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Welcome to Ink and Impact for Christian Writers! I’m your host, Dalene Bickel - book coach and ghostwriter with more than 25 years in the self-publishing industry. Whether you’re working on your first or fiftieth book, I’m here to help you become the writer God called you to be. Each week you’ll receive rotating content full of practical information and tangible tips as well as occasional expert interviews and industry insights, all from a Biblical perspective. Get ready to ditch overwhelm, ...
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The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Write with AI, Character Development, Creative Writing Coach, Story Structure

Bonnie Jean Schaefer | Author & Coach, Founder of the League of Adventurous Authors

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Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Are unsure how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast for underdog authors on a mission to achieve legendary feats in the publishing world but have to overcome impossible obstacles, limited time, and paralyzing inner skepticism alon ...
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Do you wish you could make more money in your wedding business, but need someone who can provide simple wedding marketing strategies and just tell you what to do next? Do you know you can close the couples who come to you, but can’t always get them to book a call and talk to you? Do you want more of your perfect couples contacting you, and fewer budget brides and dead-end leads? Do you know you’re great at what you do, but worry you’re not looking professional enough to your couples and it’s ...
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🔥 Think writing scenes is just a creative exercise? Think again. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we break down how daily scene writing activates the same part of your brain that elite athletes use to win. Inside this episode: ✔️ Why your visual cortex is the secret weapon of creative focus ✔️ How vivid writing improves memory, emotion…
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Send me your feedback! Ever wondered what it really takes to be a bestselling author? This insightful episode pulls back the curtain on the truth behind bestseller status, revealing what truly drives author success and lasting impact. Host Dalene Bickel dissects the reality of becoming an "Amazon Bestseller" – from rapidly changing rankings and the…
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🔥 Ever feel like your brain can’t decide whether to create or critique? There’s a scientific reason—and a fix. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, you’ll discover why daily writing doesn’t just make you more consistent… it rewires your brain for creative and editorial mastery. Inside this episode: ✔️ The truth about your brain’s “Speaker”…
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✍️ The clearest writers aren’t the most educated—they’re the most trained. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive into the brain science behind verbal precision—and show how daily writing physically rewires your brain to speak, write, and express with clarity no non-writer can match. You’ll learn: ✔️ What Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas…
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🌲 Most writers force story structure from the outside in. But elite storytellers? They don’t follow formulas. They track the rhythm of story from within. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore: ✔️ Why your brain needs repetition to form narrative intuition ✔️ What brain scans reveal about elite storytellers and “predictive modelin…
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🔥 Most writers don’t sound like themselves—not because they’re fake, but because their voice hasn’t gone through the fire yet. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we walk straight into the flames and explore: ✔️ Why your brain copies others before it creates for you ✔️ How sporadic writing reinforces mimicry—but daily writing burns it off…
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🧠 You’re not just building a writing habit—you’re rewiring your brain. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive deep into the Myelin Acceleration Protocol—a high-performance writing method that transforms daily practice into neurological advantage. You’ll discover: ✔️ Why “talent” is actually insulation built through repetition ✔️ How …
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💡 Waiting for inspiration is a trap. The pros don’t wait for ideas—they build systems that generate them. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore how consistent writing builds a creative ecosystem—one where story ideas grow automatically. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why your brain is built to incubate ideas after you write ✔️ How daily writin…
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🎯 Your attention isn’t just distracted—it’s being monetized. Every ping, scroll, and app is designed to hijack your mind and sell your focus to the highest bidder. But when you write daily? You execute a cognitive heist. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we expose the true cost of distraction and walk you through: ✔️ Why the world wants…
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🔥 Do you overanalyze everything? Rehearse conversations in your head? Spot patterns others miss? You’re not broken. You’re brilliant. But only if you aim it. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive into: ✔️ The science of vigilance and how your brain is wired to protect and perceive ✔️ Why hyper-alertness becomes anxiety without creat…
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🚨 If writing still feels like a grind, you might be rewarding the wrong thing. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we dismantle outcome addiction and retrain your brain to crave the act of showing up—not just the results. What we cover: ✔️ Why writing only feels good after success (and how to change that) ✔️ How dopamine really wo…
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✨ Your creativity isn’t gone. You’re just numb—and there’s a reason for it. It’s called hedonic adaptation—your brain’s built-in response to normalize everything, even the miraculous. But there’s a fix. And it’s not more novelty. It’s daily writing. In this episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we explore how to: ✔️ Reignite your sense of wond…
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🔥 Think writing with AI makes you a fraud? Think again. In this episode, I share how 33 days of consistent writing—with AI as my creative partner—has transformed me into a more effective writer, thinker, and leader. Inside this episode: ✔️ The surprising way AI made me a better writer ✔️ Why daily writing is about identity, not output ✔️ How I’ve c…
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Send me your feedback! Schedule your 1:1 coaching session here before the 4 remaining spots are gone! In this episode, host Dalene Bickel shares her one-on-one coaching session with author Mel Pitts. Discover practical author marketing secrets to boost your own book sales, regardless of your publishing stage. Learn how to reach your target audience…
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🧠 Feel foggy every time you sit down to write? That’s not laziness. That’s mental clutter. And if you don’t deal with it, it’ll quietly sabotage your clarity, creativity, and calling. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we dive deep into the truth most writers never hear: 🔥 Writing isn’t just creative. It’s corrective. ✔️ What you…
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⚠️ If you only write when someone’s watching… you’re still a prisoner. In this no-excuse episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we dismantle the silent addiction to praise—and show you how daily writing builds a self-regulation system so strong you’ll never need permission, motivation, or gold stars again. 🔥 Inside this episode: ✔️ How your bra…
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💥 Tired of getting hijacked by distractions? It’s not about discipline—it’s about defense. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, you’ll discover how writing daily trains your brain to automatically reject low-value inputs—and builds a mental fortress that protects your creative zone. 🔒 Here's what we unpack: ✔️ Why your attention is…
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🧠 Think you need more creativity? Think again. What you really need is mental agility—the ability to adapt, pivot, and solve problems mid-story without panicking. In this episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we go beyond word count and into cognitive combat training for writers who want to lead, not stall. 🔥 Here’s what we break down: ✔️ Why …
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🔥 You built the world. Now rule it. Most writers don’t need more advice. They need to stop acting like guests in their own creative life. In this episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we’re breaking the cycle of doubt, delay, and creative codependency—and activating creative sovereignty: ✔️ Why daily writing installs leadership patterns in you…
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Send me your feedback! Are you a Christian writer seeking clarity and direction in your author journey? Schedule your 1:1 Coaching Session today to grab one of only 5 spots left before prices increase next month! This episode provides a powerful framework for goal setting that will help you write with purpose and make a lasting impact. Discover the…
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🔥 You’re not broken because you feel deeply. You’re dangerous because you’re learning to write with it. In this episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we dig deep into the forge of emotional intensity—where real authors are formed. You’ll learn: ✔️ The neurochemical process that transforms emotion into creative clarity ✔️ Why daily writing buil…
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🔥 Ever feel like you’re playing small—even when you’re showing up? There’s a reason. Your brain has a low risk tolerance. And until you train it otherwise, every bold creative move will feel like danger. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we explore: ✔️ The neuroscience of risk and why your nervous system fights bold writing ✔️ H…
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Feel like your story’s gone off track? You’re not broken. You’re just in the fog. And the only way out… is through. In this episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we break down the exact skill your brain needs to stay in motion when the outcome feels uncertain: ✔️ Why your brain treats ambiguity like a threat—and how to override it ✔️ The creat…
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🔥 If you can’t delay gratification, you’ll never finish what matters. This isn’t about motivation—it’s about brain dominance. In this episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we pull back the curtain on why some writers flinch at the page while others finish books, sign contracts, and build careers: ✔️ How dopamine addiction sabotages your focus …
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🔥 One bad review. One creative failure. One rejection letter. That’s all it takes to send most writers into hiding. But not you. Not anymore. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we’re going full force into the moment most writers break—and what separates the ones who quit from the ones who rise. You’ll discover: ✔️ The real reason…
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🔥 Fear isn’t your flaw—it’s your default. And if you don’t train your brain to feel safe creating, it will keep pulling you back. In this episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we strip away the fluff and expose the real reason you avoid bold writing: 🧠 Your nervous system sees the page as a threat. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why most writers sabotage th…
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🔥 Feel like one comment can crush your confidence? You’re not weak—you’re untrained. Your brain treats criticism like danger. But the solution isn’t to hide. It’s to write. In today’s dragon-slaying episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore how daily writing becomes the antidote to creative fear and feedback flinching. ✔️ Why your brain overrea…
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🛡 Feel like fear ambushes you every time you write? That’s not a flaw—it’s a signal. And the solution isn’t avoidance. It’s exposure. In today’s field-training episode of The Adventurous Author, you’ll learn how to inoculate your nervous system against creative fear—one micro-dose at a time. ✔️ The neuroscience behind fear desensitization ✔️ Why da…
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🎭 Feel like a fraud every time you sit down to write? You're not alone—and you're not broken. Impostor syndrome is just a distorted mirror. And the more you compare yourself to other writers, the more warped that reflection becomes. But there’s a cure—and it’s not waiting for confidence to arrive. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we br…
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🚰 Ever feel like your creativity only shows up in random, magical bursts—then disappears again? That’s not talent. That’s a trap. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we expose the sneaky perfectionism loop that trains your brain to reward waiting instead of writing. 🎧 Inside this episode: ✔️ Why your creative flow feels inconsiste…
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🔥 You don’t need more time. You need more clarity. When everything feels urgent, nothing feels important. But what if a few minutes of daily writing could slice through the chaos and reveal what actually matters? In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we uncover: ✔️ Why daily writing isn’t just creative—it’s clarifying ✔️ What neuros…
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🔥 Have you ever lost yourself in writing—where time disappeared and the words came effortlessly? That wasn’t luck. That was flow state. And guess what? Elite athletes train for this. Musicians train for this. And now? You can too. 🎯 In today’s episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ The neuroscience behind flow—and how to hack it for writing ✔️ Why elite athlete…
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🔥 What if I told you that resistance—the thing stopping you from writing—is actually the secret to unlocking your most creative work? Sounds crazy, right? But neuroscience proves that the same brain chemicals that make you procrastinate also fuel your best ideas—if you know how to use them. And today, I’m going to teach you Resistance Jiu-Jitsu—the…
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Most writers believe they need long, grueling writing sessions to make real progress. But what if I told you that’s a lie? Science proves that short, daily writing challenges build skill faster, stronger, and with less burnout than marathon writing sprints. And today, I’ll show you exactly why. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✔️ The battle betwee…
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🔥 Most writers start strong, but somewhere around Day 10… they hit resistance. The motivation fades, the doubts creep in, and the habit collapses before it ever takes root. What if you could train your brain so writing became automatic—as natural as breathing? Science says you can. 66 days is all it takes to rewire your neural pathways so that writ…
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Send me your feedback! Have you ever wondered why your voice as a writer is so important? In this episode, Dalene shares a captivating story of how her voice literally saved her college career and reveals the three key reasons why your author voice matters, especially as a Christian aspiring author. Discover how your unique identifier sets you apar…
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🔥 Every day, your creativity is under siege—by distractions, doubts, and endless noise. If you don’t defend your creative space, it will be taken from you. In today’s episode, we break down: ✔️ Why writing sporadically weakens your focus ✔️ How daily writing builds mental walls that keep distractions out ✔️ The simple challenge that will train your…
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🔥 Ever struggle to stay consistent with writing? Feel like you need motivation just to get started? In today’s episode, we break down: ✔️ Why relying on motivation is a mistake ✔️ The neuroscience behind process addiction formation ✔️ A simple 7-day writing challenge to rewire your brain for consistency 🎧 Listen now Keep the words rolling and the a…
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What if procrastination wasn’t your enemy—but your secret weapon? Most writers think they need to fight procrastination. Wrong. You don’t need more discipline or willpower. You just need to flip the switch. Because here’s the truth: 🧠 Procrastination and deep creative flow use the same brain pathways. 🚀 The only difference? Which network is in cont…
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Ever feel drained before you even start writing? It’s not a lack of motivation—it’s decision fatigue. Every time you ask yourself, "Should I write today?", you’re burning mental energy that could have been used for actual writing. The highest-performing writers don’t decide to write—they remove the decision altogether. In this episode, we break dow…
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Ever sat down to write and felt like your brain was wading through mud? Like your creative pathways had rusted over? That’s not writer’s block—it’s neural resistance. The truth is, writing isn’t hard. Starting is hard. And every time you skip a day, you make it even harder. In this episode, we break down: ✔️ Why your brain fights writing after brea…
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Ever feel like you don’t have enough time to write? What if I told you that writing daily actually expands your time? This isn’t productivity hype—it’s neuroscience. Writers who practice daily experience time dilation, a cognitive shift where minutes stretch and creative focus deepens. The result? You get more done in less time—without rushing. In …
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Writing in bursts might feel productive, but it’s actually slowing you down. Every time you stop for days or weeks, you lose momentum—and starting again feels like climbing a mountain. So what’s the fix? Small, daily writing sessions. In this episode, I share: 🔥 Why daily writing isn’t just about discipline—it’s about making writing easier. 🔥 The s…
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Writing is a lot like running. The hardest part? Starting. But once you get moving, something shifts. Momentum kicks in. The words come easier. The struggle fades. And before you know it, writing feels natural—like breathing. In this episode, I share what training for my first marathon taught me about why writing daily changes everything—and why st…
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Ever feel stuck waiting for inspiration? Think you need more time, validation, or motivation before you can truly call yourself a writer? Think again. In this episode, we uncover: ✔️ Why writing daily—not waiting—is the key to becoming a pro. ✔️ The science behind action and how it rewires your brain. ✔️ A simple challenge to break through hesitati…
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If you only write when it feels important, you’re training yourself to hesitate. And that hesitation? That’s Resistance keeping you stuck. In this episode, we break down why writing before it feels logical, urgent, or necessary is the key to becoming the writer you want to be. You’ll learn how your brain builds creative endurance, why waiting for i…
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Want to be a writer? Then stop waiting to feel like one. In today’s episode, we break down why writing daily—before it feels important or justified—is the key to transforming from “I want to be a writer” to “I am a writer.” Through the story of a soldier in combat, we explore why discipline beats inspiration every time. 🚀 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why s…
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You say you don’t have time to write, but is that really the truth? Or is something deeper at play? In today’s bite-sized episode, we’re cutting through the jungle of excuses and exposing the real reason you’re stuck. If you’ve been waiting for more time, this episode will shake you up and show you why you don’t need more hours—you need a better mi…
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You’re stuck. Writing but not finishing. Creating but not sharing. Dreaming but not executing. I’ve been there too—until I realized the problem wasn’t my schedule, my skill, or my ambition. The problem was ME. That’s why I’m launching the 101-Day Triple Crown Challenge—writing, running, and publishing daily, no excuses, no escape. Because freedom i…
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Send me your feedback! Are you struggling with feelings of imposter syndrome? You know, the belief that you don't know enough or aren't qualified enough to write and share your God-given message. Imposter syndrome is often the result of comparison, a lack of confidence, and/or fear of not hitting certain standards or goals (aka perfectionism). If y…
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