Welcome to The DIY Author Bonus Content!
Hey there, Author! You’re in the right place! Thank you for grabbing your copy of The DIY Author: Write & Release Your Faith-Filled Book! It’s time to dive into your exclusive bonus content and The DIY Author video series.
Formatted Templates:
Here are your ready-to-download formatted templates! This will save you time, frustration, and (quite possibly) a few tears. I recommend 6×9 inches for nonfiction and 5×8 inches for fiction. However, you are free to choose your personal preference! (These will be helpful after your manuscript has been fully edited.)
Video Series:
In this video series, you’ll:
- Get behind-the-scenes insight from my own author journey—failures, breakthroughs, and faith
- Be encouraged at every stage of the process: from messy beginnings to polished endings
- Get practical tips to help you write, edit, format, and launch your book without burnout
- Learn how to keep your message aligned with your mission and rooted in the Kingdom
- Be reminded that God doesn’t call the qualified—He equips the called
These videos follow the book’s rhythm, highlighting chapters and expanding on them with bonus wisdom and encouragement. There are multiple videos in this embedded playlist, so be sure to check them all out.
When It’s Time to Upload:
You’ll need to choose your path. For Amazon KDP, go here. For IngramSpark, go here. If you go with Amazon KDP, I highly encourage you to check out this video series on how to navigate Amazon KDP and publish your book. It will walk you through how to do EVERYTHING! Some of the steps walk you through how to set up and format your manuscript, which I’ve already done for you by providing the downloads. (Both of those properly formatted downloads will work with any company you choose.)
Marketing Help:
Check out Brae Wykoff’s Marketing with God and Rebecca Friedlander’s Launch Your Vision. These are fabulous resources if marketing is not your strong suit.
Bonus Podcasts:
If you’re walking through trauma and want to tell your story, check out this podcast with Rebecca Friedlander to learn how to do this in a safe, biblical way.
Want more encouragement about the writing and publishing process? Watch this interview with Brittany Bruce of Well Done Women.
Traditional Publishing:
If you’re interested in pursuing the traditional publishing route, this Christian publishing guide (updated annually) is extremely helpful. The ultimate goal with traditional publishing is to have a publisher PAY YOU to write and publish.
Robin Ludwig 