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Inspiration, strategy & tech to help Christian authors write, publish, and market their books

How to Teach AI to Write in Your Voice

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/11/09

Teach ChatGPT (or any other LLM) to write in your voice using a Style Block. Learn how to analyze your writing style, preserve your tone, and create AI content that sounds like you.

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A Writer Sent His Book Proposal to Someone Impersonating a Literary Agent.

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/11/05

A literary agent impersonation case shows how to check who wants your manuscript. Also inside are Apple Books delivery dates, Audible’s AI opt-out, KDP reporting changes, and holiday print dates.

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IngramSpark Sets Holiday Order Dates for Author-Copy Hardcovers and Paperbacks

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/10/29

Check IngramSpark's holiday order recommendations, allow extra time for KDP proof and author copies, and review your Kobo Plus settings after its expansion into three more countries.

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Amazon Retail Book Purchase Limits and How They Affect Christian Authors

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/10/28

Need books for a church group, retreat, or speaking event? Understand Amazon purchase limits, compare author copies, and plan your costs and delivery before you promise the books.

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IngramSpark Adds Accessibility Checks for Your Ebook Before Release

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/10/23

IngramSpark adds ebook accessibility checks, Kindle+ brings new audiobook eligibility rules, and Kobo Plus adds audio in France. Review the changes that apply to your book.

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Can You Give Away a Kindle Book After You Buy It?

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/10/16

Can you give away a Kindle book after buying it? Learn Amazon's gifting rules and five practical ways Christian nonfiction authors can share their books.

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ACX December 31 Deadline and Spotify Audiobook Codes

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/10/16

Check ACX's December 31 deadline, Spotify's audiobook expansion and free giveaway codes, and KDP's tax reminder. Find out which updates apply to your book and what to do next.

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Writing Begins Long Before the First Sentence

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/10/12

Who really writes a book when AI helps draft? Christopher di Armani explores James Patterson's method for outlining, revision, and then explores the definition of human authorship for Christian writers.

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ACX Adds Audiobook Preorders So Your Launch Plan Needs Room for Review

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/10/08

ACX adds self-service audiobook preorders, KDP limits first submissions, and Audible tests interactive listening. Check what each change means for your book's launch plan.

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Smashwords Adds Preorders so Your Launch Plan Needs a Real Deadline.

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/10/02

Smashwords adds ebook preorders, Spotify expands its United States audiobook beta, and Writer Beware documents personalized scam pitches. Check your deadline, eligibility, and contacts before you commit.

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The Two-Letter Secret that Protects Your Writing Flow

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/10/01

Post description A missing statistic doesn't need to end your writing session. Use QX to mark supporting details for later research, keep your chapter moving, and verify every claim before publication.

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Amazon Tightened the Rules in September so Your Publishing Plan Must Be Tighter Too.

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2026/09/24

Amazon now caps new KDP titles at 2 per format per week and lets eBook pre-orders run 18 months out. Here is what September's changes mean for your Christian non-fiction book, and your next step on each.

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Writing with Fire: Let Your Passion Shine Through

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2025/06/07

Yes, being a skilled writer is important, but your passion for your subject is what will set you apart from every other author in your field. Your passion is also what will drive you forward when everyone else is taking a nap.

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Writing Your Personal Story: Unleashing the Power of Self-Transformation

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2023/04/16

Personal growth requires active, intentional effort. It requires dedication and commitment. You can’t become a better version of yourself by

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Writing as Exploration: Embrace the Mystery of Creativity

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2023/04/12

Frost beautifully expresses the creative process, that writing is a journey of continual discovery, both for you and for your reader.

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From Good to Great: Elevating Your Writing Skill with Passion, Purpose and Experience

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2023/03/02

Writing skill is not just the result of your intelligence or your experience. Your passion for your subject place a huge role as well. This combination of passion, brain power and experience allows you to write at a level orders of magnitude higher

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Persistence Pays Off: The Path to Author Success

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2023/02/28

There is no luck involved in writing your book. Your success is the result of your hard work and perseverance. Or you can admit that you’re unwilling to do what’s required to turn your dream of writing a book into your published reality.

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Discipline vs. Regret: Choose Your Path to Published Author

Christopher di Armani

Published on: 2023/02/27

Discipline is the consistent and deliberate effort to overcome your own negative thoughts, including, “I don’t feel like it” or “I don’t feel inspired right now.”

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