Sep 24, 2018 | Podcast, Recommendations, Writing
Welcome to Part 2 of How to Create the Perfect Writer’s Retreat with Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt! It’s important to go to your retreat with your goals already set and rewards for you to look forward to. If you’re planning on taking time away from...
Sep 19, 2018 | Podcast, Recommendations, Speaker Tips
“Are you podcasting?” “Um, no.” “WHY?!” This conversation happened so many times for me that I finally decided to look into this big, scary-looking endeavor. And you know what I discovered? It really wasn’t all that big and scary for someone who likes to talk. I am a...
Sep 12, 2018 | Communicator Academy, Partnering, Recommendations, Writing
God’s given you a message, and you want to steward it well. Which means that you need to get people’s attention. But the very idea of self-promotion makes you gag. How can you pitch your concept without seeming self-serving? Great question! A Tale of Two...
Sep 5, 2018 | Creativity, Recommendations, Writing
What makes colorful writing? The first writing advice I ever received was this: “Show; don’t tell.” Let’s look at why this is good advice and how to follow it. In fiction writing we want the reader to visualize the story. Read this sentence: Samantha tried to navigate...
Sep 4, 2018 | Book Launch, Communicator Academy, Podcast, Recommendations
Today’s podcast is Part 3 of our Book Launch 101 where we talk about what a landing page is. Kathi sits down with co-author Cheri Gregory of Overwhelmed to talk about why their landing page for their new book is so important. Your landing page is basically a...
Aug 29, 2018 | Pursuing Your Dreams, Recommendations, Speaker Tips
“I’m fixin’ to quit my day job and go on the speaking circuit.” A 23-year-old, single-mom led with this statement at the beginning of our consultation call, and I sat in stunned silence. How could I tell her the truth without deflating her...