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Welcome to Ink and Impact for Christian Writers! I’m your host, Dalene Bickel - book coach and ghostwriter with more than 25 years in the self-publishing industry. Whether you’re working on your first or fiftieth book, I’m here to help you become the writer God called you to be. Each week you’ll receive rotating content full of practical information and tangible tips as well as occasional expert interviews and industry insights, all from a Biblical perspective. Get ready to ditch overwhelm, ...
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The Book Coach Chronicles is a podcast for creatives & creative entrepreneurs who are ready to write their best book. This year. No more writer's block. No more burnout. No more imposter syndrome. And no more confusion. It's time to finally find some balance in your life, writing, and author business so you can get back to enjoying the things you love… and even the things you don’t, but have to do anyway. Unlike other writing podcasts, we look at life holistically—because if you're stressed ...
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Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Are unsure how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast for underdog authors on a mission to achieve legendary feats in the publishing world but have to overcome impossible obstacles, limited time, and paralyzing inner skepticism alon ...
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Do you wish you could make more money in your wedding business, but need someone who can provide simple wedding marketing strategies and just tell you what to do next? Do you know you can close the couples who come to you, but can’t always get them to book a call and talk to you? Do you want more of your perfect couples contacting you, and fewer budget brides and dead-end leads? Do you know you’re great at what you do, but worry you’re not looking professional enough to your couples and it’s ...
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🧩 Feel like your writing life is a jumbled mess of scattered ideas? Good. That means you’re standing at the edge of a superpower most writers never develop—meta-pattern recognition. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we dive into: ✔️ Why daily writing trains your brain to detect hidden structure ✔️ How science links creative geni…
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Send me your feedback! In this episode of the Ink & Impact podcast, learn the four essential fundamentals to make your book stand out in the crowded publishing market. Hot tip: It's not about speed, but quality! Join Dalene Bickel at the Indie Author Bootcamp next week, May 19-23, 2025, at noon EST to learn valuable insights on writing, self-publis…
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Ever write something in fiction—only to watch it show up in real life? That’s not coincidence. It’s confirmation that your brain is tuning in to narrative patterns hiding in plain sight. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore: ✔️ Why daily fiction writing sharpens your pattern recognition ✔️ How storytelling trains your brain to n…
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Think great stories come from having all the answers? Think again. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore why the best fiction writers aren’t just storytellers—they’re master question-askers. The more you write, the sharper your creative questions become—and those questions unlock the kind of plots, characters, and insights that t…
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Ever had a character say something you didn’t plan—but it stopped you in your tracks? That’s not random. In today’s episode, we dive into how fiction becomes a wisdom extraction mechanism—helping you uncover insights your conscious brain can’t reach. Inside this episode: ✔️ Why daily fiction writing unlocks deep creative intuition ✔️ How your chara…
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Feeling distracted, scattered, or stuck in your head? Daily writing is more than a creative routine—it’s a powerful attention anchor that pulls you back into the present moment. In this episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore: ✔️ Why writing grounds you in the now (and what brain science says about it) ✔️ The sensory boost that comes from dai…
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Consistency is NOT about repetition. It’s about identity. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we break down why daily fiction writing isn’t about word count, streaks, or productivity systems. It’s about choosing to show up as the same person—day after day—before any external results show up. Inside this episode: ✔️ Why writing from identi…
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Ever feel like you notice things no one else sees? That’s not just intuition—it’s your writer’s brain doing its job. In this episode of The Adventurous Author, we break down: ✔️ How daily writing upgrades your ability to spot contradiction and absurdity ✔️ The brain regions that light up when you write irony-rich scenes ✔️ Why irony isn’t just clev…
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🔥 Ever struggle to write characters who are nothing like you? What if that struggle is the key to unlocking your next level—not just as a writer, but as a human? In today’s episode, I share: ✔️ How my own characters—Javan, Micah, Taliya, and Krystyn—have deeply challenged me ✔️ The neuroscience behind why writing diverse characters expands your emp…
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Want to retain the most meaningful moments of your life? Write them into your stories. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore how daily fiction writing strengthens your memory by encoding real-life experiences into scenes, characters, and emotional truth. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✔️ Why your brain retains story-based memory bette…
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What does it really mean for a client to be “ready” for coaching? And how do we, as coaches, avoid stealing the learning by inserting our own insights? In this episode of the Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy Stuber and Ken McKeller dive into Cultivating Coachability by Clare Norman—an essential read for every coach’s bookshelf. Together, they ex…
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Most people miss what matters. But writers? We’re trained to see what others don’t. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, you’ll discover how daily writing sharpens your internal lens to detect truth, theme, and meaning—even in the most mundane moments. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✔️ Why your brain is wired for pattern recognition—and how wri…
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Send me your feedback! Ready to uplevel your author journey?!? Be sure to do these 3 things every day! They aren't complicated. They're not fancy. Just 3 basic actions you can start doing TODAY to gain momentum and reach your author goals. JOIN THE CHRISTIAN AUTHORS IN ACTION FB GROUP! REGISTER FOR THE INDIE AUTHOR BOOTCAMP! May 19-23, 2025 12:00 P…
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Want to transform your identity as a writer? Start with what you write—about yourself. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive into the brain-rewiring power of Narrative Identity Rewiring: how daily writing reshapes the way you see yourself and reinforces who you’re becoming—one honest sentence at a time. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✔️ …
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What if the key to becoming a brilliant, perceptive writer isn’t more knowledge—but more curiosity? In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we explore how daily writing rewires your brain to crave discovery, chase deeper questions, and become someone who doesn’t just write—but sees everything through a story-first lens. Here’s what yo…
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Ever feel like life hits too fast for you to process clearly—let alone turn into story? In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we explore how daily writing installs a narrative processing filter between raw experience and your conscious mind—helping you interpret life with greater clarity, creativity, and calm. Here’s what you’ll lea…
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Ever wish you could write more intuitively—like the scene just knows where to go next? In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore the science (and scripture) behind why daily writing sharpens your creative instincts faster than any course or craft book ever could. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✔️ How daily repetition trains your unconscio…
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Ever feel like you’re drowning in noise and missing the creative gold? In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore the hidden brain mechanism that decides what you notice—and how daily writing trains it to find story gold in everyday life. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why your Reticular Activating System (RAS) is the secret weapon behind professio…
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Lightning-strike sentences. Sparks of unexpected brilliance. Where do they come from? Not luck. Daily ignition. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we reveal how daily writing activates your brain’s creative engine—sparking linguistic innovation that turns ordinary ideas into unforgettable expression. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why consistent writi…
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🌀 Most people stay trapped inside themselves. Writers don't. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we reveal how daily writing trains you to become a shape-shifter—someone who can step inside any mind, any story, any world—and return stronger, wiser, and more creative. You’ll discover: ✔️ Why most people get stuck—and how writers break free…
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Send me your feedback! Do you dream of writing a book but feel completely lost on where to begin? Welcome to the Ink & Impact podcast, where your host Dalene Bickel provides practical, no-nonsense guidance for aspiring Christian indie authors. In this episode, "How to Write Your Book When You Don't Know Where to Start," Dalene breaks down the cruci…
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🔥 The most powerful parts of a story are often the ones never spoken aloud. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore how daily writing doesn’t just improve your prose—it sharpens your ability to orchestrate subtext—the tension, grief, longing, and courage pulsing beneath every unforgettable scene. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why real human emo…
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What does it take to create a truly safe coaching space — one rooted in trust, context, and cultural awareness? In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar unpack Legacy by Dr. Uché Blackstock — a deeply personal and powerful book about racism in healthcare, family lineage, and the urgent need to reimagine trust…
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🗺️ Ever wonder how fantasy authors seem to have endless ideas? They don’t force them—they live inside a world that generates them. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we reveal how daily world-building creates lasting neural maps that make storytelling easier, faster, and more immersive. ✔️ Why your brain treats consistent world-building …
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🔥 Tears. Chills. Gasp moments. Those don’t happen by accident. They happen by design. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore the hidden skill of emotional navigation—and how daily writing makes it second nature. ✔️ What the limbic system is—and how you’re writing to it ✔️ Why emotional movement is a trained skill, not a lucky mome…
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🔥 Ever feel like your scenes are missing something—but you can’t explain what? That’s because every genre has a hidden structure—an emotional architecture that readers expect. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Why genre fluency can’t be studied—it must be written into you ✔️ How writing daily reveals a story’s hidden rhythm and emotional spine ✔…
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🔥 Ever feel like your stories are missing that spark? Here’s why: your brain was built to connect the unconnectable. And the more you write, the more powerful that skill becomes. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore: ✔️ Why metaphors are your brain’s creative superpower ✔️ How daily writing builds neural pathways that spark inno…
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🔥 Ever sat down to write and just… knew what came next? You weren’t guessing. You were tracking. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, you’ll learn: ✔️ What neuroscience says about story mapping in the brain ✔️ How daily writing builds internal orientation and pacing ✔️ Why God leads with direction, not detail ✔️ A writing challenge to test…
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🔥 Want to build emotional depth into your stories—and your life? In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive into: ✔️ The neuroscience behind character creation and empathy ✔️ How mirror neurons shape your intuition and social fluency ✔️ A writing challenge that stretches your perspective—and your heart ✔️ Why God’s story was written in f…
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Send me your feedback! Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a successful author? In this episode of the Ink & Impact podcast, book coach Dalene Bickel reveals the single most crucial thing aspiring and established authors need to take today to make real progress. Key Takeaways: Discover the #1 thing that separates aspiring authors from su…
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🔥 Ever read a scene so tense you forgot to breathe? Writers who create that kind of tension aren’t lucky. They’re trained. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, you’ll learn: ✔️ What brain imaging reveals about tension-building in writers ✔️ How daily writing sharpens your emotional timing and pacing reflex ✔️ Why the Bible is the most mast…
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🔥 Ever written something that made a reader gasp? That didn’t happen because you “got lucky”—it happened because your brain learned to link senses in a powerful way. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore: ✔️ The neuroscience behind cross-sensory writing ✔️ What “synesthetic circuits” do to your imagination ✔️ Why God built your b…
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🔥 Ever wonder how some writers make dialogue sound so real? Here’s the secret: Their brains are trained—like improv performers. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we break down the neuroscience of language prediction and how daily dialogue writing strengthens your creative reflexes. You’ll learn: ✔️ What improv performers and authors hav…
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🔥 Think writing scenes is just a creative exercise? Think again. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we break down how daily scene writing activates the same part of your brain that elite athletes use to win. Inside this episode: ✔️ Why your visual cortex is the secret weapon of creative focus ✔️ How vivid writing improves memory, emotion…
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🔥 Ever feel like your brain can’t decide whether to create or critique? There’s a scientific reason—and a fix. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, you’ll discover why daily writing doesn’t just make you more consistent… it rewires your brain for creative and editorial mastery. Inside this episode: ✔️ The truth about your brain’s “Speaker”…
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Send me your feedback! Ever wondered what it really takes to be a bestselling author? This insightful episode pulls back the curtain on the truth behind bestseller status, revealing what truly drives author success and lasting impact. Host Dalene Bickel dissects the reality of becoming an "Amazon Bestseller" – from rapidly changing rankings and the…
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✍️ The clearest writers aren’t the most educated—they’re the most trained. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive into the brain science behind verbal precision—and show how daily writing physically rewires your brain to speak, write, and express with clarity no non-writer can match. You’ll learn: ✔️ What Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas…
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🌲 Most writers force story structure from the outside in. But elite storytellers? They don’t follow formulas. They track the rhythm of story from within. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore: ✔️ Why your brain needs repetition to form narrative intuition ✔️ What brain scans reveal about elite storytellers and “predictive modelin…
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🔥 Most writers don’t sound like themselves—not because they’re fake, but because their voice hasn’t gone through the fire yet. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we walk straight into the flames and explore: ✔️ Why your brain copies others before it creates for you ✔️ How sporadic writing reinforces mimicry—but daily writing burns it off…
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🧠 You’re not just building a writing habit—you’re rewiring your brain. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive deep into the Myelin Acceleration Protocol—a high-performance writing method that transforms daily practice into neurological advantage. You’ll discover: ✔️ Why “talent” is actually insulation built through repetition ✔️ How …
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💡 Waiting for inspiration is a trap. The pros don’t wait for ideas—they build systems that generate them. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore how consistent writing builds a creative ecosystem—one where story ideas grow automatically. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why your brain is built to incubate ideas after you write ✔️ How daily writin…
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🎯 Your attention isn’t just distracted—it’s being monetized. Every ping, scroll, and app is designed to hijack your mind and sell your focus to the highest bidder. But when you write daily? You execute a cognitive heist. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we expose the true cost of distraction and walk you through: ✔️ Why the world wants…
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🔥 Do you overanalyze everything? Rehearse conversations in your head? Spot patterns others miss? You’re not broken. You’re brilliant. But only if you aim it. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive into: ✔️ The science of vigilance and how your brain is wired to protect and perceive ✔️ Why hyper-alertness becomes anxiety without creat…
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What if the best coaches are the ones still learning? 🤔 In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore Positive Provocation by Robert Biswas-Diener — a refreshingly bold read that dares coaches to challenge convention, embrace discomfort, and grow through curiosity. If you’re ready to think differently abou…
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🚨 If writing still feels like a grind, you might be rewarding the wrong thing. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we dismantle outcome addiction and retrain your brain to crave the act of showing up—not just the results. What we cover: ✔️ Why writing only feels good after success (and how to change that) ✔️ How dopamine really wo…
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✨ Your creativity isn’t gone. You’re just numb—and there’s a reason for it. It’s called hedonic adaptation—your brain’s built-in response to normalize everything, even the miraculous. But there’s a fix. And it’s not more novelty. It’s daily writing. In this episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we explore how to: ✔️ Reignite your sense of wond…
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🔥 Think writing with AI makes you a fraud? Think again. In this episode, I share how 33 days of consistent writing—with AI as my creative partner—has transformed me into a more effective writer, thinker, and leader. Inside this episode: ✔️ The surprising way AI made me a better writer ✔️ Why daily writing is about identity, not output ✔️ How I’ve c…
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Send me your feedback! Schedule your 1:1 coaching session here before the 4 remaining spots are gone! In this episode, host Dalene Bickel shares her one-on-one coaching session with author Mel Pitts. Discover practical author marketing secrets to boost your own book sales, regardless of your publishing stage. Learn how to reach your target audience…
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🧠 Feel foggy every time you sit down to write? That’s not laziness. That’s mental clutter. And if you don’t deal with it, it’ll quietly sabotage your clarity, creativity, and calling. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we dive deep into the truth most writers never hear: 🔥 Writing isn’t just creative. It’s corrective. ✔️ What you…
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⚠️ If you only write when someone’s watching… you’re still a prisoner. In this no-excuse episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we dismantle the silent addiction to praise—and show you how daily writing builds a self-regulation system so strong you’ll never need permission, motivation, or gold stars again. 🔥 Inside this episode: ✔️ How your bra…
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