Ep 50: Faith, Failure, and 3.5 Million Books w/ Christopher Greyson
What does it take to sell over 3.5 million books as a self-published author? In this episode of The Business of Christian Fiction, Rachel Fahrenbach sits down with Christopher Greyson, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, to uncover the secrets behind his incredible success. ✅CHRISTOPHER’S BOOKS 👉https://amzn.to/3OYFZsv [https://amzn.to/3OYFZsv]
From navigating failure to staying true to his faith and values, Christopher shares the hard-earned lessons, strategic insights, and powerful mindset shifts that transformed his writing career. If you're ready to take your writing to the next level without compromising what matters most, this conversation is for you!
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
Topics covered in this episode:
* 00:00 – The Importance of Mindset for New Authors
* 02:00 – Christopher's Journey to Self-Publishing
* 05:00 – Why Staying True to Your Values Matters
* 09:00 – Paying Attention and Being Creative
* 12:00 – Learning from Failure and God's Timing
* 18:00 – Balancing Writing, Family, and Finances
* 28:00 – The Prayer, Dedication, Sweat, and Tears Approach
* 36:00 – Learning from Reader Feedback
* 44:00 – The Importance of Email Lists and Staying Current
* 54:00 – Final Advice: Pray, Work, and Build Your Foundation
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📘 Connect With Christopher
➡️ Christopher’s Website: http://www.natalieogbourne.comhttps://www.christophergreyson.com/ [https://www.christophergreyson.com/]
➡️ Christopher’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherGreysonAuthor/ [https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherGreysonAuthor/]
➡️ Christopher’s Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7203746.Christopher_Greyson [https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7203746.Christopher_Greyson]
➡️ Christopher’s Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/christopher-greyson [https://www.bookbub.com/authors/christopher-greyson]
➡️ Christopher’s Twitter: https://x.com/Chris_Greyson [https://x.com/Chris_Greyson]
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Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies.
