Writing a Christian Book: The Basics and How to Begin
Description
You don’t need a degree or someone else’s permission to start your novel — you need a strong why, a relatable character, and a commitment to begin. In this episode of Novel Writing for Christians, Kathleen Guire walks you through the foundational steps to start writing clean, faith-filled fiction — even if you’ve never written a book before.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✨ Why your calling to write matters more than credentials or approval
✨ How to ground your writing in purpose — and treat it like an act of obedience
✨ Step-by-step exercises to create your protagonist:
• Character interview prompts
• Mind-mapping their motivations and relationships
• Backstory development that shapes the plot
✨ How to plan your character’s “epic fail” moments to build a redemptive arc
✨ Encouragement to overcome self-doubt and start writing your Christian novel today
🎧 This episode is for every Christian woman who’s thought, “I’m not qualified to be an author” — and it’s your reminder that God can use your story to reach others.
💡 Grab your free Author Mindset Check-In to quiet the inner critic and move forward with clarity: https://kgauthor.myflodesk.com/mindsetchecklist
📚 Want to see what clean, layered Christian fiction can look like? Download Kathleen’s free cozy mystery novella Dead Quiet at the Library:
• Get the eBook: https://kgauthor.myflodesk.com/cozymystery
• Or listen to the audiobook: https://a.co/d/aOS40mt
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