Christian Indie Writers' Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the art of crafting characters that embody Christian values. We’ll discuss the balance between virtues and flaws, the significance of internal and external struggles, and the power of redemption arcs. Our LIVE chat begins at 10 am ET on YouTube! Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint...

Send us Fan Mail We apologize for the glitches at the beginning of the recording. They were resolved, so if you fast forward a couple minutes and it should be fine. Thank you for your patience. Today on the Podcast we will have a special guest host, Amber Carlson. She is Christina's favorite daughter, and an avid reader. So if you've ever wondered how a reader picks a book to read, decid...

Send us Fan Mail Advice: Harper Lee once said, “Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.” Well, the wiseguys of this podcast hope you enjoy this episode full of great advice, as well as some terrible advice, from our fans and listeners. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 O...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to spending money, the Indie Author has so many options! How does one decide where and when to spend money? Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp Visit our website: https://christianindie...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered making an audio version of your book? As an Indie Author, you have options.  Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn m...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you are a newbie writer or a seasoned author, chances are you cringe at the word “Editing.” But never fear…the ladies are here! In this episode, the ladies help you navigate the editing process using a system called the Stoplight Method. Don’t miss this episode full of invaluable insight into refining your writing and bringing your story to life. Support this ministry on P...

Send us Fan Mail Join the ladies as they share practical advice on developing a writing routine that incorporates spiritual practices. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group!   https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp Visit our website: https://christianindiewr...

Send us Fan Mail Last episode, the ladies discussed 6 Christian tropes you can use no matter what genre you write, and this week they are back with more! Sometimes seen as cliche and stereotypical, tropes are actually a device used to not only write your story, but to meet reader expectations. When used creatively, tropes can bring freshness and innovation to your writing. In this episode, the lad...

Send us Fan Mail Tropes, sometimes seen as cliche and stereotypical, are actually a device used to not only write your story, but to meet reader expectations. When used creatively, tropes can bring freshness and innovation to your writing. In this episode, the ladies discuss tropes and give you concrete examples to use in your own writing, no matter what genre of Christian fiction you write. S upp...

Send us Fan Mail Bouncing off of last week's show, 5 Reasons Your Editor Hates Your Book (episode 247) the ladies discuss how to deal with criticism from your editor. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group!   https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp Visit...

Send us Fan Mail If you are a writer, inevitably you will experience some criticism. We have experienced criticism, good and bad, but we’ve lived to talk about it. Join the ladies as they discuss the reasons your beta readers or editors don’t like your manuscript. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.c...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you write explicitly Christian novels or not, you can still display your faith through your writing. Join the Ladies as they share some ideas on how to do this, as well as the normal shenanigans that come with each episode.  The Novel Marketing Podcast: When to Quit: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMaHLZhN3Qw9PtEhxx8kX Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patre...

Send us Fan Mail Hindsight is 20/20, and when looking back, we see plenty of things we did as newbie writers that if we were to begin our writing careers today, we would definitely not do this time around. Join the ladies as they discuss what they did wrong and why you shouldn’t repeat their mistakes. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writin...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wished you could ask the hosts a particular question? Well, here is your chance! A LIVE Q&A with Tina, Jamie and Jen! Submit your questions in our Facebook group (link below in show notes) or email us at connect@christianindiewriters.net! 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group!   https://www.facebook.com/groups/...

Send us Fan Mail Winston Churchill is quoted as saying, “Perfection is the enemy of progress,” and we have seen this truth play out in many writers’ lives. In this episode, Tina and Jen discuss why perfectionism is stopping you from writing and how to combat the desire to chase perfection. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group!   https://www.fac...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking for easy ways to become a more productive writer? Improving writing productivity is important for all authors, no matter what stage of your writing career you are in! Join the ladies as they discuss tips for boosting your writing productivity to make you more efficient! 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group!   ht...

Send us Fan Mail We all know that email is king and that every author needs to build their email list. But did you know that very soon, all of your emails could end up in your readers’ spam folders? By February 1st, Yahoo and Gmail will begin automatically sending non-DMARCed emails to spam. But what in the world is DMARC? And how do you do it? On today’s episode, we discuss exactly what DMARC is...

Send us Fan Mail It’s a new year, and with the changing of the calendar usually comes the setting of resolutions, and our writing careers are no exception! After reading a blog post on Thesaurus.com, the ladies have been inspired to take on this topic and chat with listeners about their own goals! Original article that inspired this episode: https://www.thesaurus.com/e/writing/n... 30 Days of Writ...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you are an introverted author or not, the thought of live, in-person events can be a daunting idea. But never fear…our friend and author Ben Wolf is on the podcast this week to present tried and true strategies and actionable information to make live events successful! Ben’s book: https://shorturl.at/efiJ1 Learn more about Ben at www.benwolf.com 30 Days of Writing Sprint P...

Send us Fan Mail Our annual Christmas episode is finally here, and it is sure to not disappoint! Join the ladies as they visit with the writing ghosts of past, present and future!  30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group!   https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn more about the ho...

Send us Fan Mail You’ve worked hard all last month to write 50,000, and now it’s time to bring it all home…it’s time to end your novel. But how exactly do you do that? The ladies share some thoughts on the subjects in this episode. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group!      https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp Visit our website:...

Send us Fan Mail We get it…you’re busy. No matter how much you’d rather be writing, life just gets in the way. We feel it too, which is why the ladies decided to discuss how to fit writing into your everyday life. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/22406... Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters...

Send us Fan Mail November is officially National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re participating in NanoWriMo, or even if you’re not, join us in this episode where we discuss how to win Nano with the help of others! 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group!  https...

Send us Fan Mail November is officially National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re participating in NanoWriMo, or even if you’re not, join us in this episode where we discuss how to make things go smoothly by putting the rest of your life on autopilot as much as possible. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail October is officially what is called Preptober. The month before National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re planning on participating in NanoWriMo, join us in this episode where we discuss how to structure your story. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Fac...