Best Christian Indie Writers Podcasts (2024)

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256: Ask The Reader Anything 41:21

5h ago41:21

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We apologize for the glitches at the beginning of the recording. They were resolved, so if you fast forward a couple minutes and it should be fine. Thank you for your patience. Today on the Podcast we will have a special guest host, Amber Carlson. She is Christina's favorite daughter, and an avid reader. So if you've ever wondered how a reader pick…

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Island Time vs. Deadline - Summer Writing Tips 13:20

2h ago13:20

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Send me your feedback! It’s hot in the summer, so it’s nice to slow down a bit and drink something refreshing that quenches the thirst. This got me to thinking: why not offer a summer refresher for authors? That’s what this espisode is about - striking a refreshing balance between productive writing and enjoying some laid-back summer vibes. Be sure…

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House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan J. Condal on writing and producing a global phenomenon 49:48

3d ago49:48

49:48

Today, host Dom Lenoir welcomes Ryan J. Condal to the show! He is not only the writer of Hollywood blockbusters such as Hercules (2014) or Rampage (2018), he is also the showrunner, writer, AND executive producer of House of the Dragon, one of HBO's biggest television shows at the moment. That's right. House of the Dragon. How cool is that? Dom sat…

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How to make a Anthony Hopkins starring historical indie feature with producer Meg Thomson & Director Matt Brown 1:09:57

10d ago1:09:57

1:09:57

On today's show, host Giles Alderson welcomes not one but two amazing guests: producer Meg Thomson and director Matt Brown. They're here to talk all about their latest indie feature film Freud's Last Session, starring Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode, and many other great actors. Giles sat down with Meg and Matt to chat about... getting Anthony Hopki…

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255: The Good and The Bad: Advice from our Listeners 58:21

13d ago58:21

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Advice: Harper Lee once said, “Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.” Well, the wiseguys of this podcast hope you enjoy this episode full of great advice, as well as some terrible advice, from our fans and listeners. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https…

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Beyond the Love Story: Romance Writing Tips for Christian Authors with Sara Turnquist 34:06

14d ago34:06

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Send me your feedback! Romance is today’s most popular genre of fiction, by far. And that includes the Christian market. if you feel called to write a Christian romance novel, this episode is for you! Be sure to listen the whole way to the end because my guest expert, Sara Turnquist, author of 23 clean historical romance novels, shares lots of prac…

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400! Business of Film VI, Audience Questions, the Film Tax Credit, AI & Film Updates with Stephen Follows, Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir and Phil Hawkins 1:20:28

17d ago1:20:28

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400 EPISODES!!!! We are back with another Business of Film Explained chatting about the latest industry news, answering audience film-making questions. We also discuss the Film Tax Credit which is officially here, and A.I which is also here unofficially! We also chat film festivals, Cannes, Tiff, AFC, and AFM moving to Los Vegas!!, The changes of h…

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254: The Author’s Budget - How to decide where to spend your money 57:04

20d ago57:04

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When it comes to spending money, the Indie Author has so many options! How does one decide where and when to spend money? Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp Visit ou…

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From Short to cinema released indie Feature Film with director & producer of 'Around the Sun' Oliver Krimpas. 1:09:27

24d ago1:09:27

1:09:27

On today's show, host Giles Alderson welcomes director Oliver Krimpas to talk all about how he made his first feature film Around the Sun on a low budget. We've had guests like Zack Snyder and Matthew Vaughn in the past months, but with this episode, we bring the show back to its roots. Oliver chats with Giles about the importance of a casting dire…

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How to Stop Procrastinating as a Writer (Ep.80) 15:11

29d ago15:11

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Send me your feedback! I think it’s safe to say that everyone has procrastinated at some point in their lives. But it seems to be a recurring theme among writers. Why is that? I recently had an a-ha moment about this very question that I’m going to share with you today, along with 6 practical tips to help you procrastinate less and write more. List…

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The creative process behind animated movies with Kung Fu Panda 4 director Mike Mitchell 44:56

1M ago44:56

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Today, we welcome legend Mike Mitchell to the show. He worked on films such as Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999), Shrek Forever After (2010), The SpongeBob Movie (2015), Trolls (2016), and The Lego Movie 2 (2019), and is here to talk all about his latest animated feature film: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024). Hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir had a lovely…

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253: Audiobooks and the Indie Author: Audiobook options 53:26

1M ago53:26

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Have you ever considered making an audio version of your book? As an Indie Author, you have options. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp Visit our website: https://ch…

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Die Hard 2 director Renny Harlin on making iconic genre movies such as The Strangers: Chapter 1 54:57

1M ago54:57

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On today’s episode, we welcome a legend to our show: the one and only Renny Harlin. He’s the director of films like Die Hard 2 (1990), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), Cliffhanger (1993), and honestly, so many more great movies. Host Dom Lenoir sat down with him to look back at his long career and to chat all about: the horror …

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252: Navigating Stoplight Editing for Writers 56:55

1M ago56:55

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Whether you are a newbie writer or a seasoned author, chances are you cringe at the word “Editing.” But never fear…the ladies are here! In this episode, the ladies help you navigate the editing process using a system called the Stoplight Method. Don’t miss this episode full of invaluable insight into refining your writing and bringing your story to…

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How to Write Your Life Story in 4 Steps (Ep.79) 18:47

1M ago18:47

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Send me your feedback! Ready to write your life story but not sure how? On today’s episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, I share my 4-step process that will help you get your story out of your head and onto the page, regardless of your age or perceived writing abilities. Your story is important, and you CAN write it. Listen in to learn how! Resour…

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How to film in virtual production, underwater and crash a plane with NO WAY UP director Claudio Fäh and DOP Andrew Rodger 1:16:35

1M ago1:16:35

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Today, host Giles Alderson welcomes two amazing guests to the show to talk all about their latest feature film No Way Up (2024): director Claudio Fäh and co-host and cinematographer Andrew Rodgers. They chat about: doing a plane crash working in a water tank shooting in virtual production the DOP-director collaboration special effects shot lists te…

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251: The 4 Ps of Building a Writing Routine Grounded in Faith 55:58

2M ago55:58

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Join the ladies as they share practical advice on developing a writing routine that incorporates spiritual practices. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenersofciwp Visit our we…

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The Fall Guy producer Kelly McCormick on action, casting and making hit movies 50:11

2M ago50:11

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Joining us this week is Uber Hollywood producer Kelly McCormick who has not only produced Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw, Nobody, Bullet Train, Violent Night but also The Fall Guy directed by David Leitch and starring Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling!! She joins Dom Lenoir to talk about creating action on film. Shooting rea…

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250: 6 MORE Christian Tropes for Every Genre 46:30

2M ago46:30

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Last episode, the ladies discussed 6 Christian tropes you can use no matter what genre you write, and this week they are back with more! Sometimes seen as cliche and stereotypical, tropes are actually a device used to not only write your story, but to meet reader expectations.When used creatively, tropes can bring freshness and innovation to your w…

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A SIMPLER Way to Write Your Book (and market it, too) - Ep.78 14:13

2M ago14:13

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Send me your feedback! If you’re feeling overwhelmed or frustrated when it comes to writing and marketing your book, know that you’re not alone. Every published author I’ve ever met has had to deal with fluctuating emotions, doubts, time constraints, decision fatigue, and information overload throughout the various stages of their writing journeys.…

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ZACK SNYDER on filmmaking & Netflix's Rebel Moon with actors Ed Skrein & Sofia Boutella 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

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Today, we welcome three big stars from Hollywood: writer-director-producer Zack Snyder as well as actors Ed Skrein & Sofia Boutella. I mean, we've all seen their movies. Zack obviously directed Dawn of the Dead (2004), 300 (2006), Watchmen (2009), and Justice League (2017) - just to name a few. Ed starred in movies & TV shows such as Game of Throne…

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249: 6 Christian Tropes for Every Genre 51:55

2M ago51:55

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Tropes, sometimes seen as cliche and stereotypical, are actually a device used to not only write your story, but to meet reader expectations.When used creatively, tropes can bring freshness and innovation to your writing. In this episode, the ladies discuss tropes and give you concrete examples to use in your own writing, no matter what genre of Ch…

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Making a Netflix hit -SCOOP with Rufus Sewell, Keeley Hawes, Philip Martin & Sam McAlister. 1:29:27

2M ago1:29:27

1:29:27

Today, on the show host Dom Lenoir welcomes not only one, not two or three, but four lovely guests: Philip Martin, Sam McAlister, Rufus Sewell & Keeley Hawes. They talk all about the making of the new Netflix film Scoop (2024): directing a movie based on true events writing a book based on your life preparing to play real-life people who are still …

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3 Types of Writers: Which Type Are You? (Ep.77) 7:24

2M ago7:24

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Send me your feedback! At the outset, writing and self-publishing a book sounds straightforward - just write it and upload it to Amazon or whatever online retailer you choose. Easy-peasy, right? 😃 Weellll…behind every overarching topic (writing, editing, publishing, and marketing) are MANY tasks and corresponding sub-tasks. Compounding the problem …

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How to Make a Micro Budget i-Phone Found Footage Indie Movie (Dagr) with Tori & Matthew Butler Hart 1:22:19

2M ago1:22:19

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Filmmakers Tori Butler Hart & Matthew Butler Hart join us this week to chat about thier Making their Found Footage Indie Movie Dagr. The filmmakers behind Two Down, The Isle and Infinitum: Subject Unknown chat with Giles Alderson and Phil Hawkins about why they wanted to make another movie on an i-phone, why found footage and how they created anoth…

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Tye Sheridan - Actor and Producer - Asphalt City, Ready Player One, Mud & Tree of Life 1:01:11

3M ago1:01:11

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Actor and Producer Tye Sheridan, Asphalt City, Ready Player One, Mud & Tree of Life joins us to chat his career, stepping up to produce and working with a whole host of talents including Stephen Spielberg, Terence Malick and Sean Penn. Tye chats to Dom Lenoir about: His journey as an actor. Auditions and nearly quitting. Breaking through with Tree …

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5 Essential Networking Tips for Writers (Ep.76) 11:59

3M ago11:59

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Send me your feedback! In today’s episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, I’m going to cover 5 Essential Networking Tips for Writers. As a book coach who serves Christian indie writers throughout their self-publishing journeys, I’ve learned that one of the biggest challenges they face is promoting and marketing their brand and their books. Yet one o…

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The Beekeeper director David Ayer on making blockbuster movies such as Fury, End of Watch & Suicide Squad 57:39

3M ago57:39

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David Ayer is a writer, director and producer of numerous blockbuster films starring Hollywood actors such as Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Jake Gyllenhaal, and many more. During his press tour for The Beekeeper, host Dom Lenoir had the opportunity to sit down with him and have a nice chat about working with Jason Statham the beginning of h…

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248: 5 Ways to Cope with Editor Criticism 55:13

3M ago55:13

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Bouncing off of last week's show, 5 Reasons Your Editor Hates Your Book (episode 247) the ladies discuss how to deal with criticism from your editor. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/gro…

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POOR THINGS: making a Yorgos Lanthimos’ Oscar-winning film with producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe 1:08:05

3M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Oscar-winning Poor Things (2023) starring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo and many more, currently excites audiences around the globe. Today, producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe from Element Pictures come on to our show to chat with primo-host Dom Lenoir about working Yorgos Lanthimos making Poor Things running a successful…

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The Risk of Compromise as a Christian Writer (Ep.75) 12:15

3M ago12:15

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Send me your feedback! Compromise as a Christian writer isn't something many people talk about ... but it's something that can easily creep into our author life if we're not careful. What kinds of things might cause you to compromise? Listen in to discover a few examples and discover how you can prevent - or remedy - a compromising situation. Resou…

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247: 5 Reasons Your Editor Hates Your Book 1:03:30

3M ago1:03:30

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If you are a writer, inevitably you will experience some criticism. We have experienced criticism, good and bad, but we’ve lived to talk about it. Join the ladies as they discuss the reasons your beta readers or editors don’t like your manuscript. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Spr…

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UK film tax relief explained with Sam Ampah & director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo discusses Netflix’s Damsel 44:31

3M ago44:31

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On today’s show, we welcome you two to join us not in one but in two lovely conversations. In our first chat, Sam Ampah explains the new UK film tax relief to our hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir. And in our second one, we have Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, director of Netflix’s Damsel (2024), starring Millie Bobby Brown, Robin Wright, and Angela Basse…

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246: How To Weave Faith Into Your Novel 59:50

4M ago59:50

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Whether you write explicitly Christian novels or not, you can still display your faith through your writing. Join the Ladies as they share some ideas on how to do this, as well as the normal shenanigans that come with each episode. The Novel Marketing Podcast: When to Quit: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMaHLZhN3Qw9PtEhxx8kX Support this minist…

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Making an Olivia Colman starring StudioCanal movie with “Wicked Little Letters” director Thea Sharrock & writer Jonny Sweet 50:55

4M ago50:55

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On today’s show, we not only welcome one but two fabulous guests! Dom Lenoir sat down with director Thea Sharrock known for her work on “Britannia” (2017-2021) or “Me Before You” (2016), and writer Jonny Sweet – “Together” (2015), “Chickens” (2013) - to talk about their latest feature film “Wicked Little Letters” (2023), starring Olivia Colman, Jes…

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