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BOW 046 – Suchandrika Chakrabarti: Staying Creative and Relevant in Digital Journalism

In This Episode:  Suchandrika Chakrabarti is a London-based journalist, podcaster, speaker and media trainer.  Over the last 13 years, she has reported, written, and edited for national newspapers and international news agencies.  Suchandrika
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BOW 043 – Rachel and Laura: What’s Working Now In 2020?

In This Episode:  Between the advent of the internet and the introduction of the smartphone, online marketing and writing has changed a lot over the years. If you don’t keep up
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BOW 039 – Rebecca Weber: Getting Your Work Into Big Publications

In This Episode:  Journalist Rebecca Weber has covered breaking stories about travel, social justice, and the environment. Her work appears in the New York Times, CNN, and other influential publications.  As a

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It's easy to be overwhelmed by fear of judgement, It's easy to be overwhelmed by fear of judgement, fear of failure or comparison, and @samarowais Samar Owais is no stranger to that experience.   She shares how she overcame her fear of letting clients see her hijab after 10 years of avoiding video calls and not showing any pictures of herself online.   Samar also gives the advice she wishes she'd had starting out as a young Muslim freelancer, and what it takes to establish yourself in the freelance world when you're afraid of putting yourself out there.     She's done a whole lot of work, and today she's on the Business of Writing sharing what she's learned in the process.   This is absolutely critical listening for anyone who has ever felt scared to stand in the spotlight or had felt overwhelmed about pursuing bigger goals.
It's Rachel here. Right now I'm in our family lake It's Rachel here. Right now I'm in our family lake house in Upstate New York visiting my Dad. At this not-so-estate-sized location of Casa di Mazza, we revel in our unmatched ability to waste the days away... Usually by drinking far too early in the afternoon, repeating ourselves for hours while we announce what we're GOING to do, and lounging around on the deck, wearing clothes that are ridiculously inappropriate for the season. We also make wine. Again, while this sounds fancy. It's actually extremely "skid" as my Dad says. Winemaking sessions at Casa di Mazza always kick off the same way... [...] Keep reading Rachel’s update on our Facebook group!
The New York Times called today’s guest ‘a wri The New York Times called today’s guest ‘a writing machine.’   That’s a hell of a title, and well-deserved. @swlittlefield Sophie Littlefield has published over 20 novels in the last decade, and today she's on the Business of Writing talking about how she did it...   ... AND how she transformed herself from being a recently-divorced homemaker with no qualifications to owning property in the San Francisco Bay Area, having 2 years of living expenses in the bank and more.   This conversation goes DEEP into the psychology of money, and why so many writers struggle to get ahead even though they are working their asses off. So , if you ever feel sick when your credit card statement arrives...   Or you can't put an exact number on your finances because you're too scared to really look at them...   Or you don't have a retirement plan because 'you'll figure it out later'...   This episode is for you!💥💥 Link in bio!
Rachel here. The weird thing is... I LOVE writing Rachel here. The weird thing is... I LOVE writing these posts and chatting with you when you reply. It's one of the highlights of my work week. But lately it's been SO FREAKIN' HARD to make myself sit down and craft something that feels worthy of your time and attention. Because lately, things have been so busy that I almost feel guilty for taking time to to sit down and enjoy the writing process. But you wouldn't put important client work on the back burner if you had a deadline, right? It's a classic pitfall I help my coaching students climb out of all the time... Not hiring yourself and your own business as your best client. And here I am falling right into that big 'ole hole. Good job Rach. But here's the thing... It's easy to forget that just because you enjoy writing for your own business, it doesn't mean that it's not just as important, as worthy of your attention, as client work or all the other parts of the gig that feel like real work (screw you Gmail - you can wait) And although sometimes it seems impossible, you've got to block out time each week for your own business and offers – just like you would when scheduling client work into your roster. Because you already know that there's SO much more to writing than just sitting down at the keyboard and typing away. You've gotta make space for your brain to sink into writing. Trying to cram the entire process into 45 minutes between calls will probably not produce something you're proud of. And your best client deserves your best work. All that stuff on your to-do list and all those pings from various people and software all clamoring for your attention... It'll be there when you're done writing. After all, this isn't heart surgery. No one is spread out on the operating table with their life in your hands. So take the time you need by blocking it out in advance just like you would for any other client. Your business deserves your best work, and will continue paying you long after all those other projects have ended. So let's hear it... Have you also fallen into the trap of giving away all your best hours? Hit reply and let us know or jump into the BOW Facebook group and let's chat!
Shelly Ellis has built an incredible career out of Shelly Ellis has built an incredible career out of writing and publishing fiction novels. Contrary to the path many writers take, she actually started with a publishing house, and after several successful books, decided to take off on her own so she could be more creative with her work.  Now she writes under 2 different pen names across several different fiction dramas. Along the way, she’s won several prestigious awards and learned a lot of lessons about writing, publishing, and marketing books that your audience is hungry to read.  Join us as we talk about getting an agent, building a thriving career in fiction writing, and recovering from creative burn-out. Link in bio!
It's Rachel here. Laura and I both agree... When It's Rachel here. Laura and I both agree... When you're feeling drained, overworked, or overwhelmed – go to nature. You wouldn't think it would work so well, but touchin' some trees will recharge your battery way faster than any afternoon on the couch with Netflix. Now here's the thing – I go for walks in nature all the time where I live in Florida. But in a land of heat, mosquitos, and swamps – it doesn't always do the trick. So after working hard on some massive projects last month, this week I hit the road and drove up to the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Fresh mountain air, rushing creeks, fall foliage poppin'... This is the nature I needed. You know... Naturey nature. Even though I'm doing the EXACT same thing that I do at home (work on the computer, go for walks, cook dinner) – it feels restorative being up here in the hills. Because sometimes you just gotta change things up to get want you need. It's no different with your writing. Sometimes we get into patterns and habits, and even though we're doing all the right things, it just feels stagnant. Maybe you feel like you have nothing to write about... Or your "voice" is falling flat... Or you're just BORED of your own writing... Try shaking things up a bit by changing the scenery. Switch up your normal cadence and write as if there was a song in your head. Throw in a naughty word. Write without worrying about whether it's "on brand". Or sit down, throw your hands in the air, and say "Fuck it." – then write the story you REALLY want to write – even if you don't feel like there's a "lesson" on the other end of it. And if none of that works – go find yourself a patch of forest and touch the shit out of those trees. It'll do wonders. Alright – time to get off the computer and go find a forest waterfall. #writingcommunity #naturelover #freelancers
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It's easy to be overwhelmed by fear of judgement, It's easy to be overwhelmed by fear of judgement, fear of failure or comparison, and @samarowais Samar Owais is no stranger to that experience.   She shares how she overcame her fear of letting clients see her hijab after 10 years of avoiding video calls and not showing any pictures of herself online.   Samar also gives the advice she wishes she'd had starting out as a young Muslim freelancer, and what it takes to establish yourself in the freelance world when you're afraid of putting yourself out there.     She's done a whole lot of work, and today she's on the Business of Writing sharing what she's learned in the process.   This is absolutely critical listening for anyone who has ever felt scared to stand in the spotlight or had felt overwhelmed about pursuing bigger goals.
It's Rachel here. Right now I'm in our family lake It's Rachel here. Right now I'm in our family lake house in Upstate New York visiting my Dad. At this not-so-estate-sized location of Casa di Mazza, we revel in our unmatched ability to waste the days away... Usually by drinking far too early in the afternoon, repeating ourselves for hours while we announce what we're GOING to do, and lounging around on the deck, wearing clothes that are ridiculously inappropriate for the season. We also make wine. Again, while this sounds fancy. It's actually extremely "skid" as my Dad says. Winemaking sessions at Casa di Mazza always kick off the same way... [...] Keep reading Rachel’s update on our Facebook group!
The New York Times called today’s guest ‘a wri The New York Times called today’s guest ‘a writing machine.’   That’s a hell of a title, and well-deserved. @swlittlefield Sophie Littlefield has published over 20 novels in the last decade, and today she's on the Business of Writing talking about how she did it...   ... AND how she transformed herself from being a recently-divorced homemaker with no qualifications to owning property in the San Francisco Bay Area, having 2 years of living expenses in the bank and more.   This conversation goes DEEP into the psychology of money, and why so many writers struggle to get ahead even though they are working their asses off. So , if you ever feel sick when your credit card statement arrives...   Or you can't put an exact number on your finances because you're too scared to really look at them...   Or you don't have a retirement plan because 'you'll figure it out later'...   This episode is for you!💥💥 Link in bio!
Rachel here. The weird thing is... I LOVE writing Rachel here. The weird thing is... I LOVE writing these posts and chatting with you when you reply. It's one of the highlights of my work week. But lately it's been SO FREAKIN' HARD to make myself sit down and craft something that feels worthy of your time and attention. Because lately, things have been so busy that I almost feel guilty for taking time to to sit down and enjoy the writing process. But you wouldn't put important client work on the back burner if you had a deadline, right? It's a classic pitfall I help my coaching students climb out of all the time... Not hiring yourself and your own business as your best client. And here I am falling right into that big 'ole hole. Good job Rach. But here's the thing... It's easy to forget that just because you enjoy writing for your own business, it doesn't mean that it's not just as important, as worthy of your attention, as client work or all the other parts of the gig that feel like real work (screw you Gmail - you can wait) And although sometimes it seems impossible, you've got to block out time each week for your own business and offers – just like you would when scheduling client work into your roster. Because you already know that there's SO much more to writing than just sitting down at the keyboard and typing away. You've gotta make space for your brain to sink into writing. Trying to cram the entire process into 45 minutes between calls will probably not produce something you're proud of. And your best client deserves your best work. All that stuff on your to-do list and all those pings from various people and software all clamoring for your attention... It'll be there when you're done writing. After all, this isn't heart surgery. No one is spread out on the operating table with their life in your hands. So take the time you need by blocking it out in advance just like you would for any other client. Your business deserves your best work, and will continue paying you long after all those other projects have ended. So let's hear it... Have you also fallen into the trap of giving away all your best hours? Hit reply and let us know or jump into the BOW Facebook group and let's chat!
Shelly Ellis has built an incredible career out of Shelly Ellis has built an incredible career out of writing and publishing fiction novels. Contrary to the path many writers take, she actually started with a publishing house, and after several successful books, decided to take off on her own so she could be more creative with her work.  Now she writes under 2 different pen names across several different fiction dramas. Along the way, she’s won several prestigious awards and learned a lot of lessons about writing, publishing, and marketing books that your audience is hungry to read.  Join us as we talk about getting an agent, building a thriving career in fiction writing, and recovering from creative burn-out. Link in bio!
It's Rachel here. Laura and I both agree... When It's Rachel here. Laura and I both agree... When you're feeling drained, overworked, or overwhelmed – go to nature. You wouldn't think it would work so well, but touchin' some trees will recharge your battery way faster than any afternoon on the couch with Netflix. Now here's the thing – I go for walks in nature all the time where I live in Florida. But in a land of heat, mosquitos, and swamps – it doesn't always do the trick. So after working hard on some massive projects last month, this week I hit the road and drove up to the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Fresh mountain air, rushing creeks, fall foliage poppin'... This is the nature I needed. You know... Naturey nature. Even though I'm doing the EXACT same thing that I do at home (work on the computer, go for walks, cook dinner) – it feels restorative being up here in the hills. Because sometimes you just gotta change things up to get want you need. It's no different with your writing. Sometimes we get into patterns and habits, and even though we're doing all the right things, it just feels stagnant. Maybe you feel like you have nothing to write about... Or your "voice" is falling flat... Or you're just BORED of your own writing... Try shaking things up a bit by changing the scenery. Switch up your normal cadence and write as if there was a song in your head. Throw in a naughty word. Write without worrying about whether it's "on brand". Or sit down, throw your hands in the air, and say "Fuck it." – then write the story you REALLY want to write – even if you don't feel like there's a "lesson" on the other end of it. And if none of that works – go find yourself a patch of forest and touch the shit out of those trees. It'll do wonders. Alright – time to get off the computer and go find a forest waterfall. #writingcommunity #naturelover #freelancers
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