Keep Going With Nika Maples

If God has been whispering to your heart that He wants you to write a book, and if friends and family have been telling you that you should write a book, then why haven’t you? Maybe you say you don’t have the time. Maybe you say that you don’t know how to do it and... Read the Post The post 110: Do What You Fear appeared first on Nika Maples.

What is your idea of success as an author? Is it to sell 100,000 copies of your book? Or for it to be on a Best Sellers list? That would be a dream for most authors. But if you’re just starting out, this might not be where you should set your sights. In this episode,... Read the Post The post 109: Think Modestly appeared first on Nika Maples.

Are you afraid that you won’t be able to do the thing God has called you to do? Guess what - that’s just not possible!  Ephesians 2:10 says that God has good works prepared for you to do, and Romans 11:29 says that your gifts and callings cannot be revoked. When Father God calls you... Read the Post The post 108: Say Amen appeared first on Nika Maples.

Today I can’t wait for you to meet one of my coaching clients, Rachael Gilbert. Rachael is the host of the Real Talk with Rachael podcast and the author of a new book, soon to be released. She helps Christian women overcome fear and insecurities so they can confidently pursue their God-given dreams. In this... Read the Post The post 107: Pull Up a Chair for Jesus appeared first on Nika Maples.

Every day, I meet Christian women who feel called by God to write a book. They can’t shake the urge. They can’t sleep at night. They are distracted during the day. They are afraid they will reach the end of their lives and never actually finish their book. When they meet me, they finally feel... Read the Post The post 106: Let Principles Lead the Way appeared first on Nika Maples.

I met Alisa Keeton in October 2019 at a writing conference where we were both asked to speak. The moment she took the stage, I knew something was different. Her delivery was drenched in the Holy Spirit, and even though it was a message about fitness (not something I am usually interested in) I had... Read the Post The post 105: Take a Step appeared first on Nika Maples.

There is just something about Sandy Jobe. From the moment you meet her, you feel like you are in the presence of a queen. She carries herself with elegance and security, but there is a playfulness about her that makes her irresistible and very approachable. When I was hosting a live event and wanted a... Read the Post The post 104: Take Authority Over Your Home appeared first on Nika Maples.

I am happy to feature my wonderful friend, Cassie Reid, on the podcast today. Dr. Cassie Reid is a licensed professional counselor who is passionate about the synthesis of counseling and hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit. She loves to teach others about how to integrate this concept into their daily life, professional career,... Read the Post The post 103: Take a Step of Obedience appeared first on Nika Maples.

Do you feel distracted by conflict in certain relationships? I see so many writers entangled by their emotions regarding the relationships in their lives. It trips them up and keeps them from moving forward in their writing projects. But God is advancing the Kingdom and transforming people in Jesus’s name through Christian books. So we... Read the Post The post 102: Let Go of Your Manuals and Playbooks appeared first on Nika Maples.

This episode will make you laugh and cry and laugh until you cry.  My dearest friend, Becky Brooks, was a speaker at a live event I hosted, and her presentation was one that I knew would bless more than just those who were in the room that day. I had asked her to speak on... Read the Post The post 101: Choose Your Soundtrack with Becky Brooks appeared first on Nika Maples.

I can hardly believe I am finally here. This is my 100th episode! To celebrate, I wanted to do something really special. I decided to share the top 100 thoughts that recirculate in my head all the time. These thoughts that I think on purpose really are valuable. They have served me well and helped... Read the Post The post 100: Think Thoughts on Purpose appeared first on Nika Maples.

Are you stuck in a mindset that’s holding you back? Do you feel like you’re blindly trying to get where you’re going? Life coaching may just be your answer. In this episode, I tell the story of how and why I became a life coach, how working with a life coach has helped me, and... Read the Post The post 99: Get the Help You Need appeared first on Nika Maples.

Do you ever worry that you are not equipped to write? Do you wonder if you truly have something to offer to your readers? Then you need to hear this powerful interview!  In this episode, one of my clients from The Keep Writing Course, Kay Nell Miller, shares how the Lord leveraged her life experience... Read the Post The post 98: Trust Your Life Experience with Kay Nell Miller appeared first on Nika Maples.

Do the excuses seem to be piling up? Then you need to hear this interview! I have a truly special conversation to share with you today. I am talking with one of my 1:1 clients, Abigail Brown. The unique thing you will hear in this interview is that Abigail responds with the use of a... Read the Post The post 97: Let Nothing Stop You appeared first on Nika Maples.

This interview was filled with so much gold! Today I have a special treat for you. In our recent interview, one of my current one-on-one coaching clients, Ruthie Kim, offers some valuable perspectives on the process of writing her first book.  We often hear from people who are on the other side and are looking... Read the Post The post 96: Become the Person Who Can Write a Book appeared first on Nika Maples.

Have you ever sat down to write but couldn’t because you felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or confused? Here’s a secret for you - all writers have!  You do not have to be hindered by these emotions. In fact, God has given you the authority to master them.  In this episode, I’m going to share a strategy... Read the Post The post 95: Allow Any Emotion appeared first on Nika Maples.

When we start a new year, we want to get right to the action. Well, let me ask you: How is that working for you? My guess is, not well, or at least, not consistently well.  To create something new with your belief plan and your habit goal (from episodes 92 and 93), you need... Read the Post The post 94: Create a Weekly Results Plan appeared first on Nika Maples.

How do you think you will feel when you finish your book? Joyful? Excited? Accomplished? Satisfied?  Here’s the truth: those feelings will not be automatic. You must create that emotion from a thought. And if you can do it when the book is finished, you can do it now! In this episode, I’m going to... Read the Post The post 93: Create a Monthly Belief Plan appeared first on Nika Maples.

Let’s write a lot of books in 2022, what do you say? I believe we can do it. And why wouldn’t we? It has never been easier to get a book into readers’ hands. In fact, if you choose self-publishing, your book could be available by the end of the year. Your book is possible! ... Read the Post The post 92: Plan for a Productive Writing Year appeared first on Nika Maples.

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