Christian Indie Writers' Podcast
Writing doesn’t have to be a solitary journey. At the Christian Indie Writers' Podcast, we’ve built a space where Christian authors can come together to share, learn, and grow. Our mission is to inform, encourage, and support writers of faith, creating a community where you’ll never feel alone in your calling.
Here, you’ll experience:
Meaningful Connection with writers who share your passion and values.
Ongoing Support from hosts and listeners who understand the ups and downs of indie publishing.
Shared Growth through honest conversations, encouragement, and prayer.
We’re more than just a podcast — we’re a family of Christian writers walking this journey together.
Christian Indie Writers' Podcast
305: Cliffhangers That Keep Readers Hooked
Cliffhangers aren’t just for thrillers—they can make Christian fiction irresistible when done right. In this episode, Jen, Tina, and Jamie break down how to end chapters with tension, suspense, and faith-filled payoff without frustrating your audience—or compromising your message.
What we cover in this episode:
• What makes a cliffhanger effective (and what doesn’t)
• Chapter-ending vs. book-ending cliffhangers
• Faith-based tension: balancing hope and suspense
• How to avoid cheap tricks or dropped threads
• Emotional, situational, and spiritual cliffhangers
• Examples from Christian and mainstream fiction
• Common mistakes Christian authors make with cliffhangers
• How to pay off tension in a satisfying, faith-honoring way
Whether you’re writing romance, suspense, YA, historical, or speculative Christian fiction, this episode will help you create stronger chapter endings that make readers say, “Just one more page!”