How to Use Fiction for Kingdom Causes with Heather Norman Smith

Are you using your fiction platform for Kingdom causes? Our guest shares how using fiction for kingdom causes can improve our writing.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn how to use Fiction as a platform for Kingdom causes and improve your writing.My industry expert is Heather Norman Smith - Heather Norman Smith is an author of Christian Fiction set in her home state of North Carolina. Her goal is to entertain and encourage readers while illuminating the redemptive love of God. She lives just outside Winston-Salem, NC, with her husband, their four children, and several pets.Today we discuss:What do you mean by “Kingdom causes”?In addition to the gospel, what are some Biblical themes Fiction writers utilize to build a story? Biblical references: James 1:27, Psalm 139:13-14, Hebrews 13:3, Proverbs 19:37How does focusing on spiritual themes help you as a writer?What advice do you have for a Fiction writer who gets stuck in their writing?How do you incorporate spiritual themes organically into a story?LINKSHeather Norman SmithTimeout for Jesus DownloadSongs for Sunday BookIf you enjoy Your Best Writing Life’s content- consider a monthly donation through Patreon. Support Your Best Writing Life podcast.About your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda also hosts the Staying REAL About Faith & Family podcast - Check it out!Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast