Write for a Reason

By Janet

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For Christians new to writing novels for kids and teens. Creative writing tips, encouragement and inspiration from Janet Wilson, writer, speaker, and publisher of Christian fiction for young people. Get ready to take your writing to the next level! You can do it - all you need is a bit of help. Don't miss out!

Episode Date
5 Basic Essentials for Writing Stories for Kids and Teens
Jun 02, 2026
Ten Top Tips for Writing Tight Sentences
May 15, 2026
Surprises in Your Story
May 01, 2026
A Few Thoughts on Characters
Apr 29, 2026
Tips on Writing Great Dialogue
Feb 25, 2026
Compelling Settings
Jan 06, 2026
Descriptions - 7 Quick Tips
Dec 01, 2025
Do You Need an Antagonist?
Jul 24, 2025
Weaving a Message into Your Story
Mar 18, 2025
Divide Your Character into Four
Mar 12, 2025
The Changed Character
Feb 26, 2025
Improving the Pace of Your Story
Feb 05, 2025
Your Writing Mission Statement
Jan 15, 2025
Different Voices for Different Characters
Dec 18, 2024
Leaving a Legacy with Your Writing
Oct 08, 2024
Conflicts in Stories
Aug 08, 2024
Some Guidelines for Writing Christian Fantasy for Kids
Jul 24, 2024
Where Do You Find Inspiration?
Jun 20, 2024
How Often Should You Write?
Apr 17, 2024
Pinpoint Your Target Audience
Apr 04, 2024
Showing Not Telling - Some Ideas to Help You
Mar 04, 2024
Keeping on Track and Getting Your Story Done
Jan 17, 2024
3 Common Mistakes with Dialogue
Dec 15, 2023
Surprises and Twists
Nov 10, 2023
The Best Way to Approach Descriptions
Oct 05, 2023
Tips on Chapter Endings
Sep 22, 2023
Flexing Your Writing Muscles
Feb 21, 2023
Essential Ingredients for Author Websites (the why and the how, made simple, with guest Sonja Anderson).
Jan 30, 2023
Rooting for the Underdog
Dec 05, 2022
What Is Your Protagonist Wearing?
Nov 17, 2022
Adding Colour to Your Stories
Nov 14, 2022
11 Issues Readers Have with Novels
Oct 25, 2022
How to Write and Obtain the Best Book Reviews - Interview with Brenda Daniels
Oct 03, 2022
Chapter Structure - it's More Important than You Think!
Aug 31, 2022
5 Positive Ways We Can Handle Rejection as Writers
Aug 26, 2022
Five Simple Steps to Getting Your Book Published on Kindle - Interview with Christopher Benner
Aug 09, 2022
Bringing Out Deep Emotions
Aug 01, 2022
Do You Ever Feel Like Giving Up Writing, Because It's Just Too Hard?
Jul 22, 2022
Should I Edit an Old Manuscript or Start a New One?
Jul 06, 2022
Making the Most of Your Childhood Memories
Jul 01, 2022
Using All the Senses in Your Writing - Including a Crazy Exercise!
Jun 10, 2022
Your Best Writing Tips
May 31, 2022
Five Ways to Improve Your Writing Immediately
May 17, 2022
How to Do a Book Blog Tour: Interview with Author Katherine Blessan
May 12, 2022
Interview with Author Ruth Leigh
May 04, 2022
Book Launch Tips - Interview with Author Joy Vee
Apr 11, 2022
Some Tips for the Ending of Your Story
Mar 11, 2022
What is Your Protagonist's Key Goal?
Mar 08, 2022
Do You Believe in Evolution? (Aka: Character Arc)
Mar 07, 2022
How to Keep Writing When You Don't Feel Like It
Feb 07, 2022
Interview with New Author, Fiona Murphy
Jan 27, 2022
Showing Not Telling
Jan 20, 2022
People Watching
Jan 14, 2022
Check your history
Dec 24, 2021
Action!
Dec 17, 2021
Getting Your Punctuation Right. (Who Eats Shoots and Leaves?)
Dec 10, 2021
Keeping Up the Pace
Dec 03, 2021
Interview with Joy Vee, writer for a reason
Nov 26, 2021
Interview with Martin Smith
Nov 19, 2021
Who Are You Writing For?
Nov 05, 2021
Write for a Reason Podcast - Voices for Your Characters
Oct 28, 2021
Have Fun with Freewriting!
Oct 21, 2021
Should You Ask Friends to Read Your Finished Manuscript?
Oct 14, 2021
How Old Should Your Protagonist Be?
Oct 08, 2021
Theme and Purpose
Sep 30, 2021
Episode Six: Five Ways You Can Use Animals in Your Stories
Sep 16, 2021
Episode 5: How Many Characters Do You Need For Your Story?
Sep 10, 2021
Episode 4: How to Grip Your Readers from the Start of Your Story
Sep 02, 2021
Janet's Interview with Wendy Jones
Aug 27, 2021
Exciting Message: Exciting Story
Aug 20, 2021
Five Things You Need to Know About Your Characters
Aug 13, 2021