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

Meet Your Hosts

Kathi Lipp
Author, Speaker, Communicator Academy Creator and CEO
Communicator Academy founder, Leverage: The Speaker Conference creator and master instructor Kathi Lipp, is a national speaker and author of 17 books including “Clutter Free,” “Overwhelmed,” and “The Husband Project.”
She is a frequent guest on radio and TV, and has been named Focus on the Family radio’s “Best of Broadcast.”
She is the host of the popular podcast “Clutter Free Academy with Kathi Lipp.”
Over the past 10 years, Kathi has helped hundreds of people increase their platform through teaching and coaching. She is a frequent teacher at writer’ s conferences and has helped countless authors and speakers find their audiences.
Kathi’s desire to help fellow speakers and authors avoid the mistakes she made, increase their confidence and be the person God made them to be, inspired her creation of Communicator Academy. Her newest adventure, is The Red House where she offers writer’s retreats and Writers in Residence events. Learn more about the Red House at https:writingattheredhouse.com

Michele Cushatt
Author, Speaker, Mastermind Coach
As an experiened keynote speaker and emcee, Michele Cushatt’s speaking experience includes Women of Faith, Compassion International, and various retreats, conferences and events held across the country. She has also led radio, video and audio recording projects.
She co-hosted with Michael Hyatt on the popular This Is Your Life podcast. In addition, Michele serves as part of the Dynamic Communicators International leadership team, led by best-selling author and sought-after speaker Ken Davis.
263 Your Author Board of Directors: How to Create Goals for Your Business and Your Board (and a few ideas on how to actually achieve them!) Part 4
Go from big, audacious goals to actionable plans – Kathi and Roger Lipp have been there, done that, and they will help you think it through!
262 Your Author Board of Directors: how to not mess up your first meeting (and a free sample agenda you can download and use !) Part 3
Establish your board of directors – Kathi and Roger Lipp show you how to balance being prepared and just getting it done.
261 – Your Board of Directors – 3 Sure-fire Ways to Set Yourself Up for Support, Input and Success
Kathi Lipp and Roger Lipp provide 3 sure-fire ways to set your business up for success by establishing a board of directors.
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