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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Welcome to the Resilient Writers Radio Show! This is the podcast for writers who want to create and sustain a writing life they love. It's for writers who love books, and everything that goes into the making of them. For writers who wanna learn and grow in their craft, and improve their writing skills. Writers who want to finish their books, and get them out into the world so their ideal readers can enjoy them, writers who wanna spend more time in that flow state, writers who want to connect ...
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How to Find Joy in Writing, with Kat Caldwell
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I sat down with the wonderful Kat Caldwell — and let me tell you, it was such an energizing, heartfelt conversation that I just know you’re going to love. Kat is the host of the Pencils&Lipstick podcast, a multi-genre indie author, and …
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Page Turner Awards is an inclusive writing and book awards with one goal – to change the lives of as many writers as possible. The team at Page Turner Awards passionately believes that talented writers can be from any background, age, race, religion, or interest. To find out more and enter the awards go to https://bit.ly/Kat-Caldwell-2025 If you de…
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Want to read the book? Head here to buy from me: https://katcaldwell.com/books Head here for Amazon: https://katcaldwell.com/english-channel Want o make your own audiobooks? Go to https://spoken.press and use the code word PENCILS to make an account! Let me know what you think! @author_katcaldwell on Instagram and @katcaldwell.author on TikTok…
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Finding the Story in Science, with Alexis von Konigslow
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Canadian author Alexis von Konigslow—and what a fascinating conversation it was. Alexis is the author of The Capacity for Infinite Happiness, and her latest novel The Exclusion Zone is one of…
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Esther thought of herself as a reluctant reader until she read John Irving’s, The World According to Garp in her teens. From that day on, she discovered that she loves books! These days, she mostly listens to audiobooks. Esther’s writing career grew from the stories she told her children. Book after book poured out of her as she began to put the wo…
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. What happens when your personal journey of healing and transformation inspires a novel? That’s exactly what happened to this week’s podcast guest, award-winning author SL Clarke (Sherrie Lynn Clarke), whose debut novel, When He Returns, explores resilience, trauma, and redemption. In this…
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This week I'm so excited to bring an interview with Spoken to you! They are truly changing the audiobook industry and I want you to be part of it! I've always wanted to have audiobooks, but it's been so far out of reach due to price for me, but not any more! Spoken Studio is the first purpose-built workflow empowering authors breaking the sound bar…
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Today I'm talking with Melissa Burnham from Embers Igniting. Melissa is a writer herself and sees editing as a partnership, walking beside writers through the editing process, encouraging growth while respecting their unique style and explaining the “why” behind her suggestions. Melissa is offering a 2000 word sample edit for Pencils&Lipstick liste…
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Writing with Intimacy & Tenderness, with Catherine Bush
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In today’s episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m absolutely thrilled to sit down with the incredible Canadian author Catherine Bush. Catherine has written five novels—including Blaze Island and The Rules of Engagement—and has racked up an impressive list of accolades along the …
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This week I am talking with author Nancy Christie. She got her start in journalism and has written nonfiction, short stories and novels. Nancy's fiction and nonfiction books explore the subject of change — the challenges in transitioning (physically or emotionally) from one place to another, the sense of loss that develops when the landscape of lif…
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Story is a State of Mind, with Sarah Selecky
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. I've got some news...this week I am going back to producing the show on a WEEKLY basis, instead of doing Seasons of 12 episodes. Expect more writerly goodness to come! I’m so excited to introduce you to the wonderful Sarah Selecky — award-winning author, beloved teacher, and founder of th…
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Today I'm talking with Greg Keogh from Curios. Curios is a self publishing platform for digital content that puts the creator and their audience first. On Curios the creator of the content keeps 100% of any revenue they earn. Additionally, with the audience's permission, creators can access their fans' contact information, and any IP stays with the…
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Launch My Book, Inc. was founded in 2013 by Joel Pitney. A writer by training with a background in digital marketing, he helped launch his first book onto the New York Times Bestseller list, and soon began working with a wide range of authors to help bring their books to the world. Since then, Launch My Book has grown in scope to help support autho…
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Today we are talking all about blurbs! After this episode I'm betting you'll feel more confident in your abilities to understand them, as well as write them. Let's go!! Jessie Cunniffe is a professional blurb writer and book blurb coach from Sydney, Australia. A passionate advocate of the indie author community, Jessie has dedicated herself to taki…
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Want to be an ARC reader for my historical romance? Click and share the link: https://katcaldwell.com/ARC-historical-romance Check out curios.com, Check out Manuscript Report https://katcaldwell.com/manuscript-report and use code KAT5 for $5 off. Like Substack? Find me at Lessons In Story. https://lessonsinstory.substack.com Sign up for my writers'…
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How to Build Your Author Platform, with Nicole Meier
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of building your author platform? Not sure where to start or how to connect with your readers? You’re not alone! In this week’s episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I sit down with author and certified book coach Nicole Meier to break it all…
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Rebecca Pickens is a certified book coach, editor, and host of Self-Editing Essentials, a group coaching program for writers with finished or almost finished manuscripts, who want to learn more about the editing process. She works with writers at all stages of the creative journey to help them start, finish, and get their stories into the hands of …
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Dire Contact: A Publishing Journey, with JC Spark
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. This week on The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I had an absolute blast chatting with sci-fi suspense author JC Spark about her thrilling debut novel, Dire Contact: No Brainer Book 1. JC is a recent graduate of my First Book Finish program, so it was a real delight to catch up! If you love…
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Lynn Bohart is a mystery writer that probably has the BEST author newsletter for crime and mystery writers that exists, but she has switched to YA. Why? Let's find out in this episode! Get her latest book, Case of the Missing Will: A Teen Mystery Adventure, here: https://www.lynnbohart-author.com/books Find out more about Lynn and sign up for her a…
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How to Boost Your Writing Confidence, with Kirsten McNeill
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Do you ever find yourself wondering, “Am I really a writer?” or “Is my work even good enough?” If so, you’re not alone! Confidence is something so many writers struggle with, which is why I’m thrilled to bring you this week’s episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show featuring confidenc…
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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/mailerlit…
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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.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. htt…
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From Geologist to Memoirist, with Laura Jevtich
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Hey there, Writer! Welcome back to another episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show. This week, I had an inspiring conversation with Laura Jevtich—a writer, author, and social media creator with a fascinating journey that took her from geology to writing memoirs and beyond. Laura’s sto…
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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.authorcctyl…
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How to Unlock the Power of Tropes, with Jennifer Hilt
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. If you’ve ever worried about using tropes in your writing—wondering if they make your story predictable or overdone—this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show is here to change your mind. I’m joined by Jennifer Hilt, USA Today bestselling author, story consultant, and the brilliant …
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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 her…
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How to Overcome Writing Resistance, with Monica Hay
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Have you ever sat down to write only to suddenly need to do the dishes, scroll TikTok, or reorganize your bookshelf? You’re not alone! Writing resistance is real, and it can show up as procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt, or just an overwhelming sense of stuckness. In this episode …
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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 Bl…
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How to Craft Strong Characters, with Megan Fuentes
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this week's episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, we’re diving deep into the world of character development with the amazing Megan Fuentes! Megan is a writer of flash fiction and historical fiction, specializing in strong female leads and captivating narratives set against the b…
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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. F…
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The Challenge of Historical Fiction, with Mary Dezember
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. This week, we're diving deep into the art of crafting heroic characters—the ones who overcome obstacles, stand for something greater, and keep readers turning the page. Joining us is Mary Dezember, award-winning author of Wild Conviction and a seasoned writer of fiction, poetry, and nonfi…
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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 the Luck Gods Series, The Lamplighters, The Sleepwalkers, and Blood…
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Hey there, and welcome back to another episode of the Resilient Writers Radio Show! This time, we’re diving into all things editing with the wonderful Stacy Juba, founder of Shortcuts for Writers. Stacy has been crafting stories since her school days, and her passion for writing has led h…
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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-love Get the prequel, Bended Dream, here: h…
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, Rhonda speaks with bestselling author and TEDx speaker Marcy Pusey -- diving into the often-feared challenge of writer’s block, exploring its deeper causes and offering insights on how writers can overcome it. Marcy, who is also a thera…
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, host Rhonda Douglas sits down with Mia Botha, a seasoned writing coach and creator of popular writing challenges like "12 Stories in 12 Months" and "30 Days of Flash Fiction." The conversation dives into the common struggles writers fac…
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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-prequel …
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How to Write and Sell Your Nonfiction Book
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this first episode of Season 6 of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, host Rhonda Douglas dives into the world of nonfiction writing with expert Meghan Stevenson. Meghan, a seasoned professional in crafting nonfiction book proposals, shares her wealth of experience, having helped her cli…
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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-love Get the preq…
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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--short…
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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.co…
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Need a Christmas book? Check out Jaime P Bradley’s book: WAIT. Get it here: https://jaimepbradley.com Author Newsletter workshop discount code: PENCILS2024. Get the workshop here https://writeyourstory.thrivecart.com/start-your-author-newsletter/?coupon=PENCILS2024 My favorite newsletter software is SendFox.com and Mailerlite.com. Check out the art…
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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 ne…
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this last episode of Season 5 of the podcast, I am doing a solo show talking about a step-by-step guide on how to create your own DIY writing retreats. These DIY retreats, which I’ve organized for myself for over 20 years and now include in my First Book Finish program, have helped me …
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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…
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Re-imagining the Old Stories, with Jeanne Blasberg
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this week’s episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I interview Jeanne Blasberg. Jeanne is a bestselling author known for her novels Eden and The Nine. Her latest novel, Daughter of a Promise, came out in April 2024. This latest novel is a contemporary retelling of the Biblical st…
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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 …
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Do You Need a Developmental Edit? With Sue Brown-Moore
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. This week's episode from The Resilient Writers Radio Show features an interview with Sue Brown-Moore, a book coach and developmental editor. We go deep into the intricacies of developmental editing, particularly for fiction and romance authors. The conversation dives into the purpose, tim…
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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 …
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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 tr…
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