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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....
The Gap and the Gain: Why Measuring Your Book Against the Finish Line Is Sabotaging Your Writing
Feb 9, 2026
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of writing a book, feeling like you should be further along? Like everyone else writes faster, thinks clear...
Self-Published to Traditionally Published: What Actually Moved the Needle (And What Didn't)
Feb 2, 2026
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to go from self-published author to landing a traditional publishing contract? If you've been dreaming of ...
Beyond the Book: How One Author Built a Quiz, Podcast Series, and Facebook Community Around Her Message
Jan 26, 2026
You've finally finished your book—congratulations! But here's the truth many authors discover too late: the finish line of writing is really just the ...
Traditional vs. Self-Publishing: The Real Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Decide
Jan 19, 2026
You've finished your manuscript, and now you're facing one of the biggest decisions of your writing journey: Should you pursue traditional publishing ...
The Publishing Decision No One Can Make for You: Weighing Traditional, Indie, and Everything In Between
Jan 12, 2026
Are you stuck trying to figure out whether to self-publish or pursue traditional publishing? You're not alone. This decision can feel overwhelming, es...
Stop Hoarding Your Writing: Why Your Old Articles, Reels, and Speaking Notes Are Book-Ready Ingredients
Jan 5, 2026
Have you ever felt like you need to start from scratch every time you begin a new writing project? What if the material you've already created—your bl...
BEST OF EPISODE: The Four Best Ways to Build Your Writing Career in the New Year With Kathleen Kerr
Dec 29, 2025
This episode was original published December 20, 2021 (Episode 275).Have you ever wondered how to become a better writer? Today, Kathi Lipp and Kathle...
Have you ever found yourself explaining the same things to AI over and over again? Or watched your AI conversation go completely off the rails after t...
Are you an overwhelmed writer trying to figure out how to get more done in 2026? You're not alone. Between building a platform, serving your audience,...
From Zero Subscribers to Your First 100: The No-Ick Guide to Building Your Newsletter
Dec 8, 2025
Every agent and publisher will tell you the same thing: your email subscribers are gold. But what if you're starting from absolute zero? What if not e...
Mixed Media to Meet Mixed Needs: Why a Grief Card Deck Beats a Book Right Now—and Exactly How Cheri Built It
Dec 1, 2025
In this episode of Writing at the Red House, Kathi talks with writer and creator Cheri Fletcher about building a beautiful, useful tool for grievers: ...
Ship Before You’re Ready: Best Hour Rule, Good‑Enough Standard, and a Friction Audit for Christian Writers
Nov 24, 2025
In this episode, Kathi Lipp and returning guest Tenneil Register tackle the burnout paradox: why holding back your best ideas actually makes you more ...
We hope you will enjoy this replay of a previously published episode (Episode 340).In this behind-the-scenes conversation, Kathi Lipp welcomes Crystal...
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