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Did you know that as a writer who is building an audience, you have a secret superpower? It’s one that not every writer unlocks, but has the power to enhance your writing journey AND create a built-in group of people invested in your success. Want to know what it is? Listen in on Episode 140 of Just One Simple Thing and find out!

Many of you listening have a book to write. The book of your heart. The book of God’s calling. As you write, you are also building an audience ... a community of people who believe in your message. And believe in you.

You may think of your book as your own project...something you have to do alone. But what’s the point in building a community if you can’t take them along with you on your greatest journey?

And when people feel like a valued part of something, they are invested in making it successful.

Pick some ways from this list to involve your audience in your book project.

1. Test out your content. Sharing some of the concepts and content of your book idea is a great way to see what is really resonating with your audience.
   
   
2. Ask for examples. New concepts are easier to understand when there are concrete examples to go along with them.
   
   
3. Get opinions on components of the book. Let your audience help you choose the title, subtitle, and cover art.
   
   
4. Share parts of the journey. What did you learn about yourself or about God as you went through the process? Sharing these things makes your writer life more relatable, even to people who are not writers.
   
   
5. Try a focus group. Get a few people together to read a chapter and discuss it with you.

These are just a few ways that you can include your audience in your book project. And when it’s time to launch that book, you’ll have a whole group of people who are personally invested in you and the success of your book. Doesn’t that sound a lot better than doing it all alone?

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Pick one or two of these ideas and make a plan for including your audience. You don’t have to do them all...a little can go a long way. And be sure to let me know how it works out for you!

Thanks for hanging out with me here today. I hope these ideas are helpful to you. If you want some more encouragement on your writing journey, pick up a copy of my book, Moving Forward: Inspiration for the Go Getter Jesus Girl. You can find it on Amazon, and I’ll put the link in the show notes.

RESOURCES:

Moving Forward: Inspirations for the Go Getter Jesus Girl - Whether you need to Dream A Dream, Make A Plan, Find Your People, or just Do The Thing, these practical insights from God’s Word will inspire you to take the next step forward.

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Are you tired from trying to share your God-inspired message while working your full time job? Do you wonder if it’s worth it, or even possible, to build a ministry or business on the side?

I have good news for you. It is possible. It is worth it. You can do it.

Download the Honor System Guide, to help you honor all the work God has given you to do.

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It’s been a while since I’ve met you here on the podcast. A lot longer than I expected. Maybe 2025 hasn’t gone like you expected, either. If you’d like to know where I’ve been, where I’m going, and how I sorted it all out, listen in to Episode 139 of Just One Simple Thing. It just might help you figure out your next steps as well.

This episode doesn’t really lend itself to consolidated show notes as I take you through the reasoning that defines a new stage in my business.

If you are at a similar crossroads and need some help figuring it out, I highly recommend business coach Sarah Jacobson. You can find her on social media at Sarah Jacobson and at her website SarahAJacobson.com.

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I know this episode is a lot of info about what was going on with me, but I hope that as you listened, you saw a little bit of yourself in my story. If things are feeling a little off for you in your ministry or business...if you feel things shifting and changing around you...go back to your roots and remember what God called you to do, who He called you to serve, and how He wired you for impact. Write those three things down and see if you’ve gotten too far away from them.

Thanks for going on this journey with me it. It's most definitely not the end, but just another bend in the road.

Join our community in the free Facebook Group Plan & Play with Do A New Thing for support, encouragement, and follow up on your action steps.

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Are you tired from trying to share your God-inspired message while working your full time job? Do you wonder if it’s worth it, or even possible, to build a ministry or business on the side?

I have good news for you. It is possible. It is worth it. You can do it.

Download the Honor System Guide, to help you honor all the work God has given you to do.

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Have you started thinking about your year-end planning? Don’t make the mistake of jumping into planning and goal-setting before you have prepared to plan. In Episode 138 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn four things you should do before you start your annual planning.

It’s the time of year where we start planning for next year. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to reflect on the past year and to set goals for next year, but before you get started, there are some things you can do to prepare and make the process a lot easier for you.

So let’s create your planning plan!

First, start off in prayer. We know this, right? But as you enter this season, it’s so vital that you do it along with God.

• Pray that God will show you the truth.
• Pray that God will show you what is important.
• Pray that God sparks a blazing passion for your message and a deep desire to serve your audience.

Second, gather up your stats. This info will tell you where your efforts are paying off and where they aren’t.

Third, start making a list of investments you want to make in your ministry or business. Once you start planning, you’ll be able to tell which ones will most likely support your goals.

Lastly, get some feedback from your audience. You can do this with a survey, or simple polls in your Instagram Stories, or just ask some questions in your Facebook group or email newsletter.

Action Step

Set aside a specific time to do your year-end planning and goal setting. Some people like to do it during the quiet space between Christmas and New Year’s. Others prefer to wait until everyone is back in the swing of things in January. Whichever works for you, mark it on your calendar.

If you are listening to this in real time in early December, check the show notes for a link to the Looking Back to Move Forward Challenge. It’s a FREE five-day challenge that will help you close the door on 2024, leave behind what you no longer need, and start framing up 2025. I hope you’ll join us!

RESOURCES

How to Create a Reader Survey including a free download of sample questions.

Looking Back to Move Forward Challenge

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Are you tired from trying to share your God-inspired message while working your full time job? Do you wonder if it’s worth it, or even possible, to build a ministry or business on the side?

I have good news for you. It is possible. It is worth it. You can do it.

Download the Honor System Guide, to help you honor all the work God has given you to do.