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229: Back to Basics: Characters or Story first?

Plotter vs. Discovery Writer?

Morning writer vs evening writer? Coffee or tea?

There are a lot of things that separate us as writers, but are there any areas that we agree on?

In this episode, the ladies discuss if they have any common ground in how they start the planning of their work, specifically, do they start with the story or with the characters.

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We can’t wait for you to join us on today’s podcast!

#228:Did God Tell You to Write?

Hey Christian Indies,

Are you called to write your book? How do you know if God has called you to be a writer? The ladies discuss this as well as what it means to be created to create in this episode.

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We can’t wait for you to join us on today’s podcast!

Tina, Jamie, and Jen

227: Back to School: What’s Your Why?

Hey Christian Indies,

Summer is quickly slipping away and that can only mean one thing…back to school. 

But it isn’t just the little tykes that need to prepare for the change of seasons. As writers, the transition into fall is the perfect time to get your writing and your author business back on track.

Today we continue our Back to School series with the question of Why? 

Why do you write? 

You might not have thought about it before, but the why behind your writing will affect it. 

Be sure and join our private Facebook group, Listeners of the Christian Indie Writers Podcast, to be a part of this growing and dynamic community of Christian writers.

We can’t wait for you to join us on today’s podcast!

Tina, Jamie, and Jen

225: The 3 Rs of Keeping Your Novel Accurate

How accurate does your novel need to be?
Does anyone really care if your character is holding the gun properly or if she is dressed in the appropriate attire for the time period.

Do coroners really give cause and time of death at a crime scene?

Will an EMP really shut down everything electronic, sending us back to the stone age?

Believe it or not, accuracy is important to readers and in this episode, the ladies will share ways you can ensure your novel is accurate.

Be sure and join our private Facebook group, Listeners of the Christian Indie Writers Podcast, to be a part of this growing and dynamic community of Christian writers.

We can’t wait for you to join us on today’s podcast!

Tina and Jen

#194: Self-Publishing Tips: Blurb Clinic

 Last week we explored covers and gave you some helpful tips and tricks to see if your cover met genre expectations. Of course, that’s not super important if your goal is to write purely for pleasure, but it’s something super important if you’re hoping your cover will translate into more book sales.
But what if your cover is great and on target, yet you are selling no books? Or what your cover is “close enough,” but you don’t have the time/energy/funds to commit to a total re-brand at the moment?

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#191: Writing Groups 101: Critique Do’s and Don’ts: Jamie’s Piece

Dear Christian Indies,

It’s my turn to be “in the hot seat” this week, as Jen and Tina review the first chapter of my upcoming book, “Analog,” and offer suggestions for improvement.

It’s a difficult spot for me to be in.
I’m uncomfortable…but that discomfort hurts so good.

Allow me to explain:

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#190; Self-Editing Help: Getting Your Piece Ready for the Editor

Dear Christian Indies,

Today on the podcast, Jen and Jamie will discuss self-editing. What do you need to do before your piece gets sent to an editor?

Jen has a system she uses that I’m betting you will find quite helpful, especially if you are new to it and don’t quite know how to get started.

We hope that you will find today’s topic useful and that you will enjoy the shenanigans and everybody’s favorite part of the podcast, the feeding of the backs.

Hope to see you there!

Tina


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