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  • 312: From Brooding CEO to Lumberjack: Your Guide to Writing Hallmark Hunks
    Dec 12 2025

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    ‘Tis the Season for…Hallmark Christmas movies!! They are so popular! Of course, they have big Hollywood-style money behind them, and can afford to deck the halls and hire…whomever!...to star in them! You don’t have any of that, but you do have us! Previously, we’ve shown you how you can turn any plot into a Hallmark hit. This week, we’ll help you craft a Hallmark Christmas story hunk - a hero worthy of the “Big H” stamp of approval!

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    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/

    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/

    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/

    Sprint Prompt:: “I swear, I’m only wearing this flannel because every clean shirt I own mysteriously smells like peppermint.”

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    1 h et 2 min
  • 311: 30 Days of Writing Sprints Challenge Recap
    Dec 5 2025

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    During an episode at the end of October, 2025, Jen mentioned her plan to complete one writing sprint per day. Jamie and Tina thought they might jump in as well, and this was the beginning of the first ever Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast 30 Days of Writing Sprints challenge! Patreon Supporters and Indie Authors joined us for the journey, and today we celebrate the sprinting, shenanigans, and support we experienced all month long. Join us on this episode to celebrate the successes of our supporters and to find out the answer to the burning questions, “how did we do?” and, “Will we repeat this challenge?”

    Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters

    30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431

    Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp

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    Learn more about the hosts...

    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/

    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/

    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/

    Sprint Prompt:: estate, left, spell, craft, member

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    52 min
  • 310: How to Publish Your Book Step-by-Step: Part 3: Distribution
    Nov 21 2025

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    In this third episode about Distribution, we cover the next steps to bridge the gap between “my book is finished!” and “My book is published!” We’ll help you put the finishing touches on your book. From front matter to fonts to flow, we’ve got you covered (pun intended)! It’s an episode you won’t want to miss, and one you’ll want to return to several times as you move forward with publication.

    Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters

    30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431

    Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp

    Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/

    Learn more about the hosts...

    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/

    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/

    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/

    Sprint Prompt:: Unanswered Prayers — a prayer that wasn’t answered the way expected.

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    55 min
  • 309: How to Publish Your Book Step-by-Step: Part 2: Formatting
    Nov 14 2025

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    n this second episode about Formatting and Distribution, we cover the next steps to bridge the gap between “my book is finished!” and “My book is published!” We’ll help you put the finishing touches on your book. From front matter to fonts to flow, we’ve got you covered (pun intended)! It’s an episode you won’t want to miss, and one you’ll want to return to several times as you move forward with publication.

    Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters

    30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431

    Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwpSprint

    Prompt:: Unanswered Prayers — a prayer that wasn’t answered the way expected.

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    58 min
  • 308: When the Words Stop Flowing: Getting Unstuck During Writing Sprints
    Nov 7 2025

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    Ever been in the middle of a writing sprint when suddenly... nothing? Your fingers hover over the keyboard, your character is frozen in place, and your brain has left the chat. Don’t worry — you’re not alone!

    In this episode of The Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast, we’re talking about what to do when the words stop flowing mid-sprint. From losing track of your plot to realizing your character feels like a puppet, we’re breaking down the most common sprint roadblocks and showing you quick, practical ways to get unstuck — without killing your momentum.

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    49 min
  • 307: How to Publish Your Book Step-by-Step: ISBNs, Formatting & Distribution Made Simple, Part 1
    Oct 31 2025

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    Are you confused about what to do between writing, “The End”, and hitting publish? Does it all seem overcomplicated and way too techy? We got you! Join us today as we attempt to simplify the process of ISBN’s, Formatting and Distribution.

    Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters

    30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431

    Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp

    Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/

    Learn more about the hosts...

    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/

    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/

    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/

    Sprint Prompt:: veil, pollution, garlic, perceive, off

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    1 h et 12 min
  • 306: RIP NaNoWriMo: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Writing Challenges for Christian Indie Authors
    Oct 24 2025

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    November is coming, and NaNoWriMo is no more! If you are used to the challenge of writing a novel in 30 days making November your most prolific month, you are likely mourning the demise of National Novel Writing Month. But don’t worry, Tina, Jen and Jamie are here to empathize as well as to offer you some alternatives to NaNo which can help you finish your writing year strong!
    https://reedsy.com/studio/challenges/reedsy-novel-sprint-2025#faqs

    https://prowritingaid.com/novel-november

    https://novel90.com/writing-challenge-fall/

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    30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts:
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431

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    44 min
  • 305: Cliffhangers That Keep Readers Hooked
    Oct 17 2025

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    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!”

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    55 min