Pencils&Lipstick podcast

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, an...

As a Certified Author Accelerator Book Coach, Deborah can pass on what she has learned, to help 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 n...

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 Certified  Author 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...

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 Rhon...

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-hay Join me at the Escape the Plot Forest Summit: https://katcaldwell.com/forest-2...

My interview today is with debut novelist, Ben Hawken. We chat about creative energy, a life of finding creative outlets and, ultimately, how he took on book writing. You can find out more about Ben on his website at https://www.benhawken.com/ You can buy Chandelier here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFNXQSKZ Join me at the Escape the Plot Forest Summit: https://katcaldwell.com/forest-2024 Do you w...

Should we write backstory? Should we not? How much backstory should we include? Where and how should we include it? We tackle these questions today with three simple tips that will help you navigate backstory and make the decisions that are right for your story. PODCAST SUMMARY Bended Loyalty is out!! https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyalty Want to be an ARC for Bended Love? Click here: https://book...

Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer is an indie author who writes historical fiction that features authentic American Indian characters. Sign up for her newsletter here: https://www.subscribepage.com/sarahelisabethwrites And get signed up for the Dictation bootcamp (I will be there (this link is an affiliate)) here: https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictationbootcamp-kat  Listen to my past interview with Sar...

The other day, I heard Mark Hurwitz say that "the beginning of the book (exposition is the literary term) is a bit like a social contract between the reader and the writer. This got me thinking about the different critique groups and contests that we have that focus solely on the beginning phrases of our books. Are they helpful? I’m of the opinion that they aren’t. So today we are going through a...

Paulette Perhach’s writing has been published in the  New York Times ,  Vox , Elle, The Washington Post, Slate, Cosmopolitan ,  Glamour , Marie Claire ,  Yoga Journal , McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Hobart,  and  Vice . She’s the author of two million-reader viral essays. Her book, Welcome to the ​Writer's Life , was published in 2018 by Sasquatch...

Bended Loyalty is up for PREORDER! https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyalty Get Bended Dream here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel  Like Substack? Find me at Lessons In Story. https://lessonsinstory.substack.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....

Summer is here! Which can mean a complete disruption to our writing routine. Whether you're continuing a novel, starting a new one or wondering how to keep creative this summer, this episode is for you! The BookTribe podcast: https://thebooktribe.podbean.com/ Bended Loyalty is up for PREORDER! https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyalty Get Bended Dream here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel...

Mary is a bestselling and award-winning author of 14 books in 3 genres, chef and former cooking school instructor. Her latest novel,  A Woman's Guide To Search & Rescue  (Oct24, 2023), is a cross-genre literary thriller that details a woman's escape for survival and how she flees to her estranged sister...who doesn't even know she exists. Her latest book is called LAST BETS . You ca...

Have you ever wanted to make your story into a movie? Beth Barany dreamed about it for years and is now making her dreams come true! In this episode we talk about moving making, about Kickstarters, about novel writing and editing and so much more! If you want to find out more about Beth, go to BethBarany.com . You can follow her film making process on Instagram by following @henriettafilm . Bended...

Today I speak with Chelle Honiker of Indie Author Magazine. We talk about the origins of the magazine, where it started and where it's going, what attending a writing conference can gain you and much more! Find the magazine here: https://indieauthormagazine.com/ Find the courses here: https://indieauthortraining.com/ Bended Loyalty it up for PREORDER! https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyalty Get Bend...

I have return guest Claire Taylor back to talk about her new book Sustain Your Author Career. We talk about the changes already happening in the book and publishing industry and what we can do to not freak out about them. Find out more about Claire Taylor here: https://www.ffs.media/about Find the book here: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/sustain-your-author-career Bended Loyalty it up for PREOR...

For most of her life, Pacific Northwest naturalist, photographer, poet, and author Cheryl Grey Bostrom has lived in the rural and wild lands that infuse her writing. Her work has appeared in a variety of print and online publications, currently including the American Scientific Affiliation’s  God and Nature Magazine  (for which she’s a regular photo essayist), and in her blog:  Watc...

Karyn Fischer has extensive experience in the publishing and story world. She has worked behind the scenes at publishing house, as children's book and YA literary agent and now is a story coach helping writers get their stories crafted how they envision them. Listen to this episode to find out more about the details of the publishing and literary world. Find out more about Karyn at https://www.sto...

You can find out more about Jeanne and get her book from your favorite bookstore at https://jeanneblasberg.com/ Be sure to sign up for her reader's newsletter! The classes she mentioned are from https://grubstreet.org/ 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:/...

Discover more about Lynn, her freelance writing company, her love for dogs and all her books at https://www.lynnbohart-author.com . Find Lynn's marketing book, The Little Book of Unconventional Marketing Ideas for Self-published Authors: Or How to Sell Books with Little to No Marketing Savvy on Amazon https://a.co/d/aPy6vVN Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writin...

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...

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 ,...

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 Moni...

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, kn...

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