Writer Wednesdays with Sara R. Turnquist

About Writer Wednesdays with Sara R. Turnquist

I’m a coffee lovin’, word slinging, clean Historical Romance author whose super power is converting caffeine into novels. I love those odd tidbits of history that are stranger than fiction. That’s what inspires me. Well, that and a good love story.

Publisher

Sara R. Turnquist

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Mar 2024

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

72 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   EP 072: The Importance of Finding Your Author Voice

   Ever wondered what makes your writing sound like you? Not sure whether your voice needs more development or just more confidence? In this episode of Soul & Story, Sara and Cindy dig in deep about finding your author voice: what it really is, how it differs from style, tone, and genre, and how Sara discovered and grew her own. Sara shares practical ways to hear your voice, from recording yourself telling a story to rewriting a scene from another genre, explains why the things you leave unsaid matter as much as what's on the page, and offers one simple step you can take this week to grow more confident in the way you tell a story. RESOURCES MENTIONED Voice: The Secret Power of Great Writing by James Scott Bell Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek! https://trnq.st/db7f1a?video=laebITlCGQM (https://trnq.st/db7f1a?video=laebITlCGQM) Listen to it in audio format for FREE: https://youtu.be/MgFe6nyp5yU (https://youtu.be/MgFe6nyp5yU) GET MORE: Don't forget to subscribe! Tune in to Soul & Story at https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/ (https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/) Get a FREE novella ebook at https://www.saraturnquist.com/list?video=laebITlCGQM (https://www.saraturnquist.com/list?video=laebITlCGQM) Check out Sara's store at https://store.saraturnquist.com (https://store.saraturnquist.com) and grab some cool merch! Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsararturnquist/ (https://www.facebook.com/authorsararturnquist/) Got questions or suggestions for future topics? Drop ‘em in the comments! #historicalromance © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   EP 071: The Importance of Podcasting

   Thinking about starting a podcast, or pitching yourself as a guest on one? What does it really take, and why does it matter for writers? In this episode of Soul & Story, Cindy Smith and Sara Turnquist welcome Heather Greer, author, managing editor at Scrivenings Press, assistant producer of the Your Best Writing Life podcast, and co-host of Staying Real About Faith & Family. Heather shares why author-focused podcasts matter for writers who can't get to conferences, what she sees authors struggle with most from the acquisitions side, how to put your best professional foot forward as a podcast guest, and what it takes to plan, run, and grow a podcast with purpose. She also opens up about the one thing she'd do differently, and why a heart to keep learning and a community that pours into each other make all the difference. RESOURCES MENTIONED Your Best Writing Life podcast: https://yourbestwritinglife.buzzsprout.com (https://yourbestwritinglife.buzzsprout.com) Staying Real About Faith & Family podcast: https://stayingrealwithlindagoldfarb.buzzsprout.com (https://stayingrealwithlindagoldfarb.buzzsprout.com) Scrivenings Press: https://scriveningspress.com (https://scriveningspress.com) Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek! https://trnq.st/db7f1a?videoId=[VIDEO ID] (https://trnq.st/db7f1a?videoId=[VIDEO ID]) GET MORE: Don't forget to subscribe! Tune in to Soul & Story at https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/ (https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/) Get a FREE novella ebook at https://SaraTurnquist.com/list/ (https://SaraTurnquist.com/list/) Check out Sara's store at https://store.saraturnquist.com (https://store.saraturnquist.com) and grab some cool merch! Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsararturnquist/ (https://www.facebook.com/authorsararturnquist/) Got questions or suggestions for future topics? Drop ‘em in the comments! #historicalromance © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   EP 070: The Importance of Your Publishing Path

   Traditional, indie, hybrid, or vanity press: which publishing path is right for you? And how do you make that choice based on facts instead of feelings? In this episode of Soul & Story, Cindy Smith sits down with Sara Turnquist, fresh off finishing her thirtieth novel in eleven years, to talk through one of the biggest decisions a writer makes. Sara shares her own journey from a small traditional press to full indie, breaks down the real differences in upfront cost, creative control, and marketing freedom between each path, and explains where first-time indie authors should put their budget. Most of all, she encourages writers to pray first and ask the Lord what success looks like in the calling He has given them. RESOURCES MENTIONED Publish and Thrive by Sarra Cannon (Heart Breathings): https://heartbreathings.com (https://heartbreathings.com) David Gaughran: https://davidgaughran.com (https://davidgaughran.com) Kentucky Christian Writers Conference: https://kychristianwriters.com (https://kychristianwriters.com) Coaching with Sara (Write With Me): https://saraturnquist.com (https://saraturnquist.com) Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek! https://trnq.st/db7f1a?videoId=[VIDEO ID] (https://trnq.st/db7f1a?videoId=[VIDEO ID]) GET MORE: Don't forget to subscribe! Tune in to Soul & Story at https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/ (https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/) Get a FREE novella ebook at https://SaraTurnquist.com/list/ (https://SaraTurnquist.com/list/) Check out Sara's store at https://store.saraturnquist.com (https://store.saraturnquist.com) and grab some cool merch! Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsararturnquist/ (https://www.facebook.com/authorsararturnquist/) Got questions or suggestions for future topics? Drop ‘em in the comments! #historicalromance © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

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YouTube views

7,804

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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Quality

51

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

0