Inspired to Write | How to Write a Book, Fiction Writing, Creative Process, Plot Arc, Character Development
Do you feel called to write a fiction book?
Do you want to authentically honor God through your creativity without sounding preachy?
Are you finding yourself in the cycle of constantly rewriting your first draft?
Are you wondering how to write characters people will want to read about and plot points that will keep your reader on the edge of their seats?
I am so excited you are here! This podcast will help you finish that book you’ve always wanted to write and honor God through your creativity!
Hey, I’m Alivia. I’m a writer who loves Jesus, a book coach, and a certified developmental editor. For years I shut down my unique voice because I was so concerned with what culture dictated would make me a good artist.
I constantly compared myself to others.
I was stuck in writing routines that didn’t work for me.
I could never get the motivation to write. As a result, every single one of my creative projects fell flat.
Until one day, I partnered with the Holy Spirit in my creative process, and I finally felt the permission to write the book I LOVED while remaining in alignment with who God uniquely created me to be.
I created a simple outlining system that got me more excited and motivated to write! I found my content was resonating on a much deeper level with my audience, prompting authentic conversations about my faith.
And I’m sharing it with you!
If you’re ready to find a writing system that works for you, authentically represent God in your work, create characters and plot points your reader will resonate with, and finally have the motivation to finish your book – this podcast is for you!
Grab a notebook and a pen and let’s get inspired to write!
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
26 | Are you a Aspiring Author? 3 Things you NEED to know if You Are Serious About Finishing Your Book!
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25 | Want to Write a Book but Don't Want to Put Your Faith Inside? Listen Here!
Do we need a "come to Jesus" scene in our books?
If you love God and you love telling stories, you might be asking yourself, "What is the right balance between honoring God and staying authentic to …
24 | Are You EMBARRASSED to Admit How Long You've Been Writing Your Book? How to Finish Your Book, Even When You Have No Time!
Almost every single aspiring author I've met was too embarrassed to admit how long they have been working on their book.
They dodged the question like it was a poisoned dart. Seriously. The more I …
23 | 3 Common Fears That Hold Us Back as Aspiring Authors
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22 | Afraid of Sounding Preachy? The Secret to Honoring God Through Your Writing
The number one struggle I hear from christain writers is they are afraid of sounding preachy.
How can we overcome this fear, tell a great story, and honor God through it all?
We are covering all …
21| Struggling to Write Fictional Characters? 3 Simple Tips to Create Dynamic Characters
Getting to know our fictional characters can be a challenge, but it is crucial to the success of our novels.
Character development worksheets don't always work. Most do not ask the right questions …
20 | Frustrated with Limited Creative Growth? Grow your Creative Writing Skills in Under 10 Minutes a Day
We all have limited time for our creativity, so how do we prioritize creative growth when we have so many other things fighting for our attention?
In today's episode we discuss how to grow our cre…
19 | Outline A Book With Me! Part 4 - Plot Points With Purpose
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18 | The Secret to Making Progress on Your Draft Through Burn Out
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17 | Outline a Book With Me! Part 3 Settings That Matter
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16 | Outline a Book With Me! Part 2 - Developing Supporting Characters That Matter
Welcome to the second part in our Outlining Series! I hope you guys are having as much fun as I am.
If you haven't already, make sure you go back and listen to part one.
Today is all about creati…
15 | Outline a Book With Me! From Vague Idea to Fully Developed Story
Welcome to part one in an new outlining series where I am going to take a random, raw story idea and flesh it out in real time on the show.
In this series, I am going to walk you through my personal…
14 | How to Write When You Don't Feel Like Writing
What do you do when you don't feel like writing?
You desperately want to bring your story to life, but you don't always feel like actually writing it.
It's a common issue, but for some reason, …
13 | Book Recommendations! The Best Books I Read in 2023
Who else has lofty reading goals for 2024?
2023 was an amazing reading year for me, and I can't wait to find even more incredible books in 2024.
Some of my reading goals for this year include re…
12 | 3 Tips to Set Sustainable Writing Goals That Work For You Instead of Against You in 2024
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11 | The Number One Mistake Authors Make When Incorporating Backstory intoTheir Novel (And How to Fix It)
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10 | How to Connect With God Through Scripture and Live in Creative Freedom
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09 | Don’t Know What to Write About? 5 Prompts Designed to Get Your Creativity Flowing
In this episode I am sharing creative writing prompts that are guaranteed to boost your creative growth. Have fun and let the creativity flow!
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08 | Inspiration to Help You Overcome Perfectionism When Drafting Your Book
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07 | 3 Practical Ways to Get Your Inspiration Back When You’ve Lost the Heart of Your Story
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