460 – The Writer’s Staycation: Making Time for Your Calling
Kathi Lipp and Tenneil Register explore how to bring the magic of a writing retreat right into your own home this summer. If you’ve ever wished you could attend a writing retreat but can’t due to finances, family responsibilities, or other constraints, this episode is your solution.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How to set up effective boundaries with your family during your home retreat
- The psychology behind adding play and fun to your writing process
- Practical strategies for creating a camp-like atmosphere in your house
- Why treating yourself like a guest in your own home transforms your writing
- How to prepare your physical and mental space for maximum productivity
- The importance of honoring your calling even when others are inconvenienced
Kathi and Tenneil share real-world examples of how writers with young children have successfully created focused writing time, including specific scheduling strategies and family management tips. They emphasize that if you’re struggling to get words on paper, you’re likely not a lazy writer—you’re a distracted writer.
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Whether you’re working on your first manuscript, developing a book proposal, or building your platform, this episode will help you create the focused writing time you need to honor God’s calling on your life.
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Meet Your Hosts
Kathi Lipp
Author, Speaker, Writing at the Red House Creator and CEO
Kathi Lipp is the host of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, the Writing at the Red House podcast, and the bestselling author of The Husband Project, Clutter Free, Ready for Anything, and An Abundant Place. She and her husband, Roger, live in the mountains of northern California, where they run the Red House Writing Retreats.
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 writingattheredhouse.com
Rachael Adams
Rachael was once a stay-at-home who struggled to believe that her life was truly significant. She was told her work was important, but in a sea of mundane tasks, it certainly didn’t feel true.
But then, God started to work in her life.
She began to find fulfillment, significance, and purpose. Not because her circumstances changed, but because her heart did.
Now every week on her podcast, she shares the encouraging and inspiring stories of other women who are dedicated to living out their faith in God and believing their offering matters.
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