Christian Writers Podcast: Write Clean Fiction With Quirky Characters and Plot Twists Readers Don’t See Coming.

It’s easy to let other people’s opinions—or our own inner critic—shut down the writing dream God placed on our hearts. But your worth as a writer isn’t measured by negative voices or discouraging com…

Do you dream of writing a clean, faith-driven novel—but life and self-doubt keep getting in the way? You’re not alone. In this goal-getting episode of The Christian Writers Podcast, Kathleen Guire sh…

In this episode of The Christian Writers Podcast, we’re diving into the very first steps every faith-driven author should take before writing their novel. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed staring at a…

Think clean thrillers can’t have jaw-dropping twists? Think again. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to create suspenseful plot twists that keep readers hooked—without relying on graphic vio…

In this episode, we’re diving deep into trauma-informed storytelling for Christian fiction writers. You’ll discover how to write characters who’ve faced real trauma while honoring both their struggle…

Struggling to start your story? You’re not alone. If you’ve ever stared at a blank page thinking, “How do I hook a reader before they scroll away?”—this episode is your lifeline.

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Think it’s too late to write that novel? Feel like the starting line moved while you were raising kids, running the church bake sale, or caregiving? Friend, I see you—and I’ve got news: You are not b…

Want to create characters your readers will never forget? In this episode of The Christian Writers Podcast, we’re exploring how to use quirks—those unique habits, traits, or talents—to write emotiona…

Are you struggling to write the first chapter of your novel? In this episode of The Christian Writers Podcast, we’ll break down how to start your book with an inciting incident that grabs your reader…

Every unforgettable story begins with one powerful moment: the inciting incident. In today’s episode of The Christian Writers Podcast, we’ll break down how to craft an inciting incident that launches…

Why does your main character need to fail? Because that’s where transformation begins. In this episode of The Christian Writers Podcast, we’ll explore how intentional failure builds stronger characte…

Great stories don’t just entertain—they transform. In this episode, I’m sharing how to craft middle-grade protagonists—or heroes of any age—who solve mysteries and grow through real struggles, faith …

Is it too late to start writing Christian fiction after 50? Absolutely not. In this inspiring episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of launching a successful author career in my empty nest years—a…

One of the biggest struggles Christian fiction authors face is how to include faith without making their books feel like sermons. Readers don’t want a lecture—they want a compelling, authentic story …

Christian fiction often falls into two extremes—either too sanitized or too heavy-handed. But what if we could write authentic, faith-driven stories that tackle real-life struggles while still offeri…

Did you know traffickers don’t just target vulnerable kids—they scout confident, loved, and safe-seeming teens too? They look for the ones who don’t see them coming.

In today’s episode, we’re tacklin…

📖 Finding Yourself in Fiction: Why Relatable Characters Matter Have you ever read a book and thought, That character is me!? The best stories are the ones where we see ourselves in the struggles, qui…

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As parents, we all want to educate our children about life’s important topics, but finding age-appropriate materia…