The Story Steward Show
I believe every writer is called to put Christ at the center of their work.
Too many creatives try to carry that calling alone. We push harder. We build routines. We try to stay disciplined enough to make something meaningful happen. And yet we still feel anxious, tired, and scattered.
We were never meant to do this by ourselves.
I’m Justice Tilsher, and I’m convinced the only lasting peace in a creative life comes through surrender to Jesus Christ. Not hustle. Not pressure. Surrender.
We were created for two things.
To love the Lord our God.
To love our neighbor and make disciples.
I believe our stories can be an act of worship that does both.
This show is for Christian writers who want to write with peace, freedom, and surrender. Writers who want their work to flow from their faith, not their fears.
Welcome to The Story Steward Show.
The Story Steward Show
Ep. 65 - The Backstory Mistake That Kills Your Book
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Let me be honest with you…
Most writers are making the same backstory mistake, and it’s quietly killing their story.
In this episode, I break down the one cliché I see everywhere that makes readers want to DNF the book…
We’ll talk about why it doesn’t work, what it’s actually doing to your story, and how to fix it.
I’ll also walk through Project Hail Mary as an example of backstory done right, and why it works so well.
If you’ve ever struggled with when to reveal backstory, how much to include, or why your opening feels slow… this one’s for you.