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    Explore " how to self-publish" with insightful episodes like "246: How To Weave Faith Into Your Novel", "245: 5 New Writer Mistakes We Made...So You Don't Have To", "244: Live Q&A with Tina, Jamie and Jen", "243: Perfection is the Enemy of Writing" and "242: 10 Tips for Better Writing Productivity" from podcasts like ""Christian Indie Writers' Podcast", "Christian Indie Writers' Podcast", "Christian Indie Writers' Podcast", "Christian Indie Writers' Podcast" and "Christian Indie Writers' Podcast"" and more!

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    246: How To Weave Faith Into Your Novel

    246: How To Weave Faith Into Your Novel

    Whether you write explicitly Christian novels or not, you can still display your faith through your writing. Join the Ladies as they share some ideas on how to do this, as well as the normal shenanigans that come with each episode. 

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    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/
    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    Sprint Prompt: deliver, flower, seize, judicial, ice

    245: 5 New Writer Mistakes We Made...So You Don't Have To

    245: 5 New Writer Mistakes We Made...So You Don't Have To

    Hindsight is 20/20, and when looking back, we see plenty of things we did as newbie writers that if we were to begin our writing careers today, we would definitely not do this time around. Join the ladies as they discuss what they did wrong and why you shouldn’t repeat their mistakes.

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    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/

    Sprint Prompt: 5 words; rotate, plane, multiply, false, discrimination

    244: Live Q&A with Tina, Jamie and Jen

    244: Live Q&A with Tina, Jamie and Jen

    Have you ever wished you could ask the hosts a particular question? Well, here is your chance! A LIVE Q&A with Tina, Jamie and Jen! Submit your questions in our Facebook group (link below in show notes) or email us at connect@christianindiewriters.net!

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    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/
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    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/

    Sprint Prompt: Theme: A journey adrift on a cloudy day

    243: Perfection is the Enemy of Writing

    243: Perfection is the Enemy of Writing

    Winston Churchill is quoted as saying, “Perfection is the enemy of progress,” and we have seen this truth play out in many writers’ lives. In this episode, Tina and Jen discuss why perfectionism is stopping you from writing and how to combat the desire to chase perfection.

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    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    Sprint Prompt: “He kept me from making a big mistake.” “

    242: 10 Tips for Better Writing Productivity

    242: 10 Tips for Better Writing Productivity

    Are you looking for easy ways to become a more productive writer? Improving writing productivity is important for all authors, no matter what stage of your writing career you are in! Join the ladies as they discuss tips for boosting your writing productivity to make you more efficient!

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    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/
    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    Sprint Prompt:  forestry, throne, issue, justify, trouble

    241: What in the World is DMARC? A Step-by-Step Guide

    241: What in the World is DMARC? A Step-by-Step Guide

    We all know that email is king and that every author needs to build their email list. But did you know that very soon, all of your emails could end up in your readers’ spam folders? By February 1st, Yahoo and Gmail will begin automatically sending non-DMARCed emails to spam. But what in the world is DMARC? And how do you do it? On today’s episode, we discuss exactly what DMARC is and walk you through step-by-step how to do it with your own email!

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    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/

    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/

    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    240: 5 Writer’s Goals for the New Year

    240: 5 Writer’s Goals for the New Year

    It’s a new year, and with the changing of the calendar usually comes the setting of resolutions, and our writing careers are no exception! After reading a blog post on Thesaurus.com, the ladies have been inspired to take on this topic and chat with listeners about their own goals!

    Original article that inspired this episode: https://www.thesaurus.com/e/writing/n...

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    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    239: Live Events for Authors with Ben Wolf

    239: Live Events for Authors with Ben Wolf

    Whether you are an introverted author or not, the thought of live, in-person events can be a daunting idea. But never fear…our friend and author Ben Wolf is on the podcast this week to present tried and true strategies and actionable information to make live events successful!
    Ben’s book: https://shorturl.at/efiJ1

    Learn more about Ben at www.benwolf.com

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    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/
    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    238: A Writer’s Christmas Carol

    238: A Writer’s Christmas Carol

    Our annual Christmas episode is finally here, and it is sure to not disappoint! Join the ladies as they visit with the writing ghosts of past, present and future! 

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    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/
    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    237: The End is In Sight: How to Conclude Your Story

    237: The End is In Sight: How to Conclude Your Story

    You’ve worked hard all last month to write 50,000, and now it’s time to bring it all home…it’s time to end your novel. But how exactly do you do that? The ladies share some thoughts on the subjects in this episode.
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    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    236: Finding Writing Moments in Everyday Life

    236: Finding Writing Moments in Everyday Life

    We get it…you’re busy. No matter how much you’d rather be writing, life just gets in the way. We feel it too, which is why the ladies decided to discuss how to fit writing into your everyday life.
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    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    235: How to Win NaNoWriMo with Your Friends

    235: How to Win NaNoWriMo with Your Friends

    November is officially National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re participating in NanoWriMo, or even if you’re not, join us in this episode where we discuss how to win Nano with the help of others!
    30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431

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    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    233: NaNoWriMo Preptober: Structuring your Story

    233: NaNoWriMo Preptober: Structuring your Story

    October is officially what is called Preptober. The month before National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re planning on participating in NanoWriMo, join us in this episode where we discuss how to structure your story.
    30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431

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    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    232: NaNoWriMo Preptober: Character Development

    232: NaNoWriMo Preptober: Character Development

    October is officially what is called Preptober. The month before National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re planning on participating in NaNoWriMo, join us in this episode where we discuss Character development for your NaNo project.
    30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431

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    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/
    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    231: NaNoWriMo Preptober: Deciding What to Write

    231: NaNoWriMo Preptober: Deciding What to Write

    October is officially what is called Preptober. The month before National Novel Writing Month where we are challenged to write 50,000 words during the thirty days of November. So, if you’re planning on participating in NanoWriMo, join us in this episode where we discuss the first steps in preparing a manuscript for November.

    230: How to Write the First Chapter

    230: How to Write the First Chapter

    As we continue our Back to Basics Series, the ladies discuss another foundational topic…How to Write the First Chapter.
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    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    226: Back to School: Planning for Success

    226: Back to School: Planning for Success

    Summer is quickly slipping away and that can only mean one thing…back to school. But it isn’t just the little tykes that need to prepare for the change of seasons. As writers, the transition into fall is the perfect time to get your writing and your author business back on track.
    30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431

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    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/
    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    224: 5 Ways to Disappoint Your Readers

    224: 5 Ways to Disappoint Your Readers

    Are you tired of pleasing your readers? Do you long for dozens of 1-star reviews? Then this is the episode for you! Join the ladies as they discuss ways to really tick off your fan base.
    30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431

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    Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/
    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    223: Writer’s Guilt

    223: Writer’s Guilt

    On this episode, the ladies discuss Writer’s Guilt. What is it? How does it affect your writing and how do you combat it?
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    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

    222: Turning Your Life Struggles into Your Next Book

    222: Turning Your Life Struggles into Your Next Book

    Are you struggling in life? Are you looking for purpose in the middle of the storm you are weathering? It might be hard to see through the storm right now, but God might be allowing you to endure this hardship in order to write your next book. In this episode, nonfiction author Drew Wallingford joins the ladies to discuss how you can use your personal experiences to write your next book.
    To listen to Jen on Drew's podcast, The Lunch Table, click here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

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    Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/
    Tina: https://christinacattane.com/
    Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com