Since 2016, hundreds of authors have shared their secrets.
Asking your idols to spill the beans...and having them say yes?
In 2016, I was a new coach with a psychology background and knew I wanted to work with writers. I'd worked in multiple jobs related to writing, but worried I didn't have the knowledge I needed to help my clients with all the issues they might face when writing books.
The Secret Library was created to provide the expertise I didn't yet have. Interviewing writers I knew to start, the guest list exploded, including prizewinners and people I never dreamed I'd get to speak with.
What began as an experiment I launched with my husband became a force that completely changed my life beyond anything I could have believed.
Learn how I booked these incredible SLP Guests
Want to know how I got interviews with these and hundreds of other guests I'd admired for years and years?
(I assure you, I had no idea I'd get writers like these on my show when I began.)
If you've ever wondered if podcasting is for you
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TECH I'll share just how low-tech the show was when we began, and the upgrades we've made since.
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FORMAT Solo or interview? Seasons or regular schedule? I've tried them all, and we'll cover pros and cons of each.
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WORKFLOW Just how much work it takes to get from idea to episode. I'll explain how I did it when we were DIY at the beginning and how the show works now with support.
- SPONSORSHIP What it takes to get sponsors and other benefits a show gives you even without them.
- UNEXPECTED BENEFITS All the ways this show has become essential to me as a writer that I never knew were possible.
My favorite writing podcast
These podcasts are balm for the writer’s soul. And Caroline is such a delight. The diversity of subjects and people make these extra special. There is always one that helps me get out of a creative funk.
– psfrankel, 5 star review on Apple Podcast
Hi, I'm Caroline.
Since 2016, I've hosted the Secret Library Podcast.
When I was a little girl, I used to hide in my grandmother's powder room and host an imaginary radio show called "Bathroom Talks." I dreamed of being on
National Public Radio, with my own show.
The advent of podcasting made it possible to achieve this dream much more easily. After interviewing several hundred authors, being named a noteworthy show by Bookriot, Barnes + Noble, and more, winning the Beautiful You Podcast of the Year in 2022 and averaging 4.9 star reviews,
I've never looked back.
Join me to learn all the lessons I've gathered in the past
eight years of The Secret Library.
Inside the Secret Library
Podcast
In under 2 hours, you'll know:
- Just how quickly you can launch a podcast.
- What I'd do differently if I was starting a show now.
- How to pick a podcasting platform that suits your needs.
- Editing options for DIY podcasters at multiple budget levels.
- When you need more help and how to find the right support.
- What benefits podcasting has specifically for writers.
I hold nothing back, promise.
For the past eight years, I've run a podcast and have learned a TON through trial and error. I don't plan to become a podcast coach, but I know writers can benefit from this training.
There's no pitch for some giant podcasting program coming at the end of this course. I share everything I've learned in 90 minutes, broken into bite-sized lessons you can watch at your own pace.
My experience + opinion
Am I the only person with something to say about podcasting? Nope.
Everything I share is my own experience. There were no courses on podcasting back in 2007 when I launched my very first show, and in 2016 there weren't any coaches or experts leading the way. I learned by doing. Are there other ways to create shows? Definitely. But I've escaped pitfalls and managed to win an award as I learned, and this course shares all those lessons with you.
Individual Strategy
We cover my philosophy and method of podcasting.
I could fill a week of training sessions on this topic, but here I stay tightly on task. The q+a from the live training recording is included, but we don't discuss how to come up with an idea for a show. Your curiosity is your best guide there.
I can say right here that if you have an idea for a show you're excited about, I recommend you give it a shot. You don't need my approval or anyone else's to try it out. You have everything to gain -- trust your gut and make the leap.
Learn the process that's led to raving fans
and a solid community!
Start the Adventure
ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF
$179
Full training, presented bite-sized lessons, with resource lists and bonus tutorials
Access for the lifetime of the training.
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Discover how podcasting...
- had Big 5 publishers reaching out to me, offering top guests! (Like Katherine May, pictured here!)
- made me incredible friends by inviting people I admire on the show!
- brought me mentors, my editor, and countless other connections through 1-hour conversations recorded online!
- can be produced long-term without burnout!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have access to the recordings?
What if I'm not sure I want to start a podcast yet?
Can I hire you as my podcasting coach?
Get the Magic!
ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF
$179
Training broken into bite-sized lessons plus full resource lists and tech tutorials.
Access for the lifetime of the training.
