Balancing the Books

Cailean Steed
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A podcast for writers about balancing the day job ... along with everything else in life. Writer and teacher Cailean Steed chats to writers about managing their careers alongside day jobs, side gigs, childcare, caring responsibilities, disabilities, finances, and everything else in life.

  1. Episode 3 - Kirstin Innes

    2d ago

    Episode 3 - Kirstin Innes

    Award-winning author Kirstin Innes joins Cailean to chat about managing freelance life, juggling various day jobs alongside writing, and the importance of community.

    53 min
  2. Episode 2 - Dean Atta

    Jun 22

    Episode 2 - Dean Atta

    BAFTA award-winning screenwriter and Stonewall Book Award winner Dean Atta joins Cailean to discuss juggling multiple projects, overcoming barriers, and the importance of supporting other writers.

    1 hr
  3. Episode 1 - Lucy Rose

    Jun 15

    Episode 1 - Lucy Rose

    Bestselling author Lucy Rose joins Cailean to chat about managing their finances after leaving their publishing job to be a full time writer, surviving book tour as a neurodivergent person, and how they navigate social media as an author.

    1h 1m
  4. Episode 10 - Jo Callaghan

    08/18/2025

    Episode 10 - Jo Callaghan

    Cailean chats to writer and senior strategist Jo Callaghan, author of the award-winning Kat and Lock crime series. They discuss writing while dealing with grief, balancing a career as an author alongside a demanding full time job, and how beds are the ideal writing spot.

    1h 4m
  5. Episode 9 - Elle Nash

    08/11/2025

    Episode 9 - Elle Nash

    Writer, editor and PhD student Elle Nash talks to Cailean about managing your time with ADHD, finding a writing community after moving countries, and dealing with 'compare and despair' as a writer.

    1h 4m
  6. Episode 8 - Chikọdịlị Emelụmadụ

    08/04/2025

    Episode 8 - Chikọdịlị Emelụmadụ

    Writer Chikọdịlị Emelụmadụ chats to Cailean about writing around motherhood, the importance of being a patron of the arts, and also challenges writers Heather Parry and Ben David to a duel.

    1h 2m
  7. Episode 7 - Alice Slater

    07/28/2025

    Episode 7 - Alice Slater

    Bestselling author and copywriter Alice Slater chats to Cailean about juggling full time work with her writing career. They discuss transitioning from shift work to a 9-5, what it's like to have a big debut, and why sometimes you just need to schedule in a little breakdown (as a treat).

    51 min
  8. Episode 6 - Caro Clarke

    07/21/2025

    Episode 6 - Caro Clarke

    In this special extra-long episode, Cailean chats to literary agent Caro Clarke of Portobello Literary. They talk about the role of agents, break down contracts and author finances, and discuss the importance of community, accessibility and diversity in every section of the publishing industry. (Featuring a brief cameo from Caro's cat.)

    1h 15m
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About

A podcast for writers about balancing the day job ... along with everything else in life. Writer and teacher Cailean Steed chats to writers about managing their careers alongside day jobs, side gigs, childcare, caring responsibilities, disabilities, finances, and everything else in life.

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  • Creator
    Cailean Steed
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Balancing the Books

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