Best Christian Indie Writers Podcasts (2024)

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267: Crafting Characters: Core vs. Thematic 1:01:53

8h ago1:01:53

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Send us a text In this episode, the ladies discuss character creation, looking at the differences between core and thematic characters. What makes a core character the driving force of your novel? How do thematic characters enhance your story’s message and emotional impact? Whether you're working on a novel, screenplay, or short story, understandin…

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A Season for Holiness: A Renewal Plan for Writers, Part 1 (Ep.96) 31:48

6h ago31:48

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Send me your feedback! Is your soul thirsting for more of Christ this Christmas season? Do you have a sense that you’re supposed to be doing something more for God with your writing, but you just don’t know what or how? Are you ready to jump off the holiday hamster wheel and into the arms of God? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, I i…

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Holy Fools: The Craft of Christmas 43:10

7h ago43:10

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Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they get festive with professional Santa Clause, Rich Patsios, and consider how spreading Christmas cheer can be high level craftwork and a calling. More information on the work Rich does can be found at: https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/pastors-working-as-santas-brin…

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Richard Linklater & Glen Powell on hit movie 'Hit Man' 48:20

1h ago48:20

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The brilliant filmmaker Richard Linklater (Boyhood) and the uber talented Glen Powell (Any One But You) joins us to chat about their brilliant comedy movie Hit Man! Richard Linklater and Glen Powell discuss how the movie came about. Why they wrote it together on spec and how they made it with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir. From his debut feature "It'…

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Want to Self-Publish a Book in 2025? Apply This 5-Step Process (Ep.95) 19:07

5d ago19:07

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Send me your feedback! If you're a writer who wants to publish a book in 2025, then be sure to listen to today's episode to discover the 5-step publishing process you need follow. PLUS, you'll learn about my Black Friday deal that enables you to join Bookworthy Academy at a 40% discount for 4 days only! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Your Path to Publishing…

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More Foolishness: The Serious Work of Play 23:03

35m ago23:03

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Join the Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they weigh what breakthroughs are possible when we learn to hold our work lightly. What happens when concepts such as emergent design theory are mashed up against the playful doodling of a daydreamer? Resources Mentioned in the Episode: Sigart, Miguel. 2014. Play Matters. Sjöberg, …

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'Joy' and 'Sex Education' director and Exec Ben Taylor on making a NETFLIX feature and hit TV Show. 54:38

44m ago54:38

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Sex Education director and exec producer Ben Taylor joins us to chat making his feature film Joy starring Thomasin Mackenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy. He discussed casting, working with incredible actors, pitching and the difference between TV and Film with Dom Lenoir Joy is OUT NOW on NETFLIX WATCH our interview with Wicked director Jon M Chu …

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#268 Brainstorming: Igniting Creativity For Your Next Book 50:00

8h ago50:00

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Send us a text In this episode of the Christian Indie Writers Podcast, we dive into the exciting and often chaotic world of brainstorming. Whether you're starting a new project or stuck in the middle of one, a good brainstorming session can help unlock creativity and breathe new life into your story. Join us for an encouraging and idea-packed conve…

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269 Every Story Is A Love Story 56:58

8h ago56:58

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Send us a text Today on the podcast Jamie and Tina discuss the idea that every story is a love story, in light of the 4 greek words for 'love' in the Bible. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christianindi... 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/g…

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Jon M Chu director of Wicked, Crazy Rich Asians, In The Heights. 27:46

15m ago27:46

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The wonderful director Jon M Chu joins Giles Alderson to talk directing WICKED! The director of Crazy Rich Asians, In The Heights, Step Up 3D discusses how he pitched for the film, what he wanted to do with colour, tone and the edit and making Wicked! Wicked is OUT in cinemas NOW! WATCH our interview with Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtu…

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Expand Your Audience: The Power of Audiobooks for Authors with Linda Goldfarb (Ep.94) 38:55

7h ago38:55

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Send me your feedback! This episode dives into the what, why, and how of audiobooks for authors. If you've ever wondered if you should create an audiobook, this episode is for you! Not only does guest Linda Goldfarb share the benefits of audiobooks, she also offers tips and strategies for how to best create and market your audiobook. Resources Dale…

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Dune Prophecy: Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Chris Mason, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Jodhi May and Travis Fimmel talk making and acting in an epic HBO series. 58:15

3d ago58:15

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Today on the show, hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir welcome the cast of HBO's latest TV show Dune: Prophecy. They got the amazing opportunity to sit down with Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, and Chris Mason to talk all about acting in an epic HBO series what they want from a project and the director …

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Hollywood veterans on US theatre culture, dark comedy, and how US changed world cinema 1:03:19

10h ago1:03:19

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There are quite a few interviews I want to frame on my wall,and as a guest show host, I believe you never get satisfied with your project because you always want more—from fine editing to the perfect picture—everything! But believe me, when I was talking to Catherine Natalie and Peter Papageorgiou, an amazing husband and wife duo, extremely senior …

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STOP Doing These 5 Things If You Really Want to Write a Book (Ep.93) 9:58

6h ago9:58

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Send me your feedback! Schedule your 1:1 coaching call with bonus CTA audit! If you really want to write a book, there are 5 things you need to stop doing right now to make significant progress, become more confident, and sell more books. And if you'd like to learn even more tips and develop a custom action plan that gets you unstuck, motivated, an…

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Holy Fools: The Craft of Visual Art 41:09

1d ago41:09

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Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they explore the beautiful mess of visual art with Richmond based artist Sara Tuttle. To get an eyeful of Sara's work, her current exhibit can be found at the Shockoe Artspace in Richmond, Virginia. For more information go to: https://shockoeartspace.com/project/in-the-thick-of-it or h…

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The Piano Lesson: Making your debut feature starring Samuel L. Jackson with Netflix with writer-director Malcolm Washington & actress Danielle Deadwyler 1:13:20

2d ago1:13:20

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On this week’s episode, we welcome first-time writer-director Malcolm Washington and actress Danielle Deadwyler to the show. They sat down with Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to discuss their Netflix film The Piano Lesson, which also stars Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington. Malcolm talked about: directing a big-budget debut feature the impor…

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What is a CTA ? (And how writers should use it) - Ep.92 11:10

7d ago11:10

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Send me your feedback! Schedule your 1:1 coaching call with bonus CTA audit! Do you wish you got more engagement on your blog posts, social posts, and newsletters? Have you ever wondered how some authors manage to sell more books, receive more book reviews, and get more people to recommend their books than others? There are many reasons, and many s…

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Making an award winning 'calling card' and getting on Shudder with 'ManFish' and 'Members Club' director & writer Marc Coleman 1:31:43

9d ago1:31:43

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This weeks episode is with indie filmmaker Marc Coleman who joins us to chat how he made his debut 'calling car feature film ManFish for £13K and got it released on Shudder! Marc has a great chat with fellow filmmaker Giles Alderson about horror comedy filmmaking starting with his Gone in Sixty Seconds award winning Empire short mixing the Chuckles…

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IR expert & political consultant on why Northeast deserves more national attention 1:11:33

11d ago1:11:33

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Introduction Few days back, I called one of my closest friends, and we were planning for a Diwali function. Suddenly, she popped up with an idea and said, Dude, let's do a show! I was initially confused and, in a very subtle tone, replied, Okay... but what will we discuss? She said, “Just the Northeast, just Mizoram, and just Aizawl!” So, Aishna Vi…

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5 Habits of Successful Authors (Ep.91) 11:56

14d ago11:56

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Send me your feedback! I got the idea for today's episode after reading an article about how Scholastic, the popular children's book distributor, selects their titles and marketing campaigns. That got me to thinking about what successful authors do to sell more books, regardless of whether they're traditionally or indie published. It will probably …

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Conclave: A Screenwriting Superclass with Oscar Nominated and Bafta winning writer Peter Straughn. 50:06

25d ago50:06

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We are honored this week as we are joined by Bafta Winning screenwriter Peter Straughn to talk about his latest film Conclave which stars Ralph Fiennes and is out NOW! Peter who is known for writing the feature films Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Mrs Radcliffs Revolution, Sixty Six, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, The Men Who Stare at Goats, …

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Balancing Faith & Book Marketing as a Christian Author with Cathy McIntosh (Ep.90) 29:27

1M ago29:27

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Send me your feedback! Are you a Christian author who struggles to effectively market your book? If so, you'll want to listen to the entire episode to discover practical and proven ways to balance your faith with your book marketing efforts from guest Cathy McIntosh. Listen in! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1:1 Coaching Session with Dalene B…

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Business of Film - Do Horror Movies Make Money? Stephen Follows, Jennifer Handorf and Giles Alderson discuss The Horror Report 1:43:33

24d ago1:43:33

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On this weeks episode we have a special Business of Film special for you - Do Horror Movies Make Money? Stephen Follows, Jennifer Handorf and Giles Alderson discuss Stephen's brand new The Horror Report which goes into wonderful detail into horror movies. What defines a horror movie? How many sub-genres do horror movies have? What is the average le…

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Dutch top psychiatrist on increasing divorce rates, sugar intake & placebo effect 46:27

24d ago46:27

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Introduction We often face situations where we want to put our best foot forward and not hide our emotions, saying what we have in mind. For example, I used to get bullied in school but didn’t have the courage to speak up against it. As a result, school never gave me any joy; I used to hate going. Now, looking back, I realise it was my mistake—I sh…

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Legendary comedian John Martin on how to do a comedy in a 'politically correct world' & why Gen Z needs to calm down 35:17

24d ago35:17

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Privileged, blessed, & loss for words When I first texted John Martin to invite him to my guest show, I was a bit nervous. But very gracefully, the legendaccepted my request and agreed to come on the show. And then, what happened? Hecame and charmed the show just like he does on a comedy stage. For those who aren't aware of who John Martin is, his …

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Anna Kendrick - Acting to Directing her debut movie 'Woman of the Hour' 33:13

27d ago33:13

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The delightful and utterly charming actress Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, Simple Favour, The Accountant) Joins Dom Lenoir to talk on this special episode about directing her debut movie 'Woman of the Hour'. Woman of the Hour is out now on Netflix. FUNNY LIFE FILM FESTIVAL LIVE The Filmmakers Podcast chat Sat 19th Oct at The Hen & Chickens Theatre i…

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How (and where) to Get More Book Reviews as an Indie Author (Ep.89) 22:14

2M ago22:14

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Send me your feedback! In today's episode, host Dalene Bickel discusses the nitty gritty about book reviews. Topics covered include: The big myth around a certain # of book reviews on Amazon and why reviews really matter The recent FTC ruling about reviews Two often overlooked places to find new book reviewers How to ask for book reviews from your …

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Alice Lowe: Timestalker, Prevenge & Directing, Acting in and Writing your own indie films 1:09:32

29d ago1:09:32

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We are delighted to welcome onto the show ALICE LOWE. The incredible actress, writer and director talks to us about her latest feature Timestaker. How she talks to actor, creates a safe environment on set, We talk directing and acting and doing both at the same time. Doing your own stunts. Writing and why film sets should be a joyous experience. Al…

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Holy Fools: The Craft of Indy Car Racing 35:36

2M ago35:36

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Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they launch into season 2 and explore the calling of professional racing with driver Sting Ray Robb. The episode includes a discussion of craftwork curiosities such as: - How to capture learning while failing at high speeds - How to promote your work without feeling like a shady mercen…

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Do You Need a Book Coach? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself (Ep.88) 12:45

1M ago12:45

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Send me your feedback! In today's episode, I define what a book coach is, explain what a book coach does, and share 3 questions you should ask yourself to determine if you need a book coach. Bonus: You'll also walk away motivated and emboldened as a Christian writer! 🎧 So tune in and don't forget to leave some feedback using the link above! Resourc…

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Making your feature debut with Skincare director and writer Austin Peters 55:43

2M ago55:43

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This weeks conversation between filmmakers is Austin Peters who has made his debut feature film Skincare. Dom Lenoir discuss with Austin his journey as a filmmaker and his film Skin Care. They chat about the film's tone, which is described as "Southern California Gothic" and "sunshine noir," and its themes of obsession with image and success. Peter…

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266: Our Top 5 Book Recommendations for Writers 49:24

2M ago49:24

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Send us a text In this episode, the ladies dive into reads that will elevate your writing journey. Whether you're an aspiring novelist, seasoned author, or someone looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll find something in these recommendations. Tune in to discover the perfect books to guide your next steps as a writer. Some of their recommendations …

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Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: The Rundown (Ep.87) 23:50

2M ago23:50

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Send me your feedback! There is no universal right or wrong way to publish your book. Self-publishing will be better for some authors while traditional publishing will be better for others. In today's episode, I'm going to share the TOP THREE factors you should take into consideration when trying to decide which publishing model is right for YOU. I…

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Will & Harper director Josh Greenbaum on working with Will Ferrell on his new documentary 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Returning Guest Josh Greenbaum joins us to chat about his latest Will Ferrell starring movie, this time the touching documentary 'Will & Harper'. Dom Lenoir chatting Josh about documentary's to story-led feature films, how he wen about making Will & Harper and what techniques he used in the edit. Josh who has directed the brilliant Strays staring t…

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265 Guest Host Piper Dow Talks About Her Decision To Quit Her Job 54:03

2M ago54:03

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Send us a text This week on the Podcast we have a guest host, Piper Dow. Piper is one of our regular live chatters, and she is joining Tina this week to discuss her decision to quit her job in order to have time to work on many different projects, one of them being her calling to be a writer. Support this ministry on Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…

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7 Effective Self-Editing Techniques (and how to have fun in the process) 19:05

2M ago19:05

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Send me your feedback! Today I'm sharing 7 effective self-editing techniques for each stage of the self-publishing process. Whether you're a first-time aspiring author or a seasoned indie writer, be sure to listen in to discover how to self-edit your manuscript, and have fun in the process! Don't just write a book. Make an impact. P.S. If you're a …

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Making Fan-Favorite TV Series Fargo, The Big Door Prize and PEN15 with cinematographer Bella Gonzales 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

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We welcome onto today's show Bella Gonzales, an accomplished director of photography whose remarkable work spans across several prestigious series. Bella is known for her exceptional contributions to episodic series such as FX's Fargo, Apple TV+'s The Big Door Prize, and Hulu's PEN15. Her unique vision and technical prowess have made her a standout…

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