You don’t need a degree or someone else’s permission to start your novel — you need a strong why, a relatable character, and a commitment to begin. In this episode of Novel Writing for Christians, Kathleen Guire walks you through the foundational steps to start writing clean, faith-filled fiction — even if you’ve never written a book before.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✨ Why your calling to write matters more than credentials or approval ✨ How to ground your writing in purpose — and treat it like an act of obedience ✨ Step-by-step exercises to create your protagonist:  • Character interview prompts  • Mind-mapping their motivations and relationships  • Backstory development that shapes the plot ✨ How to plan your character’s “epic fail” moments to build a redemptive arc ✨ Encouragement to overcome self-doubt and start writing your Christian novel today

🎧 This episode is for every Christian woman who’s thought, “I’m not qualified to be an author” — and it’s your reminder that God can use your story to reach others.

💡 Grab your free Author Mindset Check-In to quiet the inner critic and move forward with clarity: https://kgauthor.myflodesk.com/mindsetchecklist

📚 Want to see what clean, layered Christian fiction can look like? Download Kathleen’s free cozy mystery novella Dead Quiet at the Library: • Get the eBook: https://kgauthor.myflodesk.com/cozymystery • Or listen to the audiobook: https://a.co/d/aOS40mt