Does the idea of marketing your book overwhelm or scare you? If so, this episode from the Path to Published conference is perfect for you. Today, Kathi is talking with Michele Cushatt about the first two steps to bake marketing into your book. This not only makes marketing so much easier but also will help save you so much time down the line.​

Listen in and learn:

• Why you have to market your book.
• The three phases of book writing.
• How to start baking marketing into your book.

Marketing your book might feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Come back next week to learn the rest of the steps (plus a bonus step) for how to finish baking marketing into your book.

Want to join the upcoming Path to Published conference in March 2024 for free? Enroll in the Writing at the Red House Collective! From October 18-21, you’ll have access to the flash sale price of only $379, which is half of the normal price.

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Have you struggled to find a writing community? Never fear because this is what Kathi is discussing with her friend and fellow author, Susy Flory. Together, they tackle this uncomfortable topic and share their best tips for how to find and maintain a healthy writing group.

Listen in and learn:

• Why writers sometimes resist community.
• How to find your writing community.
• What you can gain from a healthy community.

This year’s "West Coast Christian Writers Conference" will take place on October 19th and 20th at Bridgeway Christian Church in Roseville, California. The keynote speaker is Bret Lott, a bestselling author, teacher, and writing professor. There will be 40 workshops, appointments, and tons of opportunities to hang out with other writers. 

Kathi will also be there, teaching a workshop on How to Make Money and an Impact at the Same Time.

For those who don’t live there or can’t fly, you can attend online. All workshops are pre-recorded to ensure the best quality. The general sessions and keynote speakers will be livestreamed.

Because you’re a special podcast listener, you can get $100 off by using the code REDHOUSE when registering. Click here to register right now and save your digital spot!

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Do you ever wonder if you’re being ruthlessly honest in your writing? This is the topic of today’s episode. Kathi is back with Jennifer Dukes Lee to discuss not only why you need to be ruthlessly honest in your writing but also how that impacts you and your readers.

Listen in and learn:

• What ruthless truth-telling is.
• Why ruthless truth-telling is so important.
• How to give yourself permission to be honest.

Click here to preorder your very own copy of Jennifer’s new guided journal, Stuff I’d Only Tell God.

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Do you want to write a book, devotional, or blog but are having a hard time getting the words written? Today Kathi and Jennifer share several ways to put your thoughts on paper and create something beautiful.

Listen in and learn:

• How to think of deep questions to ask yourself.
• Why you should write down your thoughts.
• How to stay narrowly focused.

It’s easy to get stuck with writer’s block if we don’t take the necessary steps. Tune in next week for another conversation between Kathi and Jennifer.

Kathi’s new book, Accidental Homesteader, came out August 29th. Click here to order your very own copy!

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How should authors work with influencers? This is the question that Tonya is asking Kathi to explain in today’s episode. As someone who manages launch teams and not the influencers, Tonya has some questions. Luckily for us, Kathi has some answers!

Listen in and learn:

• What an influencer is.
• Why influencers matter in the context of book launches.
• What traits make someone a good influencer for your book.

Launching a book can be overwhelming, but Kathi and Tonya are here to help ease your anxiety and guide you through the process of getting your book out into the world and into your readers’ hands.

Kathi’s new book, Accidental Homesteader, came out August 29th. Click here to order your very own copy!

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Do you want to know how to get Amazon reviews? Today, Kathi is back with Tonya Kubo to discuss ways to get your books into buyers’ hands and get those Amazon reviews.

Here are three rules for reviews on Amazon:

• You can’t reward someone for giving you a review.
• You can’t leave a review without spending enough money on Amazon.
• Your relatives or anyone who has lived with you can’t leave reviews.

Get that launch team, send those digital copies out, and promote yourself at every opportunity God gives you to get those reviews. Ask the right questions and witness the reviews come in!

Kathi’s new book, The Accidental Homesteader, is out August 29th. Click here to preorder your copy now!

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