HeyJaredCreated to Write
Discover how Christians are using their creative gifts to impact the world through faith-filled writing.
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76 | She Was Just Playing D&D With Her Kids… Now She’s a Published Fantasy Author (opens the original)
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Are You Letting Fear Stop You From Writing the Book God Put on Your Heart? In this episode of Created to Write , we sit down with Australian fantasy author Cathryn deVries to talk about crushing imposter syndrome, overcoming the fear of criticism, and finally getting your book into the world. If you are a beginner writer or completely new to writing, navigating the creative world can feel incredibly isolating. Cathryn's journey from engineering and homeschooling to transforming a family Dungeons
75 | The Brutal Truth About Writing Great Novels in 2026 with Dave Hayes (opens the original)
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Why slowing down and going deep beats churning out mediocre books. Pastor, Dad and Sci-Fi Author: Dave Hayes on writing wholesome fiction with Gospel depth. In this episode of Created to Write , author and pastor Dave Hayes brings a refreshingly grounded perspective to the world of Christian writing, one motivated not by platform or profit but by a desire to put good books in his own teenagers' hands. His three self-published novels span science fiction, alien thrillers and role-playing fantasy,
74 | The #1 reason you haven’t written your book yet (and how to fix it) (opens the original)
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Have you ever said, "I’ve got a book inside me," but felt completely stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to start? You are not alone. In this episode of Created to Write, host Michelle Dennis Evans breaks down the hidden fears keeping aspiring authors stuck—from the fear of rejection and negative reviews to not knowing how to get your words published. Discover how to label your fears, replace doubt with scripture, and rewire your mindset using practical strategies like "Face Everything And Rise." Whet
73 | Daughter's Request, "Use My Words When I'm Gone," withLynda Wake (opens the original)
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When 15-year-old Bethany Wake was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, she faced her journey with extraordinary faith, hope, and beauty. During her battle, her mother Lynda Wake acted as her scribe, capturing her innermost thoughts in personal journals. After Bethany passed away, Lynda discovered a profound entry left by her daughter—a request to share what Jesus taught her through suffering so others might find hope. In this moving episode of Created to Write , host Michelle Dennis Evans sits do
72 | Your Hardest Season Might Be Your Most Powerful Story, Jennie Del Mastro Proves It (opens the original)
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From Anxiety to Author: Jennie Del Mastro's Powerful Leap into Faith-Based Fiction In this episode of Created to Write , author Jennie Del Mastro shares a writing pivot that was less career decision and more divine intervention. After a personal battle with anxiety, Jennie felt a clear spiritual calling to write Dear Anxious Heart , a novella designed to help others navigate the same dark terrain. It's the kind of faith-based writing that could only come from lived experience, and readers have f
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