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331 Working with Event Planners to Stay Booked in 2023
Speaking events may be down, but there is a way to get bookings. Are you looking to connect with event planners this year? Then this episode is for you! Join Kathi as she talks to speaker Amberly Neese about different types of speaking events you can be part of or...
330 Planning to Get Published in 2023? Here are the 4 Factors to Focus On Part 2
Kathi is back with agent and editor Kathleen Kerr to continue their conversation about how to take your writing to the next level in 2023. In the last episode, Kathleen shared her first two tips for preparing to work with an agent, editor, or publisher, which included...
329 Planning to Get Published in 2023? Here are the 4 Factors to Focus On Part 1
In this episode, Kathi welcomes agent and editor Kathleen Kerr as the first of several rotating co-hosts on the Writing at the Red House podcast! Together, they share ideas to help you take your writing to the next level in 2023. Kathi wants to know what agents and...
328 3 Ways to Build Your Writing Business in 2023
Are you looking to build your writing business in 2023? Today Kathi is discussing this question with her friend, author and agent Debbie Alsdorf. They share not only a little bit about the business side of the publishing industry but also their tips for making...
327 Building Your Speaking in 2023 Part 2
Kathi is back with Amberly Neese to continue their discussion about the four important points to keep in mind when starting or refreshing your speaking career. Last week, they covered the first two points: Getting clear on your topic and your audience’s needs. Now,...
326 Building Your Speaking in 2023 Part 1
Are you looking to start or refresh your speaking career? Then this episode is for you! Join Kathi as she talks to Amberly Neese about some important points that can help you stay focused and avoid unnecessary heartache. Listen in and learn the first two points: Get...
325 What is Your Communication Style (And How to Use it) Part 2
Kathi is back to share the second half of a workshop from her Leverage speakers' conference. In this episode, she is joined by Kristie Christie to focus on the fourth and final communication style: motivating. Listen in and learn: Why motivation is a good way to end a...
324 What is Your Communication Style (And How to Use it) Part 1
As speakers, many of us start out by imitating others. Then we wonder, "Why doesn’t this work for me?" Today Kathi shares the first half of a workshop from her Leverage speaker conference. She is joined by her husband, Roger, and author Michele Cushatt. They discuss...
323 The Amish, ADHD, and the Creative
Have you ever struggled with ADHD and creativity? Join Kathi as she discusses how ADHD can impact both characters and creatives with her fellow author Suzanne Woods Fisher. Listen in and learn: How ADHD can present itself in characters and creatives. Some simple tips...
322 How to Get to the End of a Writing Deadline
Have you ever panicked about meeting a writing deadline? Today Kathi chats with author and recovering “panicker” Mary Carver about how to cope with a looming deadline. Listen in as Kathi and Mary answer our cries for help with these great ideas: Understand where your...
321 How to Write a Hard Story
Do you have a hard story that you feel led to write? Join Kathi as she talks with Becky Keife, the community and editorial manager for (in)courage, about how to write those hard and tender stories. Listen in and learn: The different types of hard stories. How to...
320 Motivating Your Audience to Move Part 2
Do you want to make sure that your audience remembers you and your message long after the event is over? Today, speaker coach Mary Snyder joins Kathi for the second part of their discussion on how to motivate your audience to move. These two successful speakers can...
319 Motivating Your Audience to Move Part 1
Do you want to learn how to move your people to action? In this episode Kathi is chatting with speaker coach Mary Snyder about how to motivate your audience. That may mean encouraging people to join a movement, take part in a project, make a donation to a worthy...
318 10 Mistakes Everyone is Making on their Website: Part 2
Do you ever worry about whether your website is full of mistakes? Today, Kathi is back with her web designer, Angela Sue Garvey, to reveal the final five mistakes that too many people are making on their websites. Angela discusses each of the following pitfalls and...
317 10 Mistakes Everyone is Making on their Website: Part 1
Kathi says the rules of making a website have changed a lot since she created her first website many years ago. Today she talks with author and web designer Angela Sue Garvey about ways authors and communicators can improve their website. Angela advises us to avoid...
