Write for a Reason
For Christians new to writing novels for kids and teens. Creative writing tips, encouragement and inspiration from Janet Wilson, writer, speaker, and publisher of Christian fiction for young people. Get ready to take your writing to the next level! You can do it - all you need is a bit of help. Don't miss out!
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 64
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
What is Your Protagonist's Key Goal?
If you know your protagonist's key goal or final outcome in advance, you can work towards strengthening everything that takes them towards it (one conflict after another). Again, if you…
Do You Believe in Evolution? (Aka: Character Arc)
Welcome to the Write for a Reason podcast. My name is Janet Wilson; I'm a publisher of Christian fiction for young people with Dernier Publishing. If you are a Christian, and new to wri…
How to Keep Writing When You Don't Feel Like It
This is more of an encouragement than a series of creative writing tips... although I do offer some tips at the end...
This morning I read Jesus' parable of the seeds and the sower, and …
Interview with New Author, Fiona Murphy
This latest podcast episode is an interview with Writer for a Reason and first time author Fiona Murphy.
Like many of you, Fiona began writing a while ago, and it was all going quite slo…
Showing Not Telling
Welcome to the Write for a Reason podcast. My name is Janet Wilson; I'm a publisher of Christian fiction for young people with Dernier Publishing. If you are a Christian, and new to wri…
People Watching
Any time is a great time to people watch, and get some tips for when you are creating characters for your novel. If you are meeting with family and friends, or out and about, take a few…
Check your history
Hello and welcome!
If you write novels for 8-14s, do you need to include quotes from Shakespeare plays, make a passing reference to the Spanish Inquisition, and have your protagonist quo…
Action!
Welcome to the Write for a Reason podcast. My name is Janet Wilson; I'm a publisher of Christian fiction for young people with Dernier Publishing. If you are a Christian, and new to wri…
Getting Your Punctuation Right. (Who Eats Shoots and Leaves?)
Who eats shoots and leaves?
We all know the one about the panda who eats shoots and leaves. Or is it that he eats, shoots and leaves?
Correct punctuation can at times be essential to the …
Keeping Up the Pace
Hello! Today's podcast is all about getting the pace of your story right - and it's for Christians who write fiction for kids and teens.
Pace is one of those invisible things that helps …
Interview with Joy Vee, writer for a reason
Thanks for coming over!
Here's an interview with Joy Vee, author of several Christian children's books. Her story is a real inspiration. If you are writing for children and are unsure of…
Interview with Martin Smith
I have known Martin Smith for quite a few years now. Martin has done the Write for a Reason course and participated in various challenges, but most importantly, has gone on to have thre…
Who Are You Writing For?
Who are you writing for?
We’ve touched on this a little bit before, but it’s so important, I’m bringing it up again:
Who do you want to write for?
This may sound like a daft question, but …
Write for a Reason Podcast - Voices for Your Characters
Voices for your Characters
One important element of creating good dialogue is to make sure that each of your characters has his or her own voice.
Just for fun, in the Write for a Reason c…
Have Fun with Freewriting!
Freewriting is a technique where for a set period of time you sit down and just write. It's a great way to:
- begin if you don't know where to start
- practice writing (practice makes better!…
Should You Ask Friends to Read Your Finished Manuscript?
Should you ask friends and family to review your newly finished manuscript for you? Writers are often advised against it, because those who are close to us are likely to be more polite …
How Old Should Your Protagonist Be?
I have a really quick, but important creative writing tip for you today...
How old should your protagonist be?
Getting this one thing right or wrong can make or break your novel!
Here’s th…
Theme and Purpose
Theme and Purpose
Writing for pure enjoyment is a wonderful thing! God has given us all gifts, and if you enjoy writing for fun, that's great!
If, however, you want to write a story for a…
Episode Six: Five Ways You Can Use Animals in Your Stories
Children love animals! Well, most of them do, anyway, and if you have an animal in your story, that can help to engage your readers.
If your animals can help to solve a crime, find a mis…
Episode 5: How Many Characters Do You Need For Your Story?
How many characters do you need for your story?
The answer is, as few as possible! If you can keep the number of characters in your story down to the bare minimum, it will make your writ…