In this episode, we sit down with Chrissy Garwood, a Tasmanian Christian author and school chaplain who's spent decades weaving faith into storytelling. Once convinced that serious Christians skipped fiction, she now crafts truth-filled tales in romantic suspense and middle grade and young adult fantasy. As a neurodivergent rule keeper, her work probes the clash of light and dark, and the redemptive spark when saints meet sinners.

Chrissy opens up about her 2021 writer's block breakthrough, when God nudged her to just type by transcribing a dusty 1989 manuscript, reigniting her creativity. Drawing from her chaplain role, she runs a student writing group tackling life's tough themes through stories. Her advice to fellow Christian writers is to build a supportive tribe that champions your calling—and don't forget, writing should be fun!

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In this episode of Created to Write, host Michelle Dennis Evans explores one of the most debated topics in the writing world: pantser vs plotter. Are you someone who carefully outlines every chapter, or do you prefer to write freely and let the story unfold?

More importantly, how does your God-given creativity shape the way you write?

Whether you are a Christian writer, aspiring author, or creative storyteller, this episode will help you discover your natural writing style while learning to partner with God in the process. Michelle shares her personal journey of struggling with rigid, school-style plotting and how she learned to trust the way God designed her mind to create.

If you have ever felt stuck on a blank page, overwhelmed by writing a book, or unsure how to finish your manuscript, this episode will encourage you to release perfectionism, let go of pressure, and write from a place of faith instead of fear.

In this powerful episode of Created to Write, Christian writer and ultra-marathon runner Stephanie Walters shares how faith, endurance, and vulnerability shape both her life and her writing. As an award-winning memoirist and copy editor, Stephanie understands that writing isn’t just about craft - it’s about surrender.

From running ultra-marathons to navigating the long road of completing her first book, she reveals how creating with God transforms pressure into purpose. Stephanie opens up about the journey of over-editing, perfectionism, and learning to embrace grace over performance.

If you’re a Christian writer longing to create with impact, influence through authenticity, and write from a place of faith rather than fear, this episode will encourage you to start before you feel ready. Because you can’t edit a blank page, but you can invite God into every word.

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