Have you found yourself in that in-between time when one life event or season has ended but the next hasn’t yet begun? We all have those times in life, and during them, it can be really hard to write! Those periods have a name - liminal time.

In this interview with author Katie Sampias, we talk about why those times are difficult and how we can still make progress in our writing when we’re there.

Katie Sampias lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband and three children. From a very young age, she fell in love with all aspects of stories, including reading, writing, researching, and creating them. In her spare time, you may find her exploring nature, having a relaxing treatment, or spending time at her local gym. You can find her on Substack, on her website, or on Instagram.

The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you’ll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I’d love to hear from you! [email protected]

Disclaimer: I believe in and approach life (and writing) from a distinctly evangelical Christian perspective, but some of my guests may not. When I interview a guest on a specifically spiritual topic, I do my best to know in advance that I can support their theological stances on the topics that relate to our interview. When the topic is not particularly spiritual, our theological views may differ. My interviewing of guests and providing links to their work does not necessarily indicate a complete theological endorsement of all their written work.

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