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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...
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...