Writing at the Red House Podcast

Memoir Plus: The Difference Between Your Journal and a Book People Will Actually Buy

Sep 14, 2026

There's a sentence that has stopped more writers in their tracks than almost any other: "Memoir doesn't sell." If you've ever sat across from an agent...

Author-Owned Marketing: What Your Publisher Will Never Do for Your Book (And What You Must)

Aug 31, 2026

Every writer has imagined it: the book deal comes through, and suddenly a publishing house swoops in with a marketing team, a book tour, and a private...

BEST OF: The DIY Author with Sherri Wilson Johnson

Aug 17, 2026

Do you have a manuscript written that is ready to be published? Do you want to self-publish your book but have no idea where to begin?In today’s podca...

The Long Game: How to Build a Writing Career That Lasts for Decades

Aug 3, 2026

Have you ever wondered how some writers manage to stay in the game for decades while others burn out after one book? If you've been feeling overwhelme...

75 Writing Days to a Finished Book: The Simple Math Most Writers Never Calculate

Jul 20, 2026

You've set the deadline. You've blocked the time. And yet somehow, the finish line keeps moving further away. Sound familiar? If you've ever found yo...

Why Your Self-Imposed Deadlines Never Work: The Research-Backed Fix for Finishing Your Book

Jul 6, 2026

You have a book on your hard drive. Maybe it's been there for months. Maybe years. You're passionate about it, you believe in the story, and yet someh...