
Christian Indie Writers' Podcast
Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast, where we inform, encourage and support Christian indie writers on the journey toward publication.
Episodes
289 episodes
294: Getting Personal: How to Incorporate Your Own Life into Fiction
Should you write what you know—even if it’s deeply personal? In this episode of The Christian Indie Writers' Podcast, we’re talking about how to weave real-life experiences into your fiction in a way that adds emotional depth and authenticit...
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Episode 294
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51:25

293: The Evolution of Christian Fiction: Trends and Future Directions
Christian fiction is evolving—and so are its authors. In this episode, we explore current trends, predict where the genre is headed, and share how indie writers can innovate while staying true to their faith and message.Whether yo...
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Episode 293
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54:50

292: Top 5 Benefits of Writing Short Stories for Indie Authors
Could short stories be the missing piece in your writing journey? In this week’s episode of the Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast, we explore the top 5 benefits of writing short stories—and how they can enhance your cra...
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Episode 292
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53:36

291: The Power of Writing for One – Trusting God with a Small Audience
Perhaps you’ve grown your reading audience to gigantic proportions. If so, congratulations and keep up the good work! But if you find yourself struggling to do so, or if you’ve not yet set out to grow your readership, this episode is for you...
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Episode 291
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290: Parables and Plot Structure – What Jesus' Stories Can Teach Us About Fiction
In this episode we’re digging into the storytelling genius of Jesus. We all know His parables are full of spiritual power—but they’re also brilliant examples of tight, compelling narrative. So, what can we as fiction writers learn from the w...
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Episode 290
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52:53

289: Discernment and Darkness: Should Christian Writers Tackle Tough Topics?
Maybe you’ve wondered how to handle hard topics—abuse, trauma, addiction, mental illness—etc. And maybe you’ve found yourself asking: should Christian writers go there? How do we shine the light of Christ in dark places through our fiction a...
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Episode 289
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52:45

288: Memorial Day: Writing for Remembrance
With the approach of Memorial Day here in the US, the ladies take some time to reflect upon the holiday, its origins, its traditions, and what it means to each of them.Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chr...
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Episode 288
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45:05

287: Learning from Others’ Mistakes
Warren Buffett once said,"It's good to learn from your mistakes. It's better to learn from other people's mistakes." We at the podcast agree, and that is what we are going to talk about on this week’s episode. We start off with a cautionary ...
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Episode 287
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55:36

286: Mechanics of Dialogue
Last episode, we discussed dialogue Dos and Don’ts. This week we are continuing the discourse, honing in on the specifics of writing dialogue that works! Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindi...
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Episode 286
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53:34

285: The Dos and Don’ts of Dialogue
Perhaps you like your hero to be the ‘strong silent type’ or your female protagonist to be introverted and bookish, exuding “black cat energy.” Perhaps you enjoy taking your readers on a scenic meandering of a town or vista, and wonder...
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Episode 285
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56:10

284: Writing the Villain: Can a Bad Guy Point to Christ?
What makes a villain truly villainous? And how can Christian storytellers write villains that both challenge their heroes and point readers toward deeper spiritual truths?In this episode, we explore the art ...
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Episode 284
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39:46

283: 5 Ways to Save Your Characters Without Ruining Your Story
So, we’ve convinced you to heap trouble upon your characters, and now you’ve gotten them into a real fix! The question is, how do you untangle this mass of complications, peril, or genuine disaster you’ve created? This week, the ladies have ...
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Episode 283
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45:33

282: The Meta Piracy Controversy
If you’re anywhere on social media, you’ve likely encountered The Atlantic’s article about META scraping millions of books and scientific papers to train its AI, without giving a dime of compensation to the authors. One of our hosts has fall...
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Episode 282
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50:13

281: From Idea to Manuscript: How a Book Coach Can Help with Elyse Seal
In this follow up to our ‘Should you hire a book coach’ episode, we will be talking to Tina’s book coach Elyse Seal from Author Accelerator. Come join us as we discuss the benefits and details of hiring a book coach. Support ...
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Episode 281
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280: How to Add Conflict to Your Story
This week we’re exploring conflict in the second of two episodes about this meaty topic. At the end of these episodes it is our hope that you will learn to embrace conflict as an author. While we may do whatever we can to keep the peace in o...
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Episode 280
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1:01:57

279: The Importance of Conflict
This week we’re exploring conflict in the first of two episodes about this meaty topic. At the end of these two shows, it is our hope that you will learn to embrace conflict as an author. This week, we’re talking all about the basics of conf...
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Episode 279
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278: Words and Worry: Navigating Author Anxiety
Today we’re introducing a new series of episodes concerning mental health and the author! Podcast fan, Christian Therapist, and author Katherine Karrol has agreed to join us to discuss issues of mental health. Today we’re talking anxiety - the ...
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277: Top 10 Romance Tropes and Why They Work
In this Valentine’s edition of the Christian Indie Writers' Podcast, we dive into the top 10 most popular romance tropes and explore why they continue to captivate readers. From the sizzling tension of Enemies to Lovers to the heartwarming j...
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Episode 277
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52:11

276: Should You Hire a Book Coach?: How to Get Started
In this episode, Tina shares the lowdown of having a Book Coach, including how to find one and what to expect in the first days. Bring your questions to the live chat or send them to us in the Facebook Group!Support this min...
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Episode 276
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1:01:56

275: Baby Steps Back to Writing Part 4: How Did You Do?
In this episode, the ladies issue the third challenge designed to get you back into your story! We hope you enjoyed weeks one through three of the challenge, and are eager to share the results! We hope this challenge inspired you to get over...
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Episode 275
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59:52

274: Baby Steps Back to Writing Week 3
In this episode, the ladies issue the third challenge designed to get you back into your story! We hope you enjoyed weeks one and two of the challenge, and are eager to hear what we have in store for week 3! These challenges are guaranteed to i...
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273: Baby Steps Back to Your Writing Week 2
In this episode, the ladies issue the second of four challenges designed to get you back into your story! We hope you enjoyed week one of the challenge, and are eager to hear what we have in store for week 2! These challenges are guaranteed ...
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Episode 273
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56:39

272: Baby Steps Back to Writing
In this episode, the ladies issue the first of four challenges designed to get you back into your story! Whether you’ve stepped away for holiday celebrations or have been battling “writer’s block” for months, these challenges are guaranteed ...
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Episode 272
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54:36
