I know you have a story on your heart that you are dying to tell. There is something unique inside of you that God is trying to call out through your creativity, but you get caught up in the details of how do I write a good story? How do I make my characters come to life on the page? Does my book truly matter? You find yourself stuck writing chapter one over and over, burnt out, discouraged and on the brink of quitting. Hi, my name is Alivia Roan. I’m a writer who loves Jesus, a dog mom, story development nerd, and I have a HUGE passion for all things creative. I made this podcast becasue I believe in YOUR story. I want to encourage you through scripture and help you develop your craft, grow spiritually, and create with the creator in mind. If you’re ready to make an impact through your book that will honor God no matter what market you choose to write for, then grab a notebook and some coffee and let’s get inspired to write!
The INSPIRED TO WRITE podcast is truly a gift for anyone looking to improve their writing skills or find the inspiration to start their own writing journey. Alivia, the host and Christian Developmental Editor and Book Coach, provides simple yet effective writing tips that are applicable to all types of writers, whether they are book authors or business owners creating marketing copy. The podcast also includes incredible book recommendations that will surely expand your reading list. One of the best aspects of this podcast is Alivia's ability to encourage and inspire her listeners. Her words of wisdom and encouragement translate to anyone's life, not just writers. She tackles the common struggle of writer's block and offers practical strategies to overcome it. Additionally, her episodes always keep the Lord at the center, providing a unique perspective on writing as a Christian. Another great aspect is Alivia's voice, which is soothing and captivating. It has been said that she sounds like Blake Lively, making the listening experience even more enjoyable.
While it may be difficult to find any major flaws in this podcast, one possible downside is that it may be more focused on aspiring authors or those interested in book writing rather than other forms of writing such as blogging or content creation. However, Alivia does provide tips and tactics that can be applied to various types of writing projects.
In conclusion, The INSPIRED TO WRITE podcast is an excellent resource for aspiring authors or anyone looking to enhance their writing skills. Not only does Alivia provide tangible tips and strategies for better writing, but she also offers encouragement and support throughout each episode. Her passion for helping others discover their God-given creativity shines through in every word she speaks. Whether you're suffering from writer's block or simply looking for inspiration, this podcast is a must-listen.
Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Follow on instagram: @aliviaroan @inspired_to_write_podcast Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ Other Episodes in the series 27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 1 - Opening Image https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000664582005 28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000665245884 29 | Struggling with Set Up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666102886 30 | Afraid Your Story Isn't Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666886658 31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 5 - The Debate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000668310014 33 | Keep Your Story From Unraveling! How to Write a book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break Into 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000669919881 36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in the Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7 - B story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000673287370 39 | Don't Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games Beat - How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000675935567 43 | 3 Keys to a Successful Plot Twist! How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 9 - The Midpoint https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-3-keys-to-a-successful-plot-twist-how-to-write/id1711941046?i=1000684071962 44 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 10 - Bad Guys Closing in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-how-to-write-a-book-using-save-the-cat-part-10/id1711941046?i=1000689702056 45 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 11 - All is Lost https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/45-how-to-write-a-book-using-save-the-cat-part-11-all-is-lost/id1711941046?i=1000694003310
Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ Other Episodes in the series 27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 1 - Opening Image https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000664582005 28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000665245884 29 | Struggling with Set Up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666102886 30 | Afraid Your Story Isn't Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666886658 31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 5 - The Debate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000668310014 33 | Keep Your Story From Unraveling! How to Write a book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break Into 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000669919881 36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in the Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7 - B story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000673287370 39 | Don't Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games Beat - How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000675935567 43 | 3 Keys to a Successful Plot Twist! How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 9 - The Midpoint https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-3-keys-to-a-successful-plot-twist-how-to-write/id1711941046?i=1000684071962 44 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 10 - Bad Guys Closing in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-how-to-write-a-book-using-save-the-cat-part-10/id1711941046?i=1000689702056
Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ Other Episodes in the Save the Cat Series: 27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 1 - Opening Image https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000664582005 28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000665245884 29 | Struggling with Set Up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666102886 30 | Afraid Your Story Isn't Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666886658 31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 5 - The Debate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000668310014 33 | Keep Your Story From Unraveling! How to Write a book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break Into 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000669919881 36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in the Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7 - B story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000673287370 39 | Don't Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games Beat - How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000675935567 43 | 3 Keys to a Successful Plot Twist! How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 9 - The Midpoint https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-3-keys-to-a-successful-plot-twist-how-to-write/id1711941046?i=1000684071962
Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ Previous Episodes in the Save the Cat Series: 27 | Afraid to Start? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 1 - Opening Image https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000664582005 28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000665245884 29 | Struggling with Set Up? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 3 - Set Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666102886 30 | Afraid Your Story Isn't Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000666886658 31 | How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat part 5 - The Debate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000668310014 33 | Keep Your Story From Unraveling! How to Write a book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break Into 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000669919881 36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in the Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7 - B story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000673287370 39 | Don't Disappoint Your Reader! Deliver on the Promise of the Premise Through the Fun and Games Beat - How to Write a Book using Save the Cat Part 8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-to-write-how-to-write-a-book-fiction/id1711941046?i=1000675935567
Are you where you want to be in your author journey? In today's episode we are talking about how to set (and stick to) creative writing goals. It's time for a fresh perspective that will teach you how to write your book with confidence. Let's build a writing process that works so we can see the progress we've been dreaming of for years. Ready to beat writer's block, set writing goals that work, and start fresh this new year? Next Steps: Visit My Website: aliviaroan.com Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Hey friends, I've been working on some exciting new things for our community and the week got away from me, so I thought I'd play an old favorite. This is the very first episode from over a YEAR ago! Can you believe it? The podcast is officially one year old! Even though it is the oldest episode, it still continues to be the most popular episode week after week. I hope this blesses you and encourages you. Most of all I hope you see that you were created for such a time as this to write your book and honor God through your creativity. With love, Alivia Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Are you letting fear hold you back? It's time to STOP listening to fear and START writing your book! In today's episode we are talking all about why you NEED to write your book. Sign up for the Start Writing Your Book FREE Workshop! https://startwritingliveworkshop.gr-site.com/ In this FREE live workshop we are going to... 1. Get clear on your story 2. Map out key points 3. Overcome the resistance keeping us stuck 4. Establish a writing schedule that will keep you motivated to write! Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!
It's time to write your book and stop holding yourself back! Sign up for the Start Writing Your Book Workshop! https://startwritingliveworkshop.gr-site.com/ In this FREE live workshop we are going to... 1. Get clear on your story 2. Map out key points 3. Overcome the resistance keeping us stuck 4. Establish a writing schedule that will keep you motivated to write! Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!
It's time to write your book and stop holding yourself back! Sign up for the Start Writing Your Book Workshop! https://startwritingliveworkshop.gr-site.com/ In this FREE live workshop we are going to... 1. Get clear on your story 2. Map out key points 3. Overcome the resistance keeping us stuck 4. Establish a writing schedule that will keep you motivated to write! Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!
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Over the next 15 episodes we are talking about how to write a book using Save the Cat by breaking down each story beat. Today we are breaking down the first beat in act two AND we are discussing how you can stay on track as you write so your story structure doesn't fall flat. My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our books! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Does God care about our creativity? Is your book important to Him? In today's episode we take a look at scripture to disscus: Are our creative desires selfish? Is creativity irresponsible? What if God is waiting for me to wake up and do something more practical with my life? And more... If you've ever had any of these doubts, I'm glad you're here! Enjoy today's episode friend! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Over the next 15 episodes we are breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down the final beat in act one - The Debate! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today is all about the catalyst. My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down act one beat three: The Set Up. What is included in the set up? What do we need to set up? What is the best way to introduce all of the information? I hope you are ready, we are going to cover all of this and more! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong charcter arc and plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing! Today is all about theme! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stalling, It's time to develop a strong character arc and plot arc for our books! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Openings are hard. Outlining is hard. Writing a book is hard. But there is a way through the fog my friends! Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. no more stalling, It's time to develop a strong plot arc for our stories! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/
Do we need a "come to Jesus" scene in our books? If you love God and you love telling stories, you might be asking yourself, "What is the right balance between honoring God and staying authentic to the plot of my story? I am so glad you are here because I believe we don't need a "come to Jesus" moment in our fiction books to be a reflection of Jesus. Can't wait to discuss this with you! Enjoy today's eposide.
Almost every single aspiring author I've met was too embarrassed to admit how long they have been working on their book. They dodged the question like it was a poisoned dart. Seriously. The more I pressed for an answer, the more they ran for cover. I remember that feeling like it was yesterday. That's why in todays episode I give practical tips and tricks to help you FINISH YOUR BOOK even when you have little to no time! JOIN THE FREE INSPIRED TO WRITE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY!! Join now - https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup
The number one struggle I hear from christain writers is they are afraid of sounding preachy. How can we overcome this fear, tell a great story, and honor God through it all? We are covering all of that and more in todays episode!
Getting to know our fictional characters can be a challenge, but it is crucial to the success of our novels. Character development worksheets don't always work. Most do not ask the right questions in order to help write a strong character arc, and often leave us confused and unsure of who the heck these people even are. That is why in todays episode we are talking about three simple tips to write dynamic characters. How do you know if your story has strong character development? Listen to todays episode and find out!
We all have limited time for our creativity, so how do we prioritize creative growth when we have so many other things fighting for our attention? In today's episode we discuss how to grow our creative writing skills in under 10 minutes a day. Once you listen, you can have confidence knowing you can balance the demands of life without sacrificing your author dreams!
Welcome to the second part in our Outlining Series! I hope you guys are having as much fun as I am. If you haven't already, make sure you go back and listen to part one. Today is all about creating engaging supporting characters that matter in the big picture of our story. I can't wait to dive in and see what we come up with together.
Welcome to part one in an new outlining series where I am going to take a random, raw story idea and flesh it out in real time on the show. In this series, I am going to walk you through my personal process of how I take vague ideas and turn them into an impactful outline. The first episode is all about laying the foundation to an effective outlining process and developing our protagonist. Coming up we will: *Develop our side charaters and our antagonist *Develop our setting and world building, *Tie everything together by plotting our final outline. I hope you are as excited for this series as I am! Let's get started.
What do you do when you don't feel like writing? You desperately want to bring your story to life, but you don't always feel like actually writing it. It's a common issue, but for some reason, we feel like we face it alone. Well friend, I am not only here to tell you that you are NOT alone, I am here to walk along side you so we can overcome this together! In today's episode, we talk about tips and tricks to overcome the procrastination that is keeping us from making progess on our book and our dreams. Get ready to write friend! You got this!
Who else has lofty reading goals for 2024? 2023 was an amazing reading year for me, and I can't wait to find even more incredible books in 2024. Some of my reading goals for this year include reading more books by Indie authors and reading more classics. I hope the books I recommended in today's episode will launch you towards your reading goals for 2024. Here are links to purchase the books I meantion in the Episode. These are amazon affilate links, but I hope you will love these books as much as I did. **Happy Reading!** Best Middle Grade Book Wolf Hollow By Lauren Wolk https://amzn.to/3voiP8u Best Fantasy The Six of Crows Duology By Leigh Bardugo Book one Six of Crows https://amzn.to/41KIxjL Book Two Crooked Kingdom https://amzn.to/3H9N8Ct Or buy them together in a box set https://amzn.to/3tIn8uM ******The Shadow and Bone Trilogy comes BEFORE the Six of Crows Duology, So if you want to read those books first I will link them in order for you. ******** Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo Book one Shadow and Bone https://amzn.to/3SabxhI Book two Siege and Storm https://amzn.to/3H7ESmi Book Three Ruin and Rising https://amzn.to/3NT9xrt Or buy them all together in a box set https://amzn.to/3HtNW5v Best Classic A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle https://amzn.to/3S7Rb8v Best Non-Fiction The God of the Garden by Andrew Peterson https://amzn.to/3Sb3Ac5
You might sit down to write your book and realize, oh no. I have no idea where I am going with this. This is totally normal friends. Whether you are a new author or you've published plenty of books, we all need a little help to get our stories back on track. This episode is all about outlining your book with purpose, so you can get unstuck and make progress towards an impactful story. No matter what you consider your writing style to be, I'm confident today's episode will help you develop a game plan that will work for you and your story. Here are the resources mentioned in todays episode: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need By Jessica Brody https://amzn.to/48e7Pco (Note: This is an Amazon affiliate link)
Our readers explore the world we create through our Characters. In todays episode we dive deep into how to develop memorable characters, so your readers stay engaged throughout the entire book. Here are the links to the resources I mentioned: The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws https://amzn.to/3RBCYPT The Positive Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Attributes https://amzn.to/3NLelz8 The Emotion Thesaurus: A writers Guide to Character Expression https://amzn.to/47hx8ZC (Note: These are Amazon affilate links, but I genuinely love these books and I use them all the time. I hope you will enjoy them too.)