Have you been telling yourself, “I’ll start writing when life slows down” — but somehow the year’s almost over and your story’s still sitting on your heart?

This episode is your gentle push forward.

You’ll learn: • Why you don’t need to wait for January 1st • The mindset shift that helped me go from scattered to scheduled • How to start small — and actually finish • What Scripture says about committing your plans to the Lord

If you’re a Christian woman who’s been putting off her book, this is your sign: start today.

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Proverbs 16:3 — “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

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You’re over 50, the kids are grown, and you finally have time to breathe — but when you sit with that quiet space, something stirs: What if I wrote a Christian book?

But almost immediately, the doubts creep in. Isn’t it too late? What if I missed my chance? What if this is just a silly dream?

In this episode, Kathleen Guire shares the truth no one tells you about writing in this season — including what to expect, how to overcome obstacles (both practical and spiritual), and why small beginnings matter more than you think.

You’ll learn:

• Why feeling behind is a lie (and what Scripture says about beginnings)
• How to handle resistance — from distractions to discouragement
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Becoming an empty nester can leave you wondering, “What’s next for me?” If you’ve ever felt that tug to write a Christian novel — but questioned your age, your ability, or if it's even worth starting — this episode is for you. Kathleen Guire shares her own story of writing through motherhood, milestones, and messy seasons, and gives you 3 powerful truths to help you stop waiting and start writing. If you’ve been carrying a story on your heart and asking “Could I really be an author?” — the answer is yes. Now is your time.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why perfect conditions are a myth — and how to start writing anyway
2. How to silence the “what ifs” that keep you stuck
3. Why your voice and your story are needed — now more than ever

👉 Join our Skool Community for Christian novelists who want to write stories that honor God — and do it together: https://www.skool.com/novel-writing-for-christians-2728/about?

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