234 Writing through Summer: Productivity Tips

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/loyaltyGet Bended Dream here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel 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://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

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 can find out more about Mary on her website here.Bended Loyalty is up for PREORDER! https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyaltyGet Bended Dream here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel 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://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

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 Loyalty it up for PREORDER! https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyaltyGet Bended Dream here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel 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://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

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/loyaltyGet Bended Dream here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel 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://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

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/aboutFind the book here: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/sustain-your-author-careerBended Loyalty it up for PREORDER! https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyaltyGet Bended Dream here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel 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://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

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: Watching Nature, Seeing Life. She’s also written multiple books—including her award-winning novel Sugar Birds and its sequel Leaning on Air, coming May 7. Find out more about Cheryl at https://cherylbostrom.com/Bended Loyalty it up for PREORDER! https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyaltyGet Bended Dream here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel 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://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

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.storyandprose.com/Bended Loyalty it up for PREORDER! https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyaltyGet Bended Dream here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel 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://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

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://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.com/readersYou can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

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 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 my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.com/readersYou can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

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 James at https://stevenjames.net/Get his latest book: https://a.co/d/cFSMPBzSign 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 my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.com/readersYou can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick