Confidently plan, launch, and grow
your writing-related business
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Suffering from lockdown slump? If your creative juices have dried up, my interview with Jeanette Hanscome is exactly what you need to dump the slump. Join us and explore creative activities that’ll breathe new life into your writing.
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I’m not a “word of the year person.” But this year, the word SIMPLIFY beckoned. In Episode 44 of The Professional Writer podcast, I’ll help you simplify (1) the people you serve and (2) the products, services, and programs you offer. And I’ll challenge you to take 4 massive action steps that’ll simplify your business processes!
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Have you ever been “in the zone” and when you glanced up from your computer, you were shocked that three hours had passed? That happens to me all the time!
Amy Connell, a certified personal trainer, demonstrates simple stretches desk jockeys can do to get the blood flowing and relieve muscles we’ve been overusing in all the wrong ways. BONUS demo video included!
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It’s time to exercise your social media muscles! In the final installment of our 4-part series on the secret to doing social media, you’ll (1) decide which social network(s) to be active on (2) get best practices for engaging with your followers, and (3) discover why doing weekly and monthly analytics reviews will help you adjust your routine so you focus on activities that best build your business.
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Social media marketing is a marathon, not a sprint. Let’s replace the “sprint” mentality with productive activities that result in the best return on our investment.
In Episode 41 (Part 3 in a 4-part series on the secret to doing social media) you’ll also learn: (1) why you shouldn’t auto-publish links to your latest blog posts; (2) why it’s important to share promotional content multiple times; (3) how to adapt one piece of content for multiple social channels, and (4) how to effectively use social media schedulers. Plus, I’ll introduce you to 14 popular social media scheduling tools!
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Consider every piece of social media content you post as part of your business portfolio. That will keep you focused on creating content that builds your business.
In Episode 40 (part 2 in a 4-part series on the secret to doing social media), you’ll (1) identify your core income streams or areas of influence, and (2) develop 6 types of content that will direct your audience towards your core revenue streams.
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“I don’t have time to do social media. My schedule is already packed.”
If you’ve ever uttered those words, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through a process that’ll help you form social media habits that will serve you well over the long-term.
(This is Part 1 in a 4-part series on practical tips for effective social media marketing.)
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“Are you ever going to write a REAL book?”
The first time someone asked Grace Fox that question, she felt slighted.
Grace, a popular and accomplished devotional writer, reveals how she worked through her internal struggle with writing devotions, and how she wrote ninety 225-word devotions in 20 days.
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Are you unintentionally alienating your Facebook friends, turning off agents and editors, and driving away potential clients? In Episode #37, you’ll discover the 2020 version of the “drunk at a party selfie,” and get 3 tips for conducting yourself on social so you avoid decimating your personal and professional credibility. (Includes full transcript.)
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“Writing is really hard work for me,” says Ginny L. Yttrup. “In the midst of it I often find myself stymied. Blocked. Confused. Wanting to do anything but write.”
If you’ve ever experienced the slow tedium of writing and felt like giving up, Ginny will identify two areas where writers commonly get stuck and put you on track to get unstuck.
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