In this episode, Michelle Dennis Evans and Marlee Blakedeliver inspiration, encouragement, and practical tips for Christian writers ready to start their book. Marlee discusses novel writing as a ministry, emphasising writing with purpose to reflect real struggles and God's redemption through faith, without resorting to smut. She suggests letting the first draftbe messy, free from worries about punctuation or factual correctness, to simply get the story out. Kingdom Writers must unlearn the lie of not being talented enough because readers are waiting for their specific voice. To steward timeand money well and avoid going broke while writing, Marlee highlights strategic pricing of 99-cent launches also offers free books in exchange for emails—to build a loyal audience.

Marlee lives in a multigenerational home in Texas—on purpose—with the love of her life (29 years and counting), two of the most beautiful girls God ever made, and the memory of their sweet son in Heaven.She's been writing poems and short stories since she was 10 and devouring romance novels since she was 15. Marlee believes that, even as Christians, we can have all the swoon and drama, love and redemption—without the smut. Stories that reflect real struggles, lasting hope, and the truth of a God who shows up in the middle of it all. Stories with heart, humor, faith, and a few emotional rollercoasters thrown in for good measure.Because while the story might be fiction, the God Marlee writes about is anything but. And maybe—just maybe—somewhere, someone will see themselves in a page, hold on to hope, and reach for the God who loves them more than they know.Find Marlee on Facebook ... https://www.facebook.com/share/19d6YNrbgK/Collision with Forever & Always - free - https://dl.bookfunnel.com/yfcnnptbmzIn The Crosshairs - https://a.co/d/62tp5K2#AuthorInterview #ChristianWriters #FaithAndWriting #KingdomWriters

Meet Jeanette O'Hagan, Fantasy/sci-fi author with 8 published books and Aurealis Award winner. In this episode, she discusses how her love of world-building shaped her career and how Christian faith naturally informs her work. She also has great advise for aspiring writers - to persevere, accept feedback, and write for the joy of it.

Jeanette O'Hagan has spun tales in the world of Nardva from the age of eight. She enjoys writing fantasy, sci-fi, poetry, and editing. Her Nardvan stories span continents, millennia and cultures. Some involve shapeshifters and magic. Others include space stations and cyborgs. She has published over forty stories and poems, including the Under the Mountain Series (5 books), Ruhanna's Flight and Other Stories, and the Akrad's Legacy series and recently won the 2024 Aurealis Award for YA Shorty story category. She is also an avid reader and enjoys tracking down family tree conundrums. Facebook: / jeanetteohaganauthorandspeaker Website - http://jeanetteohagan.com/Amazon author link: https://www.amazon.com/Jeanette-OHaga...Goodreads author link: / 9833645.jeanette_o_hagan Books2Read https://books2read.com/ap/n4XqGn/Jean...

In this episode of the Created to Write podcast, bestselling author Michelle Dennis Evans shares the thrill and challenges of stepping out in faith to finally launch her creation after years of dedication to faith-based writing. She opens up about creating with God, writing with purpose, and trusting His timing throughout the publishing journey.

With her young adult contemporary fiction series, the Spiralling Trilogy — Spiralling Out of Control, Spiralling Out of the Shadow, and the long-awaited Spiralling Solo — now complete, Michelle is preparing for an official book launch celebration. She reflects on author life, the realities of being a Christian in the writing world, building a writing community, and celebrating God’s faithfulness through every chapter.

If you’re a Christian writer, aspiring author, or faith-based creative navigating your own writing and publishing journey, this episode will inspire you to embrace your calling, create with confidence, and take your next step boldly.