Still waiting to “feel ready” before you start writing your book? Let’s change that.

In this episode of Novel Writing for Christians, we’re unpacking the real reason so many faith-driven writers stay stuck — they’re waiting for confidence instead of building it. But confidence doesn’t come from credentials, platform, or praise. It comes from calling.

You’ll learn: ✔ Why obedience builds more momentum than self-doubt ever will ✔ Two practical, faith-rooted ways to anchor your writer mindset ✔ A powerful declaration you can speak before every writing session

If you’ve ever said, “Who am I to write this?” — this episode is your answer.

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Got a Christian book idea — but no idea what to do with it? You’re not alone. So many faith-driven writers have powerful story sparks… but freeze when it’s time to build a real plot.

In this episode of Novel Writing for Christians, I’ll walk you through a simple, stress-free framework to turn that idea into a meaningful novel — without compromising your values or getting stuck in overwhelm.

You’ll learn how to: ✔ Clarify your story in one powerful sentence using this formula: This story is about a [main character] who wants [goal], but [obstacle], and they learn [lesson or growth point]. ✔ Identify the core conflict that drives your plot ✔ Sketch a beginning, middle, and end — even if you’ve never outlined before

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If you’ve ever felt like your story doesn’t matter — maybe because of trauma, life detours, or feeling “too late” to start — this episode is for you.

Inside this episode of Novel Writing for Christians, I’m sharing how God led me from years of serving others to stepping into my true calling as a Christian author — and how your lived experience is not a disqualifier, it’s the foundation.

I’ll walk you through 3 simple, tactical steps to help you start writing your book today — without the overwhelm:

1. Write down your why — the God-given theme behind your story
2. Create a main character your readers will root for
3. Interview your character to bring out their depth and drive your story forward

Whether you're an empty nester, a trauma-informed writer, or just trying to figure out how to write a Christian book, this episode will give you both the motivation and the map to get started.

Here’s a formula to help: The (character) wanted (goal), so (they took action), but (obstacle stood in their way), which forced them to (change or grow)

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