The Author's Pen

The Author's Pen We help authors identify their powerful message, connect with their ideal audience and We realized there was a need for something more.

The Author’s Pen was founded by Lindsy Bivens in 2012 in response to the limited options available to new authors. That more was an EXPERIENCE that didn’t look like what every other company was doing. We knew we had to approach publishing differently. With that in mind, we re-launched in 2016 shifting our focus to the support aspect of publishing. We’ve created an experience including partnership

, involving educating, and serving the writer holistically throughout the entire process.We take pride in having a reputational investment in both the writer and the written work. We believe excellence starts with how we support you! Every author and every project deserves the same level of excellence. We specialize in non-fiction, including but not limited to: Christian living, inspirational, memoir, educational, and business titles.

🚀 Writers, Entrepreneurs, and Speakers—This Is YOUR Moment! 🚀Are you ready to take your writing career to the next level...
07/11/2025

🚀 Writers, Entrepreneurs, and Speakers—This Is YOUR Moment! 🚀

Are you ready to take your writing career to the next level? Whether you're an aspiring author, established writer, speaker, or entrepreneur, WriterCon 2025 is where you need to be!

📅 August 29 – September 1, 2025
📍 Oklahoma City, OK

✨ Why You Can’t Miss This:
✅ Workshops from industry experts on writing, publishing, and marketing
✅ Insider strategies to publish, promote, and sell your book successfully
✅ Networking with agents, publishers, and bestselling authors
✅ A dynamic community of like-minded creatives ready to support and inspire you

Your story deserves to be told—but success isn’t just about writing; it’s about strategy, connections, and ex*****on.

🔥 Don’t just dream about publishing—make it happen! Register now and invest in your writing future.

📩 Drop a ✍🏽 in the comments if you’re coming, and tag a fellow writer who needs to be there!

📚Help me celebrate Author Carla Williams Shaw on her upcoming "Book Launch & Brunch" happening this Saturday, July 12th ...
07/11/2025

📚Help me celebrate Author Carla Williams Shaw on her upcoming "Book Launch & Brunch" happening this Saturday, July 12th in Ocala, Florida.

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About the Book >> Success is personal—it means different things to different people. For some, it’s defined by financial wealth or career achievements, while for others, it centers around personal fulfillment or making a lasting impact on the world. But how do you define success? What areas of your life are you striving to succeed in? "The Successful You" challenges readers to stop chasing after arbitrary goals and instead seek a definition of success that aligns with their inner being and God’s purpose for their lives.

Drawing inspiration from Joshua 1, where God promises Joshua success if he follows His Word, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique assignment from God. It teaches that knowing your purpose is key to avoiding the endless pursuit of external validation, which often leads to disappointment and dissatisfaction. Instead, understanding your God-given mission will reveal that true success is not just about personal accomplishment—it’s about who you’re called to impact and the origin of your given assignment.

As you engage with the teachings of this book, rooted in the wisdom of God's Word, you’ll gain insight into how to align your life with your divine purpose. This journey will help you discover that you are the one who defines what success means to you, and that true success is about much more than achieving worldly goals—it’s about fulfilling the calling God has placed on your life.

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📚 Quote of the Day:"Books open your mind, broaden your mind, and strengthen you as nothing else can."—William FeatherThe...
07/04/2025

📚 Quote of the Day:

"Books open your mind, broaden your mind, and strengthen you as nothing else can."
—William Feather

There’s something powerful about getting lost in the pages of a good book. Whether it’s a story that stirs your soul, a lesson that shifts your mindset, or a truth that anchors your spirit, books transform us from the inside out.

-They challenge your thinking.
-They expand your vision.
-They equip you for what’s next.

So if you’re feeling stuck, weary, or uninspired… maybe it’s time to turn the page, literally. 📖

📌 What book has strengthened you lately? Drop it in the comments. Let’s build a virtual shelf of life-changing reads together!

📖✨ COMING SOON ✨📖Introducing Candace Taylor – A Voice of Resilience, Faith & VictoryBorn and raised in Portsmouth, OH, C...
07/03/2025

📖✨ COMING SOON ✨📖

Introducing Candace Taylor – A Voice of Resilience, Faith & Victory

Born and raised in Portsmouth, OH, Candace Taylor is no stranger to storms—but she’s living proof that through faith, you rise higher. 💪🏽🔥

Diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in 2016, Candace faced chronic pain and adversity. But instead of being defined by her diagnosis, she rebranded it:

👉🏽 C.R.P.S. = Conqueror Rising Past Storms

🕊️ Through Jesus Christ, she is more than a conqueror—and her life boldly reflects that truth.

A passionate servant leader, Candace has ministered through conferences, wellness initiatives, and worship ministry. After losing her voice for five months during COVID-19, her calling to help others at the intersection of faith, music, and health only deepened.

🎤 Her inspiring story has been featured by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The New York Times, CBS, and more—igniting hope in those navigating their own valleys.

Candace’s debut book is a powerful testimony of triumph, transformation, and trust in God.

📌 More announcements to come.
📌 Official book release to be announced soon.

Stay connected—because this story is about to bless so many.

📖✨ COMING SOON ✨📖Kingdom CamouflagedWhat if the phrases we repeat in church aren’t rooted in truth?This powerful book da...
07/01/2025

📖✨ COMING SOON ✨📖
Kingdom Camouflaged

What if the phrases we repeat in church aren’t rooted in truth?

This powerful book dares to peel back the layers of cultural catchphrases and religious clichés to reveal biblical truth in its purest form.

Eight bold voices. One Kingdom mandate.

🔥 Meet the Authors of Kingdom Camouflaged 🔥

Erin Achane – A spirit-led minister and dynamic entrepreneur devoted to helping the next generation stand boldly for God.

Jacquelyn Jones – Minister, intercessor, and worshipper known for bold prayers and biblical restoration, whose ministry spans generations.

Ron Campbell () – A father, grandfather, and man of God sharing daily reflections and Kingdom insights from a life of service and faith.

Priscilla Jones – Minister, designer, and encourager who speaks truth and grace with creativity and love.

John Drew Davidson Jr. () – A teacher of the Word using art, media, and ministry to encourage, enlighten, and inspire.

Jeanette Lebron – An elder, worship leader, and entrepreneur with a heart for people, purpose, and community transformation.

Patsy Hill – A devoted minister and registered nurse passionate about equipping others for Kingdom living.

Herbert Poole () – A compassionate creative, poet, and software developer using words and worship to lead others to Christ.

📌 Stay tuned for the official release date and pre-order instructions.

This is not just a book—it’s a wake-up call for believers to return to the unshakable truth of God’s Word.

🚀 Writers, Entrepreneurs, and Speakers—This Is YOUR Moment! 🚀Are you ready to take your writing career to the next level...
07/01/2025

🚀 Writers, Entrepreneurs, and Speakers—This Is YOUR Moment! 🚀

Are you ready to take your writing career to the next level? Whether you're an aspiring author, established writer, speaker, or entrepreneur, WriterCon 2025 is where you need to be!

📅 August 29 – September 1, 2025

📍 Oklahoma City, OK

✨ Why You Can’t Miss This:

✅ Workshops from industry experts on writing, publishing, and marketing

✅ Insider strategies to publish, promote, and sell your book successfully

✅ Networking with agents, publishers, and bestselling authors

✅ A dynamic community of like-minded creatives ready to support and inspire you

Your story deserves to be told—but success isn’t just about writing; it’s about strategy, connections, and ex*****on.

🔥 Don’t just dream about publishing—make it happen! Register now and invest in your writing future.

📩 Drop a ✍🏽 in the comments if you’re coming, and tag a fellow writer who needs to be there!

🔥 COMING SOON: A Powerhouse Re-Introduced 🔥We’re thrilled to re-introduce the unstoppable Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson —...
06/29/2025

🔥 COMING SOON: A Powerhouse Re-Introduced 🔥

We’re thrilled to re-introduce the unstoppable Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson — a trailblazing voice in Social Work, education, and advocacy who continues to break barriers and lead with purpose.

From a first-generation college student to earning her Ph.D. in Social Work from Walden University, Dr. Cravens-Knoxson is proof that transformation is not only possible—it’s powerful. 💪🏽

She’s served as a Licensed Master Social Worker, Assistant Professor at Prairie View A&M University, and founder of the Craving for A Change Foundation, Inc., dedicated to strengthening communities through social-emotional learning for youth.

🏆 She’s been honored with:

✨ Sages of Clinical Services Award by UnitedHealthcare
✨ 40 Under 40 by Galveston Daily News
✨ Hometown Hero Award by The Carolyn Taylor Lee Foundation

Her passion is service. Her platform is social change. And her impact? Only just beginning.

📚 STAY TUNED for the official announcement of her upcoming book release—a bold new contribution to the field of medical social work that shines a light on the real experiences of hospital social workers.

📌 Follow The Author's Pen for updates.
📌 More announcements on the way.

Let’s celebrate this dynamic leader as she steps into a new season of purpose and publishing!



📚"The Successful You" by Carla Shaw-- is now available!A bold new book redefining what it really means to be successful ...
06/28/2025

📚"The Successful You" by Carla Shaw-- is now available!
A bold new book redefining what it really means to be successful in God’s eyes.

What if success isn’t about climbing corporate ladders, social ladders, or collecting accolades… but about stepping fully into the life God designed for you?

👏🏽Inspired by Joshua 1, The Successful You is your invitation to break free from the world’s standards and embrace purpose-driven success that leaves eternal impact.

👏🏽 From powerhouse entrepreneur, pastor, wife, and mother, Carla Shaw, this book will stir your spirit and set your path ablaze with clarity, courage, and Kingdom focus.

Get ready to:
✅️ Stop chasing validation
✅️ Start walking in divine assignment
✅️ Discover what success really looks like—for YOU

👇🏽Tag someone who needs this message!

🙌🏾Congratulate Pastor Carla Williams Shaw below—and let’s flood her with love as she prepares to launch this life-changing word!
Now available. Link in comments.
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We love supporting authors like Pastor Carla Shaw at The Author's Pen. 💙

📚✨ Still buzzing from the IBPA Publishing University Conference! ✨📚From May 15–17, I had the incredible honor of co-faci...
05/19/2025

📚✨ Still buzzing from the IBPA Publishing University Conference! ✨📚

From May 15–17, I had the incredible honor of co-facilitating a powerful session on Brand & Value Proposition alongside the brilliant Brandon Birkmeyer and Jeniffer Thompson—what a dynamic team! Our session was packed... standing room only. The energy in every room was unmatched. 🙌

I met so many passionate independent publishers, booksellers, distributors, and publishing advocates—each with unique stories, ideas, and missions that reminded me just how powerful this industry is.

📝 Let’s just say… my notebook is FULL. Every session delivered! The wealth of information shared was exactly what I needed—and more.

To top it all off, we closed the 3-day learning experience with great food and even better vibes:
🍽️ A delicious meal at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen in downtown Minneapolis
📚 A memorable After Party at SubText Bookstore, hosted by the amazing Angel Engel of The Collective Book Studio

🙏 Special thanks to Dr. Ayo Sekai, Chisom Ezeh, Catrina Sparkman, Eryka Parker, and the incredible team at  for making this experience unforgettable

💡 If you're an author, speaker, indie publisher—IBPA Publishing University should definitely be on your radar for 2026.

I'm excited to be heading to Minneapolis-St. Paul this week to present a conference session on Branding & Value Proposit...
05/13/2025

I'm excited to be heading to Minneapolis-St. Paul this week to present a conference session on Branding & Value Proposition to
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There's still time to join my session.
Register at https://bit.ly/4inatlv

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05/01/2025

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