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The Writing Coach Podcast 32: Setting freelance writer goals, Vol. 2

The Writing Coach Podcast 32: Setting freelance writer goals, Vol. 2

Today’s episode is part 2 of Setting freelance writer goals. Three months in is the perfect time to evaluate what you’ve done, what’s worked and didn’t, and how to make a new plan moving forward. If you’re not seeing the results you expected, you’ll want to hear these common pitfalls and new approaches you can […]

The Writing Coach Podcast 27: Name your niche

The Writing Coach Podcast 27: Name your niche

Clarifying a freelance writing niche gives you direction about what to focus on, which clients to target, and which stories to pitch. It helps with efficiency and productivity. And it makes it easier for clients to find you. Today’s episode explores how to identify a niche, when to drill down to subspecialties, and why you […]

The Writing Coach Podcast 24: Which comes first, the pitch or the interview?

The Writing Coach Podcast 24: Which comes first, the pitch or the interview?

Which should you do first: secure an interview or pitch the story? Many writers frame this as a chicken and egg situation, but it isn’t an existential or biological question. It’s a decision you get to make about which way you want to get started. Let’s look at the pros and cons so you can […]

The Writing Coach Podcast 23: Company of One with Paul Jarvis

The Writing Coach Podcast 23: Company of One with Paul Jarvis

Paul Jarvis, author of the new book “Company of One,” joins us today to talk about what it means as a freelancer to pursue more vs. enough, the importance of working on your business instead of always in your business, how he chose to say “No” to freelance work to get this book done, and […]

Writing Coach Podcast 22: The $10,000 email

Writing Coach Podcast 22: The $10,000 email

Knowing how to negotiate can be the difference between earning a part- or full-time income as a freelance writer. I don’t want you to break into your dream publication only to have them pay you less than what they pay writers who know to ask for more. Asking for (and receiving!) more money on your […]

WCP Bonus: Why aren’t you making more money as a freelance writer?

WCP Bonus: Why aren’t you making more money as a freelance writer?

Freelancing has so many moving parts that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. When you’re working a lot of hours, putting in a lot of effort, but not seeing a lot of financial return, that can add to the confusion: What’s holding you back from making more money? When we strip things back to basics, there […]

What if you loved to pitch?

What if you loved to pitch?

What if you loved pitching, and/or knew you were really good at it? What would you do differently? If you’re avoiding pitching as frequently as ambitiously as you would if you were great at it, then you’re choosing to experience all the things you were hoping to avoid: silence from editors, not earning enough, and […]

The Writing Coach Podcast 20: Setting freelance writer goals

The Writing Coach Podcast 20: Setting freelance writer goals

The freelance writer goal setting process I’m sharing with you today works for goals that will take half a day, one year, or anywhere in between. There’s one step in this process that most writers miss (and, consequently, don’t reach their goals). Listen in to make sure you don’t gloss over it. Listen to episode 20 […]

The Writing Coach Podcast Bonus: Freelancing (or not) when other people are on vacation

The Writing Coach Podcast Bonus: Freelancing (or not) when other people are on vacation

Click here to listen to today’s bonus episode: WCP Bonus: Working (or not) when other people are on vacation Freelancing in December is usually a bit different from the other months. Maybe you’re taking some time off, your clients are, or your friends and family are. Let’s talk about deciding what you want (be it […]

The Writing Coach Podcast 13: Setting freelance boundaries and company policies

The Writing Coach Podcast 13: Setting freelance boundaries and company policies

Listen to episode 13 of the Writing Coach Podcast: WCP13 Setting freelance boundaries and company policies Establishing company policies might sound like it would create distance from freelance clients, but it does the opposite, especially with your ideal clients. Clear boundaries set a framework for clear expectations and positive work relationships and self care. If […]

The Times, they are a changin’

The Times, they are a changin’

If you’re old enough to know the song I’m referencing there, you need to check that your idea of what the newspaper or website you want to write for actually publishes isn’t from the same era. Reading a publication regularly doesn’t mean you’re ready to pitch it. For starters, you probably read like a reader: for […]

WCP Bonus: Boost your bottom line as a freelance writer

WCP Bonus: Boost your bottom line as a freelance writer

The Writing Coach Podcast with Rebecca L. Weber Rebecca L. Weber coaches with the sustainable strategies, mindset shifts, and creative skills development she uses to help independent writers around the world. If you’ve got what it takes to make it as a freelance writer, but struggle with confidence, imposter syndrome, overwhelm, procrastination, time management, writer’s […]

The Writing Coach Podcast 12: How to get freelance clients to pay on time

The Writing Coach Podcast 12: How to get freelance clients to pay on time

The Writing Coach Podcast with Rebecca L. Weber Rebecca L. Weber coaches with the sustainable strategies, mindset shifts, and creative skills development she uses to help independent writers around the world. If you’ve got what it takes to make it as a freelance writer, but struggle with confidence, imposter syndrome, overwhelm, procrastination, time management, writer’s […]

The Writing Coach Podcast 11: Money and negotiation blocks

The Writing Coach Podcast 11: Money and negotiation blocks

The Writing Coach Podcast with Rebecca L. Weber Rebecca L. Weber coaches with the sustainable strategies, mindset shifts, and creative skills development she uses to help independent writers around the world. If you’ve got what it takes to make it as a freelance writer, but struggle with confidence, imposter syndrome, overwhelm, procrastination, time management, writer’s […]

Freelance Writer Bootcamp alumni discuss what the program’s really like

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://rebeccalweber.com/podcastalum Subscribe to The Writing Coach Podcast on […]

The Writing Coach Podcast 5: Pitching is …

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 2: Thinking thoughts and feeling feels

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. […]

Introducing The Writing Coach Podcast

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 […]

On choosing not to be an underearner

On choosing not to be an underearner

Recently I opened up my schedule to people interested in a free mini coaching session with me. It’s a shot of quickie clarity—just enough time for you to describe one writing issue you’re struggling with and for me to offer some advice about the one next step to take. A couple of people transitioning from other […]

Modern Journalist Toolkit 25: Why freelance writers really procrastinate

Modern Journalist Toolkit 25: Why freelance writers really procrastinate

I know a lot about procrastination. I spontaneously invented my own time management approach when I was in third grade. We’d get a homework assignment each week on Monday that was due on Friday. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, I’d think, “I don’t want to do that. I’d rather watch reruns or read Judy […]