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Pencils&Lipstick podcast

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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 225 A Master in Storytelling with Steven James

April 08, 2024 10:21 - 33.1 MB

Steven James is a critically acclaimed author of eighteen novels and numerous nonfiction books that have sold more than 1 million copies. His books have won or been shortlisted for dozens of national and international awards. In addition, his stories and articles have appeared in more than eighty different publications, including the New York Times. He is also a popular keynote speaker and professional storyteller with a master’s degree in storytelling. Find out more about Steven Ja...

Ep 224 The Editing Process with Golden May Editing

April 01, 2024 10:25 - 36 MB

At Golden May, we offer one-on-one coaching, a life-time access writing program, and regular workshops/events. We love working with fiction writers in MANY genres—especially those who write in fantasy, romance, sci-fi, historical, and contemporary works for all ages. If you’re ready to stop fighting what your writing life ‘should’ look like and start dreaming about what’s possible for you, join us! https://goldenmayediting.com/ If you're interested in their free course they mention...

Ep 223 Kickstarter Rundown

March 25, 2024 10:25 - 15.7 MB

If you're looking for an expert course on this the one I took was the WriterMBA course found here: https://courses.writermba.com/p/the-kickstarter-accelerator Novel Marketing (Thomas Umstad) also has a course. I have not taken it but have heard good things about it. You can find that here: https://training.authormedia.com/p/the-ultimate-crowdfunding-course-for-authors You can find Russell and Monica's book about Kickstarters here: https://a.co/d/bDCZgyp Sign up for my writers' ne...

Ep 22 Reviving a Book with Sher Davidson

March 18, 2024 17:05 - 32.9 MB

Sher Davidson is an author of many genres. Her memoir, Europe with Two Kids and a Van, came out 50 years ago but is still relevant today. Now the travel guide has also launched. You can find out more about Sher at https://sherdavidson.com/ Be part of the Kickstarter at https://katcaldwell.com/bended-duology-kickstarter 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 information on my writing ...

Ep 222 Reviving a Book with Sher Davidson

March 18, 2024 17:05 - 55 minutes - 32.9 MB

Sher Davidson is an author of many genres. Her memoir, Europe with Two Kids and a Van, came out 50 years ago but is still relevant today. Now the travel guide has also launched. You can find out more about Sher at https://sherdavidson.com/ Be part of the Kickstarter at https://katcaldwell.com/bended-duology-kickstarter 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 information on my writing ...

Ep 221 The Future of Publishing Rundown

March 13, 2024 00:57 - 18.2 MB

Check out ReamStories.com PublishDrive.com Look into IndieAuthorTraining.com Be an early reader of the Bended Duet by supporting the Kickstarter here: https://katcaldwell.com/bended-duology-kickstarter Join my writer's newsletter here: https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Join my reader's newsletter here: https://katcaldwell.com/fans-of-good-stories

Ep 220 Writer Wellness and WriteDay Subscription with Joy E Held

March 04, 2024 11:00 - 27.8 MB

WRITEDAY is a subscription box program that delivers curated products from authors, creators, and small businesses to writers and readers in the US. It’s unique in that many products are sourced from writers who are also crafters and artisans. Each bi-monthly box delivers a writing craft book of the month and 3-7 items associated with the key concepts (journaling, fitness, relaxation, nutrition, and creative play) of Writer Wellness, Joy's flagship program and book (Headline Books, ...

Ep 219 Writing Brave with Brooke Adams Law

February 26, 2024 11:50 - 37.9 MB

Brooke Adams Law is an award-winning author and founder of the Writing Brave movement. Brooke helps creative, intuitive women claim their author identity so that they can start, finish and publish brave, dazzling books.  Brooke’s debut novel Catchlight won the Fairfield Book Prize, was named a Best Indie Book of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews, and was featured on Good Morning America’s blog. Find out more about Brooke and sign up for her newsletter at https://www.wearewritingbrave.com/ Si...

Ep 218 Mastering Romance Writing with Paula Judith Johnson

February 19, 2024 11:58 - 32 MB

Today my guest is Paula Judith Johnson. She's a historical romance writer and the creator of the Writing Romance Mastery Summit held twice a year. While involved in mountain man-era black powder clubs, Paula Judith Johnson regularly participated in shooting reproduction muzzleloading rifles, pistols, and shotguns. She also enjoyed activities that included throwing bowie knives, tomahawks, and spears. Paula Judith Johnson is the author of esteemed romance novels, such as her historic...

Ep 217 Embodied Writing with Traci Skuce

February 12, 2024 11:34 - 28.2 MB

My guest today is Traci Skuce. She's been a writing mentor to me during Covid. I took her six-month Embodied Story Intensive TWICE, that's how much I loved it. You can find it here: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-intensive/ Sign up for the Writing From the Heart Intimate Summit here to participate and then get on Traci's amazing newsletter. https://www.traciskuce.com/write-from-the-heart-writing-summit/ See my Kickstarter for the Bended Duology! https://katcaldwell.com/...

Ep 216 Book Brush to the Social Media Content Rescue! with Kathleen Sweeney

February 05, 2024 11:20 - 34.3 MB

You can find everything you need to know about Book Brush and how to get started with their hourly concepts of ethel social media management with the following links: Hourly Concepts: https://bookbrush.com/hourly-concepts/ Hourly Concepts portfolio to peep the cool stuff: https://bookbrush.com/hourly-concepts-portfolio/ Hourly Concepts pricing menu for projects: https://bookbrush.com/hourly-concepts-design-menu/ Social Media Management: https://bookbrush.com/social-media-managem...

Ep 215 Writing with Valor and Meaning with Lynne Golodner

January 29, 2024 12:15 - 28.9 MB

Lynne is an author, writing coach, marketing entrepreneur and host of the Make Meaning Podcast. Her first novel, Woman of Valor, was released on September 26, 2023 and is a story about the courage to love the ordinary and seek satisfaction where you are, while shedding the need to please others. Lynne draws from her life experience as an Orthodox Jew for ten years to allow the reader a glimpse into what that world looks like. Find out more about Lynne and her books at https://lynneg...

Ep 214 Promoting Your Book (and You) on Podcasts with Michelle Glogovac

January 22, 2024 11:50 - 50.4 MB

You can find out more about Michelle and buy How to Get On Podcasts at https://michelleglogovac.com/ Find out more about the work and the clients she helps at https://themlgcollective.com/. Follow Michelle on the following social media apps: Facebook: The MLG Collective Instagram: The MLG Collective Podcast: My Simplified Life 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 information on m...

Ep 213 Writing True to Your Passions with Susan DeFreitas

January 15, 2024 12:54 - 49 MB

Susan DeFreitas is on a 'mission to tell stories that matter and help other's to do the same.' You can find out more about Susan, including how to work with her, at https://susandefreitas.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 information on my writing retreats. https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and...

Ep 212 Creative Writing and Poetry with Emily A Myers

January 08, 2024 11:18 - 29.9 MB

Emily A. Myers is an award-winning author of romantic suspense. Her first novel, The Truth About Unspeakable Things, was a First Place winner for the Chanticleer International Book Awards (CIBA) Clue Award (2021) for suspense/ thriller fiction. The Truth About Unspeakable Things was also a finalist for the CIBA Chatelaine Award (2021) for romance and a semi-finalist for the Somerset Award (2021) for contemporary fiction. Emily's upcoming release is the poetry collection I Still Hav...

A Different Method of New Year's Writing Goals

January 01, 2024 11:57 - 13.3 MB

Go to Emmadhesi.com to sign up for the Be A Best-Seller summit. Looking for workshops? Go here https://workshops.katcaldwell.com/2024-workshops/ to find out more and use the coupon code LIPSTICK for $7 off the price 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 information on my writing retreats. https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletter Want more information on my books, author ...

Tips to Keep Your Mind on the Story this Season

December 18, 2023 12:53 - 17.7 MB

The name of the series I talk about in this episode is called The Last Of Us. 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 information on my writing retreats. https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.myflodesk.com/signup You can always ask...

Go Directly to the Ending

December 11, 2023 21:38 - 23.1 MB

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 information on my writing retreats. https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.myflodesk.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick ...

EP 208 DIY your MFA with Gabriela Pereira

November 27, 2023 14:10 - 52.4 MB

Gabriela Pereira is an author, speaker, and self-proclaimed word nerd who wants to challenge the status quo of higher education. Her mission is to empower writers to apply an entrepreneurial mindset to their professional growth. Find out more about DIYMFA by joining the newsletter here: https://diymfa.com/join/ and you'll be the first to know when The Hub opens for new members. Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are ...

Ep 207 Writing Goodies I'm Grateful For

November 20, 2023 09:53 - 25.8 MB

Links Atticus: https://www.atticus.io ProWritingAid: https://katcaldwell.com/blackfridayprowritingaid PublisherRocket: https://katcaldwell.com/blackfridayrocket Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com BookFunnel: https://bookfunnel.com StoryOriginApp: https://katcaldwell.com/storyoriginapp (some are affiliate links from which I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.) Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my...

Ep 206 Breaking Down Goal, Motivation, Conflict and Need

November 13, 2023 18:49 - 32.9 MB

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 information on my writing retreats. https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.myflodesk.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLip...

Ep 205 Your Author Self

November 07, 2023 19:36 - 21.9 MB

It's one week into NaNo and 8 weeks until the end of the year. How can we accomplish our writing goals while staying sane? 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 information on my writing retreats. https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcald...

Ep 204 The Scenes Every Novel Needs

October 31, 2023 20:03 - 30.1 MB

There are certain scenes each novel needs. Whether you're participating in NaNoWriMo or not, this episode will help you get through the muddy middle and write a bang up beginning and ending. 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 information on my writing retreats. https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and w...

Ep 203 When There's Too Much Plot

October 24, 2023 03:02 - 27.5 MB

This week I'm divulging what happened when I got together with another book coach to talk about my book that I want to come out next February: I was convinced to cut an entire plot point! Since I'm sure I'm not alone in this writing journey, I share why I decided to do it and how you can step back and decide whether you have too much plot or not as well. If you want to catch the replays of the Escape the Plot Forest summit you can do that here: https://katcaldwell.com/plotforestsum...

Ep 202 Don't Knock a Good Trope! with Jennifer Hilt

October 09, 2023 09:29 - 47.9 MB

My guest today is Jennifer Hilt, multi-genre author and author of The Trope Thesaurus. We talk about tropes, the misconceptions surrounding them, how to use them properly and why you should chose them on purpose. You can find out more about Jennifer and buy her trope books at: https://www.jenniferhilt.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 information on my writing retreats. http...

Ep 201 Craft Books I Recommend

October 02, 2023 17:59 - 27 MB

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 information on my writing retreats. https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.myflodesk.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLip...

Ep 200 Create Your Character's Personality

September 27, 2023 15:12 - 27 MB

One way you can figure out your character is to choose an imbalance in one of the Big 5 Personality traits. Here's a quick exercise to apply it. Worksheet for personality is: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/k2d2x6 Plotting workshop: https://katcaldwell.com/plotting-on-the-spot Character workshop: https://katcaldwell.com/whats-in-a-character Scene workshop: https://katcaldwell.com/scene-workshop Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of ...

Ep 199 TikTok to the Top with ZS Diamanti

September 18, 2023 16:33 - 48.1 MB

Want to know how to build buzz for your book? ZS Diamanti is here today to tell us how he did it. It's work, but it's worth it! Grab your favorite drink and come listen to how Zach drummed up interest for his book launch (ps, he's a BRAND new author, so these are tips everyone will find useful!) Check out Zach's books at https://zsdiamanti.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 i...

Ep 198 Beyond Book One

September 11, 2023 10:51 - 35 MB

Want to expand your first book into a series? Or do you want to write a series from scratch? Did you knew that there are four different ways to write a series? Join me this week as Lewis educates me on writing Beyond Book One. Find the book here. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH1H36R5/ Sign up for my writer's newsletter here:https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Sign up for my reader's newsletter here: https://katcaldwell.com/readers Find me at https://katcaldwell.com or on ...

Ep 197 Book Covers with Katia from MiblArt

September 04, 2023 04:51 - 41.2 MB

Today I'm talking with Katia from MiblArt. She explains to us how MiblArt is different from other book cover designers as well as gives us tips to creating the best book cover for your book. Find out more about MiblArt at miblart.com Find out more about Katia here https://linktr.ee/katia.bookcoverdesign Sign up for my writer's newsletter here:https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Sign up for my reader's newsletter here: https://katcaldwell.com/readers Find me at https://kat...

EP 196 The 7 Essentials of Story

August 28, 2023 09:23 - 47.5 MB

Today we're going over the 7 things you MUST have in each story. A bit of a refresher course before we go into fall. Sign up for my writer's newsletter here:https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Sign up for my reader's newsletter here: https://katcaldwell.com/readers Find me at https://katcaldwell.com or on Instagram as @katcaldwell.author or @pencilsandlipstick

Ep 195 4 books in 5 Days with Carissa Andrews

August 21, 2023 14:39 - 37.2 MB

Carissa Andrews is back on the podcast to talk about her newest brand course called 4 Book, 5 Days: Mastering AI-Enhanced Series Planning! 4 Book, 5 Days is going to run October 1st – 6th and you can sign up for the early bird price until September, then for just $47 until October. Find out more and register here: https://authorrevolution.org/4books5days Find out more about Carissa here: https://authorrevolution.org Sign up for my writer's newsletter here:https://katcaldwell.com/w...

Ep 194 Writing and Marketing Super Hero Women with Alicia McCalla

August 14, 2023 15:50 - 60 MB

Alicia McCalla creates thrilling stories, audiobooks, and merchandise featuring courageous Black heroines. After losing her son, she dedicated herself to sharing empowering tales of overcoming adversity. Her sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal horror celebrate badass Black women - superheroes, slayers, and more. Fin out more about Alicia and her books on her website here: https://aliciamccalla.com/ Sign up for my writer's newsletter here:https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Sign...

Ep 193 The Most Prolific Romance Writer with Desiree Holt

August 07, 2023 14:44 - 43.9 MB

I was so honored to get to talk to Desiree Holt. She was an amazing guest and had so much to say about writing. If you don't know here, check out her website here: https://desireeholt.com/ The romance community lost a very valuable writer, but at least her stories live on! Sign up for my writer's newsletter here:https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Sign up for my reader's newsletter here: https://katcaldwell.com/readers Find me at https://katcaldwell.com or on Instagram as...

Ep 192 Writing Books that Don't 'Fit' with Jasper Fforde

August 01, 2023 07:56 - 44.5 MB

We're pulling out some of my favorite interviews for the next few weeks. This week is my interview with Jasper Fforde. He has built a career and writing books that don't 'fit' into a traditional genre. And yet I will repeat, He has made a CAREER out of it! This is good news for all of us who don't write in a specific genre or like to write what we have in our heads instead of what the industry says we should write. Check out Jasper Fforde's books (they're really fun) here:https://ja...

Ep 191 Beating Writer's Block

July 24, 2023 11:03 - 23.3 MB

Let's talk about writer's block and what we can do to combat it. At least one of these will help you! Rest, by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Sign up for my writer's newsletter here:https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Sign up for my reader's newsletter here: https://katcaldwell.com/readers Find me at https://katcaldwell.com or on Instagram as @katcaldwell.author or @pencilsandlipstick Find the transcription for this episode here.

Ep 190 The Book Incubator with Mary Adkins

July 17, 2023 12:50 - 33.6 MB

Today I speak with Mary Adkins, best-selling novelist of Palm Beach and Privileged about her writing journey and the business she created to help other writers find success called The Book Incubator. Want more information about Mary? Check out her website: https://maryadkinswriter.com/ her IG: https://www.instagram.com/adkinsmary/?hl=en And for more information about The Book Incubator visit: thebookincubator.com Sign up for my writer's newsletter here:https://katcaldwell.com/writ...

Ep 189 10 Things I Learned at SPS LIVE

July 10, 2023 09:12 - 25.3 MB

The 10 Things I Learned at SPS LIVE (and throughout my years as an Indie Author). Sign up for my writer's newsletter here:https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Sign up for my reader's newsletter here: https://katcaldwell.com/readers Find me at https://katcaldwell.com or on Instagram as @katcaldwell.author or @pencilsandlipstick Find the transcription for this episode here.

Ep 188 The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Now

July 03, 2023 12:02 - 54.2 MB

Jeff Elkins, aka The Dialogue Doctor, has finally written a book! Over the last two years, Jeff has done more than 200 editing sessions with writers. This book is a collection of the tools he built together to solve problems around writing dialogue. Reading it will help you write dialogue and create characters that connects with readers. Want to find out more? Listen in or find the book here. Find more about Jeff at https://dialoguedoctor.com/. Sign up for my writer's newsletter he...

Ep 187 Tips for Writing Book Blurbs

June 27, 2023 14:28 - 25.9 MB

Want more help writing better book blurbs? I hate writing them, but like most indie authors, I also don't want to pay someone else to write them for me. Today we're talking tips to make your book blurbs even better than before so you can sell more books! Want to find out more about Stacy Juba's Book Blurbs Made Simple course that I used? Check it out here: https://katcaldwell.com/blurbs-made-simple Are you a writer looking for my weekly newsletter to writers? You can sign up here...

Ep 186 The Writer's Enneagram with Claire Taylor

June 19, 2023 10:56 - 49.7 MB

My guest today is Claire Taylor, author and creator of FFS Media and co-host of the Sell More Books Podcast Claire wrote ether book Reclaim Your Author Career in which she explains how understanding the Enneagram can be helpful in creating a successful and fun author career. Today we talk bout that and more. Check out Claire's free author alignment mini course here https://ffs-media.teachable.com/p/5-day-indie-author-alignment And for more information on the Enneagram check out Cla...

Ep 185 Mountain Ash Press with Andi Combo and Caroline Topperman

June 12, 2023 10:50 - 37.2 MB

In publishing you have traditional publishing, indie publishing and hybrid publishing. Mountain Ash Press combines the expertise of two female writers, Caroline Topperman and Andi Cumbo-Floyd, to create a boutique hybrid press that helps writers from the beginning concept of a book all the way to the end. Today I have them on the show to talk about everything their press does for authors, how they came up with the idea and a fun retreat they'll be hosting in the fall of 2023.Visit M...

Ep 184 Ghostwriting with JB Favour

June 05, 2023 11:55 - 37.2 MB

Have you ever considered becoming a ghost writer? Are you trying to write your story, but find yourself stuck and are wondering if hiring a ghost writer might be the best idea for you? Today I talk with JB Favour about the ins and outs of ghostwriting. This is an episode if you want to find out how to be a ghostwriter, what it requires of you and how to get started. And this episode is also for anyone with a story who doesn't want to write it themselves. Find out more about JB here:...

Ep 183 3 Tips To Add Conflict To Your Story

May 29, 2023 10:54 - 33.4 MB

All stories need conflict! Let's talk about why and what you can do to actively add more to your story. Are you writing a book? Check out my friend Stacy Juba's Perfect Your Plot course. For just $47 you can get all the plot points down so you won't come across a plot hole during edits! Want to support the show? Go here: https://pencilsandlipstick.com/support-the-show/ Looking for tips on writing, publishing, and storytelling? Join my writers' newsletter! https://www.subscribepa...

Ep 182 One-Stop Author Marketing at Story Origin App

May 22, 2023 13:18 - 68.9 MB

Today I talk with Evan Gow, creator and developer of the amazing Story Origin App. This website is the one-stop shop for marketing for authors. If you want to join promotions, manage a swap with other authors, have a landing page for beta readers and more, you NEED to check out Story Origin App. Want to support the show? Go here: https://pencilsandlipstick.com/support-the-show/ Looking for tips on writing, publishing, and storytelling? Join my writers' newsletter! https://www.sub...

Ep 181 Finding a Writing Retreat with Lisa Shaughnessy

May 15, 2023 13:03 - 42.9 MB

Join me today as I talk with Lisa Shaughnessy, founder of the Writing Retreat Sampler. Lisa has taken it upon herself to not only find the writing retreats offered around the world, but to interview the hosts and bring all the links to one place, WritingRetreatSampler.com so that writers can have a better way of discovering the writing retreat for them! You can find interviews from the past and sign up to hear interviews from future writing retreat hosts (including me in July!) at h...

Ep 180SubPlots and Questions Answered

May 08, 2023 08:16 - 24.9 MB

Welcome to Pencils&Lipstick! This week we are answering some questions I get as well as talking about subplot characters. Check out Lisa Cron's Wired for Story and Story Genius. Also John Truby's The Anatomy of Story. And Save the Cat. Sign up for the Write With Us online retreat! Want to support the show? Go here: https://pencilsandlipstick.com/support-the-show/ Looking for tips on writing, publishing, and storytelling? Join my writers' newsletter! https://www.subscribepage.co...

Ep 179 The Dream to Write with Chris K Jones

May 01, 2023 10:05 - 58.5 MB

Chris K Jones decided to give it all up for his dream to write a story. What he found was that it wasn't as easy as we all think it is. But after researching, courses and much perserverance Chris finished his first book. And now? He's caught the bug and is writing another! Come hear about his journey to writing, marketing and learning this new business pursuit called being an author. Find out more about Chris K Jones here. Sign up for the Write With Us! online retreat here. Chec...

Ep 178 Mastering Author Newsletters

April 24, 2023 10:12 - 44.8 MB

Today we're talking about Author Newsletters. Why? Because I still have seasoned authors ask me why I feel so strongly that they need one. I break down why I think you should have one and go over the items you need from the beginning to have a successful author newsletter. Check out my mini author newsletter course here. https://pencilsandlipstick.com/author-newsletter In the course I break down exactly how to set one up, what to put in it, how to use BookFunnel and StoryOriginapp...

Ep 177 Teaching Writing and Book Coaching with Jennie Nash

April 17, 2023 13:15 - 54.3 MB

What does it take to be a book coach? Do you have to be a writer to understand writing? Jennie Nash doesn't think so. After teaching writing for years as a professor, Jennie decided the way we teach writing. I can't say enough about how much I love the Author Accelerator program! If you want to know more about becoming a book coach, click on my affiliate link here: https://katcaldwell.com/fiction-certificate Want to support the podcast? You can support the podcast at https://penc...

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