The Writers Bloc Podcast

If meekness is “the easy, quiet submission to the will of God as he makes it known by his Word or His Providence,” then Christian writers are poised to grow in this vital but misunderstood Spirit fruit. Abigail Wallace, author of “Meek Not Weak: A 12-Week Guide to the Gentle Strength of Meekness,” will teach us how to use meekness in our writing life disciplines to grow us more into the image of C...

Join us for a special conversation about writing for God's glory with Tanner Swanson. Tanner is a writer and editor at Desiring God, and in this conversation, she walks us through her process of writing articles. From pitch to fleshing out the outline, discover some helpful writing skills to hone your craft of writing online. You can follow Tanner's writing on Desiring God here . If you want to le...

Christy Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who expect the unexpected in novels. With over five million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 150 works, ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to nonfiction books to novels. Her books have won the coveted Christy Award, several Angel Awards from Excellence in Media, and the Gold and Sil...

Often, writers are intimidated by the tech behind self-publishing. Be assured, dear writer, if you've written a book, you've done the hard part. Now, it's time for a little fun! Join Kelda as she shares some of her experiences publishing nine books on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform.   Listen to the conversation and come away feeling empowered to get your book uploaded on KDP! Do you wa...

Amy Bonebright has a unique perspective on journalism and writing in today's world. As a journalism professor at Liberty University, she's seen how the profession is changing and how writers must adapt and understand what it requires today. Join Writers' Bloc teacher and member Keri Willis and Amy as they discuss writing, journalism, and truth-telling in today's world. Do you want to learn more ab...

Join us for a special recap of our 2024 Writers' Bloc Retreat, "Establish the Work of Our Hands." In June 2024, eight women from all over the U.S. and Canada came together for a special weekend in Show Low, Arizona. Our time was special as online friends became IRL friends! We enjoyed a fabulous property, ate good food, worshipped the Lord, and sat under the teaching of the Word. Here's what we le...

In June 2024, our 2:2 Launch Lab mentorship program celebrated its completion! After six months, our first cohort of mentees completed their course of study. In this episode, mentors Jana Carlson, Amy Simon, and Cara Ray and our mentees share their big wins and how the program transformed their writing journeys. Listen to this episode as we recap the Launch Lab and share what the mentors and mente...

If you learn more about the what, how, and why of writing a book proposal, this episode is for you! Ariel knows something about the publishing world, such as writing and reading proposals. Ariel was an acquisitions editor for over a decade, ran her own business as Ariel Curry Editorial, and now works for Source Books as a Senior Acquisitions editor. Having worked with many authors and authored boo...

"Why would he do that?" "How could she say that?" "I just don't understand some people!" God created every human being, but we have different temperaments. An understanding of how people tick, especially if they are not like us, helps us to understand our neighbors so we can love them better. In addition, as writers, we need a deep understanding of people to write well. Fiction writers need to cre...

Join us for a special conversation with Will Anderson, a senior editor at Waterbrook Multnomah. As a publishing professional, Will understands what publishers seek in writers who want to get their books published. He sympathizes with the struggle to build a platform and offers great suggestions for writers who wish to develop their platforms without relying too heavily on social media. Join us for...

Do you consider the act of writing as worship? You don't have to raise your arms or voice to worship the Lord. Writing is a spiritual offering; we can give to the Lord and ask him to receive it as worship and bless his people. Keri Willis understands this concept well. As a teacher, she knows that when she's excited and engaged in a lesson, her students are too. This kind of engagement yields far...

Meg Wallace is a writer, author, speaker, dreamer, creator, wife, and mother to seven! She's also a self-taught photographer, part-time homeschooler, 22+ year pastor's wife, life coach, potty training expert, hair and fashion guru, Bible obsessed, people-loving ballet/sports mama, puppy parent, chicken keeper, sourdough lover, and official homemaker for a not so little family. Meg first began blog...

More and more writers are choosing to leave social media because it's not life-giving, they're tired of battling the algorithm, or they find that the return on their investment isn't worth their time and energy. Leaving social media as a writer is an emotional decision. You’re probably asking yourself, “How will people find me? Will I fade into obscurity? Is it irresponsible of me to even consider...

As writers, we will eventually be asked to speak. Your message matters and your voice is needed. But how do we transition our written words into a live speaking experience that leaves our listeners encouraged and ourselves joyful? Join us in this conversation with Marissa Bondurant as we discuss practical steps we can take to craft our spoken message from what we have already written onto paper. T...

Writing fiction is Melanie Dobson’s excuse to immerse herself in the past by reading old books, interviewing new friends, and exploring fascinating places around the world. She is the award-winning author of almost thirty historical, time-slip, and romantic suspense novels. Five of her novels (Memories of Glass, Chateau of Secrets, Catching the Wind, The Silent Order, and The Stranger) have receiv...

Well-told stories are powerful. They ignite our imagination, inspire us to action, and enable us to absorb greater truths. Understanding the building blocks of fiction will empower your writing, whether you craft novels, blogs, memoirs, or non-fiction. Rachel will help us share our stories and add sparkle to our writing by teaching us the must-have ingredients of a good story, the power of word pi...

In June 2024, the Writers' Bloc hosted an in-person writing retreat in Showlow, Arizona. However, before the retreat, we were blessed to get to know our retreat speaker, Charisse Compton, and hear her heart for writers. Listen to this casual conversation with Charisse Compton and our members. Charisse lives in Minneapolis, where she works for Bethlehem College and Seminary. She teaches freshman Gr...

Traditional publishing is often romanticized and idealized for writers longing to put their words into the world. But the journey is often filled with twists and turns that range from delight to disappointment. Join Amy and Ronne as they discuss how to better "define the relationship" with traditional publishing. Consider how you can set realistic expectations and prepare for a traditional publish...

As writers of Bible Study materials, we desire to write relevant and useful materials that are true to God's Word and accessible to all who desire to study. Writing an approachable and applicable Bible study begins with the author's personal study. From the wellspring of the writer's Bible observations, accurate interpretation and quality direction can flow week after week of study. In this conver...

Being a writer today requires us to do much more than just write the words, and it's easy to lose track of which tasks are most important on that endless list. When everything feels urgent and overwhelming, progress can come to a crashing halt! Join us for this fun conversation with Rachel, who will teach us how to get the swirling chaos out of our heads so we can walk away with a clearer picture...

When you're writing about your life, sooner or later, you have to answer the question, "What does it all mean?" In this conversation, Mara shares a surprisingly simple exercise to help you identify the central themes that can provide purpose and direction for your written narratives. Listen in on how you can discover clarity in your story and how you can use that clarity to write an infinite numbe...

As writers, we focus on growth: personal growth, our readers’ growth, growth of platform, influence,  and more. What happens when growth slows - or even “worse” - appears to diminish? Do we spin our wheels harder and faster or recognize we may be in a pruning season? In this episode, Cara helps us consider what pruning may look like and how we can be honest about its difficulty. It's in these seas...

Do you want to get better at reading and understanding poetry? Does poetry sometimes intimidate you? Who better to help us appreciate poetry than Ashley Anthony? She's a seminary student at Westminster Theological Seminary and teaches English at a university in Missouri. She loves words, stories, and poetry and shares her love with us in this fun conversation about how to read both Christian and S...

Space Welch has been managing a small business since 2007, yet never considered herself a business owner. Her philosophies are unconventional. She sees Space Cadet Soaps as God's business rather than her own and her product as an opportunity to bless others rather than just to make money. She sees vending as a covert missionary operation and an opportunity to offer counseling to those in need rath...

Trends are always changing, and it's no different in the writing world. Right now, Substack is the place to be as a creative writer. But this trend is different from the dancing and pointing trends of IG Reels—this trend is actually for writers and can provide them with a better way to connect with their audiences without needing to jump through hoops, as social media forces us to do. Lara will sh...