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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Join Jamie and Tina in their "Every Story" series while they discuss the idea that 'every story has a message'. Listen as they discuss the messages and lessons found in stories, today and since the beginning.Support this ministry on Patreon...

Join Jamie and Tina in their "Every Story" series while they discuss the idea that 'every story is a journey'. Listen as they develop characters with intertwining journeys live on the podcast. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://...

In this episode of the Christian Indie Writers Podcast, we dive into the exciting and often chaotic world of brainstorming. Whether you're starting a new project or stuck in the middle of one, a good brainstorming session can help unlock creati...

Today on the podcast Jamie and Tina discuss the idea that every story is a love story, in light of the 4 greek words for 'love' in the Bible. Support this ministry on Patreon:

In this episode, the ladies discuss character creation, looking at the differences between core and thematic characters. What makes a core character the driving force of your novel? How do thematic characters enhance your story’s message and...