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Christian Writers Podcast: Practical Tips for Writing Clean, Compelling Fiction That Honors Your Faith Do you want to write Christian fiction that breaks the mold? Christian Writers Podcast is your go-to podcast for crafting engaging, faith-filled fiction that doesn’t shy away from real-world issues. Whether you’re writing cozy mysteries, middle-grade adventures, or young adult novels, you’ll learn how to create relatable characters, gripping plot twists, and deep themes—all while staying true to your values. Join me, Kathleen Guire, an indie Christian author and writing coach, as I share practical tips and deep-dive episodes on crafting stories that inspire and entertain. Let’s build stories that reflect faith, truth, and creativity—without resorting to graphic violence, profanity, or clichés. Subscribe now, and let’s write fiction that matters.
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
How to Start Your Novel: Writing an Unforgettable First Chapter That Hooks Readers
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Are you struggling to write the first chapter of your novel? In this episode of The Christian Writers Podcast, we’ll break down how to start your book with an inciting incident that grabs your reader’s attention from page one. Whether you’re writing middle grade, YA, or clean Christian fiction for adults, you’ll learn how to create a compelling opening scene that sets the stage for your entire story.
Discover how to:
- Write a first chapter that hooks readers emotionally and moves the plot forward
- Develop a strong inciting incident that forces your main character into action
- Avoid common beginner mistakes like info-dumping or starting too slow
- Use emotion, movement, and mystery to make your first page impossible to put down
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Perfect for new Christian writers who want to tell clean, impactful stories that reflect their faith without being preachy.
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