Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Self-Publish, Christian Book, Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book

Author: Dalene Bickel - Publisher, Book Coach, Ghostwriter

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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 myself).

What started out as a way to help retirees privately publish their life stories expanded in 2021 when the Lord called me to serve Christian writers.

I believe the Lord is calling Christian writers just like you – writers of all ages, races, and nationalities. Writers who are willing to create quality nonfiction books that offer the light, hope, and truth of Christ to a weary and waiting world.

Books that make a true impact on the world and leave a lasting legacy.

Maybe that resonates with you. Maybe you feel led to write a faith-based business or how-to book, memoir, devotional, or Bible study.

But as a busy business owner, parent of littles, family caregiver (or a combo of all three), your dream of becoming an author might seem out of reach right now.

The reality is that God has given you a message to share right now for a reason.

Here on the podcast, I’ll help you develop a publishing plan, write your manuscript, self-publish your book, and sell more copies no matter how much - or little- time you have.

Join me here each week as I bring you rotating content full of practical information and tangible tips as well as occasional interviews and industry insights, all from a Biblical perspective.

Get ready to:

Replace distraction with productive action,
Learn a clear step-by-step process, and
Communicate your message in a way that attracts readers.

Fire up your computer and brew an extra pot of coffee, friend. It’s time to write your book and make an impact!

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Ep.167 | One Book or Five? How to Decide What to Write

2026-10-0814:07

Torn between too many book ideas—or buried under too much research on one topic? In this episode, Dalene Bickel shares a simple, faith-centered framework to help you stop overthinking and finally commit to the right book (or books) to write. Discover why bigger isn't always better, how to spot the difference between book types, and the "rule" that instantly tells you whether your idea is one book or several. 🎧 Listen now, and schedule a book coaching call at dalenebic...

Ep.166 | Feeling Stuck as an Author? Here's Why "Doing More" Isn't the Answer

2026-09-1012:20

Every author has been there: a blinking cursor, a looming deadline, and a manuscript that's gone quiet. In this episode, host Dalene Bickel breaks down why so many Christian authors mistake busyness for progress and she challenges one of the most common productivity myths in the author world. (Hint: it's not about doing less, it's about doing the right two things at once.) You'll walk away understanding: Why "finishing the manuscript first, then marketing" might be costing you r...

Ep. 165 | Sharing the Goodness of God Through Your Story with Andy Robinson

2026-08-2032:19

In this episode of the Ink and Impact Podcast, host Dalene Bickel sits down with Andy Robinson, a pastor from just south of London, England, and first-time author of The Big C in Me: Life, Hope and Faith on the Road Through Cancer. Diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer in January 2023, Andy shares how a devastating prognosis launched him into the deepest questions of faith, purpose, and mortality — and ultimately into writing a memoir that's about far more than illness. The conversa...

Ep. 164 | Building a Vision-Driven Brand in Today's Christian Marketplace with Dr. Dave Jones

2026-07-3038:03

On this episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, host Dalene interviews guest Dr. Dave Jones, a former Air Force member and professional hockey player turned founder of the Christian advertising agency M Is Good. Dave shares how losing his hockey identity led him to faith-driven mentorship and eventually launching his agency. Dave advises authors to ground vision in a healthy identity in Christ rather than performance, manage toxic motivators, build community, and market by making y...

Ep. 163 | The 5 Pillars of Author Productivity

2026-07-0218:10

In this episode of the Ink and Impact Podcast, Christian book coach Dalene Bickel speaks directly to the authors who are doing all the things, trying all the tools, and running themselves ragged — yet still not seeing the results they had hoped for. Using a relatable and vivid analogy, Dalene reframes what it really means to be a productive author and shares five key pillars every Christian writer should focus on to cut through the noise, reclaim their time, and move forward with purpose. ...

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Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Self-Publish, Christian Book, Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book