The Writing at the Red House Podcast

Do you have a hard story of grief you feel called to write about? Did you know you can find healing through the power of writing and journaling? Join Kathi and her guest, Dorina Gilmore, as they discuss how writing about your grief can be healing for your and for others. Learn when it’s the right timing to publish, if ever. Four nuggets of wisdom: Learn to recognize the right time, God’s time. Lea...

As a writer, do you need help creating an outline for your current project? In this re-release of one of the most popular episodes, Kathi and former editor, now agent Kathleen Kerr talk all things outlining. Whatever stage your writing project is at, whether it’s brainstorming or you have 1000 words written, an outline will help you write faster and with clarity. Listen in and learn: Why outlining...

Are you looking for creative ways to reach your audience and grow your business? Are you looking to serve your followers in a more valuable way? Join Kathi and Roger Lipp as they discuss all the ways you can create funnels to connect with and captivate the audience you are targeting. Five must-have funnels: How to build awareness through consistent content How to connect with those newly acquainte...

Does your website need an update? Do you wonder if your website is doing what it needs to be doing? Do you know how to avoid the common mistakes writers make on their website? In this re-release episode, Kathi and Angela Sue Garvey talk about five of the ten common mistakes found on writers' websites. Learn simple but key steps in getting your website to reflect who you are as a writer. Angela adv...

Do you want to write and publish? Are you looking for ways to create a strong foundation for your writing business? Are you ready to learn the needed skills to succeed? Today is part one of the Four Writer Foundations for 2024 series. In this re-release episode, Kathi discusses budgeting with financial coach Cassie Rajewich. Learn key steps to help you create a budget and write what your heart des...

Do you want to know some easy ways to create an income stream? Does not having a big platform stop you from fulfilling your writing dreams? Today’s podcast is part three of Kathi’s West Coast Christian Writers Conference presentation. Learn key steps to help you think beyond the written word, as Kathi shares: How producers help you create the content you want. How writing-for-hire is a great way t...

Are you looking for more creative ways to make money and create an impact? If so, this is the episode for you. It’s filled with many of Kathi’s wisdom nuggets and experience. Today is part two of Kathi’s West Coast Christian Writers Conference presentation. Knowing your uniqueness opens pathways to earn money and create an impact. Learn key steps to help you think beyond the written word, as Kathi...

Have you ever wondered how to earn money and create an impact? Today is part one of Kathi’s West Coast Christian Writers Conference presentation. Writing isn’t just about writing; it’s about setting achievable and financial goals that create impact. Learn key steps to help you think beyond the written word, as Kathi shares: Six levels of having financial goals. Eight ways to earn money and create...

Are you looking for ways to grow your platform and reach your audience? Have you become overwhelmed by all it requires? Join in today for part three of Kathi’s interview with author and agent extraordinaire Barb Roose as they share their top tips about growing your platform and connecting with your audience. Learn how each of the following can help you do just that: Books Podcasts Email Newsletter...

Does the word “platform” cause some stress in your life? Are you struggling to gain email subscribers? Tune in today for part two of Kathi’s interview with Barb Roose, a renowned agent and author, as they share insights on growing your audience and establishing a strong platform to help you publish. Listen in and learn: How having a strong platform can help a writer secure a publishing contract Th...

Have you been trying to grow your audience? Are you continuing to hit walls? Tune in today while Kathi and Barb Roose, a renowned agent and author, share insights into strategic growth plans. Listen in and learn: How to set goals to hit your desired monthly audience number. How to trust God's timing for when things happen. How starting small and slow brings success. Planning strategic a growth pla...

Are you struggling to write your story? Have you wondered if writing your story even matters? If you relate to either of these questions, then this is the perfect episode for you. Today, Kathi is joined by memoir expert Susy Flory to talk about memoirs, telling your story, and why both are so important. Listen in and learn: Why so many people start by writing a memoir. Kathi’s and Susy’s favorite...

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to make money and do what you love? If so, this is the episode for you! Today, Kathi is here with Kathleen Kerr to discuss crafting a business plan that works for you. Listen in and learn: The importance of knowing how you want to spend your time. What Kathi’s business model looks like. Why your system has to work for both you and your reader. Whether you li...

Are you looking for a writing community? Join Kathi and Tonya Kubo as they discuss all the ways you can grow yourself and your business by becoming a member of the Collective Community. Listen in and learn: How to focus on a timeless plan How to create a consistent strategy How to keep super fans Want to join the upcoming Path to Published conference in March 2024 for free? Enroll in the  Writing...

Are you anxious about marketing your book? If so, Kathi and Michele are back to ease your worries. In Part 2 of their series about how to bake marketing into your book, they walk listeners through the last four steps in the process.  Listen in and learn: How language can help you serve your audience. The importance of ordinary and extraordinary stories. What to compile in your launch kit for easy...

Have you struggled to find a writing community? Never fear because this is what Kathi is discussing with her friend and fellow author, Susy Flory. Together, they tackle this uncomfortable topic and share their best tips for how to find and maintain a healthy writing group. Listen in and learn: Why writers sometimes resist community. How to find your writing community. What you can gain from a heal...

Does the idea of marketing your book overwhelm or scare you? If so, this episode from the Path to Published conference is perfect for you. Today, Kathi is talking with Michele Cushatt about the first two steps to bake marketing into your book. This not only makes marketing so much easier but also will help save you so much time down the line.​ Listen in and learn: Why you have to market your book....

Have you struggled to find a writing community? Never fear because this is what Kathi is discussing with her friend and fellow author, Susy Flory. Together, they tackle this uncomfortable topic and share their best tips for how to find and maintain a healthy writing group. Listen in and learn: Why writers sometimes resist community. How to find your writing community. What you can gain from a heal...

Do you ever wonder if you’re being ruthlessly honest in your writing? This is the topic of today’s episode. Kathi is back with Jennifer Dukes Lee to discuss not only why you need to be ruthlessly honest in your writing but also how that impacts you and your readers. Listen in and learn: What ruthless truth-telling is. Why ruthless truth-telling is so important. How to give yourself permission to b...

Do you want to write a book, devotional, or blog but are having a hard time getting the words written? Today Kathi and Jennifer share several ways to put your thoughts on paper and create something beautiful. Listen in and learn: How to think of deep questions to ask yourself. Why you should write down your thoughts. How to stay narrowly focused. It’s easy to get stuck with writer’s block if we do...

How should authors work with influencers? This is the question that Tonya is asking Kathi to explain in today’s episode. As someone who manages launch teams and not the influencers, Tonya has some questions. Luckily for us, Kathi has some answers! Listen in and learn: What an influencer is. Why influencers matter in the context of book launches. What traits make someone a good influencer for your...

Do you want to know how to get Amazon reviews? Today, Kathi is back with Tonya Kubo to discuss ways to get your books into buyers’ hands and get those Amazon reviews. Here are three rules for reviews on Amazon: You can’t reward someone for giving you a review. You can’t leave a review without spending enough money on Amazon. Your relatives or anyone who has lived with you can’t leave reviews. Get...

Should you have a calendar for your book launch? This is the question that Kathi and Tonya are tackling in today’s episode. Join them as they explore not only the benefits of having a book launch calendar but also how they can save your launch team from some of the most common problems. Listen in and learn: What a book launch calendar is. What things you should prioritize on your calendar. How to...

Do you want to know how to get the most out of your cover reveal?  Today, Kathi is back with Tonya Kubo to discuss ways to create and promote your best cover reveals.  Here are three tips to help you best: Brainstorm your options, such as live events, giveaways, etc. Have a reveal three months before release, during presales. Create content throughout the process to get your audience excited. Let...

Are you on the fence about book launch teams? If so, then be sure to tune in to this episode. Today, Kathi is back with Tonya Kubo to discuss the ins and outs of what it takes to have a launch team and why you should have one for your own book release. Listen in and learn: How the publishing industry has changed over the years. What a launch team is and the purpose of having one. Kathi’s and Tonya...