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Inspired to Write | How to Write a Book, Fiction Writing, Creative Process, Plot Arc, Character Development
Alivia Roan
Do you feel called to write a fiction book? Do you want to authentically honor God through your creativity without sounding preachy? Are you finding yourself in the cycle of constantly rewriting your first draft? Are you wondering how to write characters people will want to read about and plot points that will keep your reader on the edge of their seats? I am so excited you are here! This podcast will help you finish that book you’ve always wanted to write and honor God through your creativi ...
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39 | Don't Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games beat - How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 8
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38 | **REPLAY** Is God Calling You to Be a Writer? 3 Reasons Why You Need to Write Your Book!
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Hey friends, I've been working on some exciting new things for our community and the week got away from me, so I thought I'd play an old favorite. This is the very first episode from over a YEAR ago! Can you believe it? The podcast is officially one year old! Even though it is the oldest episode, it still continues to be the most popular episode we…
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37 | Don't Let Fear Hold You Back! Scriptural Encouragement on Why You NEED to Write Your Book
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Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!Af Alivia Roan
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36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in The Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7: B Story
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!Af Alivia Roan
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35 | Stop Living in Fear and Start Writing Your Book! Shutting Down 3 Lies That Keep Us Stuck
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!Af Alivia Roan
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34 | Struggling to Get Started? 3 Journal Prompts to Overcome Resistance as an Aspiring Christain Fiction Author
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33 | Keep Your Story Structure from Unraveling! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break into 2
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Over the next 15 episodes we are talking about how to write a book using Save the Cat by breaking down each story beat. Today we are breaking down the first beat in act two AND we are discussing how you can stay on track as you write so your story structure doesn't fall flat. My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will…
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32 | Does God Care About My Creativity? 3 Things You Need to Know as a Christain Creative
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Does God care about our creativity? Is your book important to Him? In today's episode we take a look at scripture to disscus: Are our creative desires selfish? Is creativity irresponsible? What if God is waiting for me to wake up and do something more practical with my life? And more... If you've ever had any of these doubts, I'm glad you're here! …
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31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 5 - The Debate
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Over the next 15 episodes we are breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down the final beat in act one - The Debate! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, o…
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30 | Afraid Your Story Isn't Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst
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Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today is all about the catalyst. My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stal…
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29 | Struggling with Set up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up
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Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down act one beat three: The Set Up. What is included in the set up? What do we need to set up? What is the best way to introduce all of the information? I hope you are ready, we are going to cover all …
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28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated
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Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing! Today is all about theme! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to s…
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27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 1 - Opening Image
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Openings are hard. Outlining is hard. Writing a book is hard. But there is a way through the fog my friends! Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story struct…
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26 | Are you a Aspiring Author? 3 Things you NEED to know if You Are Serious About Finishing Your Book!
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25 | Want to Write a Book but Don't Want to Put Your Faith Inside? Listen Here!
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Do we need a "come to Jesus" scene in our books? If you love God and you love telling stories, you might be asking yourself, "What is the right balance between honoring God and staying authentic to the plot of my story? I am so glad you are here because I believe we don't need a "come to Jesus" moment in our fiction books to be a reflection of Jesu…
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24 | Are You EMBARRASSED to Admit How Long You've Been Writing Your Book? How to Finish Your Book, Even When You Have No Time!
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Almost every single aspiring author I've met was too embarrassed to admit how long they have been working on their book. They dodged the question like it was a poisoned dart. Seriously. The more I pressed for an answer, the more they ran for cover. I remember that feeling like it was yesterday. That's why in todays episode I give practical tips and…
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23 | 3 Common Fears That Hold Us Back as Aspiring Authors
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22 | Afraid of Sounding Preachy? The Secret to Honoring God Through Your Writing
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The number one struggle I hear from christain writers is they are afraid of sounding preachy. How can we overcome this fear, tell a great story, and honor God through it all? We are covering all of that and more in todays episode! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write In…
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21| Struggling to Write Fictional Characters? 3 Simple Tips to Create Dynamic Characters
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Getting to know our fictional characters can be a challenge, but it is crucial to the success of our novels. Character development worksheets don't always work. Most do not ask the right questions in order to help write a strong character arc, and often leave us confused and unsure of who the heck these people even are. That is why in todays episod…
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20 | Frustrated with Limited Creative Growth? Grow your Creative Writing Skills in Under 10 Minutes a Day
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We all have limited time for our creativity, so how do we prioritize creative growth when we have so many other things fighting for our attention? In today's episode we discuss how to grow our creative writing skills in under 10 minutes a day. Once you listen, you can have confidence knowing you can balance the demands of life without sacrificing y…
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19 | Outline A Book With Me! Part 4 - Plot Points With Purpose
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18 | The Secret to Making Progress on Your Draft Through Burn Out
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17 | Outline a Book With Me! Part 3 Settings That Matter
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16 | Outline a Book With Me! Part 2 - Developing Supporting Characters That Matter
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Welcome to the second part in our Outlining Series! I hope you guys are having as much fun as I am. If you haven't already, make sure you go back and listen to part one. Today is all about creating engaging supporting characters that matter in the big picture of our story. I can't wait to dive in and see what we come up with together. Next Steps: J…
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15 | Outline a Book With Me! From Vague Idea to Fully Developed Story
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Welcome to part one in an new outlining series where I am going to take a random, raw story idea and flesh it out in real time on the show. In this series, I am going to walk you through my personal process of how I take vague ideas and turn them into an impactful outline. The first episode is all about laying the foundation to an effective outlini…
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14 | How to Write When You Don't Feel Like Writing
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What do you do when you don't feel like writing? You desperately want to bring your story to life, but you don't always feel like actually writing it. It's a common issue, but for some reason, we feel like we face it alone. Well friend, I am not only here to tell you that you are NOT alone, I am here to walk along side you so we can overcome this t…
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13 | Book Recommendations! The Best Books I Read in 2023
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Who else has lofty reading goals for 2024? 2023 was an amazing reading year for me, and I can't wait to find even more incredible books in 2024. Some of my reading goals for this year include reading more books by Indie authors and reading more classics. I hope the books I recommended in today's episode will launch you towards your reading goals fo…
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12 | 3 Tips to Set Sustainable Writing Goals That Work For You Instead of Against You in 2024
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11 | The Number One Mistake Authors Make When Incorporating Backstory intoTheir Novel (And How to Fix It)
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10 | How to Connect With God Through Scripture and Live in Creative Freedom
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09 | Don’t Know What to Write About? 5 Prompts Designed to Get Your Creativity Flowing
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In this episode I am sharing creative writing prompts that are guaranteed to boost your creative growth. Have fun and let the creativity flow! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/…
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08 | Inspiration to Help You Overcome Perfectionism When Drafting Your Book
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07 | 3 Practical Ways to Get Your Inspiration Back When You’ve Lost the Heart of Your Story
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06 | The Best Way to Enrich Your Creativity
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05 | Are You Getting Lost When Writing Your Book? How to Outline With Purpose
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You might sit down to write your book and realize, oh no. I have no idea where I am going with this. This is totally normal friends. Whether you are a new author or you've published plenty of books, we all need a little help to get our stories back on track. This episode is all about outlining your book with purpose, so you can get unstuck and make…
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04 | How to Create Characters Your Audience Will Want to Read About
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Our readers explore the world we create through our Characters. In todays episode we dive deep into how to develop memorable characters, so your readers stay engaged throughout the entire book. Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider…
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03 | 5 Reasons Why You Might Be Getting Stuck in Your Draft and How to Overcome
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02 | The Secret to Turning an Idea Into an Impactful Story
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01| Is God Calling You to Be a Writer? 3 Reasons Why You NEED to Write Your Book
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Is God calling you to be a writer? In this episode we are going to dive into three reasons why you NEED to write your book and STOP overthinking. Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/…
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#11 Q&A With My Dad: George Bailey
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Back from the long break with a special episode!My father is one of the most interesting people I know.Among other things, he’s a Vietnam War veteran, helicopter pilot, sailboat captain, non-fiction book author, artist, designer, boat builder… the list goes on.During his recent visit to Lisbon, I had the chance to ask him some questions about life,…
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Have you noticed the "leap of faith" trope in fiction? You've certainly encountered it. Why don't we bat an eyelash at the fact that something akin to "leap before you look" seems to be great advice for characters in fiction? Why do we buy into this idea, so often encountered in stories?In this episode we explore the critical role this motif plays,…
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