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

In 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?

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318: How much description is too much?

Are 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.

Sprint Prompt: Theme: Enough is Enough

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