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How I Write: Shadia Hrichi

May 16, 2022 by Karin Beery Leave a Comment

I talk with a lot of novelists here, but today we’re going to chat with a Bible teacher because I love learning about all kinds of writing. If you’re interested in writing Bible studies (or other instructional books), today is your day, and Shadia is your girl!

Thank you so much for being here! What do you write? How did you pick your genre?

I write women’s Bible studies that center on “messy” stories in the Bible that are often overlooked or even avoided. I am drawn to these stories because I can relate to them. But with each one, I also want to know what I have been missing, and what fresh insights will I discover about God through the story? For example, my latest Bible study centers on Tamar, the daughter-in-law of Judah, who disguised herself as a prostitute and slept with her father-in-law. Talk about messy! She took risks, and God used her actions to alter the trajectory of human history!

At the same time, Tamar’s story gives me hope. I look at her story and think: if God can step into kind of mess and turn it into something beautiful, He can certainly help me get through whatever I’m dealing with.

What’s the most difficult part of writing your genre? How do you work through those challenges?

Usually, the hardest part is when God asks me to share something difficult from my own experiences. As a Bible teacher, I love studying God’s Word and writing studies that encourage readers to really dig deep into their Bibles. But when God taps me on the shoulder and essentially says, “Let’s make it personal,”that’s sometimes hard. And yet, those stories are often what God uses to help the reader connect to me as the author, so that they feel like we are journeying through our stories together.

How long does it take you to: write a bible study? Edit it? Finalize it?

I typically structure my Bible studies to be divided into 6 or 7 weeks (however, because the studies are in-depth, I often recommend readers double that time to get the most they can out of them). I usually spend one and a half to two weeks writing each day of homework, including editing and rewrites. Once a full week of study is drafted, I’ll then reread the full week several times and make additional edits. Once I’m satisfied, I send the week (chapter) to my team of five beta readers for their input/suggestions/feedback, after which I’ll make even more changes. Each study takes an average of 14 to 16 months total before it’s ready to send to the publisher.

Which was harder to write: the first book or the following books?

The first Bible study was definitely the hardest. When I wrote my first in-depth Bible study on Hagar, I had to think through and create many structural elements to organize the days and weeks of the study in a way that was both functional and appealing to the readers. A study that is merely academic is not always interesting, so I added special features to the structure, such as Pause to Ponder sections for personal reflection and Your Turn sections for personal application. These types of structural elements became the template for the next studies.

I’ll never forget the first developmental edit I received back from my publisher. The publisher asked me to cut 10,000 words from the last two weeks of the study. The editor explained that readers would be unprepared to suddenly discover the last weeks required more work. I realized he was right, but ouch! Ten thousand words was hard! (Believe me, I never made that mistake again.)

How do you prepare to write your books?

I actually created a 10-step form to help me outline my Bible studies before I write a single word. The form guides me (or any writer) through a series of steps whereby I brainstorm answers to specific questions.

For example, my first step is to list the primary and secondary themes for the study. That may sound simple, but having a topic in mind for the study is different from identifying the primary themes of the study. I include questions on the form to help me narrow down the key themes. Step two is to brainstorm the main takeaway for the reader (this is something you envision will appear on the back cover of the printed book). There are 10 detailed steps in all. Several will take days to brainstorm and complete, but once I complete all of the steps, I have everything I need to begin writing.

I’ve taught these 10-steps at writers conferences, and the workshop is now available on my website if that’s something your readers might be interested in.

What advice do you have for new authors?

Wherever you are in your writing ministry, before you go any further, gather a prayer team to support and encourage you. Writing is HARD for anyone, but for the Christian, you also contend with an enemy who will stop at nothing to keep your words from ministering to others. Schedule monthly prayer meetings at home or on Zoom. Communicate with your prayer team regularly via email, so that they can print your prayers and praises and pray for you.

Writing is not only hard, but it’s a solitary experience. Staying in touch with a committed circle of prayer warriors and sharing your struggles – and triumphs – in your writing journey (or in ministry in general) will provide a strong foundation of support and much needed encouragement.

What does your revision process look like?

I like to physically print the pages and go through them word by word with a simple red pen. First, I’ll read it silently and look for breaks in the flow, questions that aren’t clear, or anything else where I see room for improvement. After that edit, I’ll type in the changes, print the pages again, and grab the red pen.

Wash. Rinse. Repeat. Several times.

Once I have a working draft that I’m satisfied with, I’ll print it out again; only this time, I read it out loud all the way through. I may pause briefly to make some quick notes, but my aim is to read it straight through to hear the flow and rhythm of the study. Finally, I’ll read it again silently and make further edits until I believe it is as good as it can be.

But I’m not finished. Then, I sleep on it and re-read it the next day (or a few days later). God usually shows me ways it can be improved even more. After those changes, I send it to my beta readers along with a document I put together called a “chapter evaluation form” and wait to read their suggestions, which always help to make the manuscript even better. After all, God describes his church as “one body; many parts.” We cannot do this alone!


Shadia Hrichi is a passionate Bible teacher, author, and speaker who stirs the hearts and minds of her audience through personal story, illustration, and her unwavering confidence in the authority of God’s Word. She holds a master’s in biblical and theological studies as well as a master’s in criminal justice. Shadia is the author of several Bible studies, including TAMAR, HAGAR, LEGION, and WORTHY OF LOVE, and is the recipient of the 2022 WCCW “God’s Word is Alive” Award.

In addition to writing and teaching, Shadia leads Online Bible Studies, and provides coaching for writers, theological review of manuscripts, and online workshops. Visit her Just For Writers page for details. Currently residing in northern California, Shadia often speaks at churches, conferences, women’s retreats, and loves to join women’s Bible study groups on Zoom. Each week, she makes it her aim to head to the beach for “a date with Jesus.” Visit https://www.shadiahrichi.com

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How I Write: Lori Hatcher

April 4, 2022 by Karin Beery 3 Comments

For all of my nonfiction writers and readers, today’s interview is for you! Lori Hatcher writes Christian devotions, and today she’s talking about her experiences writing and editing those books (including her lastest — see more at the end!).

Thank you so much for being here! Why did you decide to write devotions?

I didn’t pick my genre. My genre picked me! Devotions are my sweet spot. I’ve always loved writing devotions, but for a long time had the (wrong) impression that devotions were the “kindergarten” of Christian writing. You know, something I needed to grow out of as I gained writing skill. The more devotions I wrote, however, the more I discovered it takes great skill to communicate spiritual truth in a small number of words. Now I consider devotion writing the post-graduate of Christian writing (smile).

What’s the most difficult part of writing your genre? How do you work through those challenges?

The wordcount! Some projects I write for allow as little as 150-200 words to craft a cohesive and meaningful piece. It’s easy to write long-form content, but extremely challenging to compose a devotion with a hook, a body, and a conclusion in only a few hundred words.

How long does it take you to: write the book? Edit it? Finalize it?

A normal contract for me has been 5-6 months. I spend five months writing, then I let the manuscript cool for a few weeks, then edit it one more time before I submit.

Which was harder to write: the first book or the following books?

Refresh Your Faith, Uncommon Devotions from Every Book of the Bible was much easier to write than Refresh Your Prayers because it had a natural order. The devotion on Leviticus followed the devotion on Exodus, which followed the devotion on Genesis. In Refresh Your Prayers, my editor and I spent a lot of time dividing the book into sections and finding a logical sequence for the devotions within the sections. We began with What Is Prayer, then moved to The God To Whom We Pray to, then Why Pray?, and What Should I Pray? And within those divisions, we also had to order the content.

How do you prepare to write your books: pantser, plotter, both, something completely different? Describe your strategy.

Both! I plan a general framework first. I write five-minute devotions for busy people, so I knew each devotion had to be no more than 800-900 words. In Refresh Your Prayers, this included an Uncommon Power statement, a Praise Prompt, and a Live It Out challenge. As I crafted each devotion, I prayed for inspiration, studied a ton of Bible verses about prayer, and then selected a real-life story to go with every prayer principle. I call this I guess you could call this plotted pantsing  😊.

What advice do you have for new authors?

Dedicate your writing to God and pray about every aspect of it. Ask Him to guide and inspire your writing. Invite Him to direct your paths and open the doors He wants you to walk through. Trust Him to move you along at the pace He knows is right. Surrender your efforts to Him. Thank Him for allowing you to write for Him. When praise comes your way, give Him the glory.

How did you find your freelance editor? How would you describe the experience?

I’ve had the privilege of working with Rachel Kirsch, an amazing freelance editor, on Refresh Your Faith and Refresh Your Prayers. She was assigned by my publisher, Our Daily Bread. The experience was a wonderful learning opportunity. Rachel provided me with a style sheet that guided me through the preferences of the publishing house (ex. Capitalized deity pronouns, books of the Bible spelled out). She helped me organize the devotions into a logical sequence, suggested additional topics she felt were important, and challenged me not to avoid hard topics. My books are so much better because of her guidance and partnership.

How do you self-edit your manuscript?

I always read it aloud or have my computer read it to me. It’s amazing the errors I catch this way. Sometimes I’ll run it through ProWritingAid, a super helpful (free) online editing software. When I’ve polished it as much as I can, I send it to my critique partner. She’s my second pair of eyes. When the manuscript is complete, I let it rest for several weeks to give my brain and eyes a break. Then I print it (yes, all 55,000 words) and read it aloud again, making notes on the hard copy. When I’ve made those edits, I know I’m ready to submit.


Lori Hatcher has been on a lifelong quest to know and love God more. Her deepest desire is for others to join her on the journey. As an author, blogger, editor, women’s ministry speaker, and career dental hygienist, she writes for Our Daily Bread, Guideposts, Revive Our Hearts, and Crosswalk.com. She’s written three devotional books, including Refresh Your Faith, Uncommon Devotions from Every Book of the Bible, and Hungry for God…Starving for Time, Five-Minute Devotions for Busy Women. Her latest book, Refresh Your Prayers, Uncommon Devotions to Restore Power and Praise releases March 1, 2022. Connect with her at www.LoriHatcher.com or on Facebook, Twitter (@lorihatcher2) or Pinterest (Hungry for God).

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How I Write: Susan K. Stewart

March 7, 2022 by Karin Beery Leave a Comment

Don’t adjust your screen. You are seeing a picture of today’s featured author (and editor) Susan K. Stewart and her donkeys. Why? Because they play an important role in her most recent release!

You can learn more about that at the end of the post, but until you get there, Susan’s going to give us a peek at her writing life and how she’s made a career in the book publishing industry.

Thank you so much for being here! Let’s start with what you write: wow/why did you pick your genre?

I write nonfiction primarily expository writing. Most of my books and articles tend to give instructions or guide the reader. Although I do write devotions and essays also.

My goal had been journalism. My dream was to be Lois Lane. I love chasing the story, uncovering the facts. News writing and raising a family wasn’t compatible for me. So, I moved to magazine articles, then onto books.

How long does it take you to: write the book? Edit it? Finalize it?

I recently pulled a manuscript out of the drawer that I started about fifteen years ago. Will I finally finish and submit it? I’m not sure, but God has led me to take another look.

It doesn’t take me fifteen years to write most books, though. When research and editing time are factored in, two years is not unusual for me to have something ready for publication. One book took less than a year because I used previously published articles and blog posts for the foundation. The research was completed. I need to update some of the information, put it in order, then start the editing process.

If you’ve written multiple books, which was harder: the first book or the following books?

Each book seems to get harder because I’m harder on myself. I look back at that fifteen-year-old manuscript and think, “What terrible writing?” I drive to continue to learn and improve.

What’s your favorite book on writing? What do you like about it?

One? I have to pick one? If I were telling a budding writer who can only have one writing book, it would be Struck and White’s Element of Style. Yes, some of the style has changed in the years since it was written, but the basics of good writing are wrapped up in that tiny volume. If that same person can get two books, the other would be Getting the Words Right: How to Revise, Edit & Rewrite by Theodore A Rees Cheney. It’s a great companion to Elements of Style. I could spend the rest of the interview on all the other books I’ve read and re-read.

What’s your writing day like?

My day begins between 3 and 4 a.m. I homeschooled, so my children were still sleeping, and I could have some quiet. I also found people don’t make phone calls at that early hour. I continue the same practice now.

I start with a cup of coffee and warm up my brain by reading. I do devotional/Bible study reading as well as reading professional books. Then I dive right into writing with my second cup of coffee in hand. After a couple hours at the keyboard, I’m ready to join the rest of the world—have breakfast, read email, and maybe scan the news. My business day is ended by 11 a.m. or noon.

Oh, my! I thought my 6 a.m. start time was good. I’m happy to know that you’re done by noon. 😊 Otherwise, that would be a long day!

How do you prepare to write your books: pantser, plotter, both, something completely different? Describe your strategy.

I’m a bit of both. Having started out writing for a newspaper, I learned to find the facts and write from there. Then go back to verify and edit. I usually start with a skeleton outline. As I research, the outline becomes more detailed. Sometimes I start writing within the outline. This helps guide my research because it’s easy to go off on unrelated trails.

If you’re self-published, why did you decide to go that route? If you’re traditionally published, why did you decide to go that route?

I’ve published both ways. My self-published books are niche. Although they fill a need, the need isn’t big enough for most traditional publishers. My latest book, Donkey Devos: Listen When God Speaks, has been published by a traditional publishing company. The advantage for me is not having to do all the backend work—cover design, formatting, sending to distributors, etc.

If you’ve ever worked with a freelance editor, how did you find that editor? How would you describe the experience?

I wouldn’t publish a book without a professional editor. As a managing editor for a publishing company, I know the value of having a freelance editor before submission. I’ve become friends with my editor, but she’s still tough on me. I think the Christian Editor Connection is the best place to find a good editor.


Susan K. Stewart, Managing Editor with Elk Lake Publishing, teaches, writes, and edits nonfiction. Susan’s passion is to inspire readers with practical, real-world solutions. Her books include Science in the Kitchen, Preschool: At What Cost?, Harried Homeschoolers Handbook, and the award-winning Formatting e-Books for Writers. Her latest book, Donkey Devos: Listen When God Speaks, was released in July 2021. You can learn more at her website www.susankstewart.com.

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How I Write: Rebecca Barlow Jordan

February 21, 2022 by Karin Beery Leave a Comment

Multi-published author Rebecca Barlow Jordan is trying something new this year with her latest release–she’s going indie. After years with traditional publishing houses, Jordan decided to publish herself this year, and she shares a bit about her experiences with us today. Welcome!

What do you write? How/why did you pick your genre?

I discovered my love for writing in the 8th grade, but after I was married, I began writing and selling greeting cards. I wrote a newspaper column, articles, devotions, copy for inspirational gift items, even some children’s things—whatever an editor would pay me so I could stay at home. My 13 books are nonfiction, inspirational, and primarily devotional and biblically inspired, although my husband and I co-authored a marriage book, and I co-authored a CBA bestselling, inspirational humor book with four other women. Because I love Christian fiction and always wanted to write it, I completed a women’s fiction book a few years ago that I hope to publish in the future.

How long does it take you to: write the book? Edit it? Finalize it?

That depends on the book. I wrote a 3-book series in four months. The last one took me a year and a half. Each one is so very different.

Which was harder: the first book or the following books? Why?

Every book was hard in some ways. The first one I co-authored with my husband. We retreated to a borrowed cabin and wrote the majority of it the week after my husband’s father died. Extremely hard, but therapeutic.

The one I am currently launching, Day-votions® with Your Faithful Father: 90 Days with the One Who Wants to Meet All Your Needs, is my first independently published one (the rest are traditionally published). The learning curve was huge, and I had to learn everything. It was exhilarating because I learned so much, and because it was the completion of a successful “Daily” devotional series I first wrote almost twenty years earlier.

How do you prepare to write your books: pantser, plotter, both, something completely different? Describe your strategy.

When I attended a college fiction class years ago, I discovered I am a pantser, even when I write nonfiction. I generally outline many of the chapters for a nonfiction book, but love where my pen takes me. I’ve written an unpublished women’s fiction book as a pantser. I free-write for every genre, then edit later. That’s the mystery and fun of writing for me.

How did you find/pick your agent? What tips do you have for others looking for an agent?

I met the agent for six of my books when we were both on staff at a writer’s conference years ago before I became an author. Years later, when he became an agent, he remembered me and accepted my book/request for an agent.

Before you look for an agent, join online writers associations or Facebook groups and make sure you have written the best book possible. Learn how to write a great proposal, and detail how you plan to sell it. Ask for recommendations from other Christian writers. Research writers conferences, even virtual ones, and check out the agents who will be attending. Whether you contact an agent at a writers conference or submit a proposal online, follow that agent’s online guidelines for submitting your proposal. And most important of all, ask God to lead you to the right one.  

What’s surprised you the most about the publishing process?

I was surprised by God’s grace, and that He allowed me to do what I love! Why surprised? Because I’ve always felt like an ordinary woman/writer in the presence of an extraordinary God.

What advice do you have for new authors?

Do you have a few hours? I think I’ve always learned things by trial and terror. Depending on whether you have already written your book and what genre you choose, my advice would vary. You might enjoy the humorous tips I wrote on my website, called “Rebecca’s Writing Rules of Disorder.” The publishing market is changing. Be willing to adjust, learn, and keep growing. Improve your craft. Ask for advice from those who have been successful, but only keep what applies to you. Writing is different for everyone.

How do you self-edit your manuscript?

In the past, I’ve used a spell-checker, thesaurus, and word finder in Microsoft Word. I also read everything out loud and read through it multiple times. My husband is also a great editor, and he has helped me with each book. In the new Day-votions book,  I did all the editing, again with my husband’s help. This time I included Grammarly, the Christian Writer’s Manual of Style, The Chicago Manuel of Style, and general internet researching for help. I took much more time for a thorough edit. It involved a great deal of research and time.


Rebecca Barlow Jordan is a day-voted follower of Jesus who loves to help others find joy and purposeful living through deeper intimacy with God. A CBA bestselling, inspirational author, she has written 13 books, including her newest book, Day-votions® with Your Faithful Father: 90 Days with the One Who Wants to Meet All Your Needs. She paints encouragement on the hearts of others through her encouraging blog and website at www.rebeccabarlowjordan.com. Rebecca is a member of AWSA and ACFW. She is a minister’s wife, has two children and four grandchildren, and makes her home in Texas.

Website: www.rebeccabarlowjordan.com or www.day-votions.com
Facebook profile page: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccabarlow.jordan/
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/rebeccabarlowjordan
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rebeccabjordan
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads/rebeccabarlowjordan
Newest Amazon book: https://amzn.to/3AOzsJe

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How I Write: Angela Breidenbach

January 31, 2022 by Karin Beery 1 Comment

No two paths to publication are the same, even for the same author! Angela Breidenbach has published fiction and nonfiction books, and she’s here today to share from her experiences in both world’s.

Thank you so much for being here! What do you write? How/why did you pick your genre?

I write historical fiction with elements of romance and genealogy. I want to preserve the stories of people and history. I also write non-fiction because I love to teach and share so others can grow, too.

What’s the most difficult part of writing your genre? How do you work through those challenges?

Research is the most challenging for me because it’s so easy to get lost in the rabbit trails. When I realize I’ve gone down a trail, I start a new document and write a story idea with citations to the research. That helps me know I can go back and dive in again for a purpose. Otherwise, I’m just fascinated with learning. I have to be disciplined about it or I’d never come up for air.

Also, when I’m writing the story, I put a comment in my writing program (Scrivener) so I can research just that point later. Then I continue writing. But those rabbit trails can be really beneficial. That’s where the entire 6-book series for Queen of the Rockies ideas came from! The fifth book, Bride of the Rockies, was a rabbit trail that led me to the women who represented Montana at the 1893 World’s Fair.

How long does it take you to: write the book? Edit it? Finalize it?

Writing a book takes 3-6 months for me. My favorite part is editing for the art. I spend more time there once I get the gist of the story on paper. Finalizing it, to me, means interior and cover design. That takes me a week or so because I play with the look until I’m happy. But I adore Vellum and the updates in that program.

If you’ve written multiple books, which was harder: the first book or the following books?

The first book in both fiction and nonfiction were the hardest because I had so much to learn about the craft and formatting. Now formatting is second nature. I know where I can play with elements. But writing in different arenas, fiction and nonfiction, creates a lot of different issues in the right and left brain. I can write both in the same day, but I have to take a break between them to switch gears. I’ll never stop learning. But adding to what I know or brushing up a skill is a lot easier than learning it all from a fire hose like the first books!

What conference do you most want to attend?

I’m looking forward to attending the London RootsTech conference one day. The amount of research I still want to do in Britain can happen, but I really love attending genealogy conferences. Hoping Covid-tide will end soon so I can go, meet more people across the pond, and sit in a lot of great research spots discovering things not on the internet.

How do you combat writer’s block?

Writer’s block makes me feel frozen. I’ve bonded with other writer friends. When I’m feeling stuck, I call or video conference or go to lunch with one of my friends. We’ll brainstorm until I’m excited to get the words on the page again. Works every time!

What advice do you have for new authors?

Go to as many different writing conferences as you can. Writing conferences have personalities too. Not every conference is suited to you. If one feels “off”, it’s not for you. Try another. You’ll meet your group of friends like I did. We all started out as newbies. Now literally all of us are multi-published, many multiple bestsellers. But none of us had sold a book when we started out. Bonding together, building our careers between friends has really made a difference. It’s especially important for those rough patches—we all have them—when we lose a family member, experience multiple rejections, or must make a hard choice financially. Those friends have made all the difference and I would not have achieved what I have without writing conferences and the friends who have run the race with me.

How do you self-edit your manuscript?

I have at least 3 steps in my editing process before I send it to anyone else. I edit as I go when something doesn’t seem quite right to me. Then I upload the document to my ProWritingAid application and go through line-by-line. Then I load it to Vellum and see what it finds. Finally, I ask someone else to edit. That saves me a lot of money, but also teaches me in the process.

I always miss something. Everyone always misses something. But the surprise is often how I have “pet” words in every book. They’re not usually the same book to book. But there are a handful that connect with the tone, story, and world of the book that tend to repeat. So those are my last search/replace action before it goes anywhere else.


Would she give up her dream for love?

For botanist, Bettina Gilbert, mining is an offense against God’s green earth. With the shortage of women in Montana, Luke travels to Chicago to manage the Montana mining exhibition hoping to also find a wife. Only that pretty botanist keeps disrupting his mining presentations … and his chances of meeting the right woman! A city girl who despises his way of life would be the worst choice for a miner’s wife, wouldn’t she? 

Angela Breidenbach is a professional genealogist, media personality, conference speaker, bestselling author of eighteen books, and screenwriter. Angela lives in Montana with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who shakes hands, rolls over, and jumps through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. Catch her show and podcast, Genealogy Publishing Coach!

https://AngelaBreidenbach.com
Social Media: @AngBreidenbachAmazon
Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Breidenbach/e/B00460W4F4
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/angela-breidenbach
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3370320.Angela_Breidenbach
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaBreidenbach

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