Ever 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?
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?
We cover:
[Read more…] about 319: How to Write a Christian Novel that Actually Helps People (Without Being Preachy)Put God First in Your Writing Habit
As writers—especially Christian writers—it’s easy to get swept up in word counts, deadlines, marketing plans, and the ever-tempting chase of genre trends. But if we’re not careful, we’ll forget the very reason we were called to write in the first place. The heart of it all is simple: put God first in your writing habit.
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Jenifer Carll-Tong is the best-selling author of historical Christian romances and co-host of the Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast.
