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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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S1E310 Ep 310 Writing for the Male Reader with Henry Brown
You can find Henry on his Virtual Pulp website (https://www.virtualpulppress.com) and on Amazon.com. His comic Threat Quotient is live on Kickstarter right now. Check it out here. And he writes on…
S1E309 Ep 309: Our Writing Schedules Aren't Created Equal
Every quarter we need to reevaluate what we can and CANNOT accomplish as writers. This episode is that episode.Get my latest book!…
S1E308 Ep 308:Not Where You Thought You’d Be? Listen to this
In this episode I'm talking about how unpredictable this whole indie author journey is, how you can put in a ton of effort and still not get the results you expected, and how so much of it is out of…
S1E307 Ep 307 Craft & Connect 3: Ideal Readers
Figuring out your ideal reader is key to running your book business. It's key to marketing! Today Becky and I discuss Ideal Readers, how to figure out who they are and why it is necessary to take…
S1E306 Ep 306 Reader Magnets: More Than a Deleted Scene
Let's talk about Reader Magnets. Because they're on my mind as I try to come up with some for my next novel, Next, Love. Everyone always says to slap together a short story or offer "deleted"…
S1E305 Ep 305 Good Books are for Any Age with Molly Arbuthnott
This week I'm talking with Molly Arbuthnott about writing picture books, working with illustrators and creative ways to get our books in front of the reader (including traveling...!) You can find…
S1E304 Ep 304 Choosing the Right Cover with Matt Stone
Today I am talking with Matt Stone from 100covers.com. We chat about how to find the right cover, how an author should approach cover art, how to work with a graphic artist and more. 100covers.com…
S1E303 Ep 303 Why You Need an Author Website with Maite Dalila
Maite Dalila is a Squarespace website designer who works exclusively with authors. She has built 20+ author websites for debut novelists, querying writers, and self-publishing authors across fiction,…
S1E302 Ep 302 Craft & Connect Marketing: Core Values & Newsletters
This week Becky and I talk about the Core Marketing Values, why they're important and how to choose them. I'm the guinea pig this week. Let's see how I do!Every third Monday of every month, Becky…
S1E301 Ep 301 Voice Over Perfection with Jessica Snyder
Jessica Snyder started out editing for the traditional romance publishers. She had since moved into independent editing and has created the HEA club where Romance Writers can connect and learn about…
S1E300 Ep 300 Talking Sustainable, Long-term Writing Habits with Nidhi Kona
Nidhi Kona is a versatile professional who wears many hats and offers a refreshing perspective on topics that matter the most. As a molecular biologist, she brings her scientific expertise to the…
S1E299 Ep 299 Characters with Conviction with guest Jake Lynch
In this episode of Pencils and Lipstick, I sat down with Jake Lynch to talk about his unexpected journey into writing Christian fiction. He shared how a moment in Isaiah prompted him to write his…
S1E298 Ep 298 Craft and Connect: Your Marketing Pillars
Welcome to the first episode of Craft and Connect, the marketing show on Pencils&Lipstick with Becky Grogan and Kat Caldwell! Today we are talking about the pillars of marketing that will…
S1E297 Ep 297 The Case For Crime Fiction with Melanie Anagnos
Today I'm speaking with Melanie Anagnos about being a police procedural author. Melanie received an MFA from Sarah Lawrence, and although she started writing a literary novel, she ended up in the…
S1E296 Ep 296 Welcome to the Book Marketing Hour
Welcome to the Pencils&Lipstick Book Marketing Hour! We will be here every month...and we will be working on that title...Every third Monday of every month, Becky Grogan…
S1E295 Ep 295 How to Start Writing A Story
Here are the links for the books, websites and classes I mention in the episode.LiveWriteThrive.com has a LOT of great courses on writing.Reedsy.com/learning is also a great source. Get on their…
S1E294 Ep 294 Five Tips for Self-Editing Your Manuscript
Once you type The End on your manuscript, the real work begins: editing. But editing is not just re-reading and tweaking a few words here and there. Editing involves some deep work. So let's get into…
S1E293 Ep 293 The Courage to Be Authentic with Antonio Michael Downing
I'm super excited for you to listen to this interview (chat, really) that I had with Antonio Michael Downing. It isn't everyday that I get to have such a great conversation with a stranger! Check out…
S1E292 Ep 292 An Intentional Writing Life
Is it possible to set goals as a writer? As a creative? When there are so many different variables that go into creating a story? In this episode I go into the reality of goal setting as a writer,…
S1E291 Ep 291 Writing Books in a Social Media World with Viktoria Nikola
Merry Christmas! Thank you for listening to Pencils&Lipstick this year! It's been an amazing one. And to finish it with a bang, I'm chatting with Viktoria Nikola about writing, social media (the…
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