The Writing Coach Podcast 12: How to get freelance clients to pay on time
WCP12 How to get freelance clients to pay on time Freelancers often ask: How do I get a client to pay an invoice that’s past due? Today we’re asking a better question: How do you get clients to pay you on time in the first place? If you’ve had more than one late-paying client in […]
The Writing Coach Podcast 11: Money and negotiation blocks
http://writingcoachpodcast.libsyn.com/wcp11-money-and-negotiation-blocks Subscribe to The Writing Coach Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Android, or RSS. Often our thoughts about money and negotiations are so old, we don’t question them as optional belief systems. We think we’re observing reality. And then we make important choices based on that perceived reality. Most freelance writers I’ve coached say they’re underearning and want to make more money. […]
Writing Coach Podcast 10: Becoming a confident writer
The Writing Coach Podcast with Rebecca L. Weber: WCP10 The confident writer Do you feel writing is your true creative, personal, or professional calling, one that brings meaning and depth to your life, and that lets you bring real value to the lives of readers … or at least has the potential to? Subscribe to The […]
The Writing Coach Podcast 9: Longform articles and short documentaries with Christopher Clark
09: Longform articles and short documentaries with Christopher Clark Christopher Clark is a freelance journalist and filmmaker. He recently co-directed two documentaries about people living on the fringes of South African society for Al Jazeera and the BBC. Subscribe to The Writing Coach Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Android, or RSS. Christopher Clark is a freelance journalist and filmmaker. He’s reported from […]
The Writing Coach Podcast 8: Backstory of a New York Times travel feature with Sarah Khan
08: Backstory of a New York Times travel feature with Sarah Khan Sarah Khan is a freelance travel writer for the Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, and Travel + Leisure. Today Sarah shares the backstory of her award-winning feature for the New York Times, “A Muslim American’s Homecoming: Cowboys, Country Music, Chapatis.” Subscribe to The […]
The Writing Coach Podcast 7: Procrastinate later
http://writingcoachpodcast.libsyn.com/07-procrastinate-later Subscribe to The Writing Coach Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Android, or RSS. What does a wild animal have to do with procrastination? Your brain wants to protect you from danger–be it a baboon in the bedroom or the anxiety of writing your first draft. Oh, wait, writing that draft isn’t a threat to your survival? […]
Freelance Writer Bootcamp alumni discuss what the program’s really like
Bonus: FB Live with Freelance Writer Bootcamp alumni Wondering what it’s really like to go through Freelance Writer Bootcamp? Join me for a discussion with several Bootcamp alums about their experiences. Registration for Freelance Writer Bootcamp is open until Tuesday, October 2: https://www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and show notes: https://www.rebeccalweber.com/podcastalum Subscribe to The Writing Coach Podcast on […]
The Writing Coach Podcast 6: Why you’re not pitching when you think you “should” be
06: Why you’re not pitching when you “should” be “Should” is in quotes here because it’s the voice in your mind telling you. If you’ve already gotten clear on the reasons why pitching would benefit your writing life, but you’re not doing it (or not doing it as much as necessary to get the results […]
The Writing Coach Podcast 5: Pitching is …
05: Pitching mindset The first thing most freelance writers need to do to improve their pitching isn’t some editorial magic trick. It’s not tips on including a news hook, or how to write a great subject line, or having the right clips in your portfolio. Subscribe to The Writing Coach Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or […]
The Writing Coach Podcast 4: The perfect black T-shirt
04: The perfect black T-shirt Tailoring your pitch to an individual publication will be a game changer if you’re used to a spray-and-pray approach. Simultaneous submissions may seem efficient in the short-term, but there’s a reason why most editors don’t respond to the same pitch you sent to their competition. Subscribe to The Writing Coach […]
The Writing Coach Podcast 3/Travel writing: Pitching stories before or after the trip?
03: Travel writing: Pitching stories before or after the trip This episode addresses two of the most requested topics my readers told me they wanted to hear about: travel writing and pitching. Should you pitch your travel story ideas before or after you have a notebook full of notes? In theory, you can do it […]
The Writing Coach Podcast 2: Thinking thoughts and feeling feels
02: Thinking thoughts and feeling feels In today’s episode, we’ll look more deeply at recognizing your thoughts and feelings, and the impact these have on your freelance writing results. If you have a habit of getting in your own way, understanding the thought model will help you work through difficult emotions to reach your goals. […]
The Writing Coach Podcast 1: What’s your problem?
01: What’s your problem? Welcome to the first episode of The Writing Coach Podcast! 😀 In the weeks ahead, I’ll be sharing my coach approach with you to help you get out of your own way and move toward your freelance writing goals. Welcome to the first episode of The Writing Coach Podcast! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google […]
Introducing The Writing Coach Podcast
Rebecca L. Weber’s Writing Coach Podcast features the sustainable strategies, mindset management, and creative skills development she uses to help independent writers around the world. Subscribe to The Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | | Audible | Android | RSS | or click on an episode below to listen. Listen to the Writing Coach Podcast Greatest Hits Playlist […]
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