Rachel Fahrenbach

Create from Rest

Religion EN ↓ 59 episodes

You were made to create. You were also made to rest. Most advice in the Christian creative space treats those like opposites. They're not. Create from Rest is a weekly podcast for high-capacity Christian creative women who want to steward their calling with both conviction and strategy. Every episode: one clear topic, theological grounding, a practical framework, and a next step that won't overwhelm you. Hosted by Rachel Fahrenbach, self-published author building a six-figure author brand without agents, conferences, or permission from the industry. New episodes every Wednesday.

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Rachel Fahrenbach

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Ep 09: Do You Have an XYZ Statement? 26.10.2022 14:47

Have you heard the phrase, an XYZ statement and wondered what in the world is that? And do I as a fiction writer need one? The answer: absolutely! An XYZ statement is simply a positioning statement that gives clarity and helps guide your decision making in the future. Today, we’re talking about how to write an XYZ statement as a Fiction Writer. FREE RESOURCES for Fiction Writers: https://rachelfa...

Ep 08: Make Sure You Have this Person on Your Team 24.10.2022 9:25

Your reader isn’t just someone you are writing for, they are someone you are teaming up with! Treating your reader like a teammate instead of a customer is a key way to help your novel succeed. FREE RESOURCES for Fiction Writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources Question? Post a comment below or send Rachel a DM on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach Subscribe to Rachel&#...

Ep 07: Set Your Story's End Goal (It's Not What You Think) 21.10.2022 13:23

Knowing why you are writing is just as important as the writing itself, so, let’s get into why it’s important to set your end goal, how it helps you to set it, and why it has nothing to do with writing or your reader. DOWNLOAD THE WORKSHEET: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources Question? Post a comment below or send Rachel a DM on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach Subscribe to Ra...

Ep 06: Do This Instead of Platform Building 21.10.2022 19:15

If you have been in the writing community for a hot second, you’ve probably heard the phrase “platform building.” But, there’s actually something even more effective than focusing on the number of social media subscribers. And that's what we're talking about today. DOWNLOAD THE WORKSHEET: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources Question? Post a comment below or send Rachel a DM on Insta...

Ep 05: Being a Writer vs Having a Writing Career 12.10.2022 13:19

While all writers observe and process the world through a writing lens, not all of us want to make a living from it. Understanding the differences between being a writer and having a writing career will help you make some key decisions going forward. TAKE THE PLEDGE: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources Question? Post a comment below or send Rachel a DM on Instagram: https://instagram.com/...

Ep 04: Do THIS for the Sake of Your Novel 05.10.2022 13:41

The Fiction world is a competitive one, especially for Christian Fiction, which means your novel needs to stand out from the crowd and today I’m giving you one way to do just that. FREE RESOURCES for Fiction Writers : https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources Question? Post a comment below or send Rachel a DM on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach Subscribe to Rachel's YouTube...

Ep 03: Get Yourself Some Solid Writer Friends 04.10.2022 17:56

Writing is a lonely activity–we literally write by ourselves–but you don’t have to go at it alone! Today we’re talking about getting solid writing friends: who they are, why you need them, and where you can find them. Writing Communities Mentioned in Episode: American Christian Fiction Writers https://acfw.com/ Write that Book https://triciagoyer.com/write-that-book/ Word Weavers https://word...

Ep 02: How Does a Book Get Published 03.10.2022 23:25

How exactly does a novel go from a story idea to a physical book in the hands of a reader? From Beta Readers to Pitching to an Editor to Post-launch follow-up, we’re taking a high-level look at the publication process on today’s episode. Question? Post a comment below or send Rachel a DM on Instagram. Subscribe to Rachel's Youtube Channel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/subscribeYT Connect wit...

Ep 01: The #1 Step to Writing a Great Novel 19.09.2022 21:27

Learn what's the number #1 step you need to take today in order to write a great novel as a Christian writer. Spoiler alert: it's not what you think! Get the FREE resource mentioned at the end of the episode: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources Question? Post a comment below or send Rachel a DM on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach Subscribe to Rachel's Youtube Channe...