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Home Blog POST TOPICS Craft of Writing

The Craft of Writing and Writer Self-Care

These posts by Karin Kallmaker cover practical topics for sapphic writers, as well as advice for writer self-care in difficult times.

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Dear Writers – Never Doubt You Are a Pebble

Karin Kallmaker 10/07/2020 Craft of Writing, Resources, Sisters of the Pen 4 Comments

It’s not just you and me. Even famous, wildly successful, ground-breaking writers doubt they had an impact. #ImposterSyndrome #WriterSelfCare

#ImposterSyndromeFor WritersWriter Self-Care
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Lez Talk About Books – Anita Kelly Interviews Karin Kallmaker

Karin Kallmaker 05/01/2020 Craft of Writing, Events and Appearances

Lez Talk About Books Podcast with host Anita Kelly – Karin Kallmaker talks about writing advice, how she began writing, and stuff she’s learned about publishing.

#InterviewAnita Kelly
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Curve Virtual LGBTQIA Festival – Panel on The New Now

Karin Kallmaker 04/18/2020 Craft of Writing, Events and Appearances

The New Now: Writers On Personal Persistence in Extraordinary Times with Karin Kallmaker, Stacy Lynn Miller, Ann Roberts, Catherine Maiorisi, and Melissa Price. Part of the Curve Media LGBTQIA Festival.

#COVID-19#WritingSuccessCurve Virtual LGBTQIA Festival
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Arting Your Heart Out – Introvert Writer Self-Care

Karin Kallmaker 08/11/2019 Craft of Writing, LIFE + STYLE, Resources 1 Comment

Enjoying local people art their heart out is one of my favorite self-cares for the solitary writer lifestyle. It’s also a great balance to the times we’re living through.

#writeradviceArting Your Heart OutFor WritersIntrovert WriterWriter Self-Care
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Crazy Rich Asians – a RomCom that Takes Love Seriously

Karin Kallmaker 09/07/2018 Cheers & Chocolate, Craft of Writing 2 Comments

You can poke fun at the couple’s foibles, and you can put them in awkward situations, but you can’t make light of love itself. Crazy Rich Asians takes love seriously – that’s why it worked for me.

#CrazyRichAsians#moviereview#romancewriter
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  • Trivia: What’s in a Title? Inspiration, That’s What
    Karin has named several books after songs, including Simply the Best (the actual song title is "The Best," popularized most by Tina Turner ), Substitute for Love (Madonna), Stepping Stone (Duffy), Unforgettable (Nat King Cole), Wild Things (Cris Williamson), and The Kiss that Counted (Catie Curtis).

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  • Cover Cowboys and Kisses written by Karin Kallmaker, read by Ann Shanks Etter Cowboys and Kisses - Audiobook $8.99

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    Strong character portraits, interesting and informative plots, and engaging storytelling.
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    I like to see a couple fall in love outside of the bedroom...
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