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! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ Ready to write you book? Visit my website aliviaroan.com

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46 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 12 - Dark Night of the Soul

Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup   Follow on instagram: @aliviaroan @inspired_to_write_podcast Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/   Other Episodes in the series    27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 1 - Opening Image    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000664582005    28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000665245884    29 | Struggling with Set Up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666102886    30 | Afraid Your Story Isn’t Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666886658    31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 5 - The Debate   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000668310014    33 | Keep Your Story From Unraveling! How to Write a book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break Into 2   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000669919881    36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in the Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7 - B story      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000673287370   39 | Don’t Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games Beat - How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 8    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000675935567 43 | 3 Keys to a Successful Plot Twist! How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 9 - The Midpoint    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-3-keys-to-a-successful-plot-twist-how-to-write/id1711941046?i=1000684071962  44 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 10 - Bad Guys Closing in  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-how-to-write-a-book-using-save-the-cat-part-10/id1711941046?i=1000689702056    45 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 11 - All is Lost  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/45-how-to-write-a-book-using-save-the-cat-part-11-all-is-lost/id1711941046?i=1000694003310 

03-26
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45 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 11 - All is Lost

Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/   Other Episodes in the series    27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 1 - Opening Image    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000664582005    28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000665245884    29 | Struggling with Set Up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666102886    30 | Afraid Your Story Isn’t Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666886658    31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 5 - The Debate   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000668310014    33 | Keep Your Story From Unraveling! How to Write a book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break Into 2   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000669919881    36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in the Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7 - B story      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000673287370   39 | Don’t Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games Beat - How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 8    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000675935567 43 | 3 Keys to a Successful Plot Twist! How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 9 - The Midpoint    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-3-keys-to-a-successful-plot-twist-how-to-write/id1711941046?i=1000684071962  44 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 10 - Bad Guys Closing in  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-how-to-write-a-book-using-save-the-cat-part-10/id1711941046?i=1000689702056 

02-19
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44 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 10 - Bad Guys Closing In

Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/     Other Episodes in the Save the Cat Series:     27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 1 - Opening Image    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000664582005    28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000665245884    29 | Struggling with Set Up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666102886    30 | Afraid Your Story Isn’t Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666886658    31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 5 - The Debate   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000668310014    33 | Keep Your Story From Unraveling! How to Write a book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break Into 2   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000669919881    36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in the Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7 - B story      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000673287370   39 | Don’t Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games Beat - How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 8    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000675935567 43 | 3 Keys to a Successful Plot Twist! How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 9 - The Midpoint    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-3-keys-to-a-successful-plot-twist-how-to-write/id1711941046?i=1000684071962 

02-05
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43| 3 Keys to a Successful Plot Twist! How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 9 - The Midpoint

Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/   Previous Episodes in the Save the Cat Series:    27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 1 - Opening Image  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000664582005    28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000665245884    29 | Struggling with Set Up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666102886    30 | Afraid Your Story Isn’t Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666886658    31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 5 - The Debate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000668310014    33 | Keep Your Story From Unraveling! How to Write a book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break Into 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000669919881    36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in the Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7 - B story    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000673287370   39 | Don’t Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games Beat - How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 8  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000675935567

01-15
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42 | Are You Where You Want to Be? How to Set Writing Goals That Actually Stick

Are you where you want to be in your author journey?    In today’s episode we are talking about how to set (and stick to) creative writing goals.   It’s time for a fresh perspective that will teach you how to write your book with confidence. Let’s build a writing process that works so we can see the progress we’ve been dreaming of for years.    Ready to beat writer's block, set writing goals that work, and start fresh this new year?  Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/      

01-08
20:57

41| Too Many Thoughts? The #1 Strategy to Focus Your Ideas in Less than 30 Minutes a Day

Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/    

11-27
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40 | How to Set a Writing Schedule and Write Consistently

Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/        

11-20
16:49

39 | Don't Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games beat - How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 8

Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/        

11-06
14:08

38 | **REPLAY** Is God Calling You to Be a Writer? 3 Reasons Why You Need to Write Your Book!

Hey friends, I've been working on some exciting new things for our community and the week got away from me, so I thought I'd play an old favorite.  This is the very first episode from over a YEAR ago! Can you believe it? The podcast is officially one year old! Even though it is the oldest episode, it still continues to be the most popular episode week after week.   I hope this blesses you and encourages you. Most of all I hope you see that you were created for such a time as this to write your book and honor God through your creativity.  With love, Alivia  Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/            

10-30
21:25

37 | Don't Let Fear Hold You Back! Scriptural Encouragement on Why You NEED to Write Your Book

Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/       It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing! 

10-23
14:40

36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in The Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7: B Story

Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/       It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing! 

10-16
13:43

35 | Stop Living in Fear and Start Writing Your Book! Shutting Down 3 Lies That Keep Us Stuck

Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/       It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing! 

10-09
20:49

34 | Struggling to Get Started? 3 Journal Prompts to Overcome Resistance as an Aspiring Christain Fiction Author

Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/    

09-25
15:28

33 | Keep Your Story Structure from Unraveling! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break into 2

Over the next 15 episodes we are talking about how to write a book using Save the Cat by breaking down each story beat.  Today we are breaking down the first beat in act two AND we are discussing how you can stay on track as you write so your story structure doesn't fall flat.   My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever.  We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books.   No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our books! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/    

09-18
15:49

32 | Does God Care About My Creativity? 3 Things You Need to Know as a Christain Creative

Does God care about our creativity? Is your book important to Him?  In today's episode we take a look at scripture to disscus:  Are our creative desires selfish?  Is creativity irresponsible?   What if God is waiting for me to wake up and do something more practical with my life?  And more... If you've ever had any of these doubts, I'm glad you're here!    Enjoy today's episode friend!  Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ 

09-11
27:20

31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 5 - The Debate

Over the next 15 episodes we are breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down the final beat in act one - The Debate!  My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever.  We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books.   No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/    

09-04
14:38

30 | Afraid Your Story Isn't Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst

Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today is all about the catalyst.    My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever.  We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books.   No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/    

08-28
21:11

29 | Struggling with Set up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up

Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down act one beat three: The Set Up.  What is included in the set up?  What do we need to set up?  What is the best way to introduce all of the information?    I hope you are ready, we are going to cover all of this and more!  My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever.  We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books.   No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/    

08-21
19:33

28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated

Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing!    Today is all about theme!  My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your writing process forever.  We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books.   No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong character arc and plot arc for our books! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/    

08-14
25:45

27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 1 - Opening Image

Openings are hard. Outlining is hard. Writing a book is hard.  But there is a way through the fog my friends!  Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing!  My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your writing process forever.  We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books.   no more stalling, It's time to develop a strong plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community:  https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup  Become an Inspired to Write Insider:  https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/    

08-07
23:28
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