Maybe you’ve dreamed of getting a group of writerly friends together and spending a weekend away dedicated to your craft. Or perhaps you’re an experienced writer who would like to encourage other writers along the way. 

Several years ago, Kathi and Roger Lipp decided to host retreats for writers, and now they’re sharing their expertise with us! Listen in as the duo discuss common misconceptions about retreat planning and the six components that will make any writer’s retreat successful. 

Key takeaways include:

• The importance of creative learning breaks.
• The need to leave having accomplished something. Checkmarks!
• Showing vulnerability through a shared experience.
• Celebrating one another’s writing wins.

Interested in learning more about attending a writer’s retreat at the Red House? Or would you like to be notified when the Red House Writer’s Collective opens for membership later this year? Send us a message here. We would love to see you “ring the bell” virtually or in person so we can cheer you on as a writer!

Are you trying to discover your place in the writing universe? Where will your passion intersect with your audience’s needs? How do you know if you are onto an idea that you should push forward with? 

These are the kind of questions that are discussed every week in the Red House Writer’s Collective, and this week Kathi and Roger Lipp are back with part two of their recent training session on discovering your niche as a writer. Listen in to learn how to:

• Test your direction in order to strengthen your ideas
• Overcome your fear of commitment with the 5 Second Rule
• Break your goals down into manageable steps

There is a time to push forward, a time to build what you have, and a time to let go. Want to gain some more insight and input on how to balance these aspects of your business or ministry? Consider joining the Red House Writer’s Collective, which will be open for membership later this year. Send us a message to be notified when the Collective opens.

Also, it’s not too late to join the Writing at the Red House with Kathi Lipp Facebook group as we continue to write for 30 days with a goal of producing 10,000 words. No mercy. Hang out with us during the month of October to receive daily reminders to get those words onto the page! You will come away with a boost to your writing career and new friends in a community of like-minded Christian writers.

No sign up needed, simply go to the page here and tell them, “Kathi sent me!”

This week Kathi and Roger Lipp give us a peek into the training they provide for members of the Red House Writers Collective. How do you know if you are writing the right thing? Do you feel like you are spinning your wheels and going nowhere? In the first part of this special series Kathi and Roger will help you discover your writing niche by thinking through four principles of seeking clarity:

1. Listening for God’s calling
2. Knowing the right way
3. Taking time to process
4. Seeking outside input

Listen in and find out how rocking chairs and “hand slams” can move you from fear of missing out to boldly following the journey that you have been uniquely designed for. 

For even more encouragement and accountability, be sure to join the Writing at the Red House with Kathi Lipp Facebook group as we launch into thirty days of writing 10,000 words – no mercy. Hang out with us during the month of October to receive daily reminders to get those words onto the page! You will come away with a boost to your writing career, 10,000 words ready for editing magic, and new friends in a community of like-minded Christian writers.

No sign up needed, simply go to the page here and tell them, “Kathi sent me!”

30 Day 10K, Writing at the Red House with Kathi Lipp

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Kathi and Roger Lipp are back for the fourth installment of this series with more practical tips for meeting with your board of directors. How do you go from big, audacious goals to actionable plans, and how can your board help you get there? These two have been there, done that, and they will help you think it through!

In this info-filled conversation you will be challenged to:

• Make big goals and then break them down into smaller chunks
• Have fun and connect with your team, show appreciation, and honor everyone’s time
• Keep on top of action items and stay in touch after the meeting

So listen in for more about stretchy goals, why whiteboards are awesome, and more! Be sure to download the free agenda Kathi has provided and be a step ahead of the game in planning your own board meeting.

Want to catch up on the first three weeks of this series? You can do that right here: Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3. To help out the show, leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings really make a difference to help other creative communicators find our podcast!

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This week Kathi and Roger Lipp are continuing their conversation about establishing your own board of directors with helpful hints about preparing for your first board meeting. How do you balance being prepared and just getting it done? The duo recommends thinking  through a few things before your first board meeting, such as:

• What do you want to discuss with this group of people?
• What are your near term objectives for your business or ministry?
• Where do you want to be in five years?

If planning all of that sounds overwhelming, never fear. Kathi has provided a free sample agenda for you to download and use, so you won’t have to start with a blank sheet of paper!

Catch up on Week 1 and Week 2, and subscribe to the podcast here so you don’t miss out on next week’s finale on creating goals for your business.

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