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There’s a book inside you. A message that won’t leave you alone.
But between fear, responsibility, doubt — and now the rise of AI — you keep starting… and stopping.
Welcome to The Adventurous Author Podcast.
I’m Bonnie Jean Schaefer — fantasy author D.K. Drake — and I’ve published four novels while working a full-time job. I didn’t quit my life to write. I built systems that made finishing possible inside it.
Now I help stuck Christian writers do the same.
This podcast is discipleship through storytelling.
We follow a simple framework:
Start with WHO.
Anchor your identity in Christ so fear loses leverage — especially in an AI age where identity matters more than ever.
Live Your Story.
Build sustainable 15-minute systems that fit your real life.
Win Your Race.
Finish what God called you to start — and become the kind of person who keeps finishing.
Every season rotates through identity, systems, and storytelling mastery in a structured spiral of growth.
If you’ve been hiding, doubting, or wondering where you fit in this new creative world — you’re not alone.
Let’s adventurize your life and rise from stuck...together.
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Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
To succeed as an author, you do need to build the character muscles of diligence and discipline so that you sit and write at specific, consistent times each week. How do you do that? What do you work on during these weekly writing practices? Who will keep you accountable?
You start by following a five step process that we’ll explore in today’s episode. You break each step of that process into actionable tasks. And you ask a friend or family member to keep you accountable.
If you want me to keep you accountable and on track toward your writing goals, you can join the League of Adventurous Authors. It’s open at an exclusive price to founding members right now. We’ll meet weekly to set actions for the week, track our progress and celebrate wins. You’ll also get training to build your writing skills and have access to Q&A sessions with me. This round of membership is only open until next Friday. When it reopens in August, the price will be higher. So get in now while the price is the lowest it will ever be. The link is in the show notes for you.
So what is this five step process you need to go through to get from idea to published? Let’s explore that right now.
Interested in joining the League of Adventurous Authors? Shoot me an email, and I'll respond with details! Email me at dk@authordkdrake.com.
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