Explore every episode of the podcast The Writing Coach Podcast with Rebecca L. Weber
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| WCP247 Coach me | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:04:32 | |
What’s one thing you’d like help with in your writing life today? I’d like to coach you about it—and share the recording with other listeners of the Writing Coach Podcast. To apply for a free coaching session with me, visit www.rebeccalweber.com/coachme 🔗 You might also like to listen to … WCP20 Setting freelance writer goals Writing Coach Podcast Greatest Hits Playlist on Spotify 🎁 Download my free guide on how to pitch freelance article ideas, “5 Proven Steps to Writing Queries that Sell.” www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch ⭐ Support the Writing Coach Podcast by reviewing on Apple Podcasts, sharing a link on your website or in your newsletter, or in your next social media post. Let other writers know why you listen. | |||
| WCP246 First Tuesday: Write that pitch | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:21:52 | |
Sometimes you AND your pitch need to get out of your head and out into the world. On the first Tuesday of the month, I’m hosting co-pitching calls where freelancers work on their pitches together. This month I offered a few short prompts for those who needed it. Here I elaborate on ways to approach these prompts, your story idea, your editor, your readers, and your mindset. 🔗 You might also like … WCP 245 Archives: 🐶 Monday mornings on the mountain with Mishka WCP 16: Freewriting for freelancers WCP 4: Pitching: The perfect black T-shirt 🎁 Download my free guide on how to pitch freelance article ideas, “5 Proven Steps to Writing Queries that Sell.” www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch 🔥 Work with me 1:1 Private coaching is for the writer who wants a personalized agenda and transformative breakthroughs. You’ll experience new clarity about what’s been holding you back and choose new patterns of thinking and behavior to propel you forward toward your writing goals. Apply for private writer coaching: www.rebeccalweber.com/coach ⭐ Support the Writing Coach Podcast by reviewing on Apple Podcasts, sharing a link on your website or in your newsletter, or in your next social media post. Let other writers know why you listen. 📝 More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast246 | |||
| WCP237 ⚡ Archives: Lights out | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:31:11 | |
No electricity. No internet. They’re not one in the same, but when they overlap they make for a powerful Venn diagram. The extreme weather and increased pressures on infrastructure means we’re going to continue to see large areas lose power and connectivity. Here in South Africa, we’ve had plenty of chances to learn how to freelance efficiently both with some tech strategies and managing our own expectations during power outages. Let’s get into both so that you can keep getting your work done. 🔗 You might also like … Writing Coach Podcast Greatest Hits Playlist on Spotify 🎁 Download my free guide on how to pitch freelance article ideas, “5 Proven Steps to Writing Queries that Sell.” www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch ⭐ Support the Writing Coach Podcast with a review on Apple Podcasts, sharing a link on your website or in your newsletter, or in your next social media post. Let other writers know why you listen. ✏️ Work with me in Freelance Writer Bootcamp Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my group coaching program have used the proven Bootcamp processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Ms., Nat Geo Travel, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Apply now for the next session: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com 🔥 Work with me 1:1 Private coaching is for the writer who wants a personalized agenda and transformative breakthroughs. You’ll experience new clarity about what’s been holding you back and choose new patterns of thinking and behavior to propel you forward toward your writing goals. Apply for private writer coaching: www.rebeccalweber.com/coach 📝 More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast237 | |||
| WCP167 Organic tomatoes vs. Twinkies | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:17:19 | |
When you’ve developed an evergreen story idea, it may be accurate to say that there’s no reason why the story needs to be told now. But that’s only true when we look at your existing pitch. Your angle, your slant, your point of view doesn’t include a perspective that makes the story relevant now. Telling yourself the story doesn’t have one, that you don’t know how to find one, that you shouldn’t have to find one, etc., will likely lead to confusion, inadequacy, or doubt … and a pitch that seems less relevant than it could. This approach to pitching is disempowering, and leaves you mistakenly believing that things are out of your control. It’s in your control to find a reason why the story should be told now. It’s in your control to find multiple reasons why the story should be told now. It’s in your control when in the pitching process you identify the timeliness or news peg. It’s in your control if you eat your delicious organic tomato today or leave it on the shelf for a month. Let’s address making your pitches relevant, compelling, and as delicious as a ripe organic tomato. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE … Download my free guide on how to pitch. WCP 158 Archives Vol. IX: Urgency WCP 144 Archives Vol. V: What’s your (writing) problem? SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST Did you enjoy this episode? Share your podcast takeaways with your writer friends. Tag Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp WORK WITH ME Apply for the next session of my small group coaching program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Click here to apply: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast167 | |||
| WCP166 Archives, Vol. XI: Call for pitches | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:12:46 | |
When an editor posts a call for pitches, freelancers sometimes respond the way they would to the siren’s call. The writers retweet them, share them, subscribe to newsletters with them. After weeks of saying they’ll get around to pitching, they suddenly snap to attention. Typically, the writer skips over-analyzing (or even reading) the publication, and sends out a half-developed idea to join the hundreds of others in an inbox queue. As popular as calls for pitches are, they rarely lead to what writers say they want most: long-term editorial relationships. What I find interesting is the gap between how excited the call for pitches can make the writer feel and their surge of activity, and the actual outcomes (i.e., no assignment). There are far more systematic ways to find editors commissioning work who are a good fit. And there are replicable methods for sparking creative ideas that editors will want to assign. If you’ve been answering the siren’s call with little to show for it, today’s episode will help you respond to calls for pitches in a new way. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download my free guide on how to pitch. WCP 97 Setting freelance writer goals V: Celebrations SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST Did you enjoy this episode? Share your podcast takeaways with your writer friends. Tag Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp WORK WITH ME Apply for the next session of my small group coaching program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Click here to apply: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast166 | |||
| WCP Bonus: Bootcamp scholarship and why your story should be told now | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:20:24 | |
What do 1947, 1972, 1997, 2012, and 2021 all have in common? They all have big anniversary years in 2022: 75, 50, 25, 10, 1. We like these kind of milestones to remind us of past events, and the impact they have on how we live today. They can work well to anchor an evergreen story that’s worth sharing but that otherwise get lost in the relentless news cycle. This bonus episode looks at thinking about why a story needs to be told now, as well as an example of a feature that touches on an author read by millions of people for 5 minutes a day. The Yolisa Qunta Scholarship for Freelance Writer Bootcamp is open until February 12. Click here to apply: www.rebeccalweber.com/scholarship In Freelance Writer Bootcamp, writers learn how to break into your dream publications, develop long-term editorial relationships, and get paid well to cover stories that matter. The scholarship is intended to help support the career of a writer who identifies with one or more groups who have traditionally been underrepresented in journalism. If you’re a woman, if you identify as a person of color, if you’re from the so-called Global South (i.e. a low- or middle-income country), and/or other groups not well represented in journalism, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Yolisa was a freelance writer, author, and Bootcamp alumni. For years after her initial enrollment, she stayed active in the Bootcamp alumni group, where we enjoyed her generosity, talent, advice, camaraderie, and humor. She was an excellent wordsmith and writer friend. Yolisa passed away at the age of 41 in 2021. I asked her family's permission to rename the scholarship in her honor. Apply today or share with a writer friend: www.rebeccalweber.com/scholarship Read more about the program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Follow Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp | |||
| WCP165 Real negotiations | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:25:47 | |
Most women say they’ve never negotiated their salary. As freelancers, we have so many more opportunities than staff employees to practice negotiations and to get better and better over time. When the lease on my house came up, I thought all I’d have to do was say I wanted to renew, and possibly negotiate a rent increase. I was not expecting to have to draw on all the negotiation skills I’ve learned through my years of freelancing. In this episode I share how the skills I’ve developed in my writing life help me in other areas too:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Most women say they’ve never negotiated their salary WCP 150 Archives: Company policies YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY … Follow me on Instagram: @FreelanceWriterBootcamp WORK WITH ME In Freelance Writer Bootcamp, you’ll learn the negotiation skills you’ll need for securing better rates and terms at your dream publications. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the Freelance Writer Bootcamp waitlist will be first to hear when applications open for the next session, and get access to a special early bird offer only for those on the waitlist. Join the waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast165 | |||
| WCP Bonus: Deeper dive on putting yourself out there | 04 Feb 2022 | 00:29:23 | |
Have you ever held back from turning your camera on Zoom? Sent a pitch via an anonymous form (the modern day slush pile) instead of the assigning editor? Imagined somebody saying that you were posting too much–or too repetitively–on social media? These are all slightly less obvious ways of holding yourself back. You may be aware of some ways that you’re already doing this, and less attuned to others. Holding yourself back may feel safe, comfortable, or familiar in the short term. When you hold back with the small things, it’s harder to be ready for stepping up for the big things that matter most. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE WCP 164: Putting yourself out there Follow me on Instagram: @FreelanceWriterBootcamp WORK WITH ME Breaking into your dream publications includes building your capacity to put yourself out there in multiple ways: showing up uninvited in editors’ inboxes, asking sources for interviews, publishing pieces with your byline on larger platforms, promoting your work on social media, etc. We address handling these mindset issues that can hold you back in my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the Freelance Writer Bootcamp waitlist will be first to hear when applications open for the next session, and get access to a special early bird offer only for those on the Bootcamp waitlist. Join the waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com | |||
| WCP164 Putting yourself out there | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:24:33 | |
When we put ourselves out there, we take a risk. We risk not getting validation, assignments, contracts, money, Likes, comments, safety, etc. We risk approval internally and externally. The idea of putting yourself out there probably pushes buttons that you had even before you became a professional, published writer. You may have prior experience with it not being safe to say what you want to say. There may have been consequences for you, or someone in your family, or with one of your personal identities, to make themselves seen and heard. It could be someone in your immediate family or generations back. It could be someone with your same gender, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, age, etc. Part of you knows that what you have to say matters. And you’ve also received the message from individuals and/or society that you should be quiet. Or polite. That you shouldn’t brag or call attention to yourself. Your journalistic training, tradition, or preference may be to not be included in the story itself, and you think that promoting your work somehow violates this ethos. Putting ourselves out there is essential. You can’t make a living as a writer without doing it. Today’s episode looks at how the resistance to the commonality amongst very different forms of putting yourself out there, be it a tweet, a pitch, negotiations, promotions, etc., and how to manage it better.
YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY … WCP 48: 100 reasons why you shouldn’t pitch today WCP 16: Freewriting for freelancers Spotify playlist of the greatest hits on the Writing Coach Podcast (Please rate the podcast while listening on Spotify. A 5 star rating would be much appreciated.) Download my free guide on how to pitch: www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch
SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST WITH OTHER WRITERS Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Share your podcast takeaways and tag Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp
WORK WITH ME Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the Freelance Writer Bootcamp waitlist will be first to hear when applications open for the next session, and get access to a special early bird offer only for those on the waitlist. Join the waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com
More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast164 | |||
| WCP163 The late paying client | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:20:10 | |
Two months ago I invited you to take a 90-day challenge to get paid on time. That episode includes the logistics of what to do to get paid promptly … and also addresses the resistance so many freelancers have about actually doing these things. Overall, you’ll see a shift in your cash flow when you do this challenge. But that doesn’t mean every single client will pay on time. Today’s episode is a real-time update of what comes next, i.e., how I handled a client last week who didn’t pay on time. (Spoiler: What I share here worked. I didn’t get into weird, all-consuming, chasing payment mentality. And I received proof of payment the same day that I followed up.) I also share a new tip that can help both your mindset and workflow to get paid on time in the first place. Today’s episode is the replay of an Instagram Live, so I also answered questions about taking on a bookkeeper persona as well as what really causes writer’s block.
YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY … Follow me on Instagram: @FreelanceWriterBootcamp Take the 90 day challenge to get paid on time: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast153 Spotify playlist of the greatest hits on the Writing Coach Podcast (Please rate the podcast while listening on Spotify. A 5 star rating would be much appreciated.) Download my free guide on how to pitch
WORK WITH ME Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the Freelance Writer Bootcamp waitlist will be first to hear when applications open for the next session, and get access to a special early bird offer only for those on the waitlist. Join the waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast163 | |||
| WCP162 Writing Coach Podcast 162 Archives, Vol. X: The research rabbit hole | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:19:53 | |
The research and reporting rabbit holes are some of the most seductive and appealing parts of the freelance writing comfort zone. You start off doing good work: nailing down facts, seeking rich data, locating interesting sources. But there’s always another twist and turn, and you can easily lose your orientation and not know if you’re getting closer or further away from what you and your story needs. If you’ve ever said that research takes as long as it takes, or noticed that it’s taking so long that it interferes with (rather than supports) your writing goals, you’ve got to listen to today’s episode.
YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY … Spotify playlist of the greatest hits on the Writing Coach Podcast (please rate the podcast while listening on Spotify) Download my free guide on how to pitch SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts or review on Spotify. Share your podcast takeaways and tag Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp WORK WITH ME Apply for the next session of my small group coaching program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Click here to apply: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast162 | |||
| WCP161 Neediness cycle | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:18:28 | |
Neediness has been normalized in much of freelance culture, to our own detriment. Desperation compounds difficult situations by blocking our own resourcefulness. Even when desperation fuels our actions, it’s not energy that’s sustainable long term. Without defining neediness as a so-called negative frame of mind that needs (!) to be replaced with a “positive” one, today we look at thoughts and feelings that are more useful for getting the outcomes we want and enjoying our writing lives along the way. MENTIONED ON TODAY’S EPISODE WORK WITH ME Apply for the next session of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Let’s get started: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast161 | |||
| WCP160 Setting freelance writing goals, Vol. VI: 5W1H goal setting | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:19:06 | |
The fundamental 5W1H questions you use when reporting are just as handy for examining your freelance life. When it comes to setting writing goals, WHO will you become in the process of achieving your goal? Is your goal setting process setting you up for success? Have you chosen goals that are distracting you from the writing you really want to be doing? Or are you holding unmet goals against yourself? Some writers have such a hard time believing that they’re good at setting at achieving goals, that even when it’s accomplished, they downplay the achievement or forget there was any struggle. Today we’ll look at some common pitfalls writers run into when setting and working on goals, including: “I’ll have what she’s having” goals: You’re not really sure what you want, but see that somebody else seems to be happy with having set or achieved a goal, so you set that for your goal too. Celebrity crush goals: You’ve put a publication, niche, or story on a pedestal so high that you’re not realistically pursuing it. Goal timeframe issue: You’ve set a goal, pursued it, and then think “I’m not going to make it in time” and slow down or stop. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE … WCP 20: Setting freelance writer goals WCP 32: Setting freelance writer goals, Vol. II WCP 45: Setting freelance writer goals, Volume III WCP 59: Setting freelance writer goals, Vol. IV WCP 97: Setting freelance writer goals, Vol. V WCP 119 I want to, I want to not JOIN ME FOR THE ALL-NEW 5W1H GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP On January 10, I’m leading an all-new 5W1H goal setting workshop, exclusively for members of Freelance Writer Bootcamp. Register today for 2022 Bootcamp, and join us for this special opportunity to get coached live on your goals. It’s the perfect pre-work for Bootcamp. Apply today: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com APPLY FOR FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Let’s get started: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast160 | |||
| WCP236 Judge me | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:14:31 | |
As a species, we’re pretty judgey. As working writers, we’re constantly having our work judged. Sometimes it can feel like how someone feels about our writing is how they feel about us. When we add our own judgement of somebody else’s judgement, things get sticky. Fear of judgement (by an editor, a friend, an anonymous reader who leaves a comment, or even ourselves) can be a major blocker. This episode is a bit shorter than normal to give you some time to write into a prompt in your freelance journal. 🔗 You might also like … WCP 16: Freewriting for freelancers 🎁 Download my free guide on how to pitch freelance article ideas, “5 Proven Steps to Writing Queries that Sell.” www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch ❤️ Support the Writing Coach Podcast with a review on Apple Podcasts, sharing a link on your website or in your newsletter, or in your next social media post. Let other writers know why you listen. ✏️ Work with me in Freelance Writer Bootcamp Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my group coaching program have used the proven Bootcamp processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Ms., Nat Geo Travel, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Apply now for the next session: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com 🔥 Work with me 1:1 Private coaching is for the writer who wants a personalized agenda and transformative breakthroughs. You’ll experience new clarity about what’s been holding you back and choose new patterns of thinking and behavior to propel you forward toward your writing goals. Apply for private writer coaching: www.rebeccalweber.com/coach 📝 More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast236 | |||
| WCP159 Resolutions, experiments, and followups | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:20:18 | |
When it comes to making lasting changes in your freelance life, I’m more a fan of experiments than of resolutions. The latter tend not to work so well, often relying on willpower or self-shame as fuel to get things done. Some industries have business models based on these negative, dysfunctional cycles, and you don’t want to rope your own freelancing in with them. Alternatively, setting up a framework of experimentation conjures curiosity and exploration. For decisions to stick long-term, this is much more pleasant and productive. Following up is something that many freelance writers don’t do on a regular basis. It’s neither sexy nor exciting, but it is super effective as a simple method to boost your query acceptance rate, streamline planning by getting people to commit to dates and times, and it replaces doubt with confidence when it comes to decision-making about next steps. You can follow up on pitches sent to editors, requests to sources for interviews, late payments, letters of introduction, filing stories, and pretty much any other time when you need to hear back from a person to take your next step, or generally want to remind them that you exist. Two distinct and extremely supportive patterns emerge with regular, systematic followups: 1 - People tend to respond quickly to the follow up, even if they ignore the initial contact. 2 - Scheduling the follow-ups minimizes emotions and taking things personally. Listen to this week’s episode on the protocol of how to follow up (that’s the external business skill), and the mindset adjustments necessary to get yourself to do it with ease all year long (that’s the internal thought work). YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY … WCP 1: What’s your (writing) problem? WCP 123: Why you don’t follow up WORK WITH ME IN FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP Apply for my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Click here to apply to work with me in 2022: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Follow me on Instagram: @FreelanceWriterBootcamp More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast158 | |||
| WCP158 Archives, Vol. IX: Urgency | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:18:47 | |
Freelance writers often conflate two very different kinds of urgency. Confusing them impacts pitching and following up. First is the urgency of the story itself. This includes identifying why the story needs to be told now. It can be any kind of news peg or timely aspect that compels the editor to assign and publish the piece, and the reader to prioritize reading it. Second is our own personal/professional sense of urgency. This can be when you’re telling yourself that you need to place a piece ASAP, and are operating from anxiety or panic in a way that leads to poor decision making. Note that you might have a strong desire to place a piece with a short shelf life, and that it’s possible to do this while feeling focused, curious, confident, or calm. When it comes to following up on a story pitch, you want to know the difference between a story that needs to be told urgently (in this case, you’ll want to follow up sooner than normal) and your own urgent need to line up your next assignment. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY … Download my free guide on how to pitch LET’S WORK TOGETHER Break into your dream publications. Earn more money. Cover stories that matter. In my small group coaching program, you’ll learn the same proven processes that have helped Bootcamp alumni break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Nat Geo Travel, the BBC, Outside, and many more. Apply today for the next session of Freelance Writer Bootcamp: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com | |||
| WCP Bonus Year-end pitching | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:29:39 | |
Should you pitch during the holiday season? Yes, if you want more assignments. No, if you want to take time off. There are two valid approaches to taking time off as a freelancer: 1. Take time off during conventional holidays. Editors and sources may be less available; family and friends may be off too. 2. Freelancers make their own schedules and don’t need to conform to public holidays. If you want new assignments, pitch away. Many editors continue to check email and assign stories, and fewer freelancers pitch and/or are available. Note that if you had any resistance to pitching during the first 50 weeks this year, you’ll have some now too. You’ll come up with some very convincing sounding reasons why not to pitch before, during, or after the holiday season. (More about this on the Writing Coach Podcast episode 48, “100 reasons why not to pitch today.”) To butcher the proverb about the best time to plant a tree, the best time to address your mental drama about pitching was the day you began freelancing. The second best time is today. Writers who register now for the January session of Freelance Writer Bootcamp get early access to a Mindset mini course to start addressing these issues of internal resistance right away. Apply to work with me at www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com WORK WITH ME TO MASTER THE ART OF THE PITCH Apply for the January 2022 session of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Let’s get started: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Follow me on Instagram: @FreelanceWriterBootcamp | |||
| WCP157 Worth the money | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:12:07 | |
When I started freelancing, I was 100% DIY. One of the tricky things about making a good living as a freelance writer is getting a feel for what to do yourself and where to spend–or invest–time and money. Some choices that seem to be saving short term wind up costing you in the long run. Let’s look at some areas where you may want to invest in supporting your star employee. WORK WITH ME How do you land assignments that pay well enough to pay for these supports? Apply for the January 2022 session of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Let’s get started: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast157 | |||
| WCP156 Evaluations and entitlement | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:19:09 | |
When you’re interviewing a source for an article, you’d want to do some followup if they said: “I don’t know how a key part of my job works.” You’d ask the question again, or come at it from a different perspective. It should be the same when you wonder why you did (or didn’t) get assigned a story idea you pitched. If your default is “I don’t know,” you’re not using the power of evaluation and reflection to show you the way forward in your next pitch. The better you are at identifying the reasons why you are and aren’t getting the work you want, the more growth and control you’ll have over your writing life. Sometimes resistance to evaluation comes from a place of entitlement, or a sense that you have a right to a certain assignment. Today’s episode looks at the impact of evaluating yourself routinely, and how unrecognized entitlement can interfere with the process. JOIN ME FOR A LIVE MASTERCLASS Sustainable freelance writer success Wednesday, December 8 I’ll teach you a proven blueprint for pitching and selling freelance article ideas; how to turn a once-off assignment into an ongoing gig; and my very best tip for getting silent editors to respond to you. Bring your questions for the live Q&A portion of this masterclass. A replay link will be sent to those who register ahead of time. Register for this free masterclass: www.rebeccalweber.com/masterclass WORK WITH ME TO MASTER THE ART OF THE PITCH Apply for the January 2022 session of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Let’s get started: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Follow me on Instagram: @FreelanceWriterBootcamp More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast156 | |||
| WCP Bonus Masterclass Invitation December 8 | 05 Dec 2021 | 00:04:59 | |
Join me on Wednesday, December 8, for a live masterclass on breaking into your dream publications and achieving sustainable freelance writer success. We’ll focus on proven strategies to get consistent, meaningful assignments that pay well. Sign up for free at www.rebeccalweber.com/masterclass This won’t be the conventional, so-called freelancing wisdom that leads to mediocre results. These are the same principles I teach my paying coaching clients, who have broken into the Guardian, the New York Times, Bustle, Condé Nast Traveler, the BBC, and so many more dream publications. I'll share with you: I’ll send out a replay to all writers who register ahead of the live session. Register at www.rebeccalweber.com/masterclass | |||
| WCP155 Why your pitch is too long | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:15:29 | |
“Is my pitch too long?” If you’re asking the question, the answer is probably yes. The question you really need answered is not how long your pitch should be, but why your pitch is too long:
Without addressing #1, your pitches won’t be effective. Without addressing #2, your pitches won’t be efficient. Without addressing #3, your pitches won’t be ready for the editors at your dream publications. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download my free guide on how to pitch and learn the 5 proven steps to writing pitches that sell: www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch Apply to join my small group coaching program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST WITH OTHER WRITERS Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Share your podcast takeaways and tag Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp WORK WITH ME Apply for the January 2022 session of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Let’s get started: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast155 | |||
| WCP154 Change your mind | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:18:09 | |
This week is the start of the year-end holiday season in the United States, which is associated with a lot of personal and professional stress. This episode looks at meditation as a concentration practice that can help you center yourself before writing. When I was a kid, an adult I trusted made some negative comments about meditation that stuck with me a long time. Even though I logically reject those comments now as being incorrect, I still sometimes remember them and think I may be judged for sharing my practice with anyone (let alone with the entire internet). Ironically, meditation itself helped me become aware of the impact those comments had on me, and on deciding I wanted to change my mind about what that person had said. This week’s episode includes a short meditation at the end. MENTIONED ON TODAY’S EPISODE WCP 16 Freewriting for freelancers WCP 66: Reading and advice from Margaret Atwood WCP 122 Freelancing while sick SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST WITH OTHER WRITERS Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Share your podcast takeaways and tag Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp WORK WITH ME Apply for the January 2022 session of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Let’s get started: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast154 | |||
| WCP153 Archives Vol. VIII, Pay me now | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:25:24 | |
Freelancers often ask: How do I get a client to pay an invoice that’s past due? Instead of a how to on chasing payments, today we’re asking and answering 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 past few years, following the actions recommended in this episode can shake up the way you approach billing. I share some very practical things you can do straight away to break a cycle of late payments and improve your cash flow. You may find yourself resistant to invoicing sooner than you currently do. If that’s the case, it’s an indication that you expect clients to pay you late. Follow my recommendations in this episode for a 90-day experiment to assess what happens when you’re not the one slowing down your own payments. You can expect these things to happen: 1. You will experience discomfort when it’s time to invoice sooner. That’s what always happens when you step outside the familiar comfort zone. We can expect and anticipate that you’ll come up with some compelling reasons why not to do this. This doesn’t mean anything has gone wrong; it’s something to observe while sending the invoice out. 2. You will have zero pushback or negative response from your clients. 3. You will be paid more quickly by some of your clients. 4. You will establish or deepen your belief and expectation that you deserve to be paid promptly. Here’s a PDF that goes along with this episode. It recaps the steps I cover in the podcast, plus includes what to include in your invoice and what to do if the client doesn’t pay in 30 days. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY WCP 141 Decision making for financial growth WORK WITH ME: APPLY TO FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter in my small group coaching program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Alumni of Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast149 | |||
| WCP152 Cost of a new client | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:21:04 | |
One of the best ways to start the new year strong is to finish this one strong as well. We want to make sure you're investing, rather than just spending time, money, and energy to get clients. When you are ready to get yourself a new assignment, do you factor in the prior investment you’ve already done to secure your existing clients? Or do you go out looking for a new client each time you need more work? As freelancers, we say we want anchor clients or regular retainers. But often we get caught up in the thrill of landing a new client, without reflecting on the actual amount of time, money, energy, focus, etc., required to secure that new relationship. In today’s episode, we break down what it really looks like to pursue a sustainable strategy instead of relying on once-offs that eat up your finite resources. SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST WITH OTHER WRITERS Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Share your podcast takeaways and tag Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp WORK WITH ME Apply for the January 2022 session of my small group coaching program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Click here to get started: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast152 | |||
| WCP235 Expectations on the road | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:27:39 | |
Freelancing while traveling disrupts the home routine. Get clear about your process and expectations when traveling, and you’ll be better able to reduce frustration and optimize your next trip. Some unconscious and/or unrealistic expectations include: + Stamina, sleep, and food choices + Only reporting vs. starting to do some writing before reporting is complete + An overscheduled itinerary vs. intentional white space on calendar 🔗 Mentioned in this episode: WCP 195 Archives: Pitching travel stories before or after the trip WCP 136 Archives: Pitch the chicken WCP 162 Archives: The research rabbit hole 🎁 Download my free guide on how to pitch freelance article ideas, “5 Proven Steps to Writing Queries that Sell.” www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch ⭐ Support the Writing Coach Podcast with a review on Apple Podcasts, sharing a link on your website or in your newsletter, or in your next social media post. Let other writers know why you listen. ✏️ Work with me in Freelance Writer Bootcamp Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my group coaching program have used the proven Bootcamp processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Ms., Nat Geo Travel, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Apply now for the next session: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com 🔥 Work with me 1:1 Private coaching is for the writer who wants a personalized agenda and transformative breakthroughs. You’ll experience new clarity about what’s been holding you back and choose new patterns of thinking and behavior to propel you forward toward your writing goals. Apply for private writer coaching: www.rebeccalweber.com/coach 📝 More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast235 | |||
| WCP 151 But, but, and | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:14:27 | |
Today we are talking about goals. I’ve talked again and again about being aware of your potential obstacles when setting a goal. There are going to be challenges and so it’s important to plan on how to deal with those challenges. When we’ve created an internal obstacle, we also have the power to shift it. It’s about changing your perspective, shifting your narrative, and managing your mindset. In this episode, I’ll teach you how you can shift your “but” to “and” and see how that one switch could really change things that will point you where your next action step is. MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODEWCP 1: What’s your problem?
Episode Quotes “If it is not outside of your comfort zone, it is probably not much of a goal.” “Changing your perspective to what happens next, that is what helps you get started.” “With a close mindset there are limited possibilities.” “The best solution is to do an honest solution.”
Listen to Learn 00:17 – Planning how to deal with challenges 02:20 – Rewriting your narrative – “You as the protagonist” 04:20 – Examples of changing your “but” to “and” 12:05 – Ways to start to gain more awareness WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE BOOTCAMP WAITLISTJoin the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com
More info and complete shownotes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast151 | |||
| WCP150 Archives Vol. VII, Company policies | 26 Oct 2021 | 00:18:44 | |
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 you know what you will and won’t do, it leads to better communication. On the other hand, a lack of boundaries breeds feelings and behavior that tend to be regressive and that distances us from clients. A customer asked him for something that he didn’t want to do. He wanted to say not but hesitated, as he thought the customer would perceive it as a personal slight. But saying, “It’s company policy” breathes some air into the situation. It’s not personal, it’s not about the client. Many freelancers feel put on the spot with certain requests. They didn't realize they had a boundary or limitation until the other person crosses it, and then they feel compelled to say yes. As a freelancer, you may not think of yourself as a company, even if you are incorporated. It’s useful to think of work boundaries as company policies that your inner entrepreneur created for you. If somebody makes a request, you can say no on behalf of yourself as an individual, or on behalf of the writing business. In this week’s episode of the Writing Coach Podcast, we look at what policies you might consider, how to set them up, why to have them, and what to do if you notice that you're not actually following your own policies. SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST WITH OTHER WRITERS OR TAG ME WHILE SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA YOU MAY ALSO LIKE … WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you’ll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast148 | |||
| WCP Early bird applications for Bootcamp opening soon | 24 Oct 2021 | 00:08:33 | |
Early bird invitations for Freelance Writer Bootcamp will be sent out soon. If you are keen to work with me in my small group coaching program, you’ll definitely want to register now and snag a juicy early bird bonus only for those writers on the waitlist. Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. The next session begins in January 2022. We will have pods at two different times to accommodate freelancers all over the world so that you can get live coaching and live feedback in the pitch workshops. (Of course, all calls are recorded too.) Join the Freelance Writer Bootcamp waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com | |||
| WCP149 Underrepresentation in journalism | 19 Oct 2021 | 00:30:10 | |
Many groups have traditionally been underrepresented in journalism, both amongst staff and freelancers. Gender, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, age, and country of origin are factors in building a robust press. Today we focus on how writers in the so-called Global South may have less access to writing stories locally or globally. WORK WITH ME IN FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Apply for the Yolisa Qunta scholarship for Freelance Writer Bootcamp: www.rebeccalweber.com/scholarship OR Join the Bootcamp waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Follow me on Instagram: @FreelanceWriterBootcamp Request a copy of my free guide on how to pitch and join my email newsletter. More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast149 | |||
| WCP Bonus Apply for the Yolisa Qunta Freelance Writer Bootcamp Scholarship | 14 Oct 2021 | 00:15:53 | |
A full scholarship is available for the January session of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. The program focuses on helping writers improve their pitch acceptances rate, and to get paid well while covering stories that matter. If you identify as a person of color, are from the so-called Global South, identify as LGBTQI+, and/or identify with multiple groups that have historically been underrepresented in journalism, you are especially encouraged to apply. This scholarship has been renamed in honor of Bootcamper Yolisa Qunta. She was a well-known and respected freelancer and author in Cape Town who died earlier this year. Yolisa exemplified the kind of writer friend we all want to have: smart, funny, generous, and supportive. I asked her family for permission to use her name and they agreed that it was a fitting memorial. MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE Click here to apply for the full scholarship to my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. The scholarship winner will receive lifetime access to all the core materials, live calls, bonuses, plus three private coaching sessions with me. www.rebeccalweber.com/scholarship Request a copy of my free guide on how to pitch and join my email newsletter. WCP 70: Application opportunities WCP 102: Mother tongue with Beatriz Miranda, Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska, and Yolisa Qunta Bonus episode: Freelance Writer Bootcamp alumni discuss what the program’s really like | |||
| WCP 148 Who is the bad freelance friend? | 12 Oct 2021 | 00:41:09 | |
Robert Kolker’s piece about two fiction writers brought up many issues that have counterpoints in the journalism and freelance worlds, including: idea ownership and development, sense of not belonging, competition and hierarchy amongst peers, white saviorism, and friendship. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp WCP 147 Enterprise stories with Ray Joseph Download my guide on how to pitch freelance articles and join my mailing list. WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you’ll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast148 | |||
| WCP147 Enterprise stories with Raymond Joseph | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:28:05 | |
What’s the importance and impact of seeking out original stories that nobody else is doing? In this conversation with freelance journalist Raymond Joseph, we examine how much a unique story and/or angle matters for you, your career, your editors, and society at large. Ray’s investigations into lottery corruption over the past four years have won him both journalism awards as well as threats. When you follow BIG money, people notice. In this episode, we discuss: •Collaborating with colleagues •Building relationships with editors •Preparing to defend a story in court •Fact checking as part of your workflow •Owning mistakes •Handling threats •Understanding the editor’s point of view MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism: www.ccij.io OpenUp: openup.org.za Tableu: tableau.com South African National Lottery Explorer: salotterytool.org.za GroundUp lottery stories: www.groundup.org.za/topic/lotto/ Ray Joseph on Facebook: facebook.com/rayjoejourno Ray on Twitter: @rayjoe Ray on email: rayjoe at iafrica dot com REVIEW & SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or share on social media and tag Rebecca: Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp Rebecca on Twitter: @rebeccalweber Rebecca on Facebook: @rebeccalweber JOIN THE BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you’ll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment. Click here to join the Bootcamp waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast147 | |||
| WCP146 Archives Vol. V, Coming attractions | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:14:00 | |
We’re all willing to watch a short trailer for a new movie or series—IF it’s any good. In a minute or so, we usually know if we’re in (“Ooh, I want to see that one!”) or if it’s a hard no. A sample of one scene and we have a handle on the genre, the plot, the actors, the look and feel. It’s all show, no tell. What we don’t see is the screenwriter, director, or a critic talking to the camera and telling us what the film is about, what they think of it, how much we’ll enjoy it, etc. Not from the studio who wants us to quickly decide to spend our time and money watching the film. And yet writers do the equivalent in their pitches for articles all the time—telling us about a topic rather than showing us a story. What happens in the ones that do get us interested? YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. You’ll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast146 | |||
| WCP145 Don’t pay your dues | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:14:44 | |
Some freelancers say they’re writing for low paying, low circulating, low quality, or otherwise low satisfaction publications because they need to pay their dues. If working this way was a sure route to high paying, high circulating, high quality, highly meaningful work, I’d be all for it. But it’s not. Those publications aren’t suddenly going to become lucrative and prestigious. And editors at their dream pubs aren’t going to make assignments because they’ve taken low paying gigs somewhere else. The freelancer thinks: “I’ve got to do these stories somewhere that doesn’t pay much because I won’t get the assignment otherwise.” Unfortunately, this kind of thinking leads to more of the same after the articles are published. Instead of being proud of the new clips, the freelancer thinks: “I only got the assignment because I did it for free.” We all have limited time and energy. Don’t spend yours on pitching places you don’t really want to write for because of some imaginary dues that nobody is collecting. Look out for where you’re holding yourself back instead of growing forward. Don’t argue for why you should play small or for why you can’t do the things you really want to do. You know your potential. Recognize it, remind yourself of it, argue for it. Develop and pitch stories that matter to the publications you want to write for. WORK WITH ME Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast145 | |||
| WCP144 Archives Vol. V, What’s your (writing) problem? | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:23:47 | |
Today’s episode is a replay of the most popular one published here on the Writing Coach Podcast in the past three years. So chances are, if you've ever listened to the podcast, you’ve heard this one before. I encourage you to listen to it again. Try to come to it today, with beginner's mind. You’re not a beginner as a professional writer. But when it comes to better understanding what’s happening in your own mind—especially when you get in your own way—I want you to hear this with fresh ears. Challenge yourself not to listen in a passive consumption mode. That is the nature of podcasts. This time, take a more active role. Do the exercise with a pen and freelance journal or on your computer—some kind of external written surface. Use this episode to create new understanding for yourself of what’s happening in your writing life. If you ever say that you’re stuck with any aspect of writing or freelancing, this is an excellent tool for diagnosing the problem. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY … WCP 2: Thinking thoughts and feelings feels SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST WITH OTHER WRITERS Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts. WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you’ll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast144 | |||
| WCP234 Answer the question | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:22:06 | |
One great guiding question is at the heart of a pitch that lands an assignment, or in an article that resonates with readers. Answering this question is usually going to be more compelling for a reader, and often essential for an assigning editor. This episode unpacks the power of answers, plus the exception you want to watch out for (ie, when you want to make sure that the question is explicit). Not sure how to generate guiding questions? Listen for the exercise I recommend to get your understanding up to speed quickly. 🔗 You might also like … Why Boston doesn’t have any Michelin Star restaurants WCP 155 Why your pitch is too long 🎁 Download my free guide on how to pitch freelance article ideas, “5 Proven Steps to Writing Queries that Sell.” www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch ⭐ Support the Writing Coach Podcast by writing a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Let other writers know why you listen. ❤️ Share the podcast with other writers via your social media accounts or email newsletter, or leave a comment on my Instagram or Facebook feeds. 🎧 Listen and subscribe in your favorite podcast app. 📸 Follow me on Instagram @FreelanceWriterBootcamp ✏️ Work with me in Freelance Writer Bootcamp Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my group coaching program have used the proven Bootcamp processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Ms., Nat Geo Travel, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Apply now for the next session: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com 🔥 Work with me 1:1 Private coaching is for the writer who wants a personalized agenda and transformative breakthroughs. You’ll experience new clarity about what’s been holding you back and choose new patterns of thinking and behavior to propel you forward toward your writing goals. Apply for private writer coaching: www.rebeccalweber.com/coach 📝 More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast234 | |||
| WCP143 Love notes | 07 Sep 2021 | 00:19:44 | |
Part of loving your writing life is loving all the people involved in it. Yep, I’m talking about loving your editors, your colleagues, your readers, and yourself. I don’t necessarily mean you’re always going to like everyone. But finding and connecting to our common humanity makes this work richer (and frankly, easier to deal with people when we find them most difficult). One way to practice this is with love notes. In this week’s podcast, I talk about a love notes exercise that I used at the last in person Freelance Writer Retreat. (In person … remember those days?) And I walk through some variations of how to use this with your own clients. Implementing this today will take you a few minutes, and I think they’ll love it. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY … WCP 127 Favorite freelance writer resources SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST WITH OTHER WRITERS WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you’ll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast143 | |||
| WCP142 Judgment day | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:12:58 | |
Many writers see their writing as the way to measure their significance in the world. This viewpoint empowers editors to become gatekeepers who can determine if a pitch--and by extension, the person who sent it--has value or not. If the idea of an editor rejecting your pitch makes you cringe, you may be allowing the editor’s judgment of the pitch become a judgment of you as a person. You’re not your pitch. When an editor finds your pitch lacking, it doesn’t mean anything about you as a person. Your character, ethics, lovability, and potential for success are not impacted. Your pitch is not who you are as a writer. It’s a single data point in a long career. The more you pitch, the more yeses AND the more nos you’ll have. If you notice yourself treating yourself less kindly than you would a colleague whose pitch was rejected, you can decide not to judge yourself so harshly. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE … Download my guide on how to pitch freelance articles. WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you’ll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com | |||
| WCP141 Decision making for financial growth | 24 Aug 2021 | 00:35:01 | |
Are you making and implementing choices that are leading to financial growth? If you see yourself avoiding financial goals, or setting the same monetary goals time and again without any real progress or change, your default thinking is likely working against you. We receive messaging from clients, peers, and society that we won’t be able to earn more/enough as a freelance writer, and when be internalize this way of thinking, we become less able to make good clear choices that lead to earning more. MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW WCP 13: Setting freelance boundaries and company policies WCP 12: How to get freelance clients to pay on time WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you moving forward. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the Freelance Writer Bootcamp waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast141 | |||
| WCP140 Archives Vol. IV Portfolio shame | 17 Aug 2021 | 00:25:24 | |
Portfolio shame can compound over time when a core belief (such as “I’m not a good enough writer” or “I haven’t made it yet” or “I should have better clips”) pops up every time we complete an assignment. When we repeat these thought patterns over time, and feel ashamed both of the work we have and haven’t done, it becomes harder to enjoy or appreciate our writing lives. Even when you’ve done deep mindset work and recognize that these thoughts aren’t factual or helpful, they can still reappear. We need to be vigilant and compassionate when working with portfolio shame. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE … Download my guide on how to pitch freelance articles. Quick online portfolio solutions WCP41 Sorting and archiving freelance articles WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the Freelance Writer Bootcamp waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com
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| WCP139 Topsy turvy | 10 Aug 2021 | 00:24:50 | |
When a person tells you Yes, do you think it means No? Or vice versa? Some freelance writers receive emails from editors that literally say “Please pitch me again” and choose to interpret it as “Never pitch me again.” Today we’re going to unpack where this topsy turvy thinking originates from (hint: It’s not that the editor is trying to be polite), why it’s harmful to you and your career, and how to move forward. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE … WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the Freelance Writer Bootcamp waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast139 | |||
| WCP138 Listener Q&A, Vol. VIII | 03 Aug 2021 | 00:20:30 | |
Hello podcast listeners! Here are the questions I’ll be answering today: + How do you stop thinking about where your sources would like to see a story published? + Do I need to list prices on my website? I keep getting asked for a rates card. + I bid on a project but they chose another freelancer. Should I let them know I can go lower? + My client wants me to use Slack but it takes so much time. I don’t want to use it. Help! Want me to answer your question on the next edition of Listener Q&A? Email me at rebecca@freelancewriterbootcamp.com MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE WCP 126 Listener Q&A, Vol. VII Download my free guide on how to pitch JOIN THE WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you’ll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast138 | |||
| WCP137 Asking better questions with Maggie Reyes | 27 Jul 2021 | 00:35:54 | |
Maggie Reyes is a life coach and marriage mentor who specializes in helping Type A women have better marriages, without waiting for their partners to change or adding more work to their lives. She is the author of the Amazon top 10 bestselling marriage book The Questions for Couples Journal and the host of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including:
Maggie Reyes’ website: www.MaggieReyes.com Book: Questions for Couples Journal Podcast: The Marriage Life Coach Podcast Podcast episode with husband when writing book: Questions for Couples Journal — Behind the Scenes Maggie on Instagram: @themaggiereyes There’s no such thing as a former journalist by Roy Peter Clark on Poynter DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE? WORK WITH ME Break into your dream publications and earn more money while covering stories that matter. In my small group coaching program, you’ll learn the same proven processes that have helped Bootcamp alumni break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Nat Geo Travel, the BBC, Outside, and many more. Apply today for the next session of Freelance Writer Bootcamp: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast137
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| WCP136 Archives Vol. III: Pitch the chicken | 20 Jul 2021 | 00:18:21 | |
The freelancer’s version of the eggestential question: should I first reach out to the source to ask about interviewing them for an article, or should I pitch the story and secure the assignment first? Our thoughts about the individual we want to talk to and the publication we want to write for can distract from the core issue: It’s time to make a choice, implement it, and evaluate what happens so that we can learn from it for next time. In this episode you’ll get some key questions to help you make a choice about who to contact first for your next pitch, the source or the editor … and how to approach this with a problem-solving approach that you can use in other freelancing scenarios as well. Even if you’ve already played a lot of mental ping-pong with this, it’s not a complicated decision. You don’t need to sleep on it or spend any extra hours or days going back and forth. By the end of this episode, you’ll be clear about who to contact first. All the micro decisions you make in one pitch gives you information that you can use in the next pitch as well. Clarity makes it easier to prioritize your next step. If you’re already practiced with handling this chicken and egg scenario, it’s still helpful to revisit the process of following a protocol for decision making. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Frank Sinatra Has a Cold by Gay Talese in Esquire JOIN THE WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you’ll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast136 | |||
| WCP135 Constrain for focus | 13 Jul 2021 | 00:17:07 | |
Every editor says to read their publication before pitching. When I coach writers, we put this research step first—get to know their stories, angles, and readers, before developing a story idea. Some writers prefer to avoid this essential step because they associate it with overwhelm. Many writers find researching publications online in particular to be a rabbit hole that’s dark and unending. One of my coaching clients felt swamped when trying to evalute the New York Times online. Not too surprising when you consider their archives date back to the 1800s. Let’s look at how constraint and intention can help with decision making, focus, and a better understanding of who you’re writing for. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE … WCP 128 Archives Vol. I: Managing overwhelm WCP 114 Everyday dream clients: Pitching triad miniseries part 2 WCP 111 Intentions and transitions WCP 29: The research rabbit hole WCP 4: Pitching: The perfect black T-shirt WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the Freelance Writer Bootcamp waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast135 | |||
| WCP134 What to charge | 06 Jul 2021 | 00:27:53 | |
The question of what to charge comes up not just amongst newish freelancers, but frequently amongst mid-career and veterans as well. In reality, nobody else can tell you what your rates should be. Today we’re looking at three components so that you can feel more clear and confident in deciding what to charge: 1. Research 2. Do the math 3. Money mindset
MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW WCP 1: What’s your problem?
Ready to master the art of the freelance article pitch? Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the Bootcamp waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast134 | |||
| WCP233 Fun with numbers | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:15:11 | |
As a writing coach, I’ve heard countless writers complain about their numbers. Or, more accurately, I’ve lost count. Often somebody will hook into a goal number (daily word count, annual income, how many likes on a post) that disappoints–whether they hit that number or not. And many others don’t identify a goal number from the outset, but then lament that whatever number they’re looking at is “not enough” (or possibly “too much”). Using numbers against ourselves in this way is largely counterproductive, both for achieving goals and for enjoying our writing lives. I recently noticed that more than listeners have downloaded a quarter million episodes of the Writing Coach Podcast. 250k is a data point that doesn’t actually mean much in practical terms. It’s a fairly arbitrary number … as are so many of our writing metrics. Even hitting the number of words you wanted for a writing session doesn’t necessarily mean that those words are brilliant, concise, or bloated. Choosing to celebrate with little #podcakes is a lot more fun than not having cake. Having fun is valuable in its own right. And when we are in a playful state of mind, we’re far more able to step out of restrictive thought habits that shut down our creativity, energy, and motivation. Some of the very same games that you’ve naturally developed through playfulness with words can be applied to numbers. On this week’s episode, explore a few ways you can bring a little more fun to your own numbers. 🎉 This week marks a big celebration for the Writing Coach Podcast: 250,000+ downloads! If you’ve enjoyed an episode (or a couple hundred), please help another writer by sharing the Writing Coach Podcast. Recommend a fave episode or share a takeaway: + Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + Include it in a “best podcast” or writer resources list + Shout out with a screenshot or link on social media (tag me on Instagram stories @freelancewriterbootcamp and I’ll do the same) + Share a link in your newsletter: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast 🔗 You may also like … ✏️ Work with me in Freelance Writer Bootcamp Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my group coaching program have used the proven Bootcamp processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Ms., Nat Geo Travel, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Apply now for the next session: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com 📝 More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast233 | |||
| WCP133 Transitional skills | 29 Jun 2021 | 00:26:21 | |
You use certain meta skills and habits in your writing life that you developed before you even considered freelancing—and you probably use some of your best freelancing skills in non-writing areas of your life. Becoming aware of these allows you to tap into them more deeply and recognize that you have a deeper foundation for success than you normally give yourself credit for. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY … WCP132 Archives Vol. II: Celebrating WCP 128 Archives Vol. I: Managing overwhelm SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST WITH OTHER WRITERS Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts. WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you’ll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast133 | |||
| WCP132 Archives Vol. II Celebrating | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:23:06 | |
Glossing over achieving goals, and the milestones along the way to those goals, doesn’t allow us to really recognize or appreciate all that we’re doing right as freelancers. Sure, there is intrinsic value in a job well done, but it’s also useful to pause and intentionally celebrate those wins as well. Ignoring achievements, or of “rewarding” ourselves with either the next task or an admonishment that we took too long or didn’t do quite a good enough job, doesn’t help motivate us to take on the next challenge. Seeking out what’s working—and celebrating your wins—gives you more access to the creative problem solving part of your brain, and to a state of flow. Don’t feel like you have much in your writing life to celebrate right now? Let’s start small—smaller than your habitually non-celebrating mind thinks makes sense—and reframe your outlook. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE …
Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you’ll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast132 | |||
| WCP131 Pitch anything | 15 Jun 2021 | 00:16:46 | |
Once you tap into the power of presenting a story idea (or just about any other writing related project) in a way that connects the dots for the recipient about how it will be relevant/helpful to them, you can bring that frame of mind with you to pitch almost anything. I’ve seen Bootcampers transition seamlessly into landing staff jobs, being accepted into grad school, and securing interviews with celeb guests by knowing how to pitch themselves. WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Ready to master the art of the freelance article pitch? Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the Bootcamp waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast131 | |||