V.S Beals

I’m a Christian writer, blogger, and story-loving Jesus girl who believes words can heal, convict, and awaken. Whether you’re here to find your next faith-filled read or finally write the book God’s been nudging you to start — welcome. This is a space for women who crave truth, creativity, and a whole lot of Holy Spirit. Let’s read, write, and grow in grace together.

15 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your First Chapter (and How to Make Sure Readers Keep Going)

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If you’re a first-time author, read this before you post Your First chapter online—or hit publish. The truth is, most first-time author mistakes don’t happen halfway through the book.They happen on page one and in the first chapter. So you’re writing your first book—and you’re staring at that blinking cursor, praying your first chapter sticks […]

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How to Build a Writing Life With Christ

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How to Build a Writing Life With Christ Are you already writing devotionally — or is this your first time building a rhythm with God?Comment below and tell me what you’re most excited to implement. Writer’s Bible Planner Included Let’s Talk About Writing With God Building a consistent writing routine is difficult enough in this

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How to Write a Christian Fiction Novel Without Romanticizing Witches or Demons

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I’m just going to come out and say it plainly: Write with the Word, not the world.There’s a whole lot of fiction out there calling itself Christian Fiction, but built on tropes that have no business sharing space with the Holy Spirit. In this blog, you’ll discover how to write Christian fiction without glorifying witchcraft

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A Self-Publishing Writer’s Checklist Before Publishing

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1. You’ve finished more than just the first draft If you’re calling your first draft your final draft… My Writer Friend, no. Your first draft is the baby bird version of your novel — messy, half-bald, and screaming for help. A true “ready-to-publish” book has been rewritten, not just reread. You should be able to

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10 Christian Book Recs To Strengthen Your Faith

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So grab your tea (or reheated coffee, no shame), throw a blanket over those shoulders, and let’s get into these 10 faith-filled reads every Jesus Girlie should keep close — whether on your shelf, nightstand, or floor. (We’re not judging book piles over here 😅). And before we begin, just know these are not arranged

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Where to Publish Your Print Book in 2025 |The Best Platforms for Writers

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So you’ve got your manuscript polished, your eBook is published (if you haven’t done that yet—side-eye—head over to Top 6 Places to Upload Your eBook in 2025 and thank me later), and now you’re wondering…“Where do I publish my print book?” Stick around and I’m going to break down where to publish your print book

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