Keep Going With Nika Maples

Sometimes, you just need a prayer of blessing spoken over you. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, distracted, and discouraged, take comfort in the arms of the One who has all the answers. Today, dear writer, join Nika as she prays a prayer of blessing over you and the message you are divinely appointed to share. Pray this prayer with her and find clarity and calm as you enter into the Lord's presence. The writing life can often feel frustrating, confusing, and stagnant. When you're feeling stuck, find encouragement and motivation in these words to refresh your spirit and keep writing! Show yourself grace and practice patience in this season as you commit your work to the Lord. Believe that He is using it to advance the Kingdom as He sees fit. Instead of sitting in discouragement when it feels like God isn't moving, come back to this episode and pray this prayer with Nika. It will wash over you like a soothing balm. Writer, you are anointed and appointed for such a time as this. Rise up and let your light shi

There are two main reasons why many authors don’t write a book outline before they start their project: they simply don’t know how or they don’t want to because it feels too restrictive. The problem is, a good book outline organizes your thoughts and makes your topic easier to write about! Without one, your reader may not fully grasp your concept or they may lose interest in your book and never even finish reading it. Learning how to write a book outline can make you much more effective at teaching your topic! It will also help your ideal reader more easily understand and utilize your content. Join Nika in this episode as she shares her beliefs about the power of an outline and how you can make your outline serve you and your project the way it’s supposed to! Come listen in as she discusses: Why an outline is important How to write a great book outline Where people go wrong as they approach their outline How to use your outline in your book Where to begin with your outline The 7 P’s of how to create the p

Curious about how to write an autobiography? Are you feeling prompted by the Holy Spirit to share your life story? Maybe God is encouraging you to share the experiences you’ve walked through with Him! Whether you’ve lived through life-shattering events or you’ve met God in the small, everyday moments, your story has been anointed for such a time as this. In this episode, Nika shares an excerpt from her memoir, entitled Twelve Clean Pages, to help give you a vision of what your own memoir could be. In it, she shares about the difficulties her own family members have gone through. Their stories have inspired a life of courage and faith in her, which has rippled outwards to many others. Your story doesn’t have to be full of tragedy in order to help the ones who will read it. It simply needs to be shared with a vision and a purpose. Come listen in as Nika discusses: How painful experiences can lead to greater joy How your own pain and trauma can be just the thing to help others who are going through or who

There's always an abundance of hope for writers when we know where to look. The writing life can sometimes feel a bit discouraging, especially when you haven’t finished your first book or any big writing project you’re working on. As a Christian writer, it can be easy to wonder if God even remembers you when you just can’t seem to catch the break you’ve been praying for and you’re starting to lose hope. It’s easy to feel forsaken when you’re lost in rejection and loneliness. It’s easy to feel forgotten when your scars are constantly reminding you of your most painful experiences. But we can find hope once more when we remember that we are His scars and that we are engraved on the palms of His hands. Jesus is the perfect hope for writers. All we have to do is look to Him. Friend, find encouragement today in the fact that God has not forgotten how much He loves you. Instead, maybe you’ve forgotten how much He loves you. It’s okay to need a reminder. Come join Nika as she reads an excerpt from her book, Hunti

As writers, we often tend to overthink the process of writing a book.  We like to have things neat and tidy, having the entire outline and storyline mapped out and organized. Or we can tend to feel like a complete mess because the project feels too big and we have no idea where to start. Friend, it’s time to simplify the process. In this week’s episode, we learn all about how "Keep Writing" student, Holly Compton wrote her entire book, front to back, in just six weeks! She did this by following a simple 3-step process that we teach inside of the Anointed Writers program. Having loved writing ever since she was a child, Holly mainly focused on poetry with the hopes of writing a book one day, but never knowing what that might look like. She spent years holding the idea of a book within her missionary’s heart and dreamed of sharing the message that God had planted in her. She just didn’t know how to start. Early in January 2022, Holly came across an ad for the "Keep Writing" course and knew it was exactly

For all the teachers that are making their way back to school and welcoming new students on campus this year, take a few moments to be encouraged. In this episode, Nika reads an excerpt from her daily devotional book for educators and administrators entitled “Keep Teaching,” in the hopes that you will turn to these messages of encouragement and faith throughout the school year. Coming straight from the heart of a teacher, Nika shares about the insights and lessons she learned from the Lord during her time teaching in the public school system, and uses those experiences to bless the hearts of other teachers. Whether you are about to enter into a tough teacher-parent conference, dealing with a difficult concept to teach on, or just want to prepare for your day, you are invited to spend some quiet time with God and draw strength and refreshment through these quick messages. Let the Word of God soak through your life and into your heart. Read His Word out loud, proclaim it with your mouth, and let your ears he

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 on the kingdom of God. Having written many books over the course of ten years, she's learned all the ins and outs of what it takes to get past the fear, share your God-given message, and grow your business. Here's the thing: You have a story to tell and God wants you to share it! But what do you do when you feel too afraid or overwhelmed to start writing that book? Or, how do you grow your writing business once you’ve already published a full-length novel? Shelley answers these and many more questions as she talks all about how to make a big impact with short kindle eBooks! Come join us as we discuss: How publishing a short eBook can give you the confidence boost you need to write your full-length novel How

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 is not through aggressive exercise or dieting. Come and take a gentle path to trauma release. Topics discussed: The reason why we know what we need to do but struggle so much with doing it How the adversities, troubles, and traumas we live through change the organization and structure of the brain The feet-up approach How to re-wire your brain What causes inflammation in the body and how to get rid of it Simple movements you can do throughout your day to get your body up and moving There’s no such thing as trauma that’s too small or inconsequential The post 148: The Body Revelation with Alisa Keeton appeared first on Nika Maples.

You get to be the one to decide what goes into the chapters of your book. You are the author, and that means you have the authority. But so many people hesitate to get started writing their manuscript because they worry that there is some hard and fast rule about how what goes into a chapter. I get it. I used to wonder the same thing. But any question tat stops you from the act of writing is just an excuse in disguise. What if you just decided to write this week and see what turns out? It could be that you like your chapters short or long, and that those chapters were supposed to be according to your preference all along. Let go of the rules and keep writing. Get your ticket to the next Bless Your Book Workshop here. >> http://www.blessyourbook.com The post 147: How to Start or End a Chapter appeared first on Nika Maples.

Many clients come to me with overwhelming concern that if they write about certain sensitive memories, it might cause a fallout in their family relationships or friendships. That is definitely something you want to think about at length because writing about some things is a huge risk. In this excerpt from my book Page One to Page Done, I offer a framework and simple questions that can help you consider whether writing about your sensitive memories is the right thing to do at this time. Listen and ask God what He wants you to do next. Take the next step to write your book. Get your ticket to the next Bless Your Book Workshop here. >> http://www.blessyourbook.com The post 146: How to Write About Sensitive Memories appeared first on Nika Maples.

If you want to have the results of being a published author, you have to start believing you are one. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but it is true. The Bible give us the progression of moving from BEING to DOING to HAVING. We see it when God told Adam and Eve to BE FRUITFUL and INCREASE, and they would HAVE DOMINION, as a result. So how can you believe you are an author before it happens? Return to the promise that we are made in God’s image. He has certain characteristics, and if we are made in His image, then that means that we are capable of developing and succeeding in those characteristics, as well. He will empower us to do so. Make sure you understand the “cloth” you were cut from if you want to have different results that you have now. Be who you really are so you can do what you were meant to do. And then you will have what you want to have. Don’t miss your chance to move forward as an author. Get your ticket for the next Bless Your Book Workshop here. >> www.blessyourboo

Everyone worries from time to time. So what do we do with this verse? The Bible says: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT). The other day, I was praying, and God gave me a new perspective on worry. I have been thinking of it as an adjective, when really, it is a verb. Distinguishing between the two makes all the difference. It is possible to live without worrying. Get Your ticket for the next Bless Your Book Workshop here >> www.blessyourbook.com The post 144: How to Stop Worrying appeared first on Nika Maples.

If you want your book to be picked up by a traditional publisher, you are going to need a literary agent. And if you want to be picked up by a literary agent, you are going to need a book proposal. But what should go into a powerful book proposal? In this episode of The Keep Writing Podcast, I share an analogy to help you think about book proposals in a clear and easy way. And I offer my take on what to include in every section. Ready to become a published author? Get your ticket to the next Bless Your Book Workshop here. >> http://www.blessyourbook.com The post 143: How to Write a Book Proposal appeared first on Nika Maples.

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Coach Kelly J is one the coaches I love to listen to and learn from. She has such an calm and peaceful voice, and you can’t help but hang on every word! But it is not just Kelly’s presentation that gets me. It is her presence. She KNOWS who she is and what she has to offer to the world. That is why she doesn’t struggle when it comes to naming a premium price for her services as a coach. If you are a coach (or want to be!) and have ever worried about what to charge for what you do, you are going to want to lean in and listen to this. Kelly will help you see your worth in new ways, holding your experiences up to the light so that you can really see how they shine. The post 141: How to Charge What You’re Worth with Coach KellyJ appeared first on Nika Maples.

Rachael Gilbert is a fitness trainer and licensed counselor who has a heart to see people set free from the bondage of body shame. And when she hired me to be her coach, I knew she was about to write a book that would change lives forever. Rachael’s new book, Image Restored, was published by traditional publisher, David C. Cook, and it is truly one of the coolest books I have ever seen! Rachael’s publisher filled it with awesome tools and resources, including a downloadable video series taught by Rachael herself. Listen as Rachael shares how she moved into her long-held dream to write a book. The post 140: How to Restore Your Body Image with Rachael Gilbert appeared first on Nika Maples.

Welcome to a little sneak peek into my group coaching membership! Every coaching call begins with a little mini lesson from me and then transitions into a question and answer time or coaching session with the members of the Anointed Writer's Mentorship. In this episode, I tell about how I had a different perspective than my nieces when we went on the same vacation, and it turns out all of my worries were for nothing. The post 139: How to Tell Yourself a Better Story appeared first on Nika Maples.

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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 author. In this interview, we announce the beautiful publication of her second book, Come Sit a Spell. This book is a  beautiful collection of home recipes and the stories behind them. Listen to the insider scoop of a publisher and author in this episode of Keep Writing. Show Links: Learn more about  Marilyn Jansen Buy Inspired By Prayer: A Creative Prayer Journal Buy Come Sit a Spell: An Incitation to Reflect on Faith, Food, and Family Show Takeaways: Learn about the behind the scenes of the publishing industry. Discover why followers are not the only number you should pay attention to. Listen to why storytelling matters to your next book project. The post 136: Come Sit a S