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Pencils&Lipstick podcast

On the Pencils&Lipstick podcast Kat talks to authors, editors and other professionals in the writing and publishing field to learn more about the craft of writing. If you"re a writer or just love listening to author interviews about writing, Pencils&Lipstick is about to be your newest favorite podcast.

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Ep 260 Emails and Email Marketing for Authors

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2025/03/17

We are talking about email, newsletters and email marketing today. And we're starting with the basics. My course with more details is here:https://writeyourstory.thrivecart.com/start-your-author-newsletter All of the companies I name in the episode are linked below. A few are affiliate links.Mailerlite (affiliate) https://katcaldwell.com/mailerliteSend Fox: https://sendfox.comMailchimp: https://mailchimp.comKit: https://kit.comConstant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.comStoryOriginApp

Ep 259 Ten Key Scenes for a Novel

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2025/03/10

Let's review the key scenes that each novel needs and how to get started on writing a novel. Like Substack? Find me at Lessons In Story. https://lessonsinstory.substack.comSign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for myreaders'

Ep 258 Give Grace for the Messy Draft with C.C. Tyler

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2025/03/03

Today I'm chatting with C.C. Tyler about the misconceptions of an "almost perfect" draft, another way to look at getting feedback and her unique approach to editing that was inspired by her collegiate swimming years. You aren't going to want to miss this!You can find out more about C.C. Tyler, her books and her coaching, at https://www.authorcctyler.com. Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive

Ep 257 Brain Fog and Habits with guest Roland Denzel

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2025/02/24

Roland Denzel is bringing his health and habits coaching expertise to his writing and his teaching us how we can too! we chat about the Pomodoro effect, the REVERSE Pomodoro effect, Brain Fog and more. Is Writing Block read? Come find out!You can find out more about Roland, get on his newsletter and be part of his ARC team for The Author Brain here: https://indestructibleauthor.com/Get the prequel, Bended Dream, here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequelLike Substack? Find me at

EP 256 Editing Tips for Authors with Stacy Juba

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2025/02/17

Editing is an essential process to writing a book. Contrary to what a lot of authors think, there might be several rounds of edits before a book hits the shelves. Today I'm talking with Stacy Juba to get more information about that as well as editing tips for authors, both indie and traditionally published. You can find Stacy Juba's Book Editing Blueprint here: https://katcaldwell.com/blueprintFind her editing masterclass here: https://katcaldwell.com/editing-masterclassFind her line

Ep 255 The Premise Promises Help with Janice Hardy

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2025/02/10

Sometimes we buck so much against the system (in publishing and writing) that we can end up throwing everything out, the bad and the good. Today Janice and I talk about why a premise will help you write your story, how to find the premise and how Janice has use it to not only finish her books but land agents for her traditionally published books. Find out more about Janice Hardy at http://blog.janicehardy.com/. And be sure to get on her newsletter!Like Substack? Find me at Lessons In Story

Ep 254 Dragons, Luck Gods, and Kickstarters with J....

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2025/02/03

Today I want to encourage you to embrace the interruptions in your life. And to make an interruption if you don't have one coming! I explain a little more in the intro. I also want to introduce you to J. Gabriel Gates who is an author of fantasy, horror, and sci-fi books, including theLuck Gods Series,The Lamplighters, The Sleepwalkers, and Blood Zero Sky. He is also co-author of The Tracks Series, a YA contemporary fantasy trilogy.You can find out more about J. Gabriel Gates here

Ep 253 Author of Both Worlds: Traditional and Indie...

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2025/01/27

My guest today, MT Solomon, talks about her latest book, Liar Queen, and what it's like to be both traditionally and indie published at the same time.You can find out more about MT and order Liar Queen at https://themtsolomon.com/works/liar-queen/Bended Love is out!! https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-loveGet the prequel, Bended Dream, here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequelLike Substack? Find me at Lessons In Story. https://lessonsinstory.substack.comSign up for my writers'

Ep 252 What's Blocking Your Novel

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2025/01/15

Is your goal for 2025 to finish your book? Are you having a hard time finding "the story", the climax or the ending? Today's episode is going to help you get past these blocks (which are pretty typical so you aren't alone!) so that you can finish your book this YEAR!Get the prequel, Bended Dream, here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequelLike Substack? Find me at Lessons In Story. https://lessonsinstory.substack.comSign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of

ep 251 A New Year My Way

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2024/12/30

Happy New Year! Time to get those resolutions going, but perhaps we should do them differently this year? After years of feeling like I should do what the productivity gurus told me (and failing), I have tweaked my goals and resolutions. If you want to join me, come listen!Bended Love is out!! https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-loveGet the prequel, Bended Dream, here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequelLike Substack? Find me at Lessons In Story.

Ep 250 The Concept of Show, Don't Tell

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2024/12/16

It's the end of 2024! We're talking a few things on the show today. First, if you can't write these next few weeks and why that's okay. And then we're talking about Show, don't Tell to understand the concept in a way that is helpful to writing our stories.Looking for the Looks and Gazes guide from Stacy Juba? It's here: https://kat_caldwell--shortcutsforwriters.thrivecart.com/energize-your-writing-toolkit/630d089834c79/The Energize Your Writing Toolkit from Stacy Juba is here:

EP 249 10 Tips to FinishYour Novel

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2024/12/09

Let's talk about how to get those words written down. To get that manuscript DONE! Because in the end, an editor can only edit what is written, right? A reader can only read what is put on the page. Your dream can come true if you get that book finished!Want to support me and my work? Find me at Lessons In Story. https://lessonsinstory.substack.comRead the Bended Duet:Bended Loyalty: https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyaltyBended Love: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-loveBended Dream:

EP 248 First Steps to Marketing Your Book

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2024/12/02

Need a Christmas book? Check out Jaime P Bradley’s book: WAIT. Get it here: https://jaimepbradley.comAuthor Newsletter workshop discount code: PENCILS2024. Get the workshop here https://writeyourstory.thrivecart.com/start-your-author-newsletter/?coupon=PENCILS2024My favorite newsletter software is SendFox.com and Mailerlite.com.Check out the articles from Indie Author

Ep 247 Structuring Your Novel in 3s with guest...

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2024/11/25

We are talking a new way to plan and organize your novel and all that goes into writing a novel today with Seralynn Lewis. Seralynn is a Christian contemporary romance writer who writes full-time and has managed to get out 14 books in 4 years because of her organizational skills (and writing talent!) You can find more about Seralynn and join her newsletter here: https://seralynn.allauthor.com/ Find Seralynn's latest book, Across Oceans, Through Time here:

Ep 246 Escalating the Tension in Your Story

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2024/11/18

Escalation in tension is important for your novel. The lack of tension by the middle is why many people put a book down and never pick it up again. It might also be why you're stuck in the muddy middle trying to figure out what to write next. But on this episode I'm not just going to tell you why you need escalating tension, I'm going to tell you a reason no one else is speaking about that could be the reason why you're stuck. Bended Love is out!

Ep 245 Publishing in Kid Lit with Sara Gentry

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2024/11/11

Sara Gentry is a Math Ph.D. turned Author Accelerator certified book coach for fiction, memoir, and nonfiction book writers. She uses her analytical and logical superpowers to help writers structure their ideas into a cohesive and compelling narrative that resonates with their audience. Sara is the host of KidLit Summer Camp and Novel Kickoff, and she is a member of the SCBWI, 12x12 Challenge, and WFWA writing communities. You can connect with Sara on her website (solutionsforwriters.com),

Ep 244 Memoir Writing with guest Deborah Lucas

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2024/11/04

Asa Certified Author Accelerator Book Coach,Deborah can pass on what she has learned, tohelp you with your writing, whether you are:at the beginning, finding the shape of your story; trudging through the writing but stuck halfway through; deep in revision with a full manuscript; or ready to complete and publish your book. Deborah doesn't offer a prepackaged class that you never get through, but rather one-on-one support, helping you where you are at, giving you the tools you need to move

243 What's Under Your Bed? with guest Rebecca Dolence

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2024/10/28

This week I'm talking with Rebecca A. Dolence about writing scary stories for kids. Because it's almost Halloween! Come join the fun.Rebecca A. Dolence is a CertifiedAuthor Accelerator Book Coach, writer, and member of the SCBWI. Her passion lies in serving fiction writers who are serious about investing in their writing success. With a proven track record and personalized writing methods, Rebecca helps writers bring their stories out of their heads and onto paper with confidence and

242 When Your Writing Gets Rejected with guest Rhonda...

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2024/10/21

Rejection comes with writing, unfortunately. This week I talked with Rhonda Douglas about rejection. We swapped stories in which we have experienced it, Rhonda tells us what it's like to be the one rejecting stories and poems (eek!) and then we talk about some different perspectives in order to get through rejection.To find out more about Rhonda go to: https://resilientwriters.com/about/For Rhonda's podcast go to: https://resilientwriters.com/podcast/Bended Love is out!

Ep 241 Restructuring Resistance for Writers with...

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2024/10/14

I talk with Monica Hay today about something she helps writers with everyday: procrastination and perfectionism. Do you struggle with either of those? Me, too! Join us in today's talk!Find out more about Monica Hay and get into the Overcoming Resistance Bootcamp here (affiliate link): https://katcaldwell.com/monica-hayJoin me at the Escape the Plot Forest Summit: https://katcaldwell.com/forest-2024Do you want to be an ARC reader of BENDED LOVE? Click here: Click here:

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