Christian Indie Writers' Podcast

321: The 15-Minute Writing Habit That Can Help You Finish Your Book

Send us Fan MailStruggling to find time to write your book? In this episode, The 15-Minute Writing Habit That Can Help You Finish Your Book, you’ll discover a simple, sustainable writing routine designed to help busy writers build consistency and finally make progress.Learn how just 15 minutes a day can transform your writing life using a proven 5-step method.Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, or faith-based content, this episode offers practical tips to help you build a daily writing habit, overcome procrastination, and finish your book faster—without burnout or overwhelm.If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start writing, this is your sign. Start small, stay consistent, and watch your words add up.Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/cw/christianindiewritersBe a part of our Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwpSprint Prompt:  farewell elaborate rally offend decrease

320: Is Your Writer’s Block Spiritual? (Christian Writers Need to Hear This)

Send a textEver feel like the words have run dry, but the calling to write hasn't? You're not alone. Up to 85% of writers face the struggle. We dive into the core question: What role does faith play when creativity dries up? In this episode, you’ll discover practical, faith-based strategies to break through the block and build a sustainable creative rhythm. We reframe writer's block as not proof of failure or God's silence, but often an invitation to deepen and rest. Question: If this season isn’t punishment… what might it be preparation for? Sprint Prompt: beam, profile, sensitive, random, convertSupport this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431Join Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp

319: How to Write a Christian Novel that Actually Helps People (Without Being Preachy)

Send a textIn this episode of The Christian Indie Writers Podcast, we’re talking about how to write a Christian book that shares faith, offers hope, and changes lives — without turning your story into a sermon.Many Christian authors struggle to balance biblical truth with compelling storytelling. How do you weave faith naturally into fiction? How do you avoid heavy-handed dialogue, unrealistic “perfect” Christian characters, or on-the-nose moral lessons?We cover:Why Christian fiction can sometimes feel preachyHow to write faith-based stories that feel authenticPractical ways to show faith instead of lecturing readersHow to create believable character arcs rooted in spiritual growthTips for indie Christian authors who want their books to genuinely help peopleIf you’re writing Christian fiction, faith-based novels, or inspirational books, this episode will help you strengthen your craft while staying true to your message.Support this ministry on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431Our Facebook Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwpVisit our website:https://christianindiewriters.net/Learn more about the hosts…Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/+ Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/Tina: https://christinacattane.com/Sprint Prompt: fragment, golf, wilderness, apology, recommendation

318: How much description is too much?

Send a textAre you over-describing your scenes? How much description is too much in fiction?In this episode, we talk about one of the most common writing struggles: overwriting description. Many writers fear the reader won’t “see” the story unless every detail is spelled out. But too much description can slow your pacing, stall the plot, and tempt readers to skim.We’ll explore the difference between immersive detail and infodumping, practical ways to tighten your prose, and how to weave description naturally into action. If you want stronger pacing, sharper scenes, and more powerful storytelling, this episode will help you learn when to cut and when to let the reader’s imagination do the work.Support this ministry on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431Our Facebook Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwpVisit our website:https://christianindiewriters.net/Learn more about the hosts…Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/+ Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/Tina: https://christinacattane.com/Sprint Prompt: Theme: Enough is Enough

317: How to Write the Five Senses in Fiction

Send a textWhat makes a story unforgettable? It’s not just the plot, it’s the experience!In this episode, we explore how sensory writing brings fiction to life, helping readers feel the story instead of simply watching it unfold. Join us as we discuss practical ways to use the five senses to deepen emotional connection, reveal character, and create immersive scenes, all without overwhelming your reader.We’ll cover common pitfalls, share revision strategies you can apply immediately, and talk about how faith and discernment guide us in writing vivid yet purposeful descriptions that reflect the beauty of God’s creation.Whether you’re drafting or revising, this episode will equip you to craft stories readers don’t just read… but truly experience.Support this ministry on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431Our Facebook Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwpVisit our website:https://christianindiewriters.net/Learn more about the hosts…Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/+ Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/Tina: https://christinacattane.com/Sprint Prompt: era, restaurant, laboratory, bare, freshman