Ep 92 Thinking Small- Kristin Couch on Craft, Calling, and Faithful Writing

What if the most fruitful writing life isn’t about going bigger—but going smaller? In this conversation, author Kristen Couch (Deep Roots, Good Fruit) shares how “thinking small” has shaped her craft: trading platform chasing for prayerful presence, social scrolling for noticing, and grand gestures for steady obedience. Kristen opens up about her process and her weekly workflow. She shares editorial tips, such as the power of reading aloud, choosing stronger verbs, cultivating specificity, and guarding sacred writing hours. She also offers gracious counsel on life rhythms and what it means to write for an audience of One while serving the many. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “small faithfulness” produces deep fruit in your writing How to protect creative focus in a distracted world Practical editing moves: read aloud, feel the “potholes,” strengthen verbs The surprising reach of specificity (how small stories touch universal nerves) A simple analog system for capturing ideas that won’t get lost How to build a sustainable weekly writing rhythm without guiltConnect with Kristin Website & newsletter: the-palest-ink.com (The Good, the True, the Beautiful) Audio course: Write the Truth Beautifully (details on her site)Book: Deep Roots, Good Fruit (The Good Book Company) To access Kristin's teaching in the Writers’ Bloc, consider becoming a premium member here: https://writers-bloc.mn.co/plans/3029... If this encouraged you, share it with a writer who needs a nudge toward steady, quiet faithfulness. Subscribe for more craft-forward, gospel-hearted conversations, and join our community to grow in the art and heart of writing—together. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writersblocpod.substack.com/subscribe