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BOW 089 – Rachel and Laura: Getting Your Head Straight When Everything Seems Crooked

In This Episode:  By now we’ve all discovered that things did not magically go back to normal after the year ticked over into 2021. Surprise! (not). For many writers, working from
Freelancer Mindset
Project Management
Work-Life Balance
Writing Lessons

BOW 087 – Rebecca Otis Leder: Cold Outreach Done Right

In This Episode:  Rebecca Otis Leder founded an award-winning blog, TheRebeccammendations® in 2009, as well as a marketing consulting company for small businesses, startups, and nonprofits.  Rebecca has shared her career development,
Client Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Freelancer Mindset
Project Management
Work-Life Balance

BOW 085 – Rachel and Laura: How To Prepare Yourself And Your Business For 2021

In This Episode:  Sooo, obviously 2020 happened. And it was a doozy. This past year has been transformative for everyone, and not a single person or business came out the same
Client Management
Freelancer Mindset
Tough Writing Challenges
Work-Life Balance

BOW 083 – Rosie Moore and Dr. Alexis Shields: The Healthy Writer

In This Episode:  We’re tackling something a bit different in this episode, and that’s how all us writers can take good care of our health. Writing is a sedentary, solitary job,
Creative Writing and Fiction
Freelancer Mindset
Project Management
Tough Writing Challenges
Work-Life Balance

BOW 082 – Eric Maisel: Mastering Creative Anxiety

In This Episode:  Eric Maisel is a creativity coach and the author of 50+ books, including A Writer's Space, Coaching the Artist Within, and Mastering Creative Anxiety.  He leads deep writing workshops
Freelancer Mindset
Quoting and Rates

BOW 081 – Rachel and Laura: The Head Trash of Selling Yourself

In This Episode:  There’s a lot of head trash that pops up around pricing your services and selling your own services. Even if you’re great at selling your clients’ offers, freelancers
Client Management
Copywriting
Freelancer Mindset

BOW 080: Amisha Shrimanker – How To Get Repeat Clients and Referrals

In This Episode:  Amisha Shrimanker is a copywriter who specializes in launch copy – blending psychology, persuasion & personality to help her clients have less stressful launches.  Her clients love her for going
Client Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Freelancer Mindset
Project Management
Work-Life Balance

BOW 079: Laura Briggs – Tactical Tips To Grow Your Freelance Business Without Going Crazy

In This Episode:  This. Episode. Is. MEATY! Laura Briggs is a two-time TEDx speaker, award winning author of How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business, and the founder of a nonprofit
Client Management
Freelancer Mindset
Tough Writing Challenges
Work-Life Balance

BOW 077 – Rachel and Laura: How To Take Time Off When You Work For Yourself

In This Episode:  In a world of hustle and grind, “resting” is not something that’s traditionally built into our work culture. But taking a break isn’t just some “nice to have”
Copywriting
Freelancer Mindset
Scaling

BOW 075 – Samar Owais: Say Yes First, Freak Out Later

In This Episode:  Samar Owais is an email strategist and copywriter for SaaS and eCommerce brands. She helps both clients and agencies increase conversions, boost sales, and most important, increase retention
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Rachel here. It is 10am. I just switched my phone Rachel here. It is 10am. I just switched my phone to "do not disturb" mode after the 13th bzzz in a row. I've been trying to write this for 2 hours, but everyone and their grandmothers are clamoring for my attention, and hell-bent on keeping me from 20 minutes of uninterrupted writing time. Boyfriend's getting a computer delivered that needs a signature... The gardeners "aren't sure what happened" as they hover over my internet cable they sliced through... And our realtor texts me 3 times with "Urgent! Emergency!" to tell me she floated me $325 for a plumbing inspection, because the guy was standing there and needed an answer RIGHT FRIGGIN' NOW. (Yo, Is it really "urgent" if you've already agreed and paid the guy? And if it's an "emergency," why not just tell me in the texts you keep sending? But I digress...) Now, I'm sure I had something to write about today that "Past Rachel" thought was profoundly insightful. Whatever it was, it's hitchin' a ride in the back of the 2nd UPS truck that rang my bell this morning. But when it comes to chatting with your list, or opening a dialog with your readers, we use what we have! That's why, when I hear writers say, "I don't know what to write about" – I ask them to tell me about their day so far. Because the world we live in is amazing, and there's a lesson worth sharing in everything we experience. Maybe it's the lady chasing her run-away Yorkie down the street in Jimmy Choos... Or the homeless guy you see every day who's always reading a new book... Or even the broken egg we dropped on the floor while cooking breakfast... Anything that makes us stop and take notice is worth a note in our mental story folder, so we can use it later when we finally DO get time to sit down and write.   Because the stories and lessons worth sharing, are the ones that we're living every day. So let's hear it – what's something that happened in the last 24 hours, that you could turn into a story for an email or content piece? I'd love to know what you come up with, and how you tie it back to you're business. Drop your thoughts in the comment section and let us know. #writersproblems
By now we’ve all discovered that things did not By now we’ve all discovered that things did not magically go back to normal after the year ticked over into 2021. Surprise! (not). For many writers, working from home, where family and domestic distractions run wild takes a serious toll on our creative work.  Today Laura and Rachel dive into the headspace (or lack there of) involved with protecting and fueling your creativity while everything feels like it’s in flux.  Because when everything feels crooked, sometimes you need a little help getting your head straight. Listen to how they’re both trying to do that on today's episode. Link in bio! #freelancerlife #freelancerworks #authorlife
There are many perceptions surrounding the positiv There are many perceptions surrounding the positives and negatives of what it means to be a freelancer. Check our latest guide and find some common myths - debunked ✌🏼- that spring to mind when people try to define freelance working. @thenapministry #freelancerlife #freelancerworks
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Just an idea..⁠ ⁠ Tweet via @kristenwomack⁠ Just an idea..⁠ ⁠ Tweet via @kristenwomack⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #authors #authorlife #authorsofig
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Rachel here. It is 10am. I just switched my phone Rachel here. It is 10am. I just switched my phone to "do not disturb" mode after the 13th bzzz in a row. I've been trying to write this for 2 hours, but everyone and their grandmothers are clamoring for my attention, and hell-bent on keeping me from 20 minutes of uninterrupted writing time. Boyfriend's getting a computer delivered that needs a signature... The gardeners "aren't sure what happened" as they hover over my internet cable they sliced through... And our realtor texts me 3 times with "Urgent! Emergency!" to tell me she floated me $325 for a plumbing inspection, because the guy was standing there and needed an answer RIGHT FRIGGIN' NOW. (Yo, Is it really "urgent" if you've already agreed and paid the guy? And if it's an "emergency," why not just tell me in the texts you keep sending? But I digress...) Now, I'm sure I had something to write about today that "Past Rachel" thought was profoundly insightful. Whatever it was, it's hitchin' a ride in the back of the 2nd UPS truck that rang my bell this morning. But when it comes to chatting with your list, or opening a dialog with your readers, we use what we have! That's why, when I hear writers say, "I don't know what to write about" – I ask them to tell me about their day so far. Because the world we live in is amazing, and there's a lesson worth sharing in everything we experience. Maybe it's the lady chasing her run-away Yorkie down the street in Jimmy Choos... Or the homeless guy you see every day who's always reading a new book... Or even the broken egg we dropped on the floor while cooking breakfast... Anything that makes us stop and take notice is worth a note in our mental story folder, so we can use it later when we finally DO get time to sit down and write.   Because the stories and lessons worth sharing, are the ones that we're living every day. So let's hear it – what's something that happened in the last 24 hours, that you could turn into a story for an email or content piece? I'd love to know what you come up with, and how you tie it back to you're business. Drop your thoughts in the comment section and let us know. #writersproblems
By now we’ve all discovered that things did not By now we’ve all discovered that things did not magically go back to normal after the year ticked over into 2021. Surprise! (not). For many writers, working from home, where family and domestic distractions run wild takes a serious toll on our creative work.  Today Laura and Rachel dive into the headspace (or lack there of) involved with protecting and fueling your creativity while everything feels like it’s in flux.  Because when everything feels crooked, sometimes you need a little help getting your head straight. Listen to how they’re both trying to do that on today's episode. Link in bio! #freelancerlife #freelancerworks #authorlife
There are many perceptions surrounding the positiv There are many perceptions surrounding the positives and negatives of what it means to be a freelancer. Check our latest guide and find some common myths - debunked ✌🏼- that spring to mind when people try to define freelance working. @thenapministry #freelancerlife #freelancerworks
Just a reminder!⁠ ⁠ Pic by @doot_doodles #aut Just a reminder!⁠ ⁠ Pic by @doot_doodles #authorlife #freelancelife
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