Writing Your God-Led Book - How to Write a Christian Book, Nonfiction Writing, Memoir Writing, Write Your Story, Writing Tips for Beginners

The wrong editor can do more damage to your Christian book than no editor at all. I’ve seen writers pay thousands of dollars and get back a book that didn’t sound like them anymore. They didn’t need a better book. They needed a better match.
How do I find the right editor for my Christian book?Start by knowing what kind of editing your book needs. Then get a sample edit of your own words before you hire anyone.
In this episode, I walk you through 8 steps to hiring the right editor for your Christian book:
Knowing which type of editing you need
Knowing what editing costs
Deciding on your faith fit
Building a short list
Asking the right questions
Watching for red flags
Getting a sample edit
Getting it all in writing
The right editor won’t turn your book into their book. They’ll help it become the book God put on your heart, only clearer.
Now go write the book God put on your heart.
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Are you waiting to feel ready before you start writing your book?
In this episode, we’ll talk about why “ready” keeps moving and how fear of failure keeps so many Christian writers stuck.
Using the story of the priests stepping into the Jordan River in Joshua 3, you’ll see why God often moves after we take the first step. Then I’ll share the STEP Method, a simple plan for how to start writing a book, set a real start date and track how God shows up in your writing journey.
This episode is for aspiring Christian authors who want to write a Christian nonfiction book, memoir or testimony and finally get started.
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Whether you quit three weeks ago or three years ago, this episode will help you get back to your book.
We’ll walk through the story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14 and what it shows us about writer’s block, discouragement and starting again after you’ve stopped.
You’ll learn the RISE Method, a faith-based plan for overcoming writer’s block, finding an accountability partner and getting back to your manuscript without starting over.
This episode is for Christian writers, aspiring authors and anyone with an unfinished book who wants writing motivation rooted in Scripture.
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Do you want to write a Christian book but can’t find the time? In this episode, you’ll learn how to write your book in small pockets of time, even with a busy schedule, kids at home, or a full-time job.
We’ll look at the story of the widow’s oil in 2 Kings 4 and what it teaches Christian writers about bringing God what you already have. Then, I’ll walk you through the JARS Plan, a simple writing habit for first-time authors that helps you write consistently in just 15 minutes a day.
You’ll get practical tips for building a daily writing routine, tracking your word count and finishing your first draft of a Christian nonfiction book in about six months.
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You spent years writing your book. You prayed over every page. Your mom bought a copy, and then the sales stopped. Now a box of books sits in your garage, and you can’t stop asking, “What went wrong?”
In this episode, we walk through the parable of the sower in Mark 4 and what it teaches Christian writers about planting a message that grows. You’ll learn 5 warning signs your Christian nonfiction book will flop, including why your chapters might read like a stack of blog posts, why writing for the front row leaves hurting readers out, why readers can’t find your book, and why too many Bible verses can make your story feel far away.
Then, you’ll get my S.O.I.L. Framework, a simple self-editing tool you can use on your manuscript this week. Whether you’re writing your first book or getting ready to self-publish, start here before you publish.
If you want to get clear on your book’s message before you write another chapter, grab your free copy of The Story Clarity Workbook here: www.writingyourgodledbook.com/free
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You started your book. Maybe last year. Maybe three years ago. Now the file just sits there, and every time you open it, you think, "Who am I to write this?"
Writing a Christian book takes longer than anyone tells you. The fire fades, life gets loud, and the draft sits untouched for months. In this episode, we walk through Galatians 6:9 and what it means to keep going when nobody sees the work. You'll learn the difference between being tired and being weary, why "due season" is not your timeline, and why most writers who quit don't quit because they can't write. They quit because they don't know what step comes next. If you want to finish your first draft and you're running low on steam, start here.
If you are ready to finally start writing your book, you can grab The Called to Write Blueprint here: www.writingyourgodledbook.com/blueprint
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Open your notes app. How many book ideas are sitting in there? And how many have a finished chapter?
Too many book ideas feels like a good thing until you notice you've been nibbling at four books for a year and finishing none. God told Gideon his army of 32,000 was too big, then cut it to 300. This episode gives you a four-letter test for how to choose a book idea and know which book to write first: S.I.F.T. You'll learn how to test each idea against the reader you're writing for, how to know if a story is yours to tell yet, the ten-minute exercise that shows whether your Christian nonfiction book idea is a book or just a chapter, and how to take the final pick to God.
If you are ready to finally start writing your book, you can grab The Called to Write Blueprint here: www.writingyourgodledbook.com/blueprint
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You pray about your book. But do you pray while you write it? That's a different thing, and most of us skip it.
Most Christian writers pray over the finished book and then go write it alone. That's why the writing feels so heavy. This episode walks through what it looks like to invite God into your writing process, plus a four-step method you can run in five minutes before every session. You'll get the exact words to pray over your book, what it sounds like to hear God while you write, four nudges worth obeying, and how to hand over the results so you stop checking your numbers every day.
If you are ready to finally start writing your book, you can grab The Called to Write Blueprint here: www.writingyourgodledbook.com/blueprint
Join my free Writer's Community Here: https://writingyourgodledbook.substack.com/

There's a day in every book when the whole thing turns on you. The words come out flat, and the thought shows up: if God really called me to this, why is it this hard?
Moses argued with God at a burning bush, obeyed, and then watched things get worse before they got better. In this episode you'll get a five-part method for writer's block and the days when nothing comes, built from his story in Exodus and easy to remember: S.T.A.F.F. If you've been stuck on the same chapter for weeks or you feel unqualified to write this book, this one is for you.
If you are ready to finally start writing your book, you can grab The Called to Write Blueprint here: www.writingyourgodledbook.com/blueprint
Join my free Writer's Community Here: https://writingyourgodledbook.substack.com/

Nobody claps when you start something broken. Your book is a wall right now, and it's a pile of stones in a file you don't open much.
Nehemiah heard his city's wall was rubble and built it anyway, with people mocking him the whole time. This episode pulls five lessons from his story for anyone sitting on a half-finished manuscript. You'll learn why grief comes before the plan, how to take an honest look at the draft you've been avoiding, why you only have to write the part in front of your own house, what to do when people mock your Christian nonfiction book, and the one sentence that guards your writing time from good distractions. That wall went up in 52 days after sitting in rubble for 140 years... and so can your book.
If you are ready to finally start writing your book, you can grab The Called to Write Blueprint here: www.writingyourgodledbook.com/blueprint
Join my free Writer's Community Here: https://writingyourgodledbook.substack.com/