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Write for a Reason

Janet

For Christians new to writing novels for kids and teens. Creative writing tips, encouragement and inspiration from Janet Wilson, writer, speaker, and publisher of Christian fiction for young people. Get ready to take your writing to the next level! You can do it - all you need is a bit of help. Don't miss out!

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74 episodes

  1. What Does Your Protagonist Need? 4:44
  2. Times to Write 5:26
  3. 25 Quick Writing Tips for Christians Writing Stories for Kids and Teens 8:09
  4. 5 Basic Essentials for Writing Stories for Kids and Teens 5:43
  5. Ten Top Tips for Writing Tight Sentences 9:44
  6. Surprises in Your Story 6:41
  7. A Few Thoughts on Characters 5:36
  8. Tips on Writing Great Dialogue 6:54
  9. Compelling Settings 8:16
  10. Descriptions - 7 Quick Tips 7:57
  11. Do You Need an Antagonist? 5:36
  12. Weaving a Message into Your Story 3:59
  13. Divide Your Character into Four 4:25
  14. The Changed Character 3:59
  15. Improving the Pace of Your Story 6:59
  16. Your Writing Mission Statement 5:22
  17. Different Voices for Different Characters 7:04
  18. Leaving a Legacy with Your Writing 7:49
  19. Conflicts in Stories 15:28
  20. Some Guidelines for Writing Christian Fantasy for Kids 6:30
  21. Where Do You Find Inspiration? 26:02
  22. How Often Should You Write? 7:13
  23. Pinpoint Your Target Audience 5:48
  24. Showing Not Telling - Some Ideas to Help You 6:22
  25. Keeping on Track and Getting Your Story Done 8:11
  26. 3 Common Mistakes with Dialogue 3:48
  27. Surprises and Twists 4:13
  28. The Best Way to Approach Descriptions 4:48
  29. Tips on Chapter Endings 5:53
  30. Flexing Your Writing Muscles 5:27
  31. Essential Ingredients for Author Websites (the why and the how, made simple, with guest Sonja Anderson). 25:45
  32. Rooting for the Underdog 5:03
  33. What Is Your Protagonist Wearing? 4:29
  34. Adding Colour to Your Stories 2:30
  35. 11 Issues Readers Have with Novels 14:14
  36. How to Write and Obtain the Best Book Reviews - Interview with Brenda Daniels 28:05
  37. Chapter Structure - it's More Important than You Think! 24:51
  38. 5 Positive Ways We Can Handle Rejection as Writers 27:01
  39. Five Simple Steps to Getting Your Book Published on Kindle - Interview with Christopher Benner 26:05
  40. Bringing Out Deep Emotions 6:45
  41. Do You Ever Feel Like Giving Up Writing, Because It's Just Too Hard? 20:28
  42. Should I Edit an Old Manuscript or Start a New One? 8:54
  43. Making the Most of Your Childhood Memories 7:03
  44. Using All the Senses in Your Writing - Including a Crazy Exercise! 6:10
  45. Your Best Writing Tips 9:44
  46. Five Ways to Improve Your Writing Immediately 5:20
  47. How to Do a Book Blog Tour: Interview with Author Katherine Blessan 24:52
  48. Interview with Author Ruth Leigh 29:55
  49. Book Launch Tips - Interview with Author Joy Vee 21:16
  50. Some Tips for the Ending of Your Story 6:40