EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 27 MIN
Caitlin Shetterly on Writing with Chronic Illness
from The Novel Writing Podcast
Caitlin Shetterly, who first was a guest in episode 136, is back to share her experience writing a character with breast cancer... only for Caitlin herself to develop the exact same type of cancer in the exact same breast. Her journey through recovery and learning how to write while on cancer drugs is a testament to human resilience and how to determine which pieces of writing advice work for the different (and sometimes scary) stages of life.Find Caitlin's books and connect with her at https://caitlinshetterly.com/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/caitlinshetterly/ SERIES NOW COMPLETE! Binge The Chronicles of Talahm (or just learn more): Curios (eBooks)Main Website (signed paperbacks)Send us Fan MailWhat to do next…Read transcripts & access interview recordings on SubstackApply for Author Coaching with ColleenTake the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate LinkRead Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm)Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally)Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
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Caitlin Shetterly, who first was a guest in episode 136, is back to share her experience writing a character with breast cancer... only for Caitlin herself to develop the exact same type of cancer in the exact same breast. Her journey through recovery and learning how to write while on cancer drugs is a testament to human resilience and how to determine which pieces of writing advice work for the different (and sometimes scary) stages of life. Find Caitlin's books and connect with her a...
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