Create from Rest

You were made to create. You were also made to rest. Most advice in the Christian creative space treats those like opposites. They're not.Create from Rest is a weekly podcast for high-capacity Christian creative women who want to steward their calling with both conviction and strategy. Every episode: one clear topic, theological grounding, a practical framework, and a next step that won't overwhelm you.Hosted by Rachel Fahrenbach, self-published author building a six-figure author brand without agents, conferences, or permission from the industry.New episodes every Wednesday.

Create from Rest is a religion podcast hosted by Rachel Fahrenbach, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 81.

Rachel Fahrenbach hosts Create from Rest, a religion show with 59 episodes published.

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  Episode #53

  Ep 53: Artisan Authors in an AI World with Marline Williams

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  In a world of fast, AI-generated books, your unique voice might be your greatest advantage. But only if you’re willing to use it. ✅GRAB MARLINE’S BOOKS 👉 https://amzn.to/4dczw9k Rachel sits down with Marline Williams to unpack what it means to write meaningful, lasting books in a world increasingly dominated by AI and fast fiction. From redefining success beyond metrics to embracing “boutique” storytelling, this conversation challenges authors to think differently about their craft and their calling. If your work doesn’t fit neatly into a genre—or you’re wondering if that’s a problem—this episode will reframe everything. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 Topics covered in this episode: 00:00 — Redefining Success (It’s Not What You Think) 04:30 — The Simple Networking Strategy Authors Overlook 16:00 — How to Grow Your Audience (Even Without a Big Platform) 19:30 — A Free Way to Get More Readers (Most Authors Miss This) 26:00 — AI vs Authors: What’s Actually Happening 50:00 — Why Your Unique Voice Is Your Competitive Edge This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 📘 Connect with Marline ➡️ Website : https://marlinewilliams.com/ ➡️ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/marlinewilliams_author/ ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarlineWilliamsAuthor/ ============================= 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebusinessofchristianfiction Connect: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebusinessofchristianfiction ============================= This Video was Filmed & Edited Using: Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Cm0D02 Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GCUrD5 Video Editing: Descript Descript ➡️ https://get.descript.com/7hj2arp0leed ============================= We’re on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources ⚡️BOOK: Check out the Gifted + Guided Quarterly Prayer Journal for Entrepreneurs: https://amzn.to/48kMyOl Connect with Rachel on Social Media https://rachelfahrenbach.com https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? About this video: Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies.

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  Create from Rest

  Ep 34: Merging Various Interests into Your Author Platform with Ashli Montgomery

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  We’re told to be authentic but we’ve also been told to niche our platform. So, how do you navigate building an author platform when your authentic self has lots of interest. Today’s guest shares her experience and tips. ***GET ASHLI’S BOOK ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/44G7i03 This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. About Ashli Ashli Montgomery is a wife, a momma, and an author whose passion is sharing love stories, books, quilts, yoga, recipes, and her favorite things in life. She is quilting to mend the mind by spearheading and educating a community of quilters through Quilt 2 End ALZ, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit she launched to use her quilting hobby as a platform to advocate for an end to Alzheimer's disease. Ashli writes wholesome and heartfelt, small-town romance under the pen name Virginia’dele Smith to honor Syble Virginia Tidwell, Adele Gertrude Baylin, and Etta Jean Smith. These three cherished grandmothers were beautiful role models, teaching Ashli to love without judgment and to always put family first. Through Grandma Syble’s journals and appetite for books, through Momadele’s priceless cards and handwritten letters, and through many, many hours of visiting over fabric at Mema’s kitchen island, Ashli also learned to treasure words. You are invited to join Ashli in Green Hills and learn more about Virginia’dele Smith and the many hats she enjoys wearing by subscribing to Ashli’s newsletter, The Gazette, at https://AshliMontgomery.com 📘 Connect With Ashli ➡️ https://ashlimontgomery.com ➡️ Amazon Author Page: http://amazon.com/author/virginiadelesmith ➡️ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/AshliMontgomery.VirginiadeleSmith/ ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashlim.virginiadelesmith/ ****Get Ashli’s Latest Book: https://amzn.to/44G7i03 ============================= 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rachelfahrenbach Connect: Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebusinessofchristianfiction Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebusinessofchristianfiction ============================= This Video was Filmed & Edited Using: Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Cm0D02 Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GCUrD5 Equipment: Pyle Microphone Boom Suspension Stand Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3VGlwtr Video Editing: Descript Descript ➡️ https://www.descript.com?lmref=r1smdQ ============================= Rachel is on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. ⚡ ️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources ⚡ ️BOOK: Check out the REST & REFLECT guided journal to help you put rhythms of rest in your week: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/journal Connect with Rachel on Social Media https://rachelfahrenbach.com https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach https://tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach https://linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? About this video: Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes these days to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies

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  Create from Rest

  Ep 03: Get Yourself Some Solid Writer Friends

  —18 min

  Writing is a lonely activity–we literally write by ourselves–but you don’t have to go at it alone! Today we’re talking about getting solid writing friends: who they are, why you need them, and where you can find them. Writing Communities Mentioned in Episode: American Christian Fiction Writers https://acfw.com/ Write that Book https://triciagoyer.com/write-that-book/ Word Weavers https://word-weavers.com/ Flourish Writers https://www.flourishwriters.com/ Compel https://compeltraining.com/ Hope*Writers https://rachelfahrenbach.com/hopewriters FREE RESOURCES for Fiction Writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources Question? Post a comment below or send Rachel a DM on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach Subscribe to Rachel's YouTube Channel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/subscribeYT Connect with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach About the Episode: Writing is a lonely activity–we literally write by ourselves–but you don’t have to go at it alone! Today we’re talking about the six types of writing communities you can find and where to find them, as well as what makes for a solid writing friend (hint: friends who enjoy writing don’t always make for solid writing friends) A Note: Rachel is an affiliate for some of the brands and products she references on her channel and podcast. As an Amazon Associate, she does earn from qualifying purchases.

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  Create from Rest

  Ep 08: Make Sure You Have this Person on Your Team

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  Your reader isn’t just someone you are writing for, they are someone you are teaming up with! Treating your reader like a teammate instead of a customer is a key way to help your novel succeed. FREE RESOURCES for Fiction Writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources Question? Post a comment below or send Rachel a DM on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach Subscribe to Rachel's YouTube Channel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/subscribeYT Connect with Rachel: https://rachelfahrenbach.com https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach https://pinterest.com/rachelfahrenbach https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelfahrenbach https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelfahrenbach About the Episode: Your reader isn’t just someone you are writing for, they are someone you are teaming up with! Treating your reader like a teammate instead of a customer is a key way to help your novel succeed. Today, we’re diving into how your reader is part of your team, how that benefits you (and them), and what best practices you can do to help invite an individual to become part of this team you are building around your work as an author. _____ ***Rachel is an affiliate for some of the brands and products she references on her channel and podcast. As an Amazon Associate, she does earn from qualifying purchases.

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  Episode #43

  Ep 43: Is Kickstarter Right for You and Your Book?

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  Are you considering using crowdfunding to launch your novel? Listen to Emilie Haney’s tips and advice for using Kickstarter. ***Check out Emilie’s Kickstarter ✅CLICK HERE 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/falling-through-the-black?ref=discovery This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 Topics covered in this episode: Knowing if Kickstarter is right for you The different approaches to using Kickstarter What point in the publishing process should you do a Kickstarter campaign Why communication is vital for a Kickstarter campaign Profit margin (and other considerations) About Emilie Haney (E.A. Hendryx) E. A. Hendryx is an author, graphic designer, photographer, and podcaster living in Indiana with her husband, two dogs, and a cat named Pages. She writes fiction in multiple genres and spends more time on Instagram than she probably should. She grew up on a steady diet of Star Trek and Nancy Drew and believes that every idea is better in space. 📘 Connect With Emilie ➡️ https://www.eahcreative.com/ ➡️ https:// instagram.com/createexploreread ➡️ https://x.com/emiliehendryx ➡️ https://facebook.com/emiliehendryx ***Check out Emilie’s YA Fiction (pen name: E.A. Hendryx) ✅CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3W6W0Bk ***Check out Emilie’s Cozy Mysteries ✅CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3U2P31w ***Check out Emilie’s Rom-Coms (pen name: Bell Renshaw) ✅CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3JihdRx ============================= 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast HERE: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-christian-fiction/id1645870156 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CPaxgmw479Q3r31NsdCQM?si=1c4916c3bd7e4f09 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebusinessofchristianfiction Connect: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebusinessofchristianfiction ============================= This Video was Filmed & Edited Using: Web Camera: Logitech for Creators StreamCam Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Cm0D02 Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X Amazon ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GCUrD5 Video Editing: Descript Descript ➡️ https://get.descript.com/7hj2arp0leed ============================= We’re on a mission to help 1,000 Christian fiction writers make both an impact and an income from their storytelling. ⚡️FREE RESOURCES: Download FREE worksheets designed for fiction writers: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources ⚡️BOOK: Check out the Gifted + Guided Quarterly Prayer Journal for Entrepreneurs: https://amzn.to/48kMyOl Connect with Rachel on Social Media https://rachelfahrenbach.com https://instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach https://facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach QUESTION — Who would you like to hear from on the podcast? About this video: Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies.

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