Writing guides

Help for the book God put on your heart.

Practical, step-by-step guides for testimony writers, devotional creators and first-time Christian authors. Free to read, no account needed.

Testimony · 8 min read

How to Write Your Testimony: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical, step-by-step guide to writing your Christian testimony, whether it is a one-page story to share at church or a full book about what God has done in your life.

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Devotional · 7 min read

Devotional Template: How to Write a 31-Day Devotional

A free devotional template you can copy, plus a simple plan for writing a 31-day Christian devotional: choosing a theme, the five parts of each day, and how to keep going.

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Publishing · 9 min read

How to Self-Publish a Christian Book: From Manuscript to Print

A plain-English guide to self-publishing a Christian book: finishing and editing the manuscript, ISBNs, covers, formatting for print and ebook, and publishing on Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.

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Tools · 6 min read

What to Look for in a Christian Book Writing App

Writing a faith-based book? Here is what to look for in a book writing app: chapter organization, Scripture tools, templates for testimonies and devotionals, export for publishing, and privacy for your manuscript.

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Amazon KDP · 12 min read

How to Publish Your Book on Amazon KDP, Step by Step

A click-by-click walkthrough of uploading a paperback and Kindle eBook to Amazon KDP: account and tax setup, book details, categories and keywords, print settings, your manuscript and cover files, pricing, proof copies and publishing.

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AI tools · 10 min read

Using AI Tools to Help Create Your Book, the Right Way

A practical, faith-centered guide to using AI services for brainstorming, editing, covers, illustrations, audiobooks and marketing, plus what Amazon KDP requires you to disclose and what copyright protects.

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