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		<description>Insights + skills + inspiration to dream/create/launch your gospel-ignited passion projects for God’s glory and human flourishing. Find tools + training to wield the pen for the sake of the cross at www.gospelwiseauthor.com. gospelwiseauthor.substack.com</description>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hey Creative Christian, Excited to drop a brand-new episode of the GospelWise Author Podcast! 🎉 Episode 13 is now live, and this one is all about a game-changing (yet often overlooked!) part of the author journey: COPYRIGHT. ***Cue Obligatory Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this episode does no constitute legal advice. I am [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hey Creative Christian, Jeremy here, and I’m excited to announce that episode 11 of the GospelWise Author Podcast is now live! This week, we’re diving into a question that every writer wrestles with eventually: Do I really need a publisher? Whether you’re holding your just-finished manuscript or still dreaming about your book, this is an [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hey Creative Christian, Episode 10 of the GospelWise Author Podcast is LIVE—and it’s a special one that might surprise you! I’m pulling back the curtain to talk about a rather unexpected inspiration behind my own writing as a Christian fiction author: Stephen King. Yep, THAT Stephen King. If you’re scratching your head or intrigued, tune [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<title>Should Christian Authors Advertise? Marketing, Book Promotion, and Making Faithful Connections With Readers &#124; Ep. 009</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hey Creative Christian, Excited to let you know that episode 9 of the GospelWise Author Podcast is live! In this week’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the trickiest parts of the author journey: how to connect your books with readers—especially through advertising. 🎙️ Episode Spotlight: Wondering if you should be advertising your book? [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Make Wise Publishing Decisions for Your Christian Book &#124; Ep. 007</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hey Creative Christian, A brand-new episode of the GospelWise Author Podcast is here for you, and it&#8217;s tailor-made to fuel your writing journey with purpose and faith. Episode 5 is packed with wisdom, guidance, and a sprinkle of inspiration to help you wield your pen for the glory of God and the good of your [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<title>Marketing as a Christian Author – Permission Granted! &#124; Ep. 004</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hey Creative Christian! Thrilled to share Episode 4 of the GospelWise Author Podcast! This week, your host Jeremy delves into a topic many Christian writers grapple with. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll discover in this empowering episode. 🎧 Episode Spotlight: Should Christians market their books? Good question! Many of us hesitate to sell [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<item>
	<title>Maximize Your Author Publishing Success and Avoid Costly Mistakes &#124; Ep. 003</title>
	<link>https://hub.crossandpen.com/podcast/maximize-your-author-publishing-success-and-avoid-costly-mistakes-ep-003/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Bouma]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hey Creative Christian! Thrilled to share episode 3 of the GospelWise Author Podcast! 🎧 We’ve got some real talk about the modern 2.0 publishing world and our roles as Caretakers of our work. Whether you&#8217;re just starting your writing journey or are a seasoned author, this episode is packed with insights you won&#8217;t want to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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