416: The Cricks and Cracks: Writing Through Life’s Chaos with Amy Betters Midtvedt

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In this special micro-episode of the Writing at the Red House podcast, Kathi Lipp invites Amy Betters-Midtvedt, the author of You’ll Make It and They Will Too, to share her journey of balancing writing with the demands of a full household. Amidst the chaos of a flooded downstairs and raising five children, Amy has managed to complete her first book—a feat that inspires and encourages many aspiring writers.

You’ll find out how Amy finds time to write in the “cricks and cracks” of life, the importance of community support, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help. Amy’s resilience, practical advice, and faith-driven approach provide invaluable insights for anyone juggling multiple responsibilities but still nurturing the dream of writing a book.

Tune in to discover:

• How to write a book even with a full-time job and family responsibilities

• The importance of community and asking for help

• Writing tips that fit into the busiest of schedules

• How real-life struggles can become material and motivation for your writing

Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Amy Betters Midtvedt’s book, You’ll Make It and They Will Too: book | Amy Betters-Midtvedt (amybettersmidtvedt.com)

Join us for this empowering episode and learn how you too can make time to pursue your writing dreams amidst life’s unpredictable demands.

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Kathi Lipp

Author, Speaker, Writing at the Red House Creator and CEO

Kathi Lipp is the host of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, the Writing at the Red House podcast, and the bestselling author of The Husband Project, Clutter Free, Ready for Anything, and An Abundant Place. She and her husband, Roger, live in the mountains of northern California, where they run the Red House Writing Retreats.

Over the past 10 years, Kathi has helped hundreds of people increase their platform through teaching and coaching. She is a frequent teacher at writer’s conferences and has helped countless authors and speakers find their audiences.

Kathi’s desire to help fellow speakers and authors avoid the mistakes she made, increase their confidence, and be the person God made them to be inspired her creation of Communicator Academy. Her newest adventure is The Red House, where she offers writer’s retreats and Writers in Residence events. Learn more about the Red House at https:writingattheredhouse.com

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Amy Betters-Midtvedt

Amy Betters-Midtvedt is a writer, educator and mom of 5. Her passions include piling on the couch with her family to binge watch the Office, buying all the books she possibly can, trying to finish a conversation with her husband without being interrupted and writing to help people find the joy in their everyday lives.

You can connect with Amy at amybettersmidtvedt.com.

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