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How Do You Get More Comments on Your Blog?
Recently I’ve been studying which blog and Facebook posts seem to receive the highest number of comments. I have a few posts that got more than 500 comments, and these are the factors they have in common: 1) The post gave helpful information, but most importantly, it...
Eps: #99: Avoid these 7 Social Media Deadly Sins
Social media is the ultimate “Hey, we’re still figuring this all out” medium. So how do you follow the rules when it feels like we are making them up as we go along. Dr. Jen of #BeWorthFollowing is going to help us navigate these tricky waters and help us understand...
How to Keep the Blogging Momentum Strong
How Do We Keep Our Blogging Momentum Strong? Blogging consistently over time can be rewarding but also challenging. Some days our writing energy feels expended. What are some practices to keep our blogging momentum strong? Be Authentic Develop your blog based on being...
Eps. #98: Are You Relevant? How to Matter in a Social Media World
Let's face it, it is so hard to put your time, energy, and let's be honest, tears into social media and end up feeling like it's not even making a difference. And by the way what does “being relevant” even mean – and is it something we should even strive for? Dr. Jen...
How to Create an Efficient Editorial Board
I’ll be honest. For years I have been a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pantser. I kinda did the intuitive editorial board (“Hey! It’s probably time to write an article”) and then would rush to the finish line (or take a detour and miss the finish line all together) and always...
Eps. #97: The 8 Apps No Writer Can Live Without (You’re Welcome…)
Today's interview is with Angela Bouma and Roger Lipp about their top 8 favorite social media apps. They describe in detail what they are and how to use them. In today’s episode, you will learn: -about 8 social media apps. -why these apps. are useful to you and your...
What Do Agents and Publishers Want In a Query Letter?
If you’re seeking to get published, query letters are an important tool for the journey. There are hundreds of places online to learn how to write a good query, but I wanted to give you a simple, straightforward set of instructions. Queries should include the...
Eps. #96: Every Writer’s New Favorite Tool – How to Use Trello to Run Your Business and Organize Your Writing
Kathi has two secret weapons when it comes to Christian communication; Angela Bouma who does all things graphic design and Roger Lipp who deals with team dynamics for a Fortune 50 Tech. company. These 3 friends sit down in today’s episode to talk about their favorite...
Top 3 Easy Tech Tools to Elevate Your Instagram Experience
Does the word Instagram instantly fill you with dread or excitement? You may be hesitant to jump on the Instagram bandwagon, but once you do you will quickly see why it’s one of the fastest growing social media platforms, especially among “younger” adults. Because of...
How to Create Beautiful DIY Graphics
You know those savvy people known as early adopters? The ones who are always on the cutting edge of new technology? I’m not one of those people. I wish I was as fearless as those pioneers, but usually I fall in the late adopters group, dragging my feet into the latest...
#Eps. #95: Ask the Experts – The No Nonsense (Actually Really Interesting) Guide to Plugins for Your Blog Part 2
Join Kathi as she talks all things tech with fab designer Angela Bouma of A. Bouma Writing and Design, and tech genius Roger Lipp of Communicator Academy, as they break down all the plugins you will need for your site. Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of plugins...
Episode #94: Ask the Experts – The No Nonsense (Actually Really Interesting) Guide to Website Tools Part 1
This episode is part one of our four-part "Ask the Experts" series on best practices for websites, technology, and business tools you will want to use in your speaking and writing ministry. In today's episode, Roger Lipp and Angela Bouma join Kathi to talk about the...
How to Write In a Cabin in the Woods No Matter Where You Are
I could write the best book here. Bird calls break the sleepy silence as a golden sky heralds the rising sun. Right outside my window, trees burst with pink and white blossoms. Stirring chocolate creamer into my coffee, I smile with certainty. I could write the best...
Eps. #93: The Writer’s Responsibilities: How to Consistently Grow Your Skills as a Communicator
So you're a writer. Now what? Is it enough to just sit down and write? Join Kathi, Michele and Harvest House's senior editor Kathleen Kerr, as they discuss the ins and outs of writer's responsibilities. "Reading and writing are just two halves of one conversation,"...
Do Writers Need Thick Skin? How to Take Criticism
One of the most common pieces of advice given to new writers is: Develop thick skin. As a literary agent, I've been told I need to develop thick skin too. However, I have a confession: I don't have thick skin. Not at all. I have a fragile heart, I take things...