The Writing at the Red House Podcast
Episodes
94 - Ask the Experts (Part 1)
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part one of our four-part âAsk the Expertsâ series on best practices for websites, technology, and business tools you will want to...
93 - The Writer's Responsibilities
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So you're writer. Now what? Is it enough to just sit down and write? Join Kathi, Michelle and Kathleen Kerr as they discuss the ins and outs of the re...
92 - Summer Strategies to Make the Most of Slow Times in Business
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ahhh summer time. When the pace of life is different, a little slower perhaps. As communicators much of our life winds down, we can use this time to p...
91 - You Can Make A Difference
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Brencher took a passion for communicating love to others through the media of writing letters. Like Hannah, we have each been given a passion, ...
90 - 4 Boundaries Every Writer Needs to Set
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with thinking you have the time to write? It is so easy to let life distract us from writing, laundry, bills, talking about writing al...
89 - How to Outline A Book Even Before You Begin To Write
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen Kerr is back with Michelle and Kathi. They continue their talk about the ins and outs of outlining your book. You won't want to miss this wee...
88 - How To Outline A Book Even Before You Start To Write
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every book needs to be outlined, whether you outline before you write or when your book is finished it must be done. If outlining your manuscript is s...
87 - Tame Your Calendar
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If we don't tame our calendar it can and will tame us, lead us to burn out and discouragement. Kathi and Michelle have learned several tricks to tamin...
86 - The Communicator's Guide to Social Media
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Social Media is a wonderful tool we can use to build a platform and gain followers. Dr. Jennifer Bennett joins Kathi today to talk about some simple r...
85 - Why Communicators must lavishly serve and fiercely protect their online audience ever single day
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we're invited to join a forum of speakers. Should we join in? This is the topic of Today's episode of the Communicator Academy podcast. Join...
84 - How to Wake Up and Write 500 words Every Day
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to just sit down and write? We all do! Kathi and Michelle are back in this week's episode of Communicator Academy talking about this v...
83 - The Smart Communicators Guide to Avoiding Burnout
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout haunts our steps at nearly every turn it seems. Is there anything we do to avoid the pitfalls of burnout? Please join Kathi and Michelle as th...
82 - Creating Healthy Boundaries for Speakers
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kathi and Michelle as they discuss some important pointers and tips on how to establish healthy boundaries for speakers. If you have ever wonde...
81 - Overwhelmed by All That Email
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Does your inbox overflow with emails? Do you feel overwhelmed at the mere thought of wading through all the emails? Do you struggle to know where to b...
80 - Caring for the Creative Soul
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you practice self care when you're a writer? Join Michelle and Kathi as they give practical suggestions and tips to accomplish this. You will l...
79 - Creating Great Speaking Topic Descriptions
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all struggle to know just how to adequately describe our speaking topic. Is there any hope? Kathi and Michelle say a resounding "Yes!" to that qu...
77 - Back of Room Sales
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all need to start somewhere and simple. Often places new speakers are invited to speak can't afford to offer much renumeration, so what can a new s...
76 - Guest Bloggers
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kathi and Michelle as they give you Eight of the Best Practices for Hosting Guest Bloggers.Â
CA175-Turning Experiences Into Content
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kathi and Michelle as they continue their talk with three easy steps to turn experiences into content for your blog, podcast, books, messages etc...
78 - Ways to Boost Your Back-of-the-Room Product Profits
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is more to a good book table than simply selling product, how do you make a profit? Can you make a profit with a book table in the back? Kathi a...
CA 174-Finding Illustrations
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Communicator Academy Kathi Lipp and Michelle Cushatt chat about Three Strategies for Finding Illustrations for your book or speakin...
CA 173-Responding to Endorsement Requests
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt continue their chat on the topic of giving and receiving endorsements. They offer 3 tips for Giving an Endorsement in...
Episode 172 - 3 Insider Secrets to Securing The Endorsements You Need
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1
#171 The Plusses and Pitfalls of Partnerships part 2 - with Cheri Gregory and Amy Carroll
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathi continues her chat with Cheri Gregory and Amy Carroll about the Plusses and Pitfalls of Partnerships.
Episode 170 - Plusses and Pitfalls of Partnerships - Part 1
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi Lipp invited fellow podcasters, authors and speakers Amy Carroll and Cheri Gregory to the Communicator Academy Podcast to discuss the plusses an...
Episode 169 - Dealing With Ministry Envy
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 168 - The Need for Sabbatical - Part 2
31 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
CA167-Sabbatical - Part 1
17 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Need rest, but don't know where to fit it in? Join authors and speakers Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt as they discuss the role that rest has in our...
66 - Best Practices for Writing a Guest Blog Post
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a blog and want to expand your readership? Do you wish you could post on another's blog? In this episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi ...
CA165 - Building a Post-Travel Recovery Plan
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Travel is a vital part of a thriving speaking ministry. How does one recover from the output of energy, time, and resources spent on a speaking engage...
CA164 Alternative Streams of Income - part two
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you frustrated by a lack of income in your speaking and/or writing ministry? Are you ready to infuse life, resources, and support for your ministr...
CA163 Alternative Streams of Income - Part One
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you desirous to grow your ministry? Are you ready to infuse life, resources, and support for your ministry through a part-time job? In this epiode...
CA162 - Building Your Ministry on a Budget
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know God has called you to a speaking or writing ministry, but a lack of funds seems to thwart your plans? Are you curious how some successful ...
CA161 - Recording an Audio Book
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had dreams of having one of your books recorded as an audio book? Do you record a podcast and need some insight on the challenges of get...
CA160 Writing: Connecting With Your Audience Through Words
29 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to enhance the effectiveness of your ministry? Do you want to better navigate the journey between your story and the heart of your listene...
CA159 - Being the Boss
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself without great help or stuck with someone who did not serve your ministry well? An employee in the wrong position is painf...
CA 158 - What to do when your spouse supports your calling but doesnât understand (or is jealous of) it.
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel undersupported or defensive about your speaking or writing ministry by people you love? Does your spouse struggle to understand your minis...
What Speakers Hear - Part 2
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ever discouraged by the statements and questions you hear from event planners? Are you an event planner that wants to honor the speakers you w...
What Christian Speakers Hear - Part 1
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been crushed by a thoughtless comment? Have you ever gotten your feelings hurt due a negative conversation with an event planner? All sp...
CA 155 - Newsletters
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to serve your readers and audience with a personal touch? Do you want a way to add value to each subscriber without the stress of a blog? ...
CA154 - Responsible Authenticity as a Christian Communicator
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered when it is right to tell a hard story? Are you afraid of oversharing with your readers and/or audience? God allows us to go thr...
CA153 - Developing a Killer Speaker Page
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is your speaking ministry in need of a lift? Does your website lackluster in the area of your speaking page? In this episode, hosts Michele Cushatt an...
CA152 -Partnering With Others
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you embarking on a new partnership in your ministry? Are you dissatisfied with the ministry partnership in which you are currently serving? Hosts ...
CA51 Speaker Travel Tips part 2
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a true road warrior or just a budding speaker/ traveler? Either way, you cannot miss this episode! Hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp cover...
CA50-Speaker Travel Tips, Part 1
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathi and Michele Cushatt share practical tips to help speakers who travel frequently to travel lightly and wisely. In this podcast, ...
CA49 - Juggling
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you overwhelmed by the juggling act of being a communicator? Do you struggle to balance and navigate a speaking ministry and the ministry of being...
Productivity
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself praying for more time in the day? In this enlightening episode, hosts Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt, provide four huge step...
47 - How to discern which speaking gigs to take and of which to let go - Part 2
15 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to decide which gigs are a "thumbs up" and which are a "thumbs down"? Â In the second part of this 2-part episode, hosts Ka...
46 - How to discern which speaking gigs to take and of which to let go - Part 1
15 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you bogged down with too many speaking engagements? Or weary from saying "yes" to the wrong ones? Are there wrong ones when one is doing Kingdom w...
CA 45 - Evergreen Content
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Producing and sharing content that is relevant is critical to your audience. In this episode, hosts and experienced communicators, Kathi Lipp and Mich...
Doing Busy Better, Part 2
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is it really work if I enjoy doing it? Glynnis Whitwer, Author, Director of Compel Training and She Speaks, explores this question with successful aut...
Doing Busy Better, Part 1
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When God calls us, we can get sidetracked by our insecurities. Worse yet, we try to placate our insecurities with busyness. In this podcast, Kathi Lip...
Avoid Being Pigeon-holed
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a story to tell? Â Have you had some experiences that have forever shaped your life and your speaking ministry? Â In this episode, hosts a...
Kick Start Your Speaking Career
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling called to speak but donât know where to begin? In this Communicator Academy episode, Kathi and Michele guide you through the groundwork that...
A Podcast on Podcast, Part Two
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Todayâs episode is part two of âA Podcast on Podcastâ. Join Kathi and Michele as they share six tips along with a discounted podcasting course t...
A Podcast on a Podcast, part 1
20 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Communicator Academy, get the skinny on podcasting from Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt. The first in a series of two episodes on po...
How to Write a Blog Post Fast
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Kathi and Michelle breakdown the process about writing a blog post quickly. Need to tighten up your writing process? Agonizing o...
CoWriting and Collaberation without Committing Murder
13 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you considering writing a book with a friend, colleague, or acquaintance? Â Are you facing a project you think better tackled by two? Â In this i...
The Best Places to Get Blog Post Ideas
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For some people, the idea of blog writing is daunting and frustrating. For others, it is a constant opportunity to share thoughts and idea with one's ...
Anyone Can Be a Master of Creativity - Part 2
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you consider yourself to be a creative person? Do you struggle with creating blog posts, material for talks, or even recipes for dinner? In this am...
Creativity - Bob Stromberg - part one
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in a rut as a speaker or have a block as a writer? Creativity is the cure for that which often ails us as communicators. Hosts Michele Cushatt...
The Desperate Platform-builders Guide to Being Noticed
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this delightful and especially snarky episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp dive into some of the desperate attempts made by innumerable au...
Put Together a Presentation in a Fraction of the Time
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been called at the last minute to cover for another speaker? Â Do you wish the time you spend to prepare a message could be minimized? Â ...
Our Favorite Books on Writing
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp share some of their secrets (their favorite books on writing) with their listeners. Using their ...
Mary DeMuth: A Step by Step Step Guide to Self Publishing
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a writer that needs an encouraging shot in the arm? Wisdom from an experienced communicator? Some insight on self-publishing? This episode is ...
Susy Flory - When to Write a Memoir
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about writing your life's memoir? Â Do people tell you that your story would make a great book? In this episode, the popular top...
Kim Stewart - Building a Book Launch
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Does the idea of a book launch seem completely daunting to you? In this episode, Kim Stewart, speaker and book launch team manager join hosts, Kathi L...
Using Facebook Live
05 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this practical episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp introduce the strategies of Facebook Live. Â They charge those interested in using thi...
Cindy Bultema
05 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this riveting episode, Hosts Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt talk with author and speaker Cindy Bultema about sharing the "bad stuff" of one's life ...
Waiting
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Pope, author known for life change through her in-depth Bible Studies and her place in the Proverbs 31 ministry, joins hosts Kathi Lipp and Mich...
Sherri Johnson: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
To Self-publish or Not to Self-Publish? That is the question! Fortunately, for those of us who are contemplating self-publishing, author and mentor, S...
Avoiding Overwhelm
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, successful authors and speakers Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp talk to Cheri Gregory, Christian communicator and co-author of the new...
I AM
05 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt discuss the trappings communicators often fall into in the area of identity. Â Michele's new book "I A...
Ministering in the Midst of the Mess
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Popular author and speaker, Jill Savage, joins Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp on the topic of ministering the midst of the mess. Â Jill's refreshing c...
Graphics for the Non-Graphic-y with Nicki Koziarz
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp discuss the importance of graphics and visuals in the speaker's ministry with the incomparable N...
Creating a Team When You Can't Afford One
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this valuable two-part episode, authors and speakers, Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt, both encourage the need for a team and provide various ways t...
Creating a Team When You Can't Afford One
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this valuable two-part episode, authors and speakers, Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt, both encourage the need for a team and provide various ways t...
How to Discover Audience Needs - Part Two
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michelle Cushatt and Kathi Lipp unearth some practicalities when it comes to uncovering ways to know one's speaking audience. In orde...
How to Discover What An Audience Needs
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, authors and speakers Michelle Cushatt and Kathi Lipp, delve into the world of audience need. Â One cannot begin to connect with one's...
I want to be a writer - where on earth do I start?
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Michelle Cushatt and Kathi Lipp talk with writer and encourager, Glynnis Whitwer. Â Glynnis is on staff with Proverbs 31 Minist...
When to Self-Publish
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the last decade, the market has been flooded with self-published books. In this episode of Communicator Academy, publishing guru and agent of Books...
When to Self-Publish
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the last decade, the market has been flooded with self-published books. In this episode of Communicator Academy, publishing guru Rachelle Gardner u...
Writing Rhythym
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Successful authors, Michelle Cushatt and Kathi Lipp explore the advantages of creating a writing rhythm. Â In this episode, they discuss some ordinary...
Great Openings
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The opening portion (commonly known as "the opener") of a talk can be daunting. Â In this episode, Michelle Cushatt and Kathi Lipp employ the use of e...
SPEAKING, How Not to Drive an Event Planner Crazy
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Carroll
Write or Wait - Episode 109
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt uncover the fine line between sharing one's story out of authenticity and desperation. Â Th...
Episode 107 - Passion Fueled Platform
23 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Writing Memoir
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle and Kathi interview Susy Flory as she uncovers some of the secrets of writing memoir.
Non-Verbal Communication: Dressing for the Stage
16 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Nowlin dives into the world of fashion and communicates the importance of celebrating who you are whilst honoring your audience at the same time. ...
CA 105 LC Leading Yourself
08 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lipp and Cushatt on fostering success by leading yourself effectively
CA-03 Christiansen
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Blogging guru, Laura Christiansen and Kathi Lipp uncover the the 6 buckets of content for success and ways to overcome facebook fatigue.
Episode 03 - Renee Swope - Criticism and the Christian Communicator
25 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever questioned your calling or asked the question, âwho am Iâ? In this valuable podcast, author and speaker, Renee Swope tackles self-do...
Episode 02 - Michele Cushatt
18 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 01 - Introduction to Communicator Academy
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Communicator Academy podcast! Hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp took a few minutes to sit down, introduce themselves and give you ...