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How to Set Up Your Business Finances

Kathi Lipp and partner in all things, including business, Roger Lipp are here to introduce this month’s series on money management. There are so many different methods of managing money, and some people are very adept at putting together, and following, budgets. For a lot of creatives though, spreadsheets and envelopes aren’t always successful systems for money management. Listen in as Kathi and Roger introduce how they have found peace and empowerment over their finances using the Profit First system. Links and Resources: Profit First Mike Michalowicz The Automatic Millionaire To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Clutter Free Academy co-founder Tonya Kubo return for the last episode in the Taking Care of Business series. This week, the duo is talking about how to make the best use of a to-do list. We can all agree that to-do lists are a great way to keep track of the things we need to accomplish from day to day, but have you ever found yourself wondering if there is a more efficient way to keep up with all your tasks without overwhelming yourself? Kathi and Tonya offer some great tips for keeping your list organized including: Combining your to-do list with your calendar Breaking your list down into small, specific steps Keeping a way to write things down when and where they come to you These tips and more will help you keep your lists organized so you can check off tasks like a pro. And if you missed any of this incredibly helpful series to keeping your business organized, go back and listen to episodes 1 and 2 on taking care of email, and episode 3 for tips on organizing your calendar. Links and Resources: Tonya Kubo The Secret to Thriving Online Communities Facebook Group Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Red House Writers Collective Clutter Free for Life Samepage Asana Trello Evernote Checklist Manifesto Book To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo are back with more tips for taking care of your business. Today they are discussing how to tackle the seemingly impossible task of managing your calendar without the existence of a time-turner (Harry Potter friends will get the reference). Kathi and Tonya reflect on how their strategies for scheduling their time has evolved from taking appointments as they were offered to being more intentional with their calendars. Listen in as they share their favorite scheduling tools that help them stay on top of things while still honoring their time. They’ll also explain the importance of strategies such as: Predetermined blocks of time Have an agenda Schedule 5-minute spaces between your appointments Have an at-a-glance calendar If you struggle with budgeting your time in such a way that you are able to get the most productivity out of your day, you won’t want to miss this episode. And don’t forget to go back and check out episodes 1 and 2 of this series if you tend to find yourself drowning in email. Links and Resources: Tonya Kubo Red House Writers Collective Clutter Free for Life Calendly Acuity Toggl Clockify To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp is back with her partner in crime Tonya Kubo with more great tips on how to slay the email dragon. In last week’s episode, the duo shared several tips, including using tools like Streak, creating separate email accounts for different purposes, and using the “sort by” tool. This week, Kathi and Tonya continue to help us get control of our inbox by sharing how they keep their own under control. Email doesn’t have to be a daunting task if you can break it up into systems that work for your personal style. For example, Kathi assigns points to her email messages to gauge the amount of time each message will take to handle. Listen in to find out what that means, as well as more of the resources she and Tonya use to stay on top of communication such as: Auto-response Shared inbox Voxer Plus, find out how these two community leaders use email to build stronger connections within their networks by referring questions sent to them to the experts within their established social groups. Links and Resources: Tonya Kubo Focus on the Family Facebook – Clutter Free Academy Gmail Streak Outlook Voxer Teamwork Desk Help Scout To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

This month, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo are sharing their resources, tactics, and strategies for taking care of business. In this first episode, the two tackle the issue of staying on top of email. There is no one right way to handle email. Kathi strives to have a “zero inbox” by Friday, while Tonya operates on an infinite loop of email. Kathi has several email accounts that serve different purposes, and Tonya does not. Either system can be effective as long as you tailor it to work for your particular style. Whatever your email system, Kathi explains that staying on top of it is important for your business because: It’s your information source It’s how you keep your clients well taken care of It’s how your partners get the information they need Plus, Tonya shares her favorite Gmail resources. If you find yourself drowning in a full inbox, you won’t want to miss this episode. Come for the cat banter, and stay for the invaluable resources to keep your email under control. Links and Resources: Tonya Kubo Thug Cat Gato Lawyer I’m not a Cat Gmail Streak Outlook To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

This week, Kathi sits down with Hannah Stolze, author of the new book “Wisdom-Based Business: Applying Biblical Principles & Evidence-Based Research for Purposeful & Profitable Business,” to talk about what it means for us as Christians to have a profitable business. Oftentimes, we tend to feel a little uncomfortable with the idea of making a profit. We want to do the things we’re passionate about but shy away from the tough conversations about money. Hannah is here to explain the idea of “virtue of profit,” and how profitability is addressed in the Bible. Did you know that in the Bible, “margin” was actually the area of excess around a farmer’s field that was meant for the poor to come glean from? Hannah relates this to the modern-day idea of profit and explains how our profit provides us with the means to doing great things for the Kingdom of Heaven. Listen in as Hannah and Kathi talk about the difficult things like: Having your business be a blessing from product to profit Removing shame around profitability that is gained in a Godly way Planning your margin so you can invest in more If you’re a Christian business owner and have ever felt uncomfortable or confused about the concept of profitability, you will not want to miss this conversation. Links and Resources: Hannah Stolze Wisdom-Based Business: Applying Biblical Principles and Evidence-Based Research for a Purposeful and Profitable Business Bill Pollard Wheaton College Service Master Profit First To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Podcast Producer Tiffany Jo Baker, are back to wrap up this 4-part series about how to be an awesome podcast guest. Being a guest on a podcast can be a great experience, and a huge win for your business or ministry, the host’s business or ministry, as well as your communities. But did you know that once you’re finished with the interview, your role as a podcast guest is not finished? If you want to be the kind of guest a host not only invites back, but refers to other podcast hosts as well, there are some things you still need to do. Kathi and Tiffany Jo give some incredibly valuable tips that will help you be the most desirable podcast guest around. Listen in as they explain what they mean by • Do what you promised • Help make the episode amazing • Show your gratitude • Keep in touch (but not in a gross way) Also don’t forget to revisit episodes 1 – 3 for tips on how to get the booking, how to prepare for your interview, and how to be an awesome guest during the interview. Links and Resources: Tiffany Jo Baker Cheri Gregory Crystal Huerst Jennifer Bryant Blythe Daniel Guest Podcasting Workshop: The Platform Perks + How-To’s of Pursuing Podcasts to Share Your Message (use promo code redhouse to get it for $17!) 7 Days to a Published Podcast To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Podcast Producer Tiffany Jo Baker, return for episode 3 of this 4-part series about how to be an awesome podcast guest. In today’s episode, Kathi and Tiffany Jo talk all about what to do during your podcast interview to be the kind of guest your host wants to invite back (as well as the one thing that drives Kathi batty, and will almost ensure you are not invited back). Listen in to this conversation for the pair’s five interview tips including; Make sure your tech is ready Make sure your points are connected to the community Prepare your space If you missed the first two episodes in this series, you will definitely want to go back and catch up to find out how to get booked as a podcast guest and what to do to prepare before the interview. Links and Resources: Tiffany Jo Baker Guest Podcasting Workshop: The Platform Perks + How-To’s of Pursuing Podcasts to Share Your Message (use promo code redhouse to get it for $17!) 7 Days to a Published Podcast To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Tiffany Jo Baker, author of The Guest Podcasting Workshop, are back for episode 2 of this 4-part series about how to be an awesome podcast guest. Last week, the duo talked about how to get booked as a guest on a podcast. So, you’ve gotten the booking – now what? In today’s episode, Kathi and Tiffany Jo give some valuable tips on how to prepare for your upcoming podcast appearance and be the kind of interviewee that a host will want to invite back on their podcast. How can you make sure your interview actually gets aired? Listen in as they explain what it means to: Give the goods in a timely manner Be familiar with the topic Know how to drive the conversation where the host wants it to go Be prepared with relatable information – but not overly so Plus, what equipment do you need to be an effective podcast guest? If you have a podcast interview coming up, you will not want to miss this episode. Links and Resources: Tiffany Jo Baker Guest Podcasting Workshop: The Platform Perks + How-To’s of Pursuing Podcasts to Share Your Message (use promo code redhouse to get it for $17!) Trello To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

In this month’s series, Kathi Lipp and podcast producer Tiffany Jo Baker are talking about what it takes to be an awesome podcast guest (and why you want to). With over 1,500,000 podcasts in production, and 60% of podcast listeners having purchased something they heard about on a podcast, being a podcast guest is a great way to get your words into the world. But how do you get booked to be a podcast guest? In this first episode, Kathi and Tiffany explain how to: Find a podcast you want to be on Prepare your pitch Find the appropriate contact If you have ever thought of using podcast as a platform to get your message out, you won’t want to miss this series. Links and Resources: Tiffany Jo Baker Clutter Free Academy 7 Days to a Published Podcast Guest Podcasting Workshop: The Platform Perks + How-To’s of Pursuing Podcasts to Share Your Message (use promo code redhouse to get it for $17!) To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp, and creative partner Roger Lipp are back to wrap up their conversation about capturing creativity in the final episode of this month’s 4-part series. The Lipps explain that we, as creatives, are called to have an impact in the world through our creativity. In this episode, Kathi and Roger explain the idea of turning the ABCs of creativity – Always Be Creating, into ABCDs – Always Be Creatively Delivering. Join the creative duo as they provide invaluable tips on: Creative ways to capture your ideas Where to gather those creative thoughts Who to expose your ideas to How to put your plan into action This finale ties together part 1, part 2, and part 3 of the series so that your creativity can thrive and take you from a dreamer to a deliverer. Links and Resources: Cheri Gregory Pinterest Trello Voxer To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Roger Lipp are back to continue their creative conversation about creativity in part 3 of this month’s 4-part series. In part 1, the couple talks to us about incorporating creativity into our day to day lives. Then last week in part 2, they explain how to avoid creative procrastination by finding creativity in the cracks of our everyday lives. This week, Kathi and Roger explain the importance of trusting the Holy Spirit that an idea will come when your creativity is in high demand. They dispel the misnomer that a writer’s creativity goes solely into writing the book, and discuss how creativity shows up in different ways during different seasons of life. Listen in as Kathi and Roger elaborate on why it is essential for creativity to have the following things to thrive: Outside projects Accountability Boundaries Sleep​ Links and Resources: Profit First Cheri Gregory To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp is back with her favorite co-creator Roger Lipp to continue the conversation about how to up your own creativity factor. In part 1 of this series, the pair gave an overview of what is coming up in this series and introduced us to the idea of increasing your “Creative Quotient.” In this second episode, Kathi and Roger talk more about planning for creativity and the importance of putting yourself in creative places. Listen in as they explain: What it means to “catch creativity in the cracks” Red light steps and green light steps, and why both are necessary to the creative process The importance of trusting the right people with your creativity Roger also introduces us to the phrase “creative procrastination,” and explains what it means and why it’s so important. Links and Resources: Clutter Free Academy Podcast To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.

Kathi Lipp sits down with her favorite podcast guest and fellow creative Roger Lipp for this first episode of our April series on "Putting the Create in Creativity – How to Be More Creative Every Day to Produce Content.” Have you ever been told you are a creative person, but you’re not sure how to increase your “CQ” (Creative Quotient)? In this 4-part series, Kathi and Roger will give ways to improve your writing by being more creative in your day to day life. Listen in to this first episode as the pair discusses: The difference between creative and artistic The importance of balance between creating, serving, and building The role that discipline plays in creativity Plus, Kathi and Roger tell us what they do when they are feeling creatively stuck. Links and Resources: Amy Dacyczyn, The Tightwad Gazette Red House Writer's Collective A Whack on the Side of the Head To share your thoughts Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

In the final episode of this month’s “best-of” series, Kathi is inviting us to the virtual kitchen of co-host and stealth platformer Michele Cushatt. In the first episode of this series we learned about where to start when we want to be a writer, followed by how to wake up and write 500 words. The third and fourth episodes were all about finding our niche. Now, the wisdom continues as we close this series with a conversation about platform. While these two friends have much in common, their approach to platform is very different. Michele shares her platform journey, and the pair chats about the importance of embracing your individuality and being true to your own brand. If you struggle with how to effectively serve your audience with your message, you’ll want to listen in as Kathi and Michele explain: The definition of "platform" The difference between self-promoting marketing and a passion-fueled platform Three questions to ask yourself when engaging with your audience Links and Resources: Michele Cushatt Michael Hyatt Crystal Paine

Last week in part 1 of Finding Your Niche, Kathi and Michele explained to us why it is so important to find your niche, and today they give us the how. Finding your niche all begins with two things: your passion and your audience’s needs. But what if you don’t know what those two things are? Kathi and Michele explain how to identify your passion (hint: what is it you can’t stop talking about?), and how to know who your audience is and why they need your expertise and experience. Once those things have been identified, Kathi gives us a few questions to ask ourselves: What do I have to offer? Who’s going to listen? What is my niche within the niche?

Kathi and her amazing and very nichey co-host, Michele Cushatt are encouraging us in finding our niche today! Sometimes communicators struggle to narrow in and get very specific about our niche. In this very candid “best of” episode Kathi and Michele take us through seven reasons for finding our niche, as well as some reasons why we may resist a specific niche. Listen in to find out what these are including: It makes you less competitive in a good way It helps us get a book contract It keeps us focused Links and Resources: Michele Cushatt Overwhelmed You Don't Have to Try So Hard Ready for Anything Joshua Becker Jen Hatmaker Beth Moore

In the first episode of this series, we learned about where to start when we want to be a writer. Continuing in this “Best Of” series, Kathi and Michele Cushatt chat about their writing routines and exchange tips for avoiding excuses and getting the words on the page. Are you a busy mom writing your book in “snitches and snatches” at soccer practice? Do you prefer the quiet and solitude of a coffee shop or library to working at home? No matter what your lifestyle or schedule, Kathi shares 6 practical tips that are sure to help you increase your word count including: Pre-decide and Schedule Set a timer and write UNEDITED Leave off in the middle of a sentence Links and Resources: Michell Cushatt Jerry Jenkins Cheri Gregory

Kicking off this Best of Series for March, we have the dynamic duo Kathi and Michele back on mic with guest Glynnis Witwer. Kathi and Michele have heard these words countless times: “I want to be a writer, but where do I start?” Maybe you have asked, or at least wondered, this same question. Or maybe you feel like you are on the journey of having it answered, but you keep looking for that stamp of approval that you're on the right path. Listen in to gain insight and words of wisdom to propel you on this journey. You will learn about: Where to start Where to go for training Ways to learn to write The mindset of a writer Links and Resources Michelle Cushatt's Reading Resource List Glynnis Whitwer MOPS Proverbs 31 Lysa Terkeurst She Speaks Compel Bird by Bird On Writing Taming the To-Do List The Memoir Project 5 Habits of Women Who Get Things Done

Join Kathi and her partner in business and in life, Roger, as they continue to share their tips for “How to Build a Team Without Breaking the Bank.” In the previous episodes, Kathi and Roger gave some great insight into how to create an intern program, and who should have one. In this episode, they give valuable advice on how to run that internship, including: Recruiting and interviewing potential interns (spoiler alert: you can’t hire everyone you interview) How to make sure your interns are placed in the roles they will be successful in What processes you need to have in place to keep your program running smoothly Links and Resources: Tonya Kubo Lyneta Smith Lori Young Clockify Angela Bouma Mailchimp Mailerlite Tiffany Baker Angela Garvey Trello West Coast Christian Writers Online Mega Conference February 25th-27th 2021 This exciting event is filled with incredible keynote addresses, workshops, mentoring circles, and more. 16 agents & editors 15 Round Tables (genre or topic specific) 17 professional authors doing coaching appts Their new professional author circle small group led by one of my favorites Cheri Gregory Plus, I’ll be teaching and hosting a Round table Tickets are $199, but if you use the code REDHOUSE code you will get the flash sale price of the $129. West Coast Christian Writers Conference: use promo code REDHOUSE for discount.

Kathi and Roger are back with us today in episode three talking about how to create an intern team. In episode one they were reflecting on small beginnings, uniqueness, and growth. In the next episode they talk about the growth and creating win-win situations. Now, listen in as they continue the conversation about how to create a great intern program and: Making sure to set up expectations How to organize everything How to ensure their personal growth What are the characteristics of a great intern Links and Resources: Tonya Kubo Kim Nowlin Wendy Doyle Cheri Gregory Tiffany Baker Barnes and Noble Angela Garvey Trello Kelly Wilbanks Cassie Rajewich Eat at Home Cooks Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Online Mega Conference February 25th-27th 2021 This exciting event is filled with incredible keynote addresses, workshops, mentoring circles, and more. 16 agents & editors 15 Round Tables (genre or topic specific) 17 professional authors doing coaching appts Their new professional author circle small group led by one of my favorites Cheri Gregory Plus, I’ll be teaching and hosting a Round table Tickets are $199, but if you use the code REDHOUSE code you will get the flash sale price of the $129. West Coast Christian Writers Conference: use promo code REDHOUSE for discount To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi continues the conversation with Roger, her partner in marriage and all things, about How to Build a Team without Breaking the Bank. In the first episode, Kathi and Roger reflect 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 passion they have for making sure their interns walk away having received as much as they have given to the ministry. Listen in to find out: Is an internship program for your business or ministry? What does it take to lead an internship program? What should you look for in an intern? Links and Resources: Tonya Kubo Kim Nowlin Wendy Doyle Cheri Gregory Angela Bouma Tiffany Baker Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Online Mega Conference February 25th-27th 2021 This exciting event is filled with incredible keynote addresses, workshops, mentoring circles, and more. 16 agents & editors 15 Round Tables (genre or topic specific) 17 professional authors doing coaching appts Their new professional author circle small group led by one of my favorites Cheri Gregory Plus, I’ll be teaching and hosting a Round table Tickets are $199, but if you use the code REDHOUSE code you will get the flash sale price of the $129. West Coast Christian Writers Conference: use promo code REDHOUSE for discount To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and her husband Roger Lipp are at the Red House today looking back on how this ministry began and the unique way in which they have built their team over the years. By combining their own individual strengths and tapping into what Kathi describes as “Resources vs. Resourcefulness,” the Red House ministry has grown from one outside contractor a few hours a month into a team of diverse talent comprised of interns and contractors. Listen in as Kathi and Roger give tips on how to launch your business using methods such as: Trading work with contacts whose skills you need Using free templates or inexpensive web services Putting aside the desire to launch perfectly for the reality of launching well Links and Resources: Mentions: Angela Bouma Tonya Kubo Sherri Johnson Mailchimp Mailerlite Lead Pages Canva Fiverr Upwork February Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Online Mega Conference February 25th-27th 2021 This exciting event is filled with incredible keynote addresses, workshops, mentoring circles, and more. 16 agents & editors 15 Round Tables (genre or topic specific) 17 professional authors doing coaching appts Their new professional author circle small group led by one of my favorites Cheri Gregory Plus, I’ll be teaching and hosting a Round table Tickets are $199, but if you use the code REDHOUSE code you will get the flash sale price of the $129. West Coast Christian Writers Conference: use promo code REDHOUSE for discount To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi is back with Jason Earls, who is a great reconciler and an agent of change. The first episode of this great series kicked off with a comedian’s guide to being funny, followed by finding your comedy voice, and then material that matters. If you love to laugh and desire to create material that matters, then tune in to hear about how to talk about the hard stuff with humor and: How do we use a hard story and affect change with it in a humorous way Why we should get to know our audience better How we can help our audience to get to know us better Links and Resources: Jason Earls Crazy Rich Asians January Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Online Mega Conference February 25th-27th 2021 This exciting event is filled with incredible keynote addresses, workshops, mentoring circles, and more. 16 agents & editors 15 Round Tables (genre or topic specific) 17 professional authors doing coaching appts Their new professional author circle small group led by one of my favorites Cheri Gregory Plus, I’ll be teaching and hosting a Round table Tickets are $199, but if you use the code REDHOUSE code you will get the flash sale price of the $129. West Coast Christian Writers Conference: use promo code REDHOUSE for discount To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi is back with Jason Earls, one of her favorite people, because she loves someone who can make her laugh. The first of this series kicked off with a comedian’s guide to being funny, followed by finding your comedy voice, and now material that matters. If you love to laugh and desire to create material that matters, then tune in to learn about chirping birds, trampoline bullies, and: The importance of being a careful listener and observer How to brainstorm How to develop a conceived idea and turn it into a story Links and Resources: Jason Earls Michael Jr. Jerry Seinfeld Judy Carter Patton Oswald January Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Online Mega Conference February 25th-27th 2021 This exciting event is filled with incredible keynote addresses, workshops, mentoring circles, and more. 16 agents & editors 15 Round Tables (genre or topic specific) 17 professional authors doing coaching appts Their new professional author circle small group led by one of my favorites Cheri Gregory Plus, I’ll be teaching and hosting a Round table Tickets are $199, but if you use the code REDHOUSE code you will get the flash sale price of the $129. West Coast Christian Writers Conference: use promo code REDHOUSE for discount To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi is back with Jason Earls, a professional comedian, talking about how to find your comedy voice. In the first episode of this hilarious series, they discussed a comedian’s guide to being funny. At the Red House you will often hear talk about finding your voice, but have you thought about finding your comedy voice? Some of us believe we could never be funny, or even tell a joke. Listen in to hear how you can find that comedy voice and how if you can laugh at something funny, you’re already half-way there! Learn about: Finding your comedy voice How humor brings the guard down How comedy is a tool A series of questions to ask yourself Links and Resources: Jason Earls Michael Jr. Mike Goodwin Dustin Nickerson Dave Chappelle Jerry Seinfeld 7 Jokes I Couldn't Tell at Church Steve Harvey Chris Rock Awesome Note Evernote January Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Online Mega Conference February 25th-27th 2021 This exciting event is filled with incredible keynote addresses, workshops, mentoring circles, and more. 16 agents & editors 15 Round Tables (genre or topic specific) 17 professional authors doing coaching appts Their new professional author circle small group led by one of my favorites Cheri Gregory Plus, I’ll be teaching and hosting a Round table Tickets are $199, but if you use the code REDHOUSE code you will get the flash sale price of the $129. West Coast Christian Writers Conference: use promo code REDHOUSE for discount To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi has Jason Earls with her today, talking about how to bring the funny when we are communicating our message. Instead of living to make people laugh, Jason loves to make people laugh to help them live. Have you ever thought that maybe people are born funny or some people can never be funny? Listen in to find out how we all have some authentic funny within us, how to discover it and make the sweet stuff happen by knowing about: The triangle theory How to show you are relatable Finding your comedy voice What a bloodhound has to do with comedy Links and Resources: Jason Earls Christian Comedy Association Compassion International Michael Jr. Comedian by Jerry Seinfeld Orny Adams West Coast Christian Writers Conference: use promo code REDHOUSE for discount Judy Carter "The Comedy Bible" January Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Online Mega Conference February 25th-27th 2021 This exciting event is filled with incredible keynote addresses, workshops, mentoring circles, and more. 16 agents & editors 15 Round Tables (genre or topic specific) 17 professional authors doing coaching appts Their new professional author circle small group led by one of my favorites Cheri Gregory Plus, I’ll be teaching and hosting a Round table Tickets are $199, but if you use the code REDHOUSE code you will get the flash sale price of the $129. West Coast Christian Writers Conference: use promo code REDHOUSE for discount To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and Tonya, who you can find over at the Red House or over on Clutter Free Academy, are wrapping up this series by discussing one of Kathi’s favorite things: collaborative relationships. No one can be an expert at everything or serve all of the people all of time. But, we all have something that someone else can benefit from. Join in the conversation to learn about finding and filling that gap and: Why should we want to share Why we need to be good followers How to offer collaboration on different platforms Links and Resources: Tonya Join Tonya Kubo's The Secret to Online Communities Facebook group and access the content calendar and posting prompts here. Writing at the Red House Clutter Free Academy Thistlewood farms Eat at Home Cooks Red House Writers Collective December Special Offer: Imagine this… What if you were able to suddenly create a life where you not only looked forward to writing each and every day, but a life where you actually have the time and ideas to write, and could build a following of readers hungry for what you’re writing? And then, what if you were actually able to turn writing into a business? And the best part? The Collective is 50% off for the month of December with code CHECKIN Red House Writers Collective To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi is back with Tonya Kubo, creator extraordinaire, continuing the discussion on building followers from zero. The first week they kicked off the series talking about brand. The second week we learned about creating a compelling offer. This week is all about creating a content strategy and calendar and how they are beneficial. In this episode you will learn: The difference between a content calendar and a content strategy How to start developing a content strategy What are the top two mistakes that communicators make with their content Links and Resources: Tonya Join Tonya Kubo's The Secret to Online Communities Facebook group and access the content calendar and posting prompts here. Seth Goden Clutter Free Academy Red House Writer's Collective December Special Offer: Imagine this… What if you were able to suddenly create a life where you not only looked forward to writing each and every day, but a life where you actually have the time and ideas to write, and could build a following of readers hungry for what you’re writing? And then, what if you were actually able to turn writing into a business? And the best part? The Collective is 50% off for the month of December with code CHECKIN Red House Writer's Collective To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and Tonya Kubo, one of her favorite human beings, are here continuing the discussion on building followers from zero. Last week they kicked off the series talking about brand. Listen in to learn how not to put the cart before the horse, how to create a compelling offer and: How to know what to offer your people How to find your giant BUT Discover a great framework to build from Links and Resources: Tonya Join Tonya Kubo's The Secret to Online Communities Facebook group and access the content calendar and posting prompts here. Clutter Free Academy Red House Writer's Collective December Special Offer: Imagine this… What if you were able to suddenly create a life where you not only looked forward to writing each and every day, but a life where you actually have the time and ideas to write, and could build a following of readers hungry for what you’re writing? And then, what if you were actually able to turn writing into a business? And the best part? The Collective is 50% off for the month of December with code CHECKIN Red House Writer's Collective To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and Tonya Kubo, expert in lots of things, are talking about how to build followers from zero in the first episode of this exciting December series. Maybe you want to write a book and you’ve run into that first brick wall called platform. And now you are asking: just how do I start growing a platform and building an audience? Don’t miss the start of this great new series to find out the how and: What is so important about understanding who our audience is What type of connection should we be trying to establish Practical exercises for figuring out who our audience is Links and Resources: Tonya Fiverr Clutter Free Academy Red House Writer's Collective December Special Offer: Imagine this… What if you were able to suddenly create a life where you not only looked forward to writing each and every day, but a life where you actually have the time and ideas to write, and could build a following of readers hungry for what you’re writing? And then, what if you were actually able to turn writing into a business? And the best part? The Collective is 50% off for the month of December with code CHECKIN! Red House Writer's Collective To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Today Kathi is talking with British comedian Tom Elliot all about the humorous side of our message and how we can use it to connect with our audience. As communicators, we have a deep desire to break down barriers and really connect with our audience. Join in the conversation to find out how this comedian with the heart of an evangelist does just that, and learn: 7 Secrets for getting your audience to pay attention to you How the perception of your audience is the vehicle for humor How do we connect with an audience and take away some of those natural barriers Links and Resources: Tom Elliot Tom's podcast: Oh My Days Academy Podcast Uniball Signa 207 Pen Compassion International 7 Secrets For Getting Your Audience to Pay Attention to You: Be Yourself Consider your style of humor Keep a notebook Consider its purpose Do NOT tell vicar jokes Start with YOU The perception of you impacts the humor November Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Conference. Use the code RedHouse for $120 OFF your ticket price! In addition to the discounted ticket price, when you register with the discount code, you'll also receive a special bonus: Susy Flory's Red House Training - Escape the Stuck: Free Your Story at These 5 Places. Registration opens soon so "Cast Your Net; the Deep Awaits You!" To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Today Kathi and Vivian Mabuni are talking about why representation matters and how we can communicate the importance of it through our writing and speaking. Each of us has a unique base that we draw from, and as we learn and grow as communicators, we expand that base and broaden our perspective. Join in to learn about how broadening that base in a certain way allows more people to relate and: Makes a better reading experience for the reader Helps our audience to see themselves in our writing Gets us out of a narrow way of thinking As women after God's heart, we honestly desire to please God. We want to be used by Him and to experience the peace and fulfillment He wants for us. Yet it's all too easy to fall into living mechanically, with a rule-based approach to the Christian life, or to focus on getting what we want when we want it. Even when we want to be willing, saying yes to whatever God asks often feels scary, and the distractions of this world get in the way. Vivian Mabuni knows this all too well, but she's discovered that openhanded living starts with an intentional posture of the heart. Through surrender to His will, we draw closer to God in a way that makes our day-to-day lives more purposeful, powerful, and pleasing to Him. With Vivian's warm encouragement in Open Hands, Willing Heart, you'll learn how to step out in courageous trust as you invite God to give and take--and move and work--in your life as He sees fit. Along the way you'll discover true joy and serenity that will carry you through every circumstance. Links and Resources: West Coast Christian Writers Conference Susy Flory Vivian Mabuni Open Hands, Willing Heart: Discover the Joy of Saying Yes to God Crazy Rich Asians Kim's Convenience Vivian's instagram @VivMabuni Link to list of Asian American Authors on Vivian's instagram Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Conference. Use the code RedHouse for $120 OFF your ticket price! In addition to the discounted ticket price, when you register with the discount code, you'll also receive a special bonus: Susy Flory's Red House Training - Escape the Stuck: Free Your Story at These 5 Places. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi and Sharon Elliot are with us today discussing Sharon’s best writing advice: how to move from idea to manuscript to masterpiece. All books start with an idea and many people get stuck in the idea phase. Kathi and Sharon discuss how they get lots of ideas but taking an idea through a process is another thing entirely. Join in to learn about taking this idea through a process and: Why you need to know where you are going Why you haven’t thought of everything (even though you think you have) Why your marketing must be as creative as your masterpiece Why you must think like a best -selling author Women want to be blessed by God, but many are experiencing defeat and disillusionment, not at all feeling like they are living in a blessed place. Besides that, we’re living in a time when it seems like almost everything is out of control. Author Sharon Norris Elliott empathizes with her sisters, understanding how easy it is, especially in our present distress, to slide into these debilitating feelings. In A Woman God Can Bless, Elliott uncovers a blueprint for a woman’s release from heaviness. The book supplies readers with a plan of action to put off what is causing them to languish and to put on that which will launch them forward. Links and Resources: West Coast Christian Writers Conference Sharon Elliot A Woman God Can Bless Harold and Lillian Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Conference. Use the code RedHouse for $120 OFF your ticket price! In addition to the discounted ticket price, when you register with the discount code, you'll also receive a special bonus: Susy Flory's Red House Training - Escape the Stuck: Free Your Story at These 5 Places. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Today Kathi is talking with Lindsay Franklin about how to build a world for our story. Any time you are writing you are creating a world. So, where does one start to help the reader feel like an active part of the story? Listen in to find out Lindsay’s answer, discover how to add a richness to your writing and learn: What to do to start building this world What is pulling your reader into the story What should you pay attention to the most in world building Links and Resources: HowtoBuildaWorldforYourBookPDF West Coast Christian Writers Conference Lindsay Franklin Harry Potter Series Lord of the Rings series Downton Abbey Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Conference. Use the code RedHouse for $120 OFF your ticket price! In addition to the discounted ticket price, when you register with the discount code, you'll also receive a special bonus: Susy Flory's Red House Training - Escape the Stuck: Free Your Story at These 5 Places. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

A new series highlighting the best writing advice is here! In this first episode, Kathi Lipp is talking with Marlena Graves, author of The Way Up is Down, about her best writing advice. Listen in to hear why knowing your enneagram number will help you in your writing and: How better understanding ourselves helps our writing When our writing is the strongest Discover the strengths we bring to writing Links and Resources: https://marlenagraves.com The Way Up is Down: Becoming Yourself by Forgetting Yourself by Marlena Graves Forty Days on Being a Nine by Marlena Graves West Coast Christian Writers Conference Special Offer: West Coast Christian Writers Conference. Use the code RedHouse for $120 OFF your ticket price! In addition to the discounted ticket price, when you register with the discount code, you'll also receive a special bonus: Susy Flory's Red House Training - Escape the Stuck: Free Your Story at These 5 Places. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory are back in this fourth and final episode of the free to fee series. The first episode taught us that free content is about information. Next, we learned how moving to fee helps with intention, and fee plus me involves attention. Listen in to discover how the fourth part of the free to fee series has to do with appreciation and: How to be purposeful in being sustainable How to use resources wisely How to creatively collaborate for a win-win 4 Week Group Coaching with Kathi and Cheri: To learn more about Kathi and Cheri's 4 Week Group Coaching click here: https://www.writingattheredhouse.com/freetofee Links and Resources: PDFdocmovingtofeeplusme Cheri Gregory Write Beside You Grit n Grace Patreon Tightwad Gazette Writing at the Red House Today's Sponsor: 7 Days to a Published Podcast To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory are here with another episode of this amazing series helping us to move from free to fee! In the first episode, we learned about how to start using free products and services to start earning money. The second episode helped us move from free to fee. Now Kathi and Cheri are taking us another step forward with fee plus me! Jump in the conversation as they navigate us through this journey from information to intention, and now attention. There is only one of you my friend and attention is finite. Let's learn together about the journey of these three concepts and: Giving from the overflow Finding your sweet spot Examples of fee plus me 4 Week Group Coaching with Kathi and Cheri: To learn more about Kathi and Cheri's 4 Week Group Coaching click here: https://www.writingattheredhouse.com/freetofee Links and Resources: PDFdocmovingtofeeplusme Cheri Gregory Write Beside You 7 Days to a Published Podcast Sensitive and Strong Community Cafe Profit First Writing at the Red House Today's Sponsor: 7 Days to a Published Podcast To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory are back in part 2 of this amazing series helping us to move from free to fee! In the first episode, we learned about how to start using free products and services to start earning money. Free products and services can serve as a beautiful gateway to bring more people in to see what you have to offer. Kathi and Cheri take us on a journey beyond that gateway in the exploration of Cheri's unique evolution from free to fee and her two pivotal moments that revolutionized how she now serves her audience. Join in to learn: How we can help people with their intentions How we can help people achieve transformation What inspiration and motivation has to do with it How to generate specific products and services you can charge a fee for 4 Week Group Coaching with Kathi and Cheri: To learn more about Kathi and Cheri's 4 Week Group Coaching click here: https://www.writingattheredhouse.com/freetofee Links and Resources: PDF Download: How To Create Products You Can Charge a Fee For Cheri Gregory Write Beside You Amy Carroll Tiffany Jo Baker Tonya Kubo Trello Canva 7 Days to a Published Podcast Exhale by Cheri Gregory & Amy Carroll Exhale Leader Guide Clutter Free Bible Study Clutter Free Book Plans 101 Clutter Free Academy Podcast Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Writing at the Red House Today's Sponsor: Tiffany Jo Baker Soul-Care for Go-Getters by Tiffany Jo Baker To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory are with us today helping us to move from free to fee! There is definitely a role for “free” and free can be a beautiful thing, but learning to serve your audience by developing fee based content and services serves both you and your audience as well. Listen in to learn how to get started on this journey or enhance the one you’re already and hear Cheri answer: What has giving free content away helped you to do in your ministry? How did you accidentally train your audience to expect your best content for free? How do you turn the model upside down? What are some examples of how to move from free to fee? Links and Resources: Red House Free to Fee PDF 1 Kelly Wilbanks Anna LeBaron Cheri Gregory Write Beside You Amy Carroll Clutter Free Academy Podcast Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Solo Stove Tiffany Jo Baker The Husband Project by Kathi Soul-Care for Go-Getters by Tiffany Jo Baker The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Man-Food-2016 (1) Writing at the Red House 20 Books to 50K To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Kelly Wilbanks are back in the fourth and final episode on creating killer newsletters. The first week we talked about why to even have a newsletter, followed by the components of a great newsletter, and how to craft the newsletter. Have you wondered what the key ingredients are that make your readership want to keep coming back? Join in to find out about: Connecting with your audience When to go deeper Finding the alignment The feedback loop Links and Resources: Kelly Wilbanks Anna LeBaron Cheri Gregory Write Beside You Barbara Kingsolver Bethany Howard Mystic Monk Coffe - Royal Rum Pecan Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver James Rubart Writing at the Red House W@TRH Create a Killer Newsletter Download To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

Kathi Lipp and Kelly Wilbanks are continuing the conversation on how to create a killer newsletter. In the first week we talked about why we should have a newsletter. The second week all things newsletter content were discussed. Now, Kathi and Kelly show us how to craft the newsletter into something that people actually want to read. Listen in to learn how to focus on the audience who is receiving the newsletter, the importance of staying committed to the core promise and: How to determine the balance of including links and other extras How to track all of those great ideas….or conquer up ideas when you’re at a loss How to handle unsubscibers Links and Resources: Kelly Wilbanks Anna LeBaron Susy Flory Everything Memoir James Rubart Ginny Yttrup Cheri Gregory Trello The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Man-Food-2016 Writing at the Red House W@TRH Create a Killer Newsletter Download You are not going to want to miss next week's episode on How to Make Your Newsletter Something People Look Forward To! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

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 newsletter Where to start What are the specific components How to promote within a newsletter Links and Resources: Kelly Wilbanks Anna LeBaron Susy Flory Everything Memoir unsplash.com Tonya Kubo Barb Roose Sign up for Kathi's Newsletter Solo Stove Writing at the Red House W@TRH Create a Killer Newsletter Download You are not going to want to miss next week's episode on Crafting Your Newsletter! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twtter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

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 and these: ⦁ What makes a great newsletter? ⦁ What purpose does a great newsletter serve and who's reading them? ⦁ Has the industry as a whole moved away from newsletters? ⦁ How much lead time should you have? ⦁ How is a newsletter a news hub? Links and Resources: Sponsors: Write Beside You Words for Writers Resources: Kelly Wilbanks Angela Bouma James Rubart Solo Stove Writing at the Red House W@TRH Create a Killer Newsletter Download You are not going to want to miss next week's episode on creating the components of a great newsletter! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twtter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

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? ⦁ What is a board of investors? ⦁ How do you ask someone to be your mentor? Links and Resources: Connect with Heather Adams This Intentional Life Podcast Find out more about Writing at the Red House: W@TRH To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twtter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.

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 about getting noticed by an acquisitions editor you will hear Mick and Lynetta’s best piece of advice and you will learn: What are acquisitions editors looking for when they take on a book What makes it a compelling yes What are the three Cs editors are looking for How does a proposal set you up for success What are acquisition editors’ pet peaves Links and Resources: Writing at The Red House Lyneta Smith Mick Silva Curtain Call by Lyneta Smith Zondervan Publishing Wordcrafts Press Link for sponsorship ads for Writing at the Red House Partnership: [email protected] To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Don't miss next week's episode to learn about acquisitions and the actual process of getting published.

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 does an editor actually cost anyway. In this episode you will learn: How much an editor costs What are some of the variables involved Editing costs for both traditional and self-publishing Ways to save money on editing When will an editor actually listen to you What’s the ROI from writing a book Links and Resources: Writing at The Red House Lyneta Smith Mick Silva Curtain Call by Lyneta Smith Link for sponsorship ads for Writing at the Red House Partnership: [email protected] To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Don't miss next week's episode to learn about acquisitions and the actual process of getting published.

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 different stages of editing? What are the differences between macro editing and micro editing and when to use them? What does the editing process look like prior submitting to a publisher? Links and Resources: Writing at The Red House Lyneta Smith Mick Silva Curtain Call by Lyneta Smith Ginny Yttrup Tightwad Gazette Book Link for sponsorship ads for Writing at the Red House Partnership: [email protected] To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Don't miss next week's episode to learn about how to manage the costs and budgeting for editing.

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 Why everyone needs an editor What are the tools of the trade Links and Resources: Writing at The Red House Lyneta Smith Mick Silva Alice Crider Ann Voskamp Kathleen Kerr Curtain Call by Lyneta Smith Chicago Manual of Style AP Style Guide To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.