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346 How to Launch a Course, Program or Workshop with (Pretty Much) Zero Risk of Failure Part 1
Are you challenged by launching a course, program or workshop? If so, this is the episode for you. Today, Kathi is talking with Cheri Gregory, who is an author, speaker, course creator, and podcaster, to discuss simple tactics to create that course, program or...
345 Building Your Author Brand Part 2
Have you felt overwhelmed at the idea of building your brand? Today, Kathi is back with Joy Groblebe, the Content Marketing Director for Dayspring, to tackle this exact topic. Now that we know what branding is and why we need one, it’s time to delve into the actual...
344 Building Your Author Brand Part 1
Have you ever struggled to build your author brand? If so, this is the episode for you. Today, Kathi is talking with Joy Groblebe, who is the Content Marketing Director for Dayspring. Beyond simply defining a brand, Joy shares some of her insight into how we, as...
343 The Importance of Being Real in Your Writing with Debbie Alsdorf
Do you know the importance of being real in your writing? In this episode Kathi and Debbie Alsdorf discuss ways to be authentic with your audience. Kathi and Debbie get real and vulnerable as they share their wisdom and hearts. Here a three keys to being real and...
342 How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Published Book Part 2
Now that we know the big picture of turning a personal story into a published book, it’s time to focus on the smaller details. Kathi is back with literary agent Kathleen Kerr to continue their discussion by exploring structure, themes, and titles. Listen in and learn...
341 How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Published Book Part 1
Do you have a personal story that you want to turn into a book? Today, Kathi and literary agent Kathleen Kerr are exploring this question. Some stories are hard to share, and it’s important to know how and when to share them. Listen in and learn the importance of:...
340 Writing a Book While Living the Book with Crystal Paine
Are you ready to approach book writing in a new way? Today, Kathi and her guest, Crystal Paine, are discussing ways to write your book while living out the message of the book. Listen in and learn the importance of: Thinking through if your story can help one person....
339 Getting to Your Best Book Cover with Harper Collins Art Director Meg Schmidt Part 3
In the third and final episode in this series, Kathi is back with literary agent Kathleen Kerr and the art director for Harper Collins Christian Publishing, Meg Schmidt. Together, they wrap things up by exploring not only some more book covers but also what authors...
338 Getting to Your Best Book Cover with Harper Collins Art Director Meg Schmidt Part 2
In this episode, Kathi is back with literary agent Kathleen Kerr and the art director for Harper Collins Christian Publishing, Meg Schmidt. Together, they are continuing their discussion about book covers. Listen in and learn: How authors, agents, editors, and art...
337 Getting to Your Best Book Cover with Harper Collins Art Director Meg Schmidt Part 1
In this episode, Kathi welcomes agent and editor Kathleen Kerr and her sister Meg Schmidt, art director at Harper Collins Christian Publishing. Together, they share ideas to help create the best book cover. In Part 1, Kathi, Kathleen, and Meg share their best tips and...
336 Baking Marketing Into Your Book with Michele Cushatt Part 2: Development and Delivery
Are you struggling to market your book? This is the question that Kathi and her former Communicator Academy co-host, Michele Cushatt, tackle in Part 2 of their series about how to bake marketing into your book. Once you’ve figured out your proposal, it’s time to write...
335 Baking Marketing Into Your Book with Michele Cushatt Part 1: Project Proposal and Structure
Are you overwhelmed or feeling lost when it comes to marketing your book? Then this episode is for you. Kathi sits down with Michele Cushatt to discuss the first steps of how to bake marketing into your book. These steps include:• Determining what has worked in the...
334 When Your Public Self Needs to Go Private – How to Take a Platform Break Part 2
In the last episode, Kathi sat down with Michele Cushatt to discuss the first step of how to take a break from your platform. Now, in Part 2, they are continuing their conversation to reveal the next four steps that Michele learned during her own platform break. These...
333 When Your Public Self Needs to Go Private – How to Take a Platform Break Part 1
Life can throw us curve balls, and if we are not careful, our platform can take over our life. In this episode, Kathi is sitting down with her friend and fellow author Michele Cushatt to discuss when taking a platform break is needed and steps to take that break....
332 How to Get Your Confidence Back as a Writer
Have you been experiencing a crisis of confidence? If so, then this is the episode for you. Kathi is sitting down with her friend and fellow author Michele Cushatt to discuss how to regain your confidence after hitting a low point with your writing. Listen in and...
