Pencils&Lipstick podcast

Kat Caldwell

Booking Overview

This is an author-focused interview show covering writing craft, publishing, author careers, and book marketing, with recurring conversations featuring authors and other publishing professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch traditionally or independently published authors, editors, writing coaches, and publishing-business experts with practical experience and a clear perspective; booking difficulty is low to medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 265

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 2.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

writeyourlife@katcaldwell.com

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Host

Kat Caldwell - Kat Caldwell is the host and publisher of Pencils&Lipstick, focusing on conversations with authors, editors, and publishing professionals about writing craft and careers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Published authors, editors, writing professionals, or publishing-business experts with demonstrated experience in writing craft, book marketing, independent publishing, author platforms, or sustainable creative careers.

Required Achievements:

Multiple published books, Bestselling or award-recognized books, Established expertise in publishing or editing, Practical success building an author platform or publishing business

Recent Guest Discussions

J.D. Barker - Author Branding And Building A Writing Career That Does Not Follow Conventional Rules.

Liberty Speidel Hardt - Maintaining A Long-term Writing Career And Sustaining Creative Momentum.

Jane Daly - Recovering From Writing Burnout And Navigating A Transition Between Memoir And Christian Romance.

Stacia Lowe - Indie Publishing, Building An Author Career Gradually, Reader Newsletters, Financial Planning, And Publishing Services For Writers.

Recent Topics

Writing, Publishing, Book Marketing, Editing, Authors

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Pencils&Lipstick podcast

Ep 328 From Pantser to Plotter as a Cozy Mystery Writer with Naomi Kuttner

October 12, 2026

Naomi Kuttner is a...- cozy mystery & fantasy writer living in New Zealand - likes coffee, dark chocolate, & reading in the sun - lives 2 hours from Hobbiton - still not quite sure about the Oxford comma. When not busy raising her twin son and daughter or writing, Naomi spends her free time (ha!) surfing, wingfoiling, and retrieving her shoes from Max the dog.Her Shadow Kingdom series is a blend of urban fantasy and Norse Mythology, and she's currently working on book 3 of a cozy mystery seri...

Ep 327 You’re Never Too Young to Publish with Gracie MacPherson

October 05, 2026

Grace MacPherson is a Christian fantasy author who writes about sacrifice, redemption, and the triumph of good over evil.She is a baptized child of God, daughter to Ryan and Marie MacPherson, and older sister to six siblings. She lives in beautiful Casper, Wyoming, with her family. Find out more about Grace and get her books here: https://authorgracemacpherson.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 ex...

Ep 326 Rewriting Happily Ever After with JM Hackman

September 28, 2026

JM is an author who loves thunderstorms, bookstores, and happy endings. She's never met a reading nook she didn’t like, and she prefers soul talk to small talk. When she's not writing, reading, or crafting, she spend quality time with her family. JM spends her days writing stories, consuming massive quantities of dark chocolate, and looking for portals to other worlds in the mountains of Pennsylvania. Get her Once Upon a Retelling Workbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Retelling-Writ...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for

Pencils&Lipstick podcast

How do I get in touch with Pencils&Lipstick podcast?

Pencils&Lipstick podcast is hosted by Kat Caldwell. Its publicly listed email is writeyourlife@katcaldwell.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Pencils&Lipstick podcast?

The publicly listed email for Pencils&Lipstick podcast: writeyourlife@katcaldwell.com.

How many listeners does Pencils&Lipstick podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Pencils&Lipstick podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Pencils&Lipstick podcast?

Pencils&Lipstick podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, editors, writing professionals, or publishing-business experts with demonstrated experience in writing craft, book marketing, independent publishing, author platforms, or sustainable creative careers. Common among recent guests: Multiple published books; Bestselling or award-recognized books; Established expertise in publishing or editing. Recent guests include J.D. Barker, Liberty Speidel Hardt, and Jane Daly.

How hard is it to get booked on Pencils&Lipstick podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Pencils&Lipstick podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Writing, Publishing, Book Marketing, Editing, and Authors. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

writeyourlife@katcaldwell.com

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