The Writing at the Red House Podcast

Kathi Lipp is back for the second episode of the Creating Killer Newsletter series with her newsletter editor Kelly Wilbanks. Last week they talked about Why Even Have a Newsletter. Today, they continue the discussion with the components of a great newsletter. Listen in to learn why it all starts with a great subject line, what is being accomplished in the introductory story and:   How we build a...

Have you been wondering if having a newsletter is a worthwhile investment? Do you want to spice up your existing newsletter or start one to engage more with your readers? Great! Kathi Lipp and Kelly Wilbanks are here kicking off this great series about creating killer newsletters with a discussion on why we should even have a newsletter. In this episode you will learn the answer to that question a...

Have you considered inviting valuable insight and influence into your life through having a mentor, but aren't sure how to get started or find the right person? Kathi Lipp and Heather Adams are with us today talking all things mentor-ship. Join the conversation and learn how Heather came to value having mentors and hear her answer: ⦁ How do you find a mentor? ⦁ Do you ever outgrow needing a mentor...

Today we are finishing our super fun series about how to work with an editor. Kathi Lipp and her two experts, Mick Silva and Lyneta Smith are wrapping up the series today with the inside scoop on how to get noticed by an acquisitions editor. The series started with how to find the right editor for you, followed by what kind of editor do you need, and how much does an editor cost. In this episode a...

Kathi Lipp is back with two of her favorites, Mick Silva from Zondervan Press and Lyneta Smith, author of Curtain Call . They are continuing this great series about how to work with an editor. In the first episode we learned how to find the right editor followed by another great episode on exactly what kind of editor we need. Now, the wealth of information continues as we find out just how much do...

Kathi and the writing and editing team of the book Curtain Call , author Lyneta Smith and editor Mick Silva are back to answer all of our questions about exactly what kind of editor we need. In the first episode they shared about how to find the right editor for you . In today's episode you will learn:  What are some attributes of a good editor?  What kind of editor do you need? What are the diffe...

Kathi and the amazing team behind the book Curtain Call , author Lyneta Smith and editor Mick Silva are here to answer all of our questions about how to work with an editor. In this first episode they talk about how to find the editor for you and answer:  What are they looking for before agreeing to work with an author  What are the two types of editors you don’t want  How do you qualify an editor...

Kathi is back with Niki Hardy, the author of Breathe Again, for part four of how to get a book deal on a small platform, discussing ten lessons from a first time author. In part one of this series they discussed what publishers are looking for, followed by how to maximize your small but mighty platform and common mistakes of first time authors. You will definitely want to take note of these ten im...

Kathi and Niki Hardy, author of Breathe Again are back in part 3 of How to Get a Book Deal on a Small Platform series. In the first two episodes, you learned: what publishers are looking for and how to maximize your small but mighty platform . Today, the topic is common mistakes new authors make. In this episode you will learn about: Eleven mistakes that first-time authors make The bullseye author...

Kathi is back with author Niki Hardy to continue the conversation about how to get a book deal on a small platform. Last week Niki gave great insights into what publishers are looking for through a very practical scientific approach to the art of writing! Today, in part two they are talking about how to maximize your small but mighty platform. The specifics publishers are looking for in a platform...

If you have been wondering about how to get a book deal on a small platform, you will love this conversation between Kathi Lipp and Niki Hardy, author of Breathe Again. Niki candidly talks about how she was able to fit into what publishers are looking for, even without an abundance of previous knowledge and specific skill-sets. In this episode you will learn: Seven things publishers are looking fo...

Kathi Lipp and her friend Christa Hutchins are here talking about being mindful of our resources, the constant battle of the alignment of time, money and knowledge, and finding the balance. Listen in to learn about creative ways to maximize your knowledge and learn: What’s the biggest resource that people need but are lacking Maximizing the tools you already have Making the most of your resources...

Kathi Lipp and Katie Crocco, author of Thinking Like a Boss is with us today discussing a very timely topic that women are often held back by.  As a mindset coach and therapist, Kate has helped many women uncover and overcome the lies that led to the struggle of feeling like they are not enough or like they are an imposter. Kate clearly recognizes the difficulties that women face when starting and...

Kathi and her “slightly better friend”, Michele Cushatt get very transparent about their own struggles with the number one thing that will pull you out of ministry. They candidly confirm how struggling with this issue is common among communicators. Sharing the depths of their personal experiences and how insecurity and comparison go hand and hand, Kathi and Michele give great insights on this impo...

Kathi and her friend Diane Dokko Kim, author of Broken Faith, are returning today and going deeper in Part 2 of What I Didn’t Know About Book Launches. Last week we discussed some of the biggest surprises of book launches and becoming an author and we promised that this week Diane would share the depths of her soul with us. This week you will learn Diane's answers to: How did you know what your au...

Kathi Lipp and one of her favorite people, Diane Dokko Kim are helping to take the mystery out of book launches. With so many different versions of what a book launch should look like there can be misconceptions among communicators. Thankfully, Kathi and Diane give us a clear road map and help to take the guesswork out of book launches. You do not want to miss Kathi inquiring of Diane’s very analy...

Kathi Lipp and her friend and cat whisperer, Michele Cushatt continue the conversation about being the communicator God created you to be. Sometimes, we find ourselves in a different season and discerning a need for change in our business/ministries. Last week Kathi talked about changes she has made and what important questions to ask yourself in relation to making changes in your own ministry bus...

Kathi Lipp and her friend and change agent, Michele Cushatt talk about being the communicator God created you to be. Sometimes, well a lot of times, we have to have a serious heart to heart with ourselves and make some changes in our business/ministries. Kathi gets personal and shares with you some big changes she’s made in her business and the questions to ask yourself if you are needing to make...

Kathi and her very missionally focused friend, Michele Cushatt come to you from Writing at the Red House where they are helping writers tell their hard story. Today, Kathi and Michele help you to be proactive about getting funnel focused on your overall mission and ministry. To accomplish this they will take you through a valuable exercise of how to create your inspired life mission statement and...

Join Kathi and Michele for Part 2 of “Rethinking Book Launch Parties.” They are joined by Amy Carroll and Cheri Gregory who have recently launched their book, Exhale . The four friends tell you all about their recent 7-minute launches; the fun, the authenticity, and the tips for you to host your own 7-minute book launch. In today’s episode, you will learn: The point of the 7-minute book launch (*h...

Kathi and Michele gather around the kitchen table with book authors Cheri Gregory and Amy Carroll to gab and giggle over morning coffee. All four authors are in the middle of book launches and they are telling you everything they’ve learned about book launch parties. In today’s episode, you will learn: What a traditional book launch party entails. The purpose of a good book launch party. The solut...

Kathi and her very teacher-y co-host, Michele come to you from Writing at the Red House where they are helping writers tell their hard story. Today, Kathi and Michele give you the secret tool to finding the woven story to create a thread of connection with your audience – the metaphor. The metaphor is a powerful tool that acts like a welcome mat to your story.  In today’s episode, you will learn:...

Kathi talks with Writing at the Red House instructor Cheri Gregory about accountability. Cheri tells us all about her new favorite productivity tool called Focusmate . It’s an accountability system for all of us who work from home and are social learners. It’s especially valuable for a time like this when most of us are maintaining our social distance but thrive on working together. In today’s epi...

Kathi and Cheri Gregory continue the conversation about gutting your office. Do you have a hard time knowing what to do with the old projects stacked up in your office? Cheri shares the insights that kick started her office gutting project from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. In today’s episode, you will learn: Electronic systems for keeping your valuable information organized. How to leave...

Author Michele Ule asks, “I’m wondering how you’re handling old research, information, old versions of your writing in your home office/computer. Do you toss/give away old books/manuscripts/ideas? I have a filing cabinet filled with odds and ends…” Have you been wondering the same thing? Does fear, guilt and shame keep you from cleaning it out? This is the podcast episode for you my friend! Kathi...