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Eps. #107: Get it Done: Our 7 Favorite Secret Weapons for Quick Boosts of Productivity Today When You’re Producing Under the Gun
Do you struggle to stay on task? Do you struggle with being distracted from every task by each little noise? Have you ever thought you were the only one? What would you do if there were strategies you could put in place to help cut down the distractions? If you have...
The Best Way to Build a Strong Email List
by Cheri Gregory Imagine sending an email to your subscribers and receiving responses like these: • "Thank you so much for your email. What you shared was exactly what I needed to hear today." • "I just want to tell you how much I appreciate you. I am on this journey...
Eps. #106 How to Create the Perfect Writers Retreat Part 2: You Have to Set Goals (and Rewards)
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 your...
Just Get Started: Podcasting Tips for the Rookie Fighting All the Big, Scary-Looking Things
“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...
Eps. #105: How to Create the Perfect Writer’s Retreat Part 1: It’s (Almost) All About the Atmosphere
Kathi and Michele sit down to talk about how to create the perfect writer's retreat in today's podcast. They talk about past retreats they have been on and how it's helped them set boundaries and knock-out their goals. Listen in for 7 strategies that...
How to Pitch Your Idea with a Servant Heart
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 Pitches Grit...
Eps. #104 Book Launch 101: How to Get Radio Ready
Today is Kathi's final Book Launch 101 episode with friend and coauthor of Overwhelmed, Cheri Gregory. Today they talk about getting radio ready and how to be a great guest. Whether it be guest blogging, Facebook Live, or a Podcast, they give you insider tips on how...
What Makes Colorful Writing? Showing Writing vs. Telling 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...
Eps. #103: Book Launch 101: Part 3 – Landing Pages The Why and How to Use them to Launch Your Book
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 mini...
Can I Make a Living as a Speaker?
"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 passion? I didn’t doubt her...
Eps. #102 Book Launch 101: Part 2 – Launch Teams: Where Do I Find Them (and then what do I do with them once I’ve got them?)
In today's podcast, Kathi and Cheri sit down for Part 2 of their Launch Team 101. Last week they talked about how to form a launch team and this week they talk about what to do with them. "When you're doing a book launch, you want to be a good host," says Kathi. "You...
What Do You Do When Doubt Upends Your Creativity?
Inside the heart of every Creative is a gift to be shared. In the mind of every communicator, a story waiting to be told. And in them both, you’ll find a longing, an outlandish dream, a deep hope — and a diabolical question that threatens to undo it all. What if no...
Eps. #101: Book Launch Teams – Where Do I Find Them (and then what do I do with them once I’ve got them?)
Writing a book is such an exciting time in an author's life but what if you're a first-time author? How do you launch a book? What if you don't know anyone famous to help you promote your book? Kathi Lipp and her friend, Cheri Gregory, co-author of "You Don't Have to...
How to Be a Great Guest Blogger
When I was a kid, my mom was on me all the time about keeping my room clean. You see, I was a complete and utter mess. More than once, my mom threatened to take a match to my room since that would be the easiest way of cleaning it up. So I cannot tell you what a...
Eps. #100: Avoid these 7 Social Media Deadly Sins – Part 2
Dr. Jen of #BeWorthFollowing continues to share her 7 Deadly Sins to avoid on social media. She picks up with number three and goes into detail about what not to do when creating your online presence. In this episode you will know: *The rest of the 7...