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255: The Good and The Bad: Advice from our Listeners

Advice: Harper Lee once said, “Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.” Well, the wiseguys of this podcast hope you enjoy this episode full of great advice, as well as some terrible advice, from our fans and listeners.

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Sprint Prompt: stow, traffic, ivy, rubber, coop

254: The Author’s Budget – How to decide where to spend your money

When it comes to spending money, the Indie Author has so many options! How does one decide where and when to spend money?

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Sprint Prompt: place, penalty, piano, pocket, punch

252: Navigating Stoplight Editing for Writers

Whether you are a newbie writer or a seasoned author, chances are you cringe at the word “Editing.” But never fear…the ladies are here! In this episode, the ladies help you navigate the editing process using a system called the Stoplight Method. Don’t miss this episode full of invaluable insight into refining your writing and bringing your story to life.

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Sprint Prompt: “Courage and stupidity were all he had.”

251: The 4 Ps of Building a Writing Routine Grounded in Faith

Join the ladies as they share practical advice on developing a writing routine that incorporates spiritual practices.

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Sprint Prompt: prayer, powder, philosophy, plaster, promote

250: 6 MORE Christian Tropes for Every Genre

Last episode, the ladies discussed 6 Christian tropes you can use no matter what genre you write, and this week they are back with more! Sometimes seen as cliche and stereotypical, tropes are actually a device used to not only write your story, but to meet reader expectations.When used creatively, tropes can bring freshness and innovation to your writing. In this episode, the ladies discuss tropes and give you concrete examples to use in your own writing, no matter what genre of Christian fiction you write.

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Sprint Prompt: “As the clock struck midnight, casting shadows across the abandoned mansion, Sarah’s heart pounded with both fear and excitement as she tiptoed down the creaky staircase, clutching tightly to the ancient key she had discovered hidden in the attic.”

249: 6 Christian Tropes for Every Genre

Tropes, sometimes seen as cliche and stereotypical, are actually a device used to not only write your story, but to meet reader expectations.When used creatively, tropes can bring freshness and innovation to your writing. In this episode, the ladies discuss tropes and give you concrete examples to use in your own writing, no matter what genre of Christian fiction you write.

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247: 5 Reasons Your Editor Hates Your Book

If you are a writer, inevitably you will experience some criticism. We have experienced criticism, good and bad, but we’ve lived to talk about it. Join the ladies as they discuss the reasons your beta readers or editors don’t like your manuscript.

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246: How To Weave Faith Into Your Novel

Whether you write explicitly Christian novels or not, you can still display your faith through your writing. Join the Ladies as they share some ideas on how to do this, as well as the normal shenanigans that come with each episode. 

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245: 5 New Writer Mistakes We Made…So You Don’t Have To

Hindsight is 20/20, and when looking back, we see plenty of things we did as newbie writers that if we were to begin our writing careers today, we would definitely not do this time around. Join the ladies as they discuss what they did wrong and why you shouldn’t repeat their mistakes.

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