Writing at the Red House Podcast Episodes
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Why Your Self-Imposed Deadlines Never Work: The Research-Backed Fix for Finishing Your Book
Jul 6, 2026
You have a book on your hard drive. Maybe it's been there for months. Maybe years. You're passionate about it, you believe in the story, and yet someh...
Stop Planning Too Big or Too Small: How Q3 Goals Can Change Your Writing Trajectory Starting Now
Jun 22, 2026
Do you feel like your writing dreams are always stuck on "someday"? You're not alone. Many writers struggle to move from dreaming about their book to ...
Your Numbers Dropped—Now What? A Real Talk About Staying Anchored When Everything Flatlines
Jun 15, 2026
Every writer or creative entrepreneur has faced it: that gut-punch moment when the numbers take a nosedive. Whether it's email subscribers disappearin...
The Weekly Reality Check: How to Track Your Numbers Without Letting Them Wreck You
Jun 8, 2026
You've been doing the work. Showing up. Posting. Writing. Sending newsletters. And yet... the numbers aren't moving. Maybe they've even dipped. If you...
Raise Your Voice: A Real Talk About Women, Writing, and Having Something to Say
Jun 1, 2026
Have you ever felt like your opinions don't matter? Like you should just keep quiet and not rock the boat? If you grew up in certain church or cultura...
DIY Publicity That Actually Works: How One Author Built 20 Years of TV Appearances Without a Publicist
May 25, 2026
Have you ever dreamed of seeing yourself on local TV promoting your book or message—but had no idea where to start? You're not alone. Many writers fee...
Stop Planning Too Big or Too Small: How Quarterly Goals Actually Move Your Writing Forward
May 18, 2026
Do you find yourself hitting a new quarter and realizing you have no idea what you should be working on? You're not alone. Writing is a long game, and...
If you're planning to pitch a book this year, you might be surprised to learn that the strategies that worked just a few years ago may not cut it anym...
Writing to Two Audiences at Once: When Your Book Doesn't Fit the One-Reader Rule
May 4, 2026
Have you ever felt stuck trying to narrow down your target reader? What if your book naturally speaks to two very different audiences? In this episode...
You're sending newsletters faithfully, but it feels like they're disappearing into a black hole. No opens. No responses. Just silence. If you've ever ...
AI Won't Write Your Newsletter, But It'll Help You Actually Send It: 3 Friction Points Gone
Apr 20, 2026
Do you find yourself staring at a blank page when it's time to write your newsletter? You know you should be connecting with your readers regularly, b...
When Everything Falls Apart, Keep Taking Notes: A Real Talk About Writing Through Chaos
Apr 13, 2026
Life doesn't pause for our writing schedules. Between long COVID, emergency surgery, a tree crashing through the house, and a week without power, Kath...
Stop Slapping Your Book Cover on Instagram: What Actually Works for Author Marketing
Apr 6, 2026
You've probably seen it a hundred times—an author posts their book cover on Instagram with a "Buy my book!" caption, and... crickets. If you've ever w...
Write the Book Before You Write the Book: 8 Ways to Test Your Message Before You Type Chapter One
Mar 30, 2026
Have you ever poured your heart into a book idea, only to wonder if anyone will actually want to read it? What if there was a way to know—before you w...
I Help Blank Who Are Blank: The Fill-in-the-Blank Exercise That Changes Everything
Mar 23, 2026
Have you ever tried to pitch a book and felt like you were throwing spaghetti at the wall? Or maybe you've described your audience as "everyone who ne...
Have you ever felt the tension between what you genuinely believe and what Christian publishing seems to expect? You're not alone. In a world where ch...
Stop Trusting Your Memory and Start Trusting Your System: A Simple Capture Plan for Writers
Mar 9, 2026
Do you ever sit down to write only to realize you've forgotten that brilliant idea you had in the shower? Or maybe you've captured dozens of notes at ...
The Branding Bank Method: Why Your Best Social Media Posts Start Before You Write Them
Mar 2, 2026
Ever find yourself scrolling through 11,000 photos on your phone, desperately searching for that one picture that actually looks like you? You're not ...
The Micro Story Formula: Write Something Meaningful in Five Minutes Without Spiraling (Part 2)
Feb 23, 2026
Do you ever stare at a blank screen, knowing you have something to say but feeling paralyzed by the pressure to be brilliant? What if you could create...
From Overthinking to Posting: How to Map a Micro Story in Minutes (Not Hours)
Feb 16, 2026
Do you find yourself overthinking every social media post, waiting for the perfect story, or saving your best moments for "someday"? You're not alone....
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