The Writing at the Red House Podcast

Looking for people who can help you with your business while on a budget? Look no further because this episode is for you. Kathi Lipp is joined by her friend and podcast producer, Tiffany Jo Baker, to discuss the ins and outs of Fiverr, a digital marketplace for services and talents. Listen in and learn: • What Fiverr is and how you can use it. • How to tell if the people on Fiverr are trustworthy...

In this episode, Kathi admits to being resistant to making Instagram reels. Perhaps you feel the same way. Tiffany Jo Baker, podcast producer and reel maker extraordinaire, is here to challenge Kathi and all her listeners to keep it simple and start making some reels!  Reels are short video clips which are perfect for promoting your message on Instagram and Facebook. Kathi and Tiffany Jo have made...

Does the idea of creating content stress you out? Join Kathi Lipp and her husband, Roger, as they discuss how to produce more content, especially when you don’t feel like creating content. Listen in and learn: How church has impacted Roger’s content creation. Why deadlines are so important for motivation. How recording information will help you in the long run. Producing content can be overwhelmin...

Today, Kathi Lipp is joined by the director of Writing at the Red House, Cassie Rajewich, to discuss the upcoming One Day Challenge: Outlining an Article in 15 Minutes with Lyneta Smith. In this short episode, listen in and learn: • Everything you need to know about the upcoming challenge • Why it’s so important to have an outline • What Kathi and Cassie are hoping to get out of this challenge Joi...

In Part 2 of this “Best Of…” episode, Kathi continues the conversation with Roger, her partner in marriage and all things, about Building a Team Without Breaking the Bank. In the first episode (found here), Kathi and Roger reflected on how this speaking and writing ministry began and the unique way in which it has grown. In this episode, they talk about their growing internship program and the pas...

Kathi Lipp is joined today by her husband, Roger, to look back and see both how their ministry began and the unique way they have built their team over the years. By combining their individual strengths and tapping into what Kathi calls, “Resources vs. Resourcefulness,” the Red House ministry has grown from one outside contractor into a team of diversely talented interns and contractors. Listen in...

Do you have the time, but not the money, to invest in your writing career? Then it might be time to consider bartering. Join Kathi Lipp and her friend Cassie Rajewich as they discuss how bartering can benefit your writing career. Join Kathi and Cassie as they explain: • How they began bartering. • Cassie’s three tips for people who want to start bartering. • How Kathi Lipp’s internship program fun...

Today, financial coach and Writing at the Red House leader, Cassie Rajewich, joins Kathi to fill us in on the upcoming One Day Challenge! On June 29 in the free Writing at the Red House Facebook group, you can expect to: • Learn how to track your income and expenses. • Understand the power of a simple system, not a complicated and painful one! • Be encouraged to make a starter budget in just 15 mi...

Are you a writer who’s trying to figure out how to earn an income? Join Kathi Lipp as she talks with her friend and published author, Rachel Lewis, about how writers can make money while doing the thing they love. In this episode, Kathi and Rachel discuss: Why it’s important for writers to have side gigs. How your writing skills can make you money. The difference between freelance and part-time wo...

Do writers ever get to the point where they don’t have to worry about money? Probably not. Most of us must have a budget. Today Kathi talks with financial coach Cassie Rajewich about how to launch a writing career on a budget. Here are her three key points:  Have a side hustle.  Have a system. Have a team.  Want to go more in depth on those three points? Check out  the download here  that Cassie w...

Do you have a concept or an idea for a book but no idea how to begin your outline? Kathi Lipp is back with her editor, Kathleen Kerr, to discuss the key elements of outlining and how to write your own. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How they outlined Kathi’s current book. • The steps you can take to outline a trade book. • What to do if you get stuck with your outline. Listen in and learn everyt...

Grab your favorite blanket and a sweet treat and settle in with Kathi and her editor Kathleen Kerr as they talk all things outlining! Whether you have thousands of words written or are still in the brainstorming stage, an outline is just what you need to write faster and with more clarity. Not convinced yet? Listen in and learn: • How to make sense of all your key ideas. • The importance of settin...

While creatives used to try and get featured on blogs, the rise of podcasts has led creatives to begin pitching themselves as podcast guests. Since podcasts are still a new endeavor for so many people, Kathi Lipp is joined by her podcast producer, Tiffany Jo Baker, to unpack all the confusing details about how – and where – to pitch yourself as a podcast guest. Tune into this episode and learn: •...

Do you want to be a guest on a podcast, but you aren’t sure how to go about pitching yourself and your message? Kathi Lipp’s very own podcast producer, Tiffany Jo Baker, is joining the conversation today to help you prepare a solid podcast pitch you can use in the future.  Listen in and learn: What are some of the no-no’s to avoid. What to include at the beginning, middle, and end. How to think th...

Do you struggle to write settings for your stories? Are you worried about writing too many descriptions—or not enough? Today, Kathi Lipp is joined by author Susy Flory to dive into this very topic. In this episode, Kathi and Susy discuss: • The importance of a setting. • Why it is hard to write a setting. • How to craft a good setting. Tune in and learn everything you need to know to take the next...

Every person has an internal jumble of thoughts, feelings, dreams, and desires. It can be complicated! How do you, as a writer, put all of those inner feelings and experiences into words? In this podcast, best-selling author Susy Flory explains that your story is an act of translation. Together, Kathi and Susy help us think through how we can translate those deep life experiences into something th...

Have you ever tried uncovering your story as you write? This is the topic of today’s episode, as Kathi Lipp and Susy Flory continue their conversation about how to write compelling stories. Listen in and learn: What garage sales taught Susy about writing stories. The importance of working hard to uncover your story. What surprises Susy uncovered while writing her stories. Stay tuned for the finale...

Best-selling author Susy Flory has learned much about writing compelling stories over the past few years. This week she returns to the podcast, talking with host Kathi Lipp about how to use key moments to bring intangible themes to life.  Listen in and learn techniques such as: • How to communicate big ideas without specifically naming them. • Bringing to life each character and the settings in wh...

Have you ever gotten stuck while trying to write the opening scene of your book? Join Kathi Lipp and bestselling author Susy Flory as they discuss how to approach the opening scene of a book. In this episode, you will learn: • How to help your reader get into the story. • How Susy decided to open her new book, Sanctuary. • How you can use your experiences to draw the reader into your book. Tune in...

What is a funnel and when do you need one? Listen in as Kathi talks with her favorite guest, Roger Lipp, about taking your readers and listeners on a journey using these five steps: • Build awareness through consistent and quality content. • Connect with those who are newly acquainted with your ministry or business. • Offer more to your “tribe” of followers. • Give extras to your customers and ack...

Are you overwhelmed by the idea of writing down your business plan? Today, Kathi Lipp is joined by the director of Writing at the Red House and the Collective, Cassie Rajewich, to discuss the March business plan challenge. In this episode, Kathi and Cassie discuss: • What Cassie is putting on her business plan. • Four steps for creating your business plan. • The importance of tweaking your busines...

Are you an author intimidated by the idea of creating a business plan? There are a lot of complicated options out there, but Kathi and Roger Lipp offer a simpler solution for authors! In this episode, they will help you think through: • Realistic plans and goals for your writing. • Budgeting and finances for your business. • How your platform makes you a better communicator. To get you started on...

Have you wondered whether you should create a business plan? Today, Kathi Lipp is joined by her husband, Roger Lipp, to discuss why some people don’t have a business plan and the biggest reasons why you need to have one. In this episode, Kathi and Roger explain: The biggest misconceptions about business plans. Why the biggest misconceptions are wrong. Six reasons to have a business plan. Listen in...

What kind of content will help your reader move from where they are to where they want to be? In this final episode in their Creative Content series, Kathi Lipp and digital marketing expert Erin MacPherson are here to help us make a plan to create content to excite, ascend, and advocate. This dynamic duo will walk us through the steps to brainstorm, narrow down, and implement content in four key c...