What makes Christian fiction, well… Christian? Is the definition of Christian fiction dependent on genre? How do you add spirituality to your novel if you are writing a Christian novel? Join the ladies as they answer these questions and more in this episode! Our new Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/liste... Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn more about the hosts... Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/ Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/ Tina: https://christinacattane.com/ Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com ..read more

Is your dialogue falling flat? Do your characters talk a lot, but not say anything worth listening to? In this episode, Jen and Tina discuss some of the pitfalls of writing dialogue and offer suggestions on how to improve your characters’ conversations. Reedsy article on dialogue: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-... 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/liste... Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn more about the hosts... Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/ Jenifer: https://je ..read more

You may not enjoy conflict in real life, but how about in your story? In this episode, the ladies discuss why conflict is important and how you can add it to your novel for a better story. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/liste... Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn more about the hosts... Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/ Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/ Tina: https://christinacattane.com/ Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com ..read more

Do you know your characters? I mean really know them? One of the best ways to write authentic characters is to write what you know, and if you don’t know your characters as well as you think you do, it will show up in your writing, whether you realize it or not. In this episode, the ladies discuss how to know your characters better. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/liste... Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn more about the hosts... Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/ Jenifer ..read more

We are so excited to have Kirsten Holmberg on the show today! Kirsten is a devotional writer and public speaking coach and communication consultant and she will be talking about what makes authors good speakers, the common mistakes we make as writers and more! Find more about Kirsten at https://kirstenholmberg.com/ 3 Hacks for nerves (faith): https://kirstenholmberg.com/3-hacks-for-the-nervous-christian-communicator/ 3 Hacks for nerves (brain): https://kirstenholmberg.com/three-quick-and-easy-brain-hacks-for-public-speaking-anxiety/ Amy Cuddy’s TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1 ..read more

If you write fantasy, lore is a very important part of your novel. But what if you write another genre? Can lore be used outside of fantasy, and if so, how? The ladies will address these questions and more in this episode. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/liste... Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn more about the hosts... Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/ Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/ Tina: https://christinacattane.com/ Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com ..read more

The word "Shenanigans" goes hand in hand with St. Patrick's day... and with the ladies of this podcast! So this episode will be full of fun and frolic ..read more

Writing a novel can on some levels seem mysterious, especially if you are new to writing or new to a particular genre. Responding to a discussion item posted in their Facebook group, the ladies will attempt to answer the question How do you write an excellent book? 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/liste... Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn more about the hosts... Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/ Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/ Tina: https://christinacattane.com/ R ..read more

You’ve finished your manuscript. You’ve edited it and have a blurb and a cover. So, dear friend, why haven’t you published? Bring your answers to this episode, because the ladies have questions for you. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/liste... Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn more about the hosts... Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/ Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/ Tina: https://christinacattane.com/ Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com ..read more

Burnout is real. Guilt is real. Guilt resulting from burnout is real. In this episode, we’re on a mission to save you from both. 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our new Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/liste... Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn more about the hosts... Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/ Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/ Tina: https://christinacattane.com/ Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com ..read more