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Avoiding Burnout: The Surprising Power of Slowing Down
So, what is a motivated writer to do? My humble suggestion? Plan in writing breaks. Take time to dream and to plan ahead. Just as you allow yourself to tap out a first draft without your editing cap on, give yourself a chance to dream without limits.
It’s true, most of the wisdom you see out there stresses the importance of creating a daily writing habit and planning regular writing retreats in order to tackle those larger projects. Most of us are writing in the margins of life, in the midst of working and running our families. So when, exactly, are we supposed to squeeze in time to dream and plan ahead? There are only so many hours in the day, after all!
Here’s the reality, though: Saying you’re too busy writing to stop and dream is like saying you’re too busy driving to stop for gas. Without a vision of where you want to go and a plan for how you’ll get there, your writing will inevitably hit a dead end. Then you’ll have no choice but to stop — and it won’t be on your terms and it will be far more costly. Ask me how I know…
153 Writing/Speaking Ministry Killers: Behaviors and Attitudes to Avoid As You Seek To Serve Part 2
Welcome back!We continue as Kathi and Michele share more on the eight habits, attitudes, and behaviors that can kill a ministry.Today we continue with the next six in the list of ministry killers. From victimization to the comparison trap, Michele and Kathi dive in...
152 Writing/Speaking Ministry Killers (Behaviors and Attitudes to Avoid As You Seek to Serve) Part 1
Welcome!Kathi and Michele share eight habits, attitudes, and behaviors that can kill a ministry.We all have done these at some point in time. Michele and Kathi share this list to help us stay on top of in order to avoid these pitfalls. In this first episode, learn how...
151 How to create more ROI on an event? part 2 with Amy Carroll
Welcome back to part two with Amy Carroll, author of Exhale, on how to maximize your return on investment for speaking at events. Kathi, Michele and Amy shares some "deal-breakers" for accepting speaking opportunities and how to know when it is okay say no. When you...
Two Hidden Ways to Serve Your Audience and Be a More Bookable Speaker
Two stand-out tips to help you better serve your audience and make you instantly more bookable.
150 Is There Enough ROI at a Speaking Event? w/ Amy Carroll part 1
Welcome to a two part series with Amy Carroll on how to maximize your return on investment for events. Kathi shares how when your work is determined by a dollar, it changes everything. As christian communicators, we need to have a higher price on our communication,...
How to Create an Impressive Speaker One Sheet
In order for you to stand out above the crowd, you will want your One Sheet to be true to who you are as a speaker and make a bold statement that reflects your brand and tagline.
149 The Organized Communicator – Event Communication
Welcome back as Kathi and Michele continue the series on The Organized Communicator. Today they are talking about 5 important things to clarify as they discuss event communication. Learn how having these 5 questions as a goal has helped Kathi immensely in event...
148 The Organized Communicator Event Packet
From spice racks to speaking engagements, Kathi and Michele dive into the importance of an organized communicator plan!Kathi has created a system that makes a huge difference in her life. Today she shares just the tip of the iceberg of her organized plans. Keep...
147 Michele and Kathi’s Favorite Things #1
Welcome to Kathi and Michele bonus Five Minute Freebie!Kathi and Michele each share one product that is like whip cream on your hot fudge sundae!. It's their five minute wake-up kit!Coffee and peppermint oil!Kathi's Favorite thing:Bialetti Moka Espresso potCafe...
146 What You Need to Know Before Talking to an Agent with Janet Grant and Wendy Lawton Part 3
Are you ready for an agent? Welcome back for the final episode of How to Know You are Ready for an Agent. Live on location at the West Coast Writer's Conference, Kathi and Michele are joined by Janet Grant and Wendy Lawton of Books & Such Literary Agency. Today...
How to Keep Your Business Momentum in the Summer
Ah, good ol’ summertime! Who doesn’t love the sounds of swimming pool splashing and kids screaming, the scent of sunscreen, and the taste of a refreshing Arnold Palmer under the scorching sun? During the summer months, with kids home from school, it’s nice to enjoy a...
145 What you need to know before talking to an agent Janet Grant and Wendy Lawton Part 2
Welcome back for part 2 of How to Know You are Ready for an Agent. Live on location at the West Coast Writer's Conference, Kathi and Michele are joined by Janet Grant and Wendy Lawton of Books & Such Literary Agency. Sparks are flying, the doors are locked! Jump...
144 – What You Need to Know Before Talking to an Agent with Janet Grant and Wendy Lawton Part 1
Welcome! Live on location at the West Coast Writer's Conference, Kathi and Michele are joined by Janet Grant and Wendy Lawton of Books & Such Literary Agency. Are you a writer wanting to dip your toes into the world of publishing? Just starting or writers ready...
143 A New DIY Approach to Publishing with Sarah Beckman Part 2
Welcome back for Part 2 of DIY Publishing Kathi and Michele continue the conversation with author and speaker, Sarah Beckman. Sarah shares her experience on costs associated with the hybrid publishing model. What to consider, the realities, and areas to consider in...
