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Sticky Note Marketing with Mary CzarneckiHow to Step Into Your CEO Power & Build Momentum Without Burnout: Expert Insights from Caitlin HarrisIn this episode of the Sticky Note Marketing Show, hosted by Mary Czarnecki, business growth strategist Caitlin Harris shares her journey from a 911 dispatcher to a successful business consultant. Caitlin discusses her transition from corporate life to founding Momentum with Caitlin, where she helps business owners streamline their systems and automate processes without losing the personalized touch. Highlights include Caitlin's insights on essential business systems, the balance between automation and personalization, and the importance of rest and recharge. Caitlin also introduces her book 'Kingdom CEO Shift,' a devotional focused on transforming from survival mode to thriving as a...
2025-07-2916 min
Up Arrow PodcastMarketing That Moves People: Building Brands That Become Lifestyles With Caitlin ChoateCaitlin Choate is the Global Head of Marketing at Boatsetter, a peer-to-peer boat rental platform. With nearly 15 years of experience building disruptive brands, she has led marketing efforts at companies like TOMS, Google's Nest, Airbnb, and Yumi. Caitlin's work has been recognized by Cannes Lions and the Webby Awards for innovation and storytelling. In this episode… Marketing isn't just transactional; it requires building emotional resonance with customers through memorable experiences with a brand. It's easy to sell a product, but how do you sell a lifestyle, a sense of identity, or even a community? How can...
2025-05-271h 25
JOHNSTONEYou Can Only Support Trump Or Harris If You Don't See The US Empire For The Beast It IsBoth Trump and Harris are auditioning for a role that will necessarily entail the creation of mountains of human corpses by US-sponsored violence, as has every viable US presidential candidate throughout our lives. This is because the US empire is deeply evil.
Reading by Tim Foley.
2024-10-2809 min
JOHNSTONEGaza WILL Get Worse Under Trump. It'll Also Get Worse Under HarrisGaza WILL Get Worse Under Trump. It'll Also Get Worse Under Harris by Caitlin Johnstone and Tim Foley
2024-10-2707 min
JOHNSTONEIf You Vote For Harris Or Trump You Should At Least Have The Decency To Feel Gross About ItI don’t care how you vote. Vote for Harris or for Trump if that’s what you feel like doing. But I do think if you vote for either of those monsters, you should at least have the decency to feel gross about it. Like you did something very dirty and shameful in order to get by.
Reading by Tim Foley.
2024-09-1605 min
JOHNSTONEThe Debate Was Two Assholes Bragging About What Murderous Empire Sluts They AreIf you missed the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, this was pretty much the tone of it:
Trump: She’s a communist. She’s literally a Marxist.
Harris: Actually Goldman Sachs loves me.
Trump: I saw her eat a cat. It was on the TV.
Harris: Dick Cheney loves me too.
Trump: She won’t kill any Palestinians at all.
Harris: I’ll kill way more Palestinians than he’ll kill.
Trump: I will kill the most Palestinians. I’ll kill more Palestinians than anyone.
Harris: You couldn’t kill even one Palestinian. You are weak.
Trump: I am not weak...
2024-09-1205 min
Lit ServiceHeists 101 with Caitlin SchneiderhanWhat are the building blocks of a heist? Caitlin Schneiderhan chats with Caitlin (two of us! Correct spelling and everything!) to chat about her debut book Medici Heist and how she went about planning it.
Caitlin Schneiderhan is a genre-loving writer on the hit Netflix show STRANGER THINGS. Originally hailing from Silver Spring, Maryland, Caitlin hatched from a cocoon of Terry Pratchett novels when she was 13. She spent her teenage years scribbling stories during class instead of paying attention (you can’t prove she wasn’t just taking notes). Eventually, she decided to chase that storytelling bug all...
2024-08-2814 min
The GSC Executives PodcastMarketing, Investment, and Global Innovation With Jenna HarrisIn this episode, host Caitlin Tye explores marketing, global networks, and Diversity with Jenna Harris, Head of Co-living at Harris Associates and Co-founder of Harris Studios, and how they’re revolutionising the real estate industry. From her journey as a tech startup founder to becoming a property sector innovator, Jenna shares invaluable insights on:Leveraging marketing to transform traditional real estate practicesThe critical role of gender diversity in driving innovationStrategies for fostering a culture of creativity and open communicationExciting developments in co-living and the integration of AI and VR in real estateJenna also discusses ov...
2024-07-2338 min
The Frank Harris ShowAngel Reese vs Caitlin Clark - who should be the WNBA Rookie of the Year?Send us a textAngel Reese vs Caitlin Clark - who should be the WNBA Rookie of the Year? Is the media treating both of these star athletes the same? Would the starting five of the 2008 Boston Celtic champions be a better team than the starting five of the 2024 champions?Support the show
2024-06-2551 min
Heidi Harris Show#382 Caitlin Clark is accused of being “silent” on others’ grievancesCaitlin Clark, the star rookie WNBA player, is being treated poorly by other players and even physically hurt by them because they’re jealous of her star power and endorsements. The WNBA is generally viewed as a league full of lesbians who don’t love America, and while that’s not entirely true or fair, people like Britney Griner have reinforced that belief.
The way Caitlin is being treated because she’s white, straight and devoid of controversy speaks volumes.
Now a player has come out and claimed Caitlin’s name is being used to promote mi...
2024-06-2211 min
Heidi Harris – Heidi Harris Show#382 Caitlin Clark is accused of being “silent” on others’ grievancesCaitlin Clark, the star rookie WNBA player, is being treated poorly by other players and even physically hurt by them because they’re jealous of her star power and endorsements. The WNBA is generally viewed as a league full of lesbians who don’t love America, and while that’s not entirely true or fair, people like Britney Griner have reinforced that belief.
The way Caitlin is being treated because she’s white, straight and devoid of controversy speaks volumes.
Now a player has come out and claimed Caitlin’s name is being used to promote mi...
2024-06-2111 min
Life After Sports 23Is Caitlin Clark treated differently in the WNBA? The Realities of Professional SportsSend us a textIn this riveting episode of Life After Sports, hosts Greg Vaughn and James Harris delve deep into the unspoken truths of professional sports, reflecting on their own journeys from rookies to legends. Greg Vaughn, the former MLB star, discusses the harsh realities of making it in the big leagues, sharing anecdotes from his time battling on the field, including the pressures of being a rookie and how veterans shaped his career. James Harris, known for his NFL career, brings his unique perspective on how racial dynamics influence coaching decisions, player selection, and the...
2024-06-181h 27Life After Sports 23Former Tampa Bay Buc Shaun King Breaks Down NFL & NBA Drafts: Insights from a ProSend us a textIn this riveting episode of Life After Sports, former NFL quarterback Shaun King sits down with hosts Greg Vaughn and James Harris to share some eye-opening anecdotes and insider insights that will have sports fans hooked from start to finish. Shaun King dives deep into his experiences as a rookie quarterback, recounting the highs and lows of his NFL career, including the challenges of being thrust into the spotlight and the lessons learned from leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The conversation takes an intriguing turn as they analyze the WNBA’s re...
2024-06-041h 13The Frank Harris ShowWho is hating on Caitlin Clark? Are Kyrie and Luka the best back court ever?Send us a textWho is hating on Caitlin Clark and who is coming to her defense? Who would you pick as the best back court ever? Did we miss any of the best? Comment with your thoughts and picks! We definitely want to hear from you and will respond to all comments. Please like, share and subscribe!Support the show
2024-05-2950 min
Hanging Up The JerseyFrom Pain to Purpose with Alexis Harris
In this episode of Hanging Up The Jersey, hosts Caitlin Broadwell and Alexis Harris discuss Alexis' journey from college basketball player to athletic mental health counselor. Alexis reflects on battling injuries throughout her playing career at Louisiana State University Shreveport and LSU Alexandria. She shares the mental health struggles she faced in her transition out of sports and how she has found purpose in helping current athletes through similar challenges. Listeners learn about Alexis' process of establishing a new identity and support system outside of basketball. Caitlin and Alexis also discuss best practices for developing self-awareness as an athlete...
2024-04-2157 min
The Literacy Lounge: Uncover the Magic of Reading Through Ciera Harris’ Guide to Building Comprehension17. What Middle School ELA Teachers Wish Elementary Educators Knew with Caitlin MitchellAs an elementary teacher, I was always worried about whether I was doing a good enough job in preparing my students for the next level. I wanted to be a fly on the wall of their classrooms when they got to middle school to see if they were prepared. That is why I am so excited to have Caitlin Mitchell joining me today to share all about how elementary teachers can help prepare students for middle school ELA.It’s not always easy to know whether or not your students are going into middle school with the kn...
2024-01-2455 minLit ServiceHow to Start Writing a Second DraftWhat do you do once you've finished your first draft? Immediately send it to every agent and publisher you can find contact info for? Put it in a drawer? Maybe something in between. Caitlin, Aliah, and Kristen chat about how they approach a second draft.
Don't forget to check out Caitlin's newest release, He Who Breaks the Earth
2023-06-2112 minLit ServiceHow to Write a Killer EndingCaitlin, Aliah, and Kristen chat about how to approach writing a satisfying and exciting ending.
Don't miss Caitlin's new release from Simon and Schuster, He Who Breaks the Earth
2023-06-0711 minLit ServiceWhat Needs to be in the MiddleKristen, Caitlin, and Aliah chat about what goes into the middle of a book.
2023-04-1211 min
The Conversing Nurse podcastAustralian BSN student Caitlin McKenzieSend us a text I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Australian BSN student, Caitlin McKenzie. First of all, she's a pleasure to listen to. Between her accent and her humor, I could listen for hours. But the stories of her challenges, triumphs, and her future dreams are really what captivated me and I'm sure they will you as well. She's in her last few months as a nursing student and went from absolutely hating school as a young person to absolutely loving it as a mature learner. She is well aware of our profession's challenges, such as st...
2023-04-0557 minLit ServiceHow to Stay Excited About Your WritingWe all hit moments where a shiny new project suddenly feels more like work. Aliah, Caitlin, and Kristen discuss strategies that allow the slog to become a little easier.
2023-03-2911 minLit ServiceWhat to Do with Writer’s BlockAliah, Caitlin, and Kristen discuss how to keep writing when the ideas aren't coming.
2023-03-1511 min
Mums With Hustle PodcastTurning One-to-One In-Person Service Into a Thriving 7-Figure Digital Business with Caitlin MarwahaMWH 373 : Turning One-to-One In-Person Service Into a Thriving 7-Figure Digital Business with Caitlin Marwaha
In this week’s episode, I am sitting down with Caitlin Marwaha as we chat about turning one-to-one in-person service into a thriving 7-figure digital business!
If you ever contemplated what it is like to grow a membership business based out of in-person service or traditional brick-and-mortar business, then this episode is for you!
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From a Stay At Home mum to a Part Time Stylist and now a successful Digital CEO, Caitlin's career in the fashion industry has been a whirlwind. Passionate about supporting wo...
2023-03-1240 min
Mums With Hustle PodcastMWH 373 : Turning One-to-One In-Person Service Into a Thriving 7-Figure Digital Business with Caitlin MarwahaIn this week’s episode, I am sitting down with Caitlin Marwaha as we chat about turning one-to-one in-person service into a thriving 7-figure digital business!If you ever contemplated what it is like to grow a membership business based out of in-person service or traditional brick-and-mortar business, then this episode is for you!LISTEN NOWFrom a Stay At Home mum to a Part Time Stylist and now a successful Digital CEO, Caitlin's career in the fashion industry has been a whirlwind. Passionate about supporting women to "get dressed with confidence every da...
2023-03-1240 minLit ServiceWhat Needs to Be in a Beginning?Aliah, Cameron, Caitlin, and Kristen discuss what is most important at the beginning of a book and how to go about approaching it in your own stories.
Don't forget to check out our special edition books we've done for past guests!
2023-03-0114 minLit ServiceHow to Start Writing a First DraftCaitlin, Cameron, Kristen, and Aliah chat about how to begin writing and how to overcome some of the difficulties writers struggle with when starting a project.
Don't forget to check out our special editions!
2023-02-1511 minLit ServiceNovel Worthy IdeasAliah, Kristen, Caitlin, and Cameron kick of season seven with a new series on how to write a novel from start to finish beginning with how to come up with a good idea.
For updates and information on upcoming guests, subscribe to our newsletter!
To check out our special editions, go to Caitlin's store.
2023-01-1110 minLit ServiceMaking Old Stories New with Marissa MeyerMarissa Meyer joins Caitlin and Kristen to chat about how she approaches an adaptation, how to choose what to keep, what to get rid of, and where she gets inspiration for the unique new worlds and characters that go into her new story.
Her newest book, CURSED, the second in the Gilded Duology came out on November 8th, be sure to check the series out. We did a signed hand-painted edge design here, if you like your books special :) which you can find here.
Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar...
2022-11-0920 minLit ServiceAll the Ways Your Liver Will Betray You with Tamsyn MuirTamsyn Muir joins Kristen and Caitlin to chat about alternative POV choices, non-consecutive timelines, meme culture, Women Who Suck, and all the other fun things that went into the Locked Tomb series.
TAMSYN MUIR is the bestselling author of the Locked Tomb Series. Her fiction has won the Locus and Crawford awards, and been nominated for the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, the World Fantasy Award, the Dragon Award, and the Eugie Foster Memorial Award. A Kiwi, she has spent most of her life in Howick, New Zealand, with time living in Waiuku...
2022-10-0624 minLit ServiceSpinoffs with Chloe GongChloe Gong joins Aliah and Caitlin to discuss the anatomy of a spinoff, how to approach writing an extension of your own world and stories that still feels familiar while also being new.
Chloe is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights, its sequel Our Violent Ends, and the first in a new duology set in the same world, Foul Lady Fortune. She is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she double-majored in English and International Relations. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Chloe is now located in Ne...
2022-09-2821 minLit ServiceRomantasy 101 with Stephanie GarberStephanie Garber joins Caitlin and Aliah to chat about "romantasy" and how to make it (or a developing romance in the book you are writing!) really sing. A resource Stephanie mentions, Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes, can be found here.
Stephanie is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart, The Ballad of Never After, and the Caraval trilogy. Her books have been translated into thirty languages. To find out more, you can follow her on social media.
To check out our signed, hand-painted editions of Once Upon a Br...
2022-09-1422 minLit ServiceSurrealism with Britney LewisBritney Lewis joins the cast to chat about adding surreal elements to our stories in order to better articulate things that words can't quite describe.
Britney is the author of The Undead Truth of Us (which just came out!! Get it here!). She has a B.A. in corporate communications with an emphasis in business and art. She strongly supports We Need Diverse Books, and she’s an avid follower of #DVpit and #BVM.
When Britney isn’t daydreaming about new stories, she can be found binge-watching TV shows with her husband and her pup or pr...
2022-08-1029 minLit ServiceUpping a Story’s IQ with Erin BeatyErin Beaty joins Caitlin, Kristen, and Aliah to talk about how to write stories and characters that are smarter than we are.
Erin was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, which means she can't drive a tractor but won't eat veggies that come from a can.
She graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2000 with a BS in Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics) and German, then served in the fleet as a weapons officer on a combat destroyer and later as an instructor the Center for Naval Leadership.
After a few years as a s...
2022-06-2925 minLit ServiceSuspension of Disbelief with Emily X.R. PanCaitlin, Aliah, and Kristen chat with Emily X.R. Pan about magic in contemporary books and suspension of disbelief (as well as throwing down a gauntlet in the never-ending prologue debate!). To find the signed and stenciled edge edition the podcast put together for her new book An Arrow to the Moon, visit our shop.
Emily X.R. Pan is the New York Times bestselling author of THE ASTONISHING COLOR OF AFTER, which won the APALA Honor Award and the Walter Honor Award. It was also a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize, longlisted for the...
2022-04-1330 minLit ServiceThe Publishing Rollercoaster with Kristen CiccarelliKristen Ciccarelli joins Caitlin, Kristen, and Aliah to talk about how publishing journeys look from the inside and how to manage the rough moments and celebrate the good.
Kristen was born and raised on her grandfather’s grape farm. She spent her childhood running amok through his vineyards and adventuring in the deep, dark woods behind his house. Before writing books full-time, Kristen was an artisanal bread baker, an indie bookseller, and a ceramic artist. Her first novel, The Last Namsara, was an international bestseller and has been translated into 12 languages. Her new contemporary fantasy, Edgewood, released on...
2022-03-0128 minLit ServiceBonus Episode: A Baker’s Guide to Robber Pie with Liana TanActress extraordinaire Liana Tan joins Caitlin for a special reading Caitlin's middle grade fantasy debut, A Baker's Guide to Robber Pie, which is out now!
Liana has been involved in all sorts of fun acting projects and is a radio personality in Idaho. You can find her on instagram and follow her cool lifestyle show here.
If you want to see the episode Caitlin did (about writer's block!) it's here.
2022-02-0908 minLit ServiceBonus Episode: A Deep Dive into ArcaneJoin Caitlin, Kristen, and Aliah as they discuss some of the cool storytelling elements used in Netflix's new series, Arcane.
If you want to read twelve pages of Caitlin and Kristen lauding/arguing/not understanding/beings stupid about some of the things the writers, animators, and others involved did, you're welcome to it: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mQrrDsc9pBwvPFDv_flGj7nELO1UZ9XcQpqtzmrEjjw/edit?usp=sharing
2022-01-1130 minLit Service5.22 Working with a Publicist with Morgan RathMorgan Rath, senior publicist at Macmillan Children's publishing, joins Caitlin this week to talk about what a publicist actually does, what authors can expect while working with one, and things authors can do on their own or to help a publicist get the word out about your book.
No first chapter critique this week! Let us know on social media or e-mail to let us know why you listen to the show--do you like the critiques? Do you prefer the behind the scenes in publishing episodes or the craft discussions? Who would you like to h...
2021-11-2417 minLit Service5.21 Fake PoliticsAliah, Caitlin, Cameron and Kristen talk about constructing fake political intrigue in stories and how to make it interesting and peak amounts of "intrigue-y".
The chapter we critique is here.
Find out how to support Lit Service on our Patreon.
2021-11-1025 min
Home Baking39. Baking our way: Interview with CaitlinIn this episode I talk to the lovely Caitlin about baking traditions in different countries and our baking journeys; while it's okay to make mistakes and baking while disabled.
2021-09-261h 08Lit ServiceBonus Episode: A Special PreviewThe Lit Service crew does a full cast reading of a chapter from Caitlin's upcoming book, SHE WHO RIDES THE STORM, out September 21, 2021.
If you'd like to get a copy of the book, please consider supporting your local independent bookstores!
For a signed copy, you can pre-order from The King's English (before September 19th)
Or from Anderson's Bookshop (whenever!) Both bookstores can ship to you wherever you are and each signed copy will come with a special bookmark. For either bookstore, be sure to put in the comments that you want it signed...
2021-09-1511 min
You Can't Make This Script UpBuild, Baby. Build!This week we’re talking about world building - from the minutiae to the BIG ideas. We discuss the ones who did it best and our strategies for recreating that magic.Pod Racing, George Lucas and the Star Wars prequelsKathleen Kennedy - President of Lucasfilm and patron Saint of our career endeavors The 2021 Cannes Film Festival and Brit’s fave - the red carpet fashion Pink suits are in! Spike Lee in Vuitton, Olivia Rodrigo in vintage Chanel, Kamala Harris in Sergio Hudson! (Even Kate Middleton at Wimbleton!)Which reminds us - Wimbledon just happened and it was high f...
2021-08-101h 39Lit ServiceBonus Episode: Conlang with John BlackhamJohn Blackham joins Caitlin in talking about constructed languages authors create for their sci-fi and fantasy worlds.
Resources and other tidbits John mentions:
Caillou clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiSLxeszVCo&ab_channel=tovaeditshttps://www.cnn.com/2021/07/17/health/sunscreen-recall-cancer-wellness/index.html
Instant conlang generator: https://gwistix.github.io/ling/conlanger
Mark Rosenfelder’s Language Construction Kit: https://www.zompist.com/kit.html
For fun, some of John’s conlang, The Lord’s Prayer in Hellish-Latin creole:
Bader noṣerum, qui eḷwet in ǧevu Saṇificátus...
2021-08-0411 minYou Can't Make This Script UpSequels: Second Time's the Charm!Hi! We are very burnt out and discussing sequels. This episode may be best consumed with cold medicine. (Kidding. Exhaustion is a drug in and of itself! Let's party!)Pixar’s newest film - LUCA (2021)The most recent DC/Twitter discourse re: Harley Quinn’s animated series on HBOmax - does Batman give head?Funniest tweets from that day. The Room (2003), The Disaster Artist (2017) and Tommy WiseauAudrey Hepburn’s best quotes - “The mind reels!”2022 sequels coming down the pipeline - Jurassic World: Dominion, Scream, Thor: Love and Thunder, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.Erza Miller - actor (Ju...
2021-07-161h 21You Can't Make This Script UpWe're back, babyyy!Our unplanned hiatus is OVER and we are ready to RAMBLE! Err... rumble?Screenwriting competitions, festivals, fellowshipsSpreadsheets are our savior. (Even if Caitlin is a psycho about it!)Reflecting on our pre-2021 episodes and our predictions and excitement (Inauguration fashion, Disney+ Marvel shows!)Amazon buys MGM for $8 BillionWizard of Oz sequels - Return to OZ (1985)John Chu - Director (Crazy Rich Asians, In The Heights, Wicked)Our college days in NYC circa 2007-2012 and theater school antics at AMDAAnthony Ramos - actor and AMDA alum (Hamilton, In The Heights)Acting school tries to make every student a “blank sl...
2021-06-221h 26
Disorderly Dogs!157. Your dog's physical and behavioral health w/ Dr. Caitlin LeonardReactive Redefined FREE Mini Course Adventure Dog Academy FREE Mini Course Trustworthy RecallsFollow us on Instagram @agoodfeeling_inco www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.comVetCs discount code DISORDERLYDOGS 10% off your purchase If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on super cool future episodes!Leaving a 5-star review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington BearEpisode 157: Your dog...
2021-04-3000 min
Disorderly Dogs!157. Your dog's physical and behavioral health w/ Dr. Caitlin LeonardReactive Redefined FREE Mini Course
Adventure Dog Academy FREE Mini Course
Trustworthy Recalls
Follow us on Instagram @agoodfeeling_inco
www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com
VetCs discount code DISORDERLYDOGS 10% off your purchase
If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on super cool future episodes!
Leaving a 5-star review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!
Song credit: Podington Bear
Episode 157: Your do...
2021-04-3000 minLit ServiceBonus Episode: Hot Seat Query Critique with Tricia LevensellerTricia Levenseller joins Caitlin Sangster and Kristen Evans to live critique a few queries.
Tricia Levenseller is the author of the Daughter of the Pirate King duology, Warrior of the Wild, The Shadows Between Us, and forthcoming Blade of Secrets. She writes young adult high fantasies with heavy romantic subplots. You can find more about Tricia and her books here, or preorder her new book (do it!) here.
If you'd like us to do more episodes like this or have suggestions about what would help you the most, let us know! You c...
2021-04-0720 minLit Service5.06 The Mentor Always Dies: How to Write Mentor FiguresCaitlin, Kristen, and Aliah chat about the roles mentors take in (mostly!) fantasy and sci-fi narratives, their purpose and the shape of their place in a story.
For the chapter we critique with all our notes go here!
To find out how to support the podcast, go here! (We're about to do a live q&a, so if you want to come as us questions in person, now's the time to join our Patreon!)
For more about the podcast and how you can submit your work for a critique (and our next upcoming...
2021-03-2429 minYou Can't Make This Script UpDon't Judge a Book by It's On Screen AdaptationNote: This episode was recorded November 2020, AKA before the Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Oprah interview. Let it be known - we stan Josh O'Connor, we pan Prince Charles. MARKLE HIVE, RISE UP!Things we talked about in the episode include:“Modern Austen” Deadline press release (Y'all are not ready for Caitlin's RANT here, whew apologies!) Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen and her body of work Clueless (1995)“Modern Austen” writer, Eleanor Burgess (Perry Mason)Optioning books for development in film and tv“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” by Judy BlumeJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (20...
2021-03-231h 16Lit Service5.04 Author - Editor Relationships with Sarah McCabeSarah McCabe joins the Lit Service crew to talk about the publication process once a book has been acquired and what to expect from editing and collaborating with an editor.
Sarah is an editor with Simon & Schuster/McElderry (which is pronounced "mackle-derry", who knew).
For a look at the chapter we critique (with our notes!) go here.
Don't forget to check out our Patreon for extra content (want to hear Caitlin's story about the haunted house she came very close to renting? It's up now!) here.
If you'd like a first...
2021-02-2426 minYou Can't Make This Script UpThe Movies that Made Us*insert Keanu's "gosh I love movies!" meme here* (Recorded November 2020)Ryan Murphy’s
2021-02-181h 21Lit Service5.03 Author - Agent Relationships with Ben GrangeEver wondered what happens after you start working with an agent? Listen in while Ben and Caitlin discuss what happens behind the scenes, using one of her projects as a frame of reference from when she finished it to when it was sold.
The chapter we critique can be found here.
Submission guidelines if you'd like a first chapter critique from us are here.
If you like the show, please remember to check out our Patreon
2021-02-1037 minYou Can't Make This Script UpSCORE! Music in MoviesWe only scratched the surface but don't worry - Brittany still found a way to bring up Almost Famous! (Recorded November 2020)Things we talked about in the episode include:The Queen’s Gambit TV show (2020) and novel (1983)Cuban Chess prodigy from 1922 - Maria Teresa Mora Pride & Prejudice (2005) Dir. Joe Wright. Score by Dario MarianelliLove Actually (2003) Dir. Richard Curtis. Score by Craig Armstrong.Cameron Crowe and Almost Famous (2000)Steven Spielberg and the John Williams PBS tribute concertTangled (2010), “When Will My Life Begin (Reprise)” and Alan Menken13 Reasons Why and “Take Me Back to the Night We Met” by Lord Hur...
2021-02-0951 minYou Can't Make This Script UpWriting from Personal Experience 101We’re diving deeeeeep. Gird your loins! (Recorded November 2020)Hillbilly Elegy (2020 film and 2016 book by J.D. Vance)Caitlin brings up ~ screenwriting twitter ~ YET AGAIN.A Million Little Pieces (2003 book by James Frey)Why does having a personal connection to the story make a script more desirable?Sketchy Hollywood Nonsense!The “White Trash Narrative” and male, southern writersAn ode to Ron Howard, director of our hearts.White Trash: The 400 Year Old Untold History of Class in America (2017 book by Nan...
2021-02-021h 23You Can't Make This Script UpI Survived: Being a Hollywood AssistantFew things scarier than working for rich, high-powered narcissists! (Recorded November 2020)THR’s article on Hollywood assistants in the pandemic Personal anecdotes on being assistants in entertainment Luddite bosses, boomers, narcs - the works. Catholic, Jewish and Southern Baptist guilt. Hollywood is dead from Thanksgiving through New Years Day - just accept it! Vaccines! A new administration! The hope of 2021!“No one wants to be first in Hollywood - they want to be second!”Game of Thrones, the spinoff series, et all.
2021-01-2939 minLit ServiceBonus Episode: Hot Seat Critique with Caitlin and CameronTo round out the year we're doing one last bonus hot seat critique! We also did a bonus episode with our reactions to the newest season of the Mandalorian now that the last episode finally landed--to listen, head over to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/litservicepodcast
2020-12-3020 minLit Service4.25 Getting Your Characters to Squad UpAliah, Caitlin, and Kristen chat about how to get your characters to squad up.
The chapter we critique can be found here.
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2020-12-2330 minYou Can't Make This Script UpIf music be the food of biopics - green light!Surprise! Nelly’s gonna play Chuck Berry... only in Hollywood! Things we talked about include: Breaking on camera and Caitlin’s bad auditionEllen Chenoweth, casting director (True Grit, A Bronx Tale, Meet the Parents, Doubt - the list goes on!) The Buddy Holly biopic “Clear Lake” with Colin Hanks, Ruairi O'Connor and NellyThat Thing You Do! (1996)Our endless ongoing discussion of Almost Famous (2000). What a biopic? Franklin Leonard and The Black ListElizabeth Shapiro, actress, writer, singer - multi hyphenate AF! Impact Creative Systems, Imagine Entertainment’s incubator program Walk the Line (2005) and Rocketman (2019)Actors who sing in music biopics...
2020-12-081h 10You Can't Make This Script UpIt Takes TwoOnce upon a time… Our Origin Story!Things we talked about in the episode include:Cedartown, Georgia (Brittany’s hometown)Pacific Palisades, California (Caitlin’s hometown)The baby born on the Mayflower (Oceanus, NOT Americus - sorry! #correction)The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA)YA aka the genre of Young Adult Contact, the dance showMissed Connections on CraigslistRipley Grier is OPEN! (Chelsea Studios however is closed.)The New SchoolThe OC and Gossip Girl - tv seriesLittle Miss Sunshine (2006) and Brittany’s homeworkBlake Snyder’s Save the Cat (aka where to find the “Beat Sheet”)Theme in storytelling...
2020-11-271h 15You Can't Make This Script UpMartha, My DearTwitter got into it re: Iron Man 2 versus Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Naturally, we had ~thoughts~! Things we talked about in the episode include:Hot tweets on the topic at handA Tale of Two Marthas - The clip and the Zack Snyder BTS intelAll the DC features are available on HBOMax - go watch em! Kevin Feige, president and CCO of MarvelCorrection: Caitlin called phase 1-4 of the MCU just phase 1... obviously that's wrong. Wonder Woman (2017), Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), Black Widow (2020), and Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey (2020).Caitlin on the Marvel Cinematic Universe WikiChris Evans, his...
2020-11-2437 min
Feed the Crew - A Taste of Life BackstageFeed The Crew - Dynamic Duo Caitlin and Joey FarleyMeet Caitlin Farley, Assistant Stage Manager, and Joey Farley, Assistant Technical Director, a dynamic duo who both work for several opera companies. They discuss how they both started working in opera, what their experiences were while dating and marrying in the workplace, and how 2020 has affected their careers.Houston Grand Opera: HGO.orgOpera America: www.operaamerica.orgMarquee TV: www.marquee.tvDallas Opera: dallasopera.org Support the show...
2020-11-2347 minYou Can't Make This Script UpThis Is UsPlucked from obscurity! An overnight success! But… not really!Things we talked about in this episode include:Day jobs and being support staff in Hollywood (Here’s a pretty good idea of what a typical day as an assistant looks like.)Life after AMDA - actors in the wild. Classes, auditions, commercials!Being a casting assistant and a development/production internRonnie Yeskel, casting director (Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs) Teri Weinberg, producer (The Office, The Tudors, Ugly Betty)Doing background acting for film, tv and commercialsReading scripts and writing coverageThe Social Network (2010) and screenwriting icon, Aaron...
2020-11-181h 08You Can't Make This Script UpTeaserWe're Caitlin Gallo and Brittany Harris. We’d like to introduce our new podcast - You Can’t Make This Script Up. We’re two best friends, born worlds apart - brought together by a need for applause and strong coffee. We live in LA and have been working in various facets of the entertainment industry for the last ten years. We’ve been actors, interns, assistants, development execs, talent reps - the list goes on. But in 2018 we finally decided to go where... many, many have gone before - and turn our writing hobby into a writing c...
2020-11-1702 minLit ServiceBonus Episode: Hot Seat Critique with CaitlinCaitlin live reads and critiques a submitted chapter, digging into why it isn't quite working (though the concept is pretty fun! A little embarrassed romance goes a long way!). Some episodes Caitlin recommends to think about the questions she brings up: 4:19 with Aminah Mae Safi and 4.11 with DongWon Song
If you want to hear more Hot Seat Critiques (and support the podcast!!) check out our Patreon.
2020-11-0423 minLit Service4.17 ToneCaitlin, Cameron, and Kristen chat about what tone is and how to utilize it to tell your story to a specific audience or to elicit a specific response in a reader.
2020-08-2633 minLit ServiceBonus: Hot Seat Critique with Caitlin and CameronJoin Cameron and Caitlin as they read a past submission out loud and do a live critique as they go. let us know if you like this on social media! If you do, we'll do more of these!
2020-07-2921 minLit Service4.13 Bookstagram with Bridget HowardCaitlin, Cameron, Aliah, and Kristen chat with Bridget Howard about building a social media platform.
Bridget owns the bookstagram account @darkfaerietales_ which has over 116,000 followers. She is also part owner of Storygram Tours, a Bookstagram Tour company that has run over a thousand successful instagram tours. She works closely with publishers like Harper, Little Brown, Disney, Macmillan, Scholastic, Random House, and many more on a weekly basis. Storygram has also run tours for many authors such as Kendare Blake, Kerri Maniscalco, Tricia Levenseller, Adrienne Young and others.
2020-06-1732 min
Making Sense with Sam Harris#203 — A Conversation with Caitlin FlanaganSam Harris speaks with Caitlin Flanagan about her cancer recurrence and the response to her recent article in The Atlantic discussing it. They discuss the dynamics of apologies and forgiveness, the #MeToo movement and the allegations against Biden, modern feminism, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.
2020-05-141h 07Making Sense with Sam Harris#199 — A Conversation with Caitlin FlanaganSam Harris and Caitlin Flanagan discuss the ethics of abortion, the fact that universities with immense endowments are laying off staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Woody Allen autobiography, the moral hypocrisy of Hollywood, the lessons of "Tiger King," and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.
2020-04-2437 minMaking Sense with Sam Harris#197 — A Conversation with Caitlin FlanaganSam Harris speaks with Caitlin Flanagan. They discuss the different sorts of experiences people are having during the Covid-19 pandemic, what it has exposed about our education system, the 2020 election and the many problems with Joe Biden, why the press has been slow to cover Biden's #MeToo allegation, the perceived double standards in the press and within feminism, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.
2020-04-1330 minLit Service3.21 Getting Those Hobbits Out the DoorCaitlin, Cameron, and Kristen talk in depth about how inciting incidents relate to character and how people accidentally mess them up.
2019-12-1132 minLit Service3.19 How to Not Discover WitchesCameron, Kristen, Aliah, and Caitlin chat about POV usage and how to best make your choices fit the kind of story you want to tell.
2019-11-1328 minDisorderly Dogs!36. Your dogs physical health w/ Dr. Caitlin LeonardReactive Redefined FREE Mini Course Adventure Dog Academy FREE Mini Course Trustworthy RecallsFollow us on Instagram @agoodfeeling_inco www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.comVetCs discount code DISORDERLYDOGS 10% off your purchase If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on super cool future episodes!Leaving a 5-star review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington BearEpisod...
2019-10-1800 min
Disorderly Dogs!36. Your dogs physical health w/ Dr. Caitlin LeonardReactive Redefined FREE Mini Course
Adventure Dog Academy FREE Mini Course
Trustworthy Recalls
Follow us on Instagram @agoodfeeling_inco
www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com
VetCs discount code DISORDERLYDOGS 10% off your purchase
If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on super cool future episodes!
Leaving a 5-star review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!
Song credit: Podington Bear
Episode 36: Your do...
2019-10-1800 minLit Service3.17 Save the Dragons with Jodi MeadowsCaitlin, Cameron, and Aliah discuss with Jodi Meadows why books need themes, where themes come from, and how to make the ones that creep up on you seem intentional.
Jodi Meadows wants to be a ferret when she grows up and she has no self-control when it comes to yarn, ink, or outer space. Still, she manages to write books. She is the author of the INCARNATE Trilogy, the ORPHAN QUEEN Duology, and the FALLEN ISLES Trilogy (HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen), and a coauthor of the New York Times bestsellers MY LADY JANE and MY PLAIN JANE (HarperTeen).
2019-10-0927 minLit Service3.10 The Horcrux PrincipleCaitlin, Cameron, and Kristen discuss the Horcrux Principle (closely related to the objective correlative) with Lisa Mangum. Enjoy fun jokes, references, and a little Regency romance!
2019-06-2631 minLit Service3.9 Protagging 101People like characters who move, who make decisions, who want things. Caitlin, Cameron, and Kristen discuss how to make this happen on the page.
Books and media we talk about:
Harry Potter
The Hunger Games
Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Great Gatsby
The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
If you'd like a first chapter critique from the podcast, please check out our submission guidelines here: https://litservicepodcast.wixsite.com/litnation/submissions
2019-06-1222 minLit Service3.7 The Query MonsterCaitlin and Cameron chat with Ben Grange from the L. Perkins agency and Amy Jameson from A+B Works about how to craft the perfect query.
2019-05-1541 min
SimplifyDan Harris: One Minute CountsDo your negative thoughts race faster than Usain Bolt? Do you wish you were calmer, kinder, or more focused? Would you like to meditate, but just don’t think you have time? If you answered yes, then this episode of Simplify is for you.
Dan Harris might be best known for his reporting on ABC News, Nightline, and the weekend edition of Good Morning America, but in recent years, this hard-nosed newsman has been helping fidgety skeptics like himself tap into the many benefits of meditation.
To kick off Season 5 of Simplify—our beloved author inte...
2019-01-3137 minLit Service2.19 Crucibles with Kathryn Purdie and Ben GrangeBen mentioned during the podcast that this is one of the most important topics for newer writers to learn about. #1 NYT bestseller Kathryn Purdie joins Ben, Caitlin Sangster, Aliah Eberting, Kristen Evans, and Cameron Harris to talk about what it means to put your characters in a crucible in order to increase tension in a story and how to go about doing it.
Some books and movies we mention:
The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
The Office (TV series)
Star Wars
2018-11-3029 min
Lit Service2.12 Hanging Lanterns with Ben GrangeBen Grange and the Lit Service Crew chat about what it means to "hang lanterns" in your writing, and how to go about doing it.
Some books we mention: The Raven Boys by Maggie Steifvater
The Office (the TV show)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Belles by Dhionelle Clayton
Moby Dick by Herman Mellville
Illuminae by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman
Our first chapter critique is about a boy named Cole who is a guardian angel. The text for this submission (including in-line notes by...
2018-08-0835 minLit Service2.11 Publishing Models with Charlie Holmberg, Jolene Perry, and Abel KeoghCaitlin chats with Charlie Holmberg (who is published through Amazon's traditional publishing arm, 47 North as well as indie published), Jolene Perry (who has worked with Simon Pulse, Albert Whitman Teen, Entangled, Cedar Fort, as well as indie publishing), and Abel Keogh (Cedar Fort and indie published) about the differences between working with a big publisher, small publisher, and doing it yourself.
Charlie's book that we keep mentioning that just came out is called Veins of Gold, and if you would like to see the beautiful cover, please refer to the video feed on YouTube :)
If...
2018-07-2636 minLit Service2.10 Before You Query . . . with Literary Agent Ben GrangeBen Grange from L. Perkins agency joins the Caitlin, Cameron, and Aliah to discuss some things that authors ought to research and think about before they begin querying agents, including awareness of genre, researching agents, word count, titles, and submission guidelines.
This episode is pretty heavy on the agent-businessy side of things. Don't feel like you have to bend over backwards and cut your work to shreds just to meet publishing norms--agents and editors don't want projects that are exactly like everything has come before. These are just some things to think about that will give you...
2018-07-1234 minLit Service2.5 Building TensionThis week Kristen, Caitlin, and Cameron talk about rising tension and how to use it in your writing and announce our special publishing industry professional guest for April. Some books we mention:
Island of the Lost: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World by Joan Druett
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
American Panda by Gloria Chao
Out of the Dust by Karen Hess
Night Watch by Terry Pratchett
Also, we talk about the movie While You Were Sleeping
Check out our youtube channel if yo...
2018-04-1439 minLit Service2.4 Matching Character and Plot with Erin SummerillErin, Caitlin, Cameron, and Kristen chat about how character and plot fit together, and how, as you are engineering your character, to choose flaws and strengths that suit the sort of plot you want to write. Erin talks about the emotional core of a book and how oftentimes conflict is internal rather than external.
Please check out the submission we critque here: litservice.wixsite.com/podcast
If you want to submit your first chapter for us to critique, check out the submission guidelines on our website!
Remember to listen in two w...
2018-03-1726 minLit ServiceBuilding Good Writing HabitsIn which Caitlin, Kristen, and Cameron examine the correct pronunciation of the words "latrine" and "Yosemite". We also talk about our own writing habits and how to cultivate the consistent sort of habits both with writing and editing.
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2018-03-0330 min
Lit Service1.14 Inciting IncidentsInciting incidents: what they are and how to effectively choose one. Kristen, Cameron, and Caitlin discuss their own writerly inciting incidents (how they started writing) and then talk about they ways inciting incidents affect the rest of the story, specifically using examples from RED RISING by Pierce Brown, THE HATE U GIVE by Angie Thomas, ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE by Anthony Doerr, ILLUMINAE by Amie Kaufman and Jay Krisoff, LAST STAR BURNING by Caitlin Sangster, and JURASSIC PARK the old and fabulous movie that Cameron has been fixated on for a few episodes now :)
If...
2017-12-1823 min
SimplifyJulian Treasure: Make Good NoiseJulian Treasure is a sound designer, a musician, and a public speaker—his TED talks have been viewed more than 40 million times!—and he’s also a master of what he calls the “silent skill:" listening.
In this episode, Treasure talks to Caitlin about the 7 deadly sins of speaking, how your listening shapes who you are, and why certain cities sound so delicious to our ears.
Plus, Caitlin finds out why she feels old every time she walks past an Abercrombie & Fitch store.
After their conversation, Ben Schuman-Stoler joins Caitlin to make a booklist...
2017-12-1442 minLit Service1.10 Tropes with Karen M. McManus and Emily R. KingCaitlin and Cameron talk tropes with Emily R. King, author of THE HUNDREDTH QUEEN and Karen M. McManus, author of ONE OF US IS LYING.
This is our first submission which has officially SURVIVED THE QUERY PROCESS. If you'd like to follow the author's journey now that she's agented, you can follow her on Twitter here: @CassaCassaCassa or check out her website: https://ginger-and-sage.org/
If you'd like to submit your first chapter for some advice on how to attract agent attention, you can check out our submission guidelines here: literarywip.wixs...
2017-11-2633 minLit Service1.8 Making Promises with Tracey NeithercottCaitlin is up to no good, Cameron works too hard, Kristen makes a mean sweet potato fry and Tracey will not fold laundry for a kingdom. Tracey Neithercott joins the Literary WIP team to discuss what it means to make promises in your first chapters and how to make sure you're making the right ones.
If you want to look at the submission from today, you can find it here: https://literarywip.wixsite.com/podcast/episode-8
If you'd like to submit your work, you'll find guidlines on the Literary WIP website: literarywip.wixsite.com/podcast
2017-11-0633 minLit Service1.7 Why and How to Use Concrete DetailsFind out much more about Cameron Harris than he wants you to know! Caitlin, Kristen, Dan, and Cameron chat about what concrete details are and why they're important. We then critique a submission about a boy who has a little trouble with hallucinations.
If you'd like to submit your work for a critique, check out our website: literarywip.wixsite.com/podcast
2017-10-3023 minLit Service1.6 Character Sympathy with Tricia LevensellerCaitlin, Kristen, Cameron, Dan, and Tricia discuss how to make characters sympathetic (and why that's a thing you want to have happen), then critique a submission about a girl who isn't too fussed about super villians destroying her city.
2017-10-2331 minLit Service1.5 Yes, You Really Do Need A Writing GroupCaitlin, Kristen, Cameron, and Dan discuss why writing groups are so helpful, and ways you can avoid having a toxic experience. They then critique a submission about a young man who runs away from home to develop his illegal Lakewalking talent.
You can find today's submission or find out how to submit your own work to be critiqued by the Literary Work In Progress Team on our website: https://literarywip.wixsite.com/podcast
2017-10-1630 minLit Service1.4 Show, Don't Tell with Emily R. KingCaitlin, Kristen, Cameron, Dan and special guest author Emily R. King chat about how to show instead of tell. They then critique a submission in which a young lady stows away on a train only to find out it's a circus train, and the circus knife-thrower needs a new assistant.
2017-10-0926 minLit Service1.3 Pacing with #1 NYT Bestseller Aprilynne PikeCaitlin, Kristen, Cameron, Dan and guest author Aprilynne Pike talk about the do's and don'ts of pacing. They then critique a submission about a girl who has a perfect life, but something terrible is about to happen to her.
2017-10-0224 minLit Service1.2 Point of ViewCaitlin, Kristen, Cameron, and Dan discuss different kinds of point of view and how to stick to them. Then they critique a submission about a world where going out in sunlight after you turn sixteen means you get eaten by ghosts.
2017-09-2528 minLit Service1.1 Where to Start Your NovelCaitlin, Kristen, Dan, and Cameron discuss how to decide where to start your novel. Then they critique a first chapter about a monk who discovers she isn't quite what she thought she was.
2017-09-1723 min
Latter-day Saint PerspectivesA Heavenly Mother - Rachel Steenblik and Caitlin ConnollyLast summer Russell Stevenson sat down with Rachel Steenblik and Caitlin Connolly, two women who have studied the concept of a divine feminine--or Heavenly Mother.
Rachel was the primary researcher on a BYU Studies article that identified known references to a Heavenly Mother in the Mormon historical record. Caitlin was commission to paint Heavenly Mother by Deseret Book.
Though it is assumed that we have a Heavenly Mother, she is rarely mentionioned in LDS Church discourse, with a preference to referring to Heavenly Father or Heavenly Parents.
Steenblick notes that most members are aware of the reference to a Heavenly M...
2017-05-1023 min
Mums With Hustle PodcastMWH 018 : Starting A Blog. What You Need To Know With Caitlin Marwaha (The Mummy Style Files)This week’s podcast stars Caitlin Marwaha from The Mummy Style Files and it’s all about starting a blog (blogging 101 and fashion). Caitlin is a fashion blogger who has managed to make a biz out of her passion for fashion. She is now expanding her business into personal shopping and consultations over the internet for those who don’t live in Melbourne. This Mum of two was super easy to talk to and we got chatting about the blogging specifics that will clarify any concerns you may have around starting your blog. Now, we’ve covered bits and pieces about bl...
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