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WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
Are you a writer looking for some help and encouragement? Want to improve your writing and advance your career? Or maybe you're just getting started and don't know what you need yet. Author and teacher Kitty Bucholtz and her guests are happy to help you on the sometimes difficult and often lonely road writers travel. Learn to build your business, whether you're traditionally published or self-published, and improve your craft, regardless of where you are as an author. Together, we can write…
Episodes
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
060E – Planning for Changes
In this episode, I share with you something I heard last Sunday at church - when I was supposed to be paying attention. Haha! But that's the thing. If someone…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
059I – Stretches and Exercises for Writers: An Interview with Bonnie DePue
Last week's guest is back for an encore presentation to give us some stretches and exercises we can do to feel better and have better brain function while we…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
058T – New Goal: Write Better
When I published Love at the Fluff and Fold in August 2017, I realized it was the best book I've written so far and I entered it into the RWA Rita Awards. When…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
057E – Fear: Protection or Snare?
Sometimes fear protects us - like when we hear a rattle snake rattling a warning while we're hiking in the desert, or when we hear a car coming when we're…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
056I – Feeding Your Body and Your Mind: An Interview with Bonnie DePue
Bonnie DePue is an Occupational Therapist, therapeutic riding instructor, and owner and founder of CHUM Therapeutic Riding in Dansville, Michigan, in the…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
055T – 10 Things You Need to Know Before You Start Self-Publishing, Pt 2 of 2
Last week, in Episode 52, I went through the first half of my list of ten things you should know to help you decide if self-publishing is a path you might want…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
054E – Give Yourself a Break
When we work hard on a big project, we tend to be tired when it's completed. You know what's the best thing to do when you're finished? Take a break…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
053I – Writing Historicals Set in WWII: An Interview with Sarah Sundin
Author Sarah Sundin just published her tenth historical romance novel set in World War II. Why such a niche period? She's heard so many stories from family…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
052T – 10 Things You Need to Know Before You Start Self-Publishing, Part 1
Many people believe that you need to commit to your publishing path before you even fully understand your options. They want you to choose traditional…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
051E – What’s Your Kryptonite?
For several mornings in a row, I woke up with the song "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down playing in my head. It's a good song, I like it, and it's on my superhero…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
050I – Become a Story Genius: An Interview with Lisa Cron
In addition to teaching writing in the UCLA Extension writing program, Lisa Cron is the author of both Wired for Story and Story Genius. She is an energetic…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
049T – Sticky Note Organization
I love using sticky notes to get and stay organized in my writing. They work great for both fiction and nonfiction! You can use a variety pack and color code…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
048E – Commitment First: Choose to be True Despite Challenges
We have a lot of freedom in life, no matter who we are. Arguably, our greatest freedom is choosing who will we be. No matter what circumstances or people put…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
047I – Why Writers Need Visual Content: An Interview with Elena Dillon
YA Author Elena Dillon is the queen of helping confused and terrified writers learn to do things they didn't think they could! Her website, Confused and…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
046T – Writing on a Trip
I've moved a lot over the last 25 years, and taken even more trips. Whether it's an overseas move or a weekend getaway, I've had to decide over and over what I…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
045E – What Writers Can Learn From the Easter Story
Since this episode is coming out on Easter, I thought it would be fun to look at what the Easter Story - and the story of the entire Bible - can teach us about…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
044I – Return to Writing in a Kindle World: An Interview with Louella Nelson
Bestselling author Louella Nelson is a novelist, editor, and writing teacher. After the death of her mother, Louella found it difficult to write for nearly two…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
043T – Creating a Music Playlist
Lots of writers use a music playlist to either get them in the mood for the piece they're working on, or to actually have playing in the background as they…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
042E – Empathy Adds Flavor to Life
Recently, a friend said to me that she understands how much work it is to move often because she had a period in her life when she moved a lot. Her empathy -…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
041I – A Kindle World First-Timer: An Interview with Kristy Phillips
Kristy Phillips first started writing in Amazon's Kindle Worlds only a few months ago after a conversation with Debra Holland, author and creator of the…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
040T – Starting Your Story Bible
If you're writing a series, it won't take long to find you've forgotten some of the details from your earlier books. What car did she drive again? Did he rent…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
039E – What Writing Is – And Isn’t
I love Stephen King's book, On Writing, and today I share a quote from it. I completely believe that our gifts and talents as writers are meant to be used to…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
038I – Writing a Kindle World Mini-Series: An Interview with Linda Carroll-Bradd
Linda Carroll-Bradd writes heartwarming contemporary and historical romances with a touch of humor. She is the author of the Entertainers of the West…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
037T – Write Down the Bad Stuff
After a bad day, I took a long walk and had a great idea! Today I share with you how to take the crappy things that happen in life and make our books and…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
036E – Beating Overwhelm
One of the easiest ways to encourage you is to share what's going on in my life, including the hard things, and tell you how I've learned to deal with them or…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
035I – Writing in a Kindle World: An Interview with Debra Holland
Debra Holland is the creator and original author of the Montana Sky series of books, which became a Kindle World on Amazon. That means other authors can choose…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
034T – The Power of the N Word
Networking. A word that has the power to strike fear into the hearts of introverts everywhere! But it doesn't have to be that way. Perhaps the easiest way to…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
033E – Find Your People
Seth Godin wrote a book called Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us nearly ten years ago. Since then, "tribe" has become a common part of our lexicon, especially…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
032I – Creating Characters Readers Adore: An Interview with Lauraine Snelling
Award-winning and bestselling author Lauraine Snelling has over 80 books published. She writes inspirational adult novels about real issues centered on themes…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
031T – Tis the Season…for Taxes
As I was emailing my accountant this week, it occurred to me that it is a good time to talk about taxes for writers. Today I offer a few tips to help you get…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
030E – Life Is Sweet
Today I share the big news that's been building for months! :-) I even picked up a Krispy Kreme hat to wear while I share my thoughts on why life is sweet!…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
029I – Writing Law Enforcement Characters: An Interview with Janice Cantore
A retired California police officer, Janice Cantore writes suspense novels designed to keep readers engrossed and leave them inspired. When writing, she draws…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
028T – The First Draft Is Only the Beginning
Two of the things writers seem to need most are accountability and encouragement. That's probably true of almost anyone who is working on something really…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
027E – Hope Saved My Life
Hope is such a big part of our lives - and a lack of hope makes a huge difference. For instance, at the time this episode airs, I will be visiting Europe for…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
026I – Serious Advice on Writing Funny: An Interview with Robert G Lee
Comedian Robert G Lee is well-known as Hollywood's top warm-up comic on such shows as The New Adventures of Old Christine, Just Shoot Me, Becker, and The Drew…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
025T – Loving Your Readers Via Personal Contact
In this second of two parts, I talk about ways to show your readers some love - because it's near Valentine's Day! :-D You can: Ask their opinion, create a…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
024E – The Waiting Game
Unfortunately, we're all too familiar with waiting. Whether we're waiting in the longest grocery line ever, or waiting to hear from an agent, or waiting to see…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
023I – Writing Point of View: An Interview with Jacqueline Diamond
Our guest today is Jacqueline Diamond, author of over 100 novels as well as How to Write a Novel in One (Not-So-Easy) Lesson, a book of lessons and helpful…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
022T – Loving Your Readers Via a Newsletter
Since it's nearly Valentine's Day, I thought it would be fun to talk about how to show the love to your readers over the next two weeks. I always suggest…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
021E – Fighting Insecurity
Some days you just aren't feeling like interacting with other people, but depending on your job, you may have to. You might have to be "on" whether you feel…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
020I – Narrating Your Own Audiobooks: An Interview with Mary Castillo
Paranormal mystery author Mary Castillo wanted to get her books into audio, but the cost of hiring a narrator was prohibitive. So she did some research and…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
019T – How Long Will It Take to Write?
One thing we really need to know when planning any kind of production schedule is - how long will it take us to write the next book? If you've written and…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
018E Ebb and Flow
Thinking back over the difficult times I've gone through, and how it has affected my writing, and then thinking about the good times, I started thinking about…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
017I – How Toastmasters Helped My Writing: An Interview with Stephanie Shackelford
Fantasy writer Stephanie Shackelford is our guest today explaining how Toastmasters helped her become a better writer. She realized one day that what she…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
016T – 52 Stories in 52 Weeks
When thinking of the short list of well-known science fiction writers of our time, when thinking about some of the most prolific writers of our time, Ray…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
015E – Believe It!
Sometimes we are so busy trying to be polite, trying not to get too full of our own achievements, that we miss out on the simple joy of accepting a well-meant…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
014I – Writing From the Middle: An Interview with James Scott Bell
James Scott Bell is a Christy Award-winning and International Thriller Writers Award-winning author in several fiction genres, and a beloved and sought-after…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
013T – What Are We Going to Write Next?
Whether you're first starting out, or you've published several books, choosing which story idea to work on next can be difficult. We're creative and we've…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
012E – Does Your Creator Brain Get Nervous?
Sometimes my creator brain gets nervous. It doesn't want to come out and play in public. Maybe it's nervous that someone won't like what it created. What do we…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
011I – 12 Titles in 12 Months: An Interview with Tracy Reed
In 2016, author Tracy Reed decided to try to write and publish 12 titles in 12 months. She managed 13. This is her story. Tracy published her first novel in…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
010T – Your Recipe for a New Year
Coming down off the holidays, I'm saying I'm going to eat better, but I still have some Christmas pecans I need to make. Standing in the kitchen, I'm thinking…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
009E – Start with a Seed
I love new beginnings, and I'm a big fan of hitting the Restart button at any time. But sometimes we wonder if what we're doing right now is good enough. Is it…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
008I – Creating a Great Setting: An Interview with Marcy Weydemuller
Marcy Weydemuller is an editor, writing teacher, and author of books for kids and adults. Today she is talking to us about setting. In many genres, setting is…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
007T – Everybody Gets What They Want
I've been teaching a class called Going the Distance: Time and Project Management for Writers nearly every year for over a decade. I love it because I love…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
006E – More Joy
I recently listened to a keynote address by Ray Bradbury given in 2001 at The Sixth Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea at Point Loma Nazarene University. In…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
005I – Making Research Fun: An Interview with Kathleen Damp Wright
Today's guest, Kathleen Damp Wright, shares her stories about how doing in-person research for her novels is more fun and yields more interesting results. It…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
004T Planning for Success
The difference between dreams and New Year's resolutions and goals is all in your head. How much do you believe in the dream? How committed are you to the…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
003E Today’s Box
In this first Encouraging Words episode, I encourage you not to let yourself get overwhelmed by kids and parents and finances and (un)employment and health and…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
002I – Start With Characters: An Interview with Jacqueline Diamond
Our guest today is Jacqueline Diamond, author of over 100 novels as well as How to Write a Novel in One (Not-So-Easy) Lesson, a book of lessons and helpful…
- WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
001T – Your Done Journal: 4 Reasons Why Writing Down Your Accomplishments Is Important
Chances are you own at least one blank journal. People have probably been giving them to you as gifts for years. Now you finally have a use for one of them!…