The Writers Bloc Podcast

What if the key to growing your writing platform isn’t striving harder… but linking arms with other writers?

In this episode of The Writers’ Bloc Podcast, I sit down with author and speaker Becky Beresford to talk about the power of Christian collaboration — how community, encouragement, and shared kingdom work can open doors you never expected.

Becky shares:

• How writing became a form of discipleship during a difficult season of motherhood

• The story behind her Brave Woman series and how it connected nearly 200 women writers

• Practical ways writers can collaborate without feeling overwhelmed

• Why the enemy wants writers isolated — and how community helps us persevere

• How collaboration helped her grow her platform, land an agent, and launch her book

This conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical ideas for Christian writers who want to build meaningful relationships while staying rooted in Christ.

✨ “We don’t have to do it alone. We’re not supposed to.” — Becky Beresford

If you’ve ever felt discouraged, isolated, or intimidated by the writing journey, this episode will encourage you to take the next faithful step.

👇 Tell us in the comments:

What’s one small way you could collaborate with another writer this month?

To connect with Becky, visit: www.beckyberesford.com

To join the Writers' Bloc and access Becky's other teaching and our library of 100s of teachings, visit: www.mywritersbloc.com

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What if building your writer platform didn’t have to feel fake, forced, or exhausting?

In this conversation with Kimberley Grabas, we talk about:

One of my favorite moments was when Kimberley said creative people naturally resist being squeezed into “a tiny little box.” Instead of flattening your personality, a healthy platform helps you clarify what threads already run through your work.

This episode will especially encourage writers who feel overwhelmed by social media, unsure of their message, or afraid they have “too many interests.”

Watch now and let us know in the comments:

To connect with Kimberely about how to position your writer platform, visit her at: https://yourwriterplatform.com/

If you want to become a better writer…

Read more.

Not just to produce something. Not just to “get content.”

But because over time, it builds something inside you.

A kind of file cabinet in your mind—

filled with ideas, illustrations, and insights you didn’t even know you’d need.

And when it’s time to write…

you’re not starting from empty.

You’re drawing from a life that’s been paying attention.

🎙️ Listen to Habits of a Prolific Writer with Cara Ray & Trevin Wax on The Writers’ Bloc podcast

 ➡️ Join a community of writers growing in both craft and calling!

What does it really take to write, edit, and launch your first book while juggling real life, family, and faith?

What if fruitfulness in your creative life isn’t about producing more but about cultivating a deeper life with God?

In this conversation, Cara Ray welcomes prophetic artist, writer, and speaker Bette Dickinson to explore the surprising parallels between vineyards, creativity, and the spiritual life. Drawing from the rich imagery of John 15, Bette shares how learning from a real-life vine dresser reshaped her understanding of seasons, fruitfulness, and abiding in Christ.

Together, they discuss how writers and creators can move from a productivity-driven mindset to a flourishing approach, learning to embrace seasons of dormancy, pruning, growth, and harvest. If you’ve ever felt pressure to constantly produce, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, remain connected to Christ, and trust the deeper work God is doing beneath the surface.

You’ll discover how creativity, spiritual formation, and the rhythms of creation intersect—and why the health of the vine matters far more than the quantity of the fruit.

Whether you're a writer, artist, or creative believer seeking direction, this conversation will help you recognize your current season and learn to cultivate a life of abiding, creativity, and faithful growth.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Connect with Bette Dickinson:

🌿 Website: bettedickinson.com

🌿 The Art of Vine Making: theartofvinemaking.com

About The Writers’ Bloc Podcast:

Hosted by Cara Ray, The Writers’ Bloc podcast equips Christian writers and creators to grow in their craft, deepen their faith, and build meaningful creative work that serves others.

Is Cozy Fantasy the Genre We’ve Been Missing? A Conversation with Deborah Pettit

What exactly is cozy fantasy, and why is it suddenly everywhere?

In this episode of The Writers’ Bloc Podcast, Cara sits down with children’s fantasy author Deborah Pettit (author of The Heroes of Tuduma Forest series) to explore the rise of cozy fantasy, what sets it apart from epic fantasy, and why this genre may be filling a deeper cultural and spiritual need than we realize.

Deborah shares her personal journey through depression, how Scripture reshaped her thinking, and how that transformation now informs the character-driven stories she writes for young readers. Together, we discuss:

Whether you’re a fiction writer, nonfiction writer, homeschool parent, or simply someone who cares about the stories shaping the next generation, this conversation will help you think more critically about imagination, storytelling, and truth.

👉 Deborah will go deeper into the spiritual themes behind cozy fantasy in her extended teaching inside the Writers’ Bloc community.

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If you’re a writer who’d rather hide behind your laptop than step on a stage… this interview is for you. 🙌

Why do ministry creatives — writers, teachers, and leaders — need intentional retreat time?

Ghostwriting can sound mysterious—but Kent Sanders pulls back the curtain and shows how practical (and relational) it really is. In this conversation, Kent shares how he went from teaching ministry and theology at a small Christian college to building a full-time writing business, why ghostwriting is often misunderstood, and what it takes to become the kind of steady, professional presence high-level clients trust with their “book baby.”

Kent’s 3 best tips for aspiring ghostwriters

Kent treats ghostwriting like high-level consulting: yes, the deliverable is writing, but the work also includes clarity, support, structure, and calm leadership throughout a complex process.

Kent Sanders is a ghostwriter, entrepreneur, and author/co-author of dozens of books. He writes books for business leaders and hosts The Profitable Writer podcast. He also leads The Profitable Writer Membership, helping writers increase their impact and income through practical strategy, mindset, and professionalism.

Is your idea strong enough to become a book?