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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.

Recent Episodes

337: The Little Details Readers Remember Most

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the moments readers remember most aren’t the biggest plot twists — they’re the little details. A favorite mug. The smell of rain. A nervous habit. A line of dialogue that suddenly feels personal. In this episode, we discuss how small, meaningful details make fiction unforgettable. We explore why readers connect so deeply to specific moments, how details reveal character and emotion, and practical ways writers can make their stories linger in readers’ minds long afte...

53 MIN

335: The Questions Your Story Should Answer (and the Ones It Shouldn't)

Send us Fan Mail This is really about reader curiosity, but from a fresh angle. Instead of "how to build suspense," it's about intentionally planting questions throughout a novel.

57 MIN

334: Every Scene Needs a Job

Send us Fan Mail This isn't another "scene structure" episode. It's about recognizing that every scene should be indispensable. Readers don't feel a story dragging because it's long—they feel it dragging because scenes aren't earning their place.

52 MIN

333: The Five Places Every Novel Loses Momentum

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like your novel starts strong... but somewhere along the way, it just loses steam? You're not alone. In this episode of the Christian Indie Writers Podcast, we're breaking down the five places every novel loses momentum—and, more importantly, how to fix them. From the dreaded sagging middle to slow openings, wandering first acts, and endings that overstay their welcome, we'll show you how to identify the most common pacing problems and keep readers turning pages unt...

52 MIN

332: How to Hook Readers in Chapter One

Send us Fan Mail You only get one chance to make a first impression, and your first chapter is making promises to readers whether you realize it or not. In this episode of the Christian Indie Writers Podcast, we're unpacking what separates a page-turning opening from one readers quietly abandon. From creating an emotional connection to building intrigue and setting expectations for the journey ahead, we'll explore the subtle techniques that make readers say, "Just one more chapter." Whether y...

53 MIN