The Writing at the Red House Podcast

Kathi talks with her special guest Susan Seay about getting all the things done, by not doing all the things. In part two, Susan shares the remainder of her tips for getting it all done while keeping your business and relationships intact. In today’s episode, you will learn: How to simplify the things that must get done. How to grow the relationships that will help you grow your business. How to k...

Susan Seay, author, speaker and homeschooling mom, carves out some time to visit with Kathi. Kathi asks, “How do you do it all as a professional communicator, a mom to seven kids, a wife, while being active in your family’s business?” And friends, Susan’s advice is rich with wisdom and practicality. In today’s episode, you will learn two ways Susan has figured out how to actually get the stuff don...

Kathi and Anna LeBaron, book launch coach, continue their conversation about launching your book well. They take a deeper dive into how you can engage your readers to help expand your book’s reach. In today’s episode, you will know: The importance of serving your audience and how to do it well. The three things you need to accomplish before your book launches. How to invite your readers to join yo...

Kathi Lipp chats with her guest Anna LeBaron, author of The Polygamist’s Daughter, about best practices for your book launch. Anna shares the secrets she learned working with authors like Jen Hatmaker, Rachel Hollis and Bob Goff.  Anna gives us a behind the scenes peek at how she became a professional book launcher. Her story will delight and inspire you. In today’s episode, you will know: Three s...

Does your book launch feel a little like being in a whirlwind of to-do’s, emotions and exhaustion? Kathi Lipp and her angelic co-host Michele Cushatt tell how to avoid being the “Bridezilla” of our book launches and tame our inner tantrums. Michele gives us 5 ways to launch a book without losing your soul becuase it’s absolutely vital to the message God has given you to stay sane. In today’s episo...

Have you ever wondered if you have a special story to tell or do you feel discouraged that it’s all been written before? In part three of the AHA series, Kathi and Cheri Gregory are at Writing at the Red House, taking in all the delicious delights and revealing the secrets to finding your special sauce. In today’s episode, you will: Learn WHY finding your special sauce is so important. Uncover how...

Kathi chats with her friend and co-author, Cheri Gregory. Kathi and Cheri share their Aha #2 moment about writing a book and the most important thing you need to know BEFORE you hit publish. In today’s episode, you will: Learn about the two basic types of writers Discover the secret to maximize your writing type   Take this topic to the next level: If you want to learn the basics of mapping your b...

Kathi sits down with her friend, cohort, and co-author of the book  Exhale,  Cheri Gregory. They share their surprising Aha moment that will help you get your book from your brain to the page. Writing a book is not nearly as overwhelming as you think. Kathi and Cheri’s conversation is rich with loving advice that will free you to be the writer you are meant to be! In today’s episode, you will: Get...

Kathi sits down with Christy-award winning fiction author Ginny Ytrrup and finishes a conversation about all things fiction.   In today’s episode, you will know: The close relationship between fiction and non fiction and why you need both. Why “SHOW, don’t tell” matters to both the author and the reader. The fun and craft of editing. Yes, we said the “E” word.   This episode is sponsored by : Whet...

Kathi sits down with Christy-Award winning fiction author Ginny Yttrup and talks about the importance of honing your craft, the value of community, and what you can gain when you invest in yourself as a writer.   In today’s episode, you will know: How investing in your writing career can benefit you. How important community is to writers and why you shouldn’t isolate. Why diversity matters when yo...

Kathi Lipp welcomes Facebook group expert and community builder Tonya Kubo to the podcast today. If you want to grow your audience, create community, and create a place where you can challenge people who follow you to grow and change, then you need this episode.   In today’s episode, you will know: What is a challenge? How you can naturally grow an audience using groups. The benefits of challenges...

Denise Walsh sits with Kathi and talks about her book, How to Design Your Dream Life, and delves into personal growth issues, imposter syndrome, what helps us make changes in our lives, and how living a comfortable life is different than a “dream life.”   In today’s episode, you will know: What is the definition of a “dream life”? How to reset your internal GPS. How do you get clear on what you wa...

Kathi welcomes one of our favorite regular guests, Cheri Gregory, as they discuss how to be a great guest on Facebook Live! It is time to take this thriving media to the next level and make it work for you! Sit back and enjoy as you hear the experts talk about what to do and not do on your next guest appearance.   In today’s episode, you will know: How to prepare for an interview. What tech is wor...

Kathi speaks with author, advocate, blog guru, and co-founder of Blog Her, Elisa Camahort Page about advocacy, doing your part to make the world a better place, and how to have a civil discourse with those with whom you disagree. In today’s episode, you will know: How to find your most important issues. How to affect change in your local area. How to use more than money to support your values. How...

Join communicator expert, Kathi Lipp and tech genius, Matt Troutman as they talk about the design elements of your home video studio. Creating video content can be easy and inexpensive. Be sure to click through to the links and resources shared in this episode. If you missed  Part 1  be sure and check it out.   In today’s episode, you will know: How to set up backgrounds. Inexpensive lighting tric...

Kathi takes the time to speak to Matt Troutman who is the Founder of Genius Lounge, a company designed “To Make Technology Accessible to Mere Mortals.” If you want to start a vlog or podcast and you are wondering what it takes to set up your home video studio, listen in and take notes as Matt gives us the run down of what you need – the basic tech – to get started. In today’s episode, you will kno...

Kathi and Michele talk about what it takes to write a difficult story. As a three-time cancer survivor, Michele knows what difficult looks like. Intimately. That knowing and so many moving, deeply personal parts of her story prompted her to write her latest book, Relentless: The Unshakeable Presence of a God Who Never Leaves. You get a special, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to write the...

Kathi Lipp interviews author, speaker, and all-around amazing person, Michele Cushatt on what it takes to write the hard parts of our stories. Three-time cancer survivor, Michele knows the intimate ins and outs of the difficult spaces of our lives. Reality is not always pretty, but God’s grace and love through it all are extraordinarily beautiful. In today’s episode, you will know: What resistance...

Kathi continues her insightful discussion with memoir expert and two-time New York Times best-selling author Susy Flory about what the seven different types of memoir are and which type fits you, as an author, best. If you’ve ever wondered what type of memoir you should be writing, you won’t want to miss this chat about the last four categories: Episodic or Devotional Memoir Stunt Memoir Prescript...

Kathi starts a fascinating discussion with memoir expert and two-time New York Times best-selling author Susy Flory about what the seven different types of memoir and which type fits you, as an author, best. If you’ve ever wondered what type of memoir you should be writing, you won’t want to miss this chat about the first three categories: Classic Fish Out of Water Transformational or Spiritual Be...

We join speaker Kathi Lipp and her guest host, Cheri Gregory as they complete the list of the top 10 skills speakers utilize and how they apply to their writing. If you are a speaker who wants to write, then this is a must-listen-to episode. What are publishers looking for? What assets do you possess and how do you translate them into a compelling and well-received book that serves your audience?...

What assets do you have as a speaker? How can those assets get turned into amazing tips to write a compelling and well-received book that serves your audience? Speaker-turned-author, Cheri Gregory joins Kathi as they explore the answers to these questions. If we realize the mindset shift we need is comprised of small adjustments it makes the task of writing a book more manageable. In today’s episo...

You are one of the amazing ones who did it, you wrote a book! Now you need to know how to take your great work and distill it into a 40-minute speech. A speech that serves your audience well, creates value and naturally increases your sales. So, how do you do that? Authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs Kathi Lipp and Michelle Cushatt share their top three tips and give some bonus do’s and don’ts fo...

Kathi and Michele continue their conversation about business and ministry and what to do when you feel stuck. If you've ever found yourself disconnecting from or discouraged in your business or ministry, then this is the episode for you. Learn to push through and find the joy in your ministry and business once again. In today’s episode, you will know: What things you can do to spark joy again What...

Do you have a business or ministry you are completely passionate about, but is not thriving? Are you growing discouraged or frustrated by slow growth or a recent downturn? You are not alone. These things happen to us all at one point or another. Writers, speakers, ministers, and entrepreneurs, Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt know a thing or two about business and ministry. Today the ladies discuss...