Former journalist, Belinda Pollard, now writes books, is a book editor, and coach who specialises in writing mainstream crime novels, such as her "Wild Crimes Mysteries" series. Rather than writing traditional Christian fiction, she focuses on writing with purpose by incorporating what she calls grace notes with subtle hints of the Kingdom into stories that tackle difficult real-world issues. She aims to reach readers who are away from the faith and nudge them closer to God through relatable characters and storytelling.

In her journey of creating with God, Belinda has had to unlearn the "lie" of the creative muse, discovering that faith-based writing requires discipline regardless of whether one feels "inspired" or "in the flow". She is a passionate advocate for the Christian author community and founded Grace Writers in 2017 to support those writing for the mainstream. Her current project, Scorched Earth, reflects her commitment to deep research, as she recently spent time in Coober Pedy to authentically capture the experience of living underground for her mystery setting.

Ultimately, Belinda encourages other writers to protect and nourish their unique, God-given voice, believing that every creator is uniquely fashioned to offer a perspective no one else can.

In this episode of Created to Write, Nola Lorraine share how she is a versatile Christian writer and speaker who identifies as a "genre butterfly," purposefully weaving words of courage and hope across fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and devotions,. Her work is deeply influenced by a drive for social justice and her personal journey as an adoptee, which inspired her novel Scattered.

Beyond her 25-year career as a university academic, Nola is dedicated to creating with God, often following divine leading to shift between projects, such as pausing a novel sequel to release her devotional, Comfort Zone.

Nola is a strong advocate for the Christian author community, emphasising the importance of "finding your tribe" and finding the wisdom and vulnerability necessary to share impactful stories.

Aside from writing, Nola runs The Write Flourish editing business with her husband, Tim.

In this episode of Created to Write, author Michelle Dennis Evans shares the emotional and spiritual challenges of the editing process. As she completes the final book in her Spiralling trilogy, a project ten years in the making, she reflects on the resilience required to move from rough draft to published book.

Michelle opens up about the insecurity many Christian writers face during edits - the inner voices questioning punctuation, ability, and calling. She explores what it truly means to create with God, choosing faith over self-doubt and staying anchored in the purpose behind the story.

This episode also unpacks the balance between humility and conviction - receiving editorial feedback while protecting the heart of the message true to the characters God has entrusted to you.

If you’re a Christian writer navigating the publishing journey, struggling with fear of criticism, or learning to write with purpose, this episode will inspire you to push past the hurdle and polish your story with confidence.

In this episode, Michelle Dennis Evans and Marlee Blakedeliver inspiration, encouragement, and practical tips for Christian writers ready to start their book. Marlee discusses novel writing as a ministry, emphasising writing with purpose to reflect real struggles and God's redemption through faith, without resorting to smut. She suggests letting the first draftbe messy, free from worries about punctuation or factual correctness, to simply get the story out. Kingdom Writers must unlearn the lie of not being talented enough because readers are waiting for their specific voice. To steward timeand money well and avoid going broke while writing, Marlee highlights strategic pricing of 99-cent launches also offers free books in exchange for emails—to build a loyal audience.

Marlee lives in a multigenerational home in Texas—on purpose—with the love of her life (29 years and counting), two of the most beautiful girls God ever made, and the memory of their sweet son in Heaven.She's been writing poems and short stories since she was 10 and devouring romance novels since she was 15. Marlee believes that, even as Christians, we can have all the swoon and drama, love and redemption—without the smut. Stories that reflect real struggles, lasting hope, and the truth of a God who shows up in the middle of it all. Stories with heart, humor, faith, and a few emotional rollercoasters thrown in for good measure.Because while the story might be fiction, the God Marlee writes about is anything but. And maybe—just maybe—somewhere, someone will see themselves in a page, hold on to hope, and reach for the God who loves them more than they know.Find Marlee on Facebook ... https://www.facebook.com/share/19d6YNrbgK/Collision with Forever & Always - free - https://dl.bookfunnel.com/yfcnnptbmzIn The Crosshairs - https://a.co/d/62tp5K2#AuthorInterview #ChristianWriters #FaithAndWriting #KingdomWriters

Meet Jeanette O'Hagan, Fantasy/sci-fi author with 8 published books and Aurealis Award winner. In this episode, she discusses how her love of world-building shaped her career and how Christian faith naturally informs her work. She also has great advise for aspiring writers - to persevere, accept feedback, and write for the joy of it.

Jeanette O'Hagan has spun tales in the world of Nardva from the age of eight. She enjoys writing fantasy, sci-fi, poetry, and editing. Her Nardvan stories span continents, millennia and cultures. Some involve shapeshifters and magic. Others include space stations and cyborgs. She has published over forty stories and poems, including the Under the Mountain Series (5 books), Ruhanna's Flight and Other Stories, and the Akrad's Legacy series and recently won the 2024 Aurealis Award for YA Shorty story category. She is also an avid reader and enjoys tracking down family tree conundrums. Facebook:   / jeanetteohaganauthorandspeaker  Website - http://jeanetteohagan.com/Amazon author link: https://www.amazon.com/Jeanette-OHaga...Goodreads author link:   / 9833645.jeanette_o_hagan  Books2Read https://books2read.com/ap/n4XqGn/Jean...

In this episode of the Created to Write podcast, bestselling author Michelle Dennis Evans shares the thrill and challenges of stepping out in faith to finally launch her creation after years of dedication to faith-based writing. She opens up about creating with God, writing with purpose, and trusting His timing throughout the publishing journey.

With her young adult contemporary fiction series, the Spiralling Trilogy — Spiralling Out of Control, Spiralling Out of the Shadow, and the long-awaited Spiralling Solo — now complete, Michelle is preparing for an official book launch celebration. She reflects on author life, the realities of being a Christian in the writing world, building a writing community, and celebrating God’s faithfulness through every chapter.

If you’re a Christian writer, aspiring author, or faith-based creative navigating your own writing and publishing journey, this episode will inspire you to embrace your calling, create with confidence, and take your next step boldly.

Lynne Stringer has been passionate about writing all her life. She began writing professionally as a journalist and was the editor of a small newspaper (later magazine) for seven years, before starting to write novels, mostly in the science fiction genre. https://www.lynnestringer.com/Or social...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnestringer.authorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynne_stringer_author/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lynne_stringer_author Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lynne-Stringer/e/B00BT60S1KApple: https://books.apple.com/au/author/lynne-stringer/id829516918Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7007776.Lynne_StringerX: https://x.com/LynneS_AuthorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LynneStringerAuthor

Catriona is passionate about issues of social justice and often writes with such ideals in mind. Her current work is in Inclusive Education; she is passionate about education that allows every child to reach their full potential and has a particular heart for teens with learning hurdles such as ADHD, Dyslexia, OCD and Autism. She uses her writing to promote representation of these teens in her novels.https://www.catrionamckeown.com/https://www.facebook.com/catrionamckeownauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/catrionamckeownauthor/https://wombatrhiza.com.au/catriona-mckeown/

Are you stuck in learning mode instead of finishing your book, blog, song, or creative project? Many writers and creatives fall into the trap of constant learning, consuming courses, podcasts, and personal development content, while struggling to actually complete their work.

In this episode of the Created to Write podcast, Michelle Dennis Evans explores learning addiction, creative procrastination, and the fear that keeps aspiring authors from finishing their books. She shares practical, faith-based strategies to help you discern God’s calling, clarify your priorities, overcome distraction, and move from perpetual student to published creator.

If you’re a writer, artist, or faith-driven creative ready to finish your book and create with purpose, this episode will equip you to take your next step with confidence.

Australian author Judy Rogers writes in a diverse range of genres.In 2020 her unpublished children’s fantasy manuscript, The Farmyard Prince, was shortlisted in the CALEB Awards.Judy also writes poetry and has released a CD of fun and inspirational songs.Judy is a retired primary Special Education teacher. She is also a leadership Trainer volunteering with Girl Guides Queensland.She enjoys gardening, painting, travelling and spending time with her children, ten grandchildren and two spoilt puppies.As a teacher, Judy encouraged her students to look beyond themselves and explore the world around them.Her aim is to encourage others to step out of the box, to explore possibilities and to think big and wide and wildChristian Authors Showcase Queensland https://www.casq.online/Omega Writers https://omegawriters.com.au/