meets all your needs can be difficult. But not anymore, in this episode I'm introducing you to the brand new resource I've created just for you, The Christian Author's Plan Book.  This planner includes pages to journal God's... Read the Post The post 125: Plan, Plan, Plan appeared first on Nika Maples.

Show Notes: Listen to today's episode to get a fresh mindset change on ways to build your platform.   It's time you embrace this side of being a Christian coach, speaker or influencer and share the message in your heart, on purpose. In this episode I'm explaining the four reasons you should plan to attend my... Read the Post The post 124: Build Your Platform appeared first on Nika Maples.

Show Notes: Today's episode introduces a concept I heard over a year ago and have thought about every day since: smile on purpose.  I mentioned smiling on purpose because I think it's a practical tip for writers, one that is often overlooked. In this episode I'm going to explain what that concept means and how... Read the Post The post 122: Smile On Purpose appeared first on Nika Maples.

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Show Notes: Are there times when you feel like what you're creating isn't having the impact you desired? When you are making a project that you think many, many people will be happy to receive and you launch it to crickets? If that's you, I know exactly how it feels. But I want to encourage... Read the Post The post 120: Create a Bible-Reading Habit appeared first on Nika Maples.

Show Notes: Today's episode is going through an obscure story from the Bible that not a lot of people teach on or preach on. But there is so much rich encouragement here that is specifically for our time. This passage talks about prices being sky high, which is the case today. And the title of... Read the Post The post 119: Believe God Can Turn It Around appeared first on Nika Maples.

Show Notes: If you've been in business very long, then you know there are some up and down seasons and those seasons can be difficult to weather when we're trying to balance our home life, our church, life, friends and family, and the business that God has given us to steward. During those times, I... Read the Post The post 118: Hold On Tight appeared first on Nika Maples.

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Are you facing a decision this week, or this month?  Sometimes decision-making can feel like a tornado in your spirit. When you think that it's up to you to make the right decision, it causes constant stress and uneasiness. But I want to offer you some encouragement and comfort - return to calm.  What if... Read the Post The post 112: Return to Calm appeared first on Nika Maples.

What holds you back from marketing your book? Is it the awkwardness of public speaking? Or are you afraid of looking pompous telling others that you've written a book? Do you feel self-conscious about doing reels and Instagram lives?  My friend, one of the major parts of writing a book is showing up to market... Read the Post The post 111: Show Up appeared first on Nika Maples.

If God has been whispering to your heart that He wants you to write a book, and if friends and family have been telling you that you should write a book, then why haven't you? Maybe you say you don't have the time. Maybe you say that you don't know how to do it and... Read the Post The post 110: Do What You Fear appeared first on Nika Maples.

What is your idea of success as an author? Is it to sell 100,000 copies of your book? Or for it to be on a Best Sellers list? That would be a dream for most authors. But if you're just starting out, this might not be where you should set your sights. In this episode,... Read the Post The post 109: Think Modestly appeared first on Nika Maples.

Are you afraid that you won't be able to do the thing God has called you to do? Guess what - that's just not possible!  Ephesians 2:10 says that God has good works prepared for you to do, and Romans 11:29 says that your gifts and callings cannot be revoked. When Father God calls you... Read the Post The post 108: Say Amen appeared first on Nika Maples.

Today I can't wait for you to meet one of my coaching clients, Rachael Gilbert. Rachael is the host of the Real Talk with Rachael podcast and the author of a new book, soon to be released. She helps Christian women overcome fear and insecurities so they can confidently pursue their God-given dreams. In this... Read the Post The post 107: Pull Up a Chair for Jesus appeared first on Nika Maples.

Every day, I meet Christian women who feel called by God to write a book. They can't shake the urge. They can't sleep at night. They are distracted during the day. They are afraid they will reach the end of their lives and never actually finish their book. When they meet me, they finally feel... Read the Post The post 106: Let Principles Lead the Way appeared first on Nika Maples.

I met Alisa Keeton in October 2019 at a writing conference where we were both asked to speak. The moment she took the stage, I knew something was different. Her delivery was drenched in the Holy Spirit, and even though it was a message about fitness (not something I am usually interested in) I had... Read the Post The post 105: Take a Step appeared first on Nika Maples.

There is just something about Sandy Jobe. From the moment you meet her, you feel like you are in the presence of a queen. She carries herself with elegance and security, but there is a playfulness about her that makes her irresistible and very approachable. When I was hosting a live event and wanted a... Read the Post The post 104: Take Authority Over Your Home appeared first on Nika Maples.

I am happy to feature my wonderful friend, Cassie Reid, on the podcast today. Dr. Cassie Reid is a licensed professional counselor who is passionate about the synthesis of counseling and hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit. She loves to teach others about how to integrate this concept into their daily life, professional career,... Read the Post The post 103: Take a Step of Obedience appeared first on Nika Maples.

Do you feel distracted by conflict in certain relationships? I see so many writers entangled by their emotions regarding the relationships in their lives. It trips them up and keeps them from moving forward in their writing projects. But God is advancing the Kingdom and transforming people in Jesus's name through Christian books. So we... Read the Post The post 102: Let Go of Your Manuals and Playbooks appeared first on Nika Maples.

This episode will make you laugh and cry and laugh until you cry.  My dearest friend, Becky Brooks, was a speaker at a live event I hosted, and her presentation was one that I knew would bless more than just those who were in the room that day. I had asked her to speak on... Read the Post The post 101: Choose Your Soundtrack appeared first on Nika Maples.

I can hardly believe I am finally here. This is my 100th episode! To celebrate, I wanted to do something really special. I decided to share the top 100 thoughts that recirculate in my head all the time. These thoughts that I think on purpose really are valuable. They have served me well and helped... Read the Post The post 100: Think Thoughts on Purpose appeared first on Nika Maples.

Are you stuck in a mindset that's holding you back? Do you feel like you're blindly trying to get where you're going? Life coaching may just be your answer. In this episode, I tell the story of how and why I became a life coach, how working with a life coach has helped me, and... Read the Post The post 99: Get the Help You Need appeared first on Nika Maples.

Do you ever worry that you are not equipped to write? Do you wonder if you truly have something to offer to your readers? Then you need to hear this powerful interview!  In this episode, one of my clients from The Keep Writing Course, Kay Nell Miller, shares how the Lord leveraged her life experience... Read the Post The post 98: Trust Your Life Experience appeared first on Nika Maples.

Do the excuses seem to be piling up? Then you need to hear this interview! I have a truly special conversation to share with you today. I am talking with one of my 1:1 clients, Abigail Brown. The unique thing you will hear in this interview is that Abigail responds with the use of a... Read the Post The post 97: Let Nothing Stop You appeared first on Nika Maples.

This interview was filled with so much gold! Today I have a special treat for you. In our recent interview, one of my current one-on-one coaching clients, Ruthie Kim, offers some valuable perspectives on the process of writing her first book.  We often hear from people who are on the other side and are looking... Read the Post The post 96: Become the Person Who Can Write a Book appeared first on Nika Maples.

Have you ever sat down to write but couldn't because you felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or confused? Here's a secret for you - all writers have!  You do not have to be hindered by these emotions. In fact, God has given you the authority to master them.  In this episode, I'm going to share a strategy... Read the Post The post 95: Allow Any Emotion appeared first on Nika Maples.

When we start a new year, we want to get right to the action. Well, let me ask you: How is that working for you? My guess is, not well, or at least, not consistently well.  To create something new with your belief plan and your habit goal (from episodes 92 and 93), you need... Read the Post The post 94: Create a Weekly Results Plan appeared first on Nika Maples.

How do you think you will feel when you finish your book? Joyful? Excited? Accomplished? Satisfied?  Here's the truth: those feelings will not be automatic. You must create that emotion from a thought. And if you can do it when the book is finished, you can do it now! In this episode, I'm going to... Read the Post The post 93: Create a Monthly Belief Plan appeared first on Nika Maples.

Let's write a lot of books in 2022, what do you say? I believe we can do it. And why wouldn't we? It has never been easier to get a book into readers' hands. In fact, if you choose self-publishing, your book could be available by the end of the year. Your book is possible! ... Read the Post The post 92: Plan for a Productive Writing Year appeared first on Nika Maples.

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