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Donita Bundy, author of the Armour of Light Christian urban fantasy series, former Somerset Writer in Residence, high school creative writing teacher, blogger and preacher, on writing multiple first-person POV and the challenges of faith-driven creativity.

Nikki Florence Thompson, writing teacher and author of the memoir Fight, Flight and Faith, shares how an unusual partnership with a good editor helped strengthen and refocus her book, and about God’s tenderness in comforting and encouraging the fearful.

Colin Buchanan, well-known for his hilarious children’s songs and country music, shares his discoveries about navigating the insecurities of a creative career, and how to write fun and kooky material while also being soberminded with God’s truth.

Kristen Young, author of speculative fiction and non-fiction, winner of the 2021 Realm Award, on the writing and traditional publishing process, and how we can make a difference with our words, no matter how we might struggle.

Biographical author, speaker and nuclear medicine physician Dr Ernest Crocker, whose three books include Nine Minutes Past Midnight. Ern discusses his writing process, his path to traditional publication, and the medical event that set him on the path of exploring God’s role in healing today.

Writing coach, author, speaker and blogger Elaine Fraser on planning for the new writing year. Elaine talks about creating a process, setting priorities, and creating the physical, psychological and spiritual space we need to write.

Bestselling author of 170 books, Elana Johnson – who also writes as Liz Isaacson – gives insightful, practical, and generous tips on writing Christmas romance, adaptable to any Gracewriting topic.

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy discuss how to avoid the scams that abound in today’s self-publishing, and find your way through the sharks to the “dolphins” who can help you.