WCP247 Coach me
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 listener...
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The Writing Coach Podcast with Rebecca L. Weber
Rebecca L. Weber coaches with the sustainable strategies, mindset shifts, and creative skills development she uses to help independent writers around the world. If you’ve got what it takes t...
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WCP246 First Tuesday: Write that pitch
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...
WCP245 Archives: 🐶 Monday mornings on the mountain with Mishka
On Monday mornings I used to be cranky and anxious. It's not a great combo any time, and not a great foundation for the week ahead. Then I c...
WCP244 Freelance feast or famine
In one week, you might have a pub that you've written for for years fold, receive an email from an editor who said she loved your pitch now...
WCP243 Gift of specificity
They say it's the thought that counts when it comes to gifts. But if you've ever had the experience of receiving a gift that was clearly int...
WCP242 Miss that exit
On a road trip, you might see a dozen reminders about an upcoming exit. The frequency doesn't mean that you should get off the highway for a...
WCP241 Archives: Internal and external accountability
Some writers always honor their deadlines for clients, yet aren't accountable to themselves when it comes to marketing or creative work. May...
WCP240 Time distortion
Perception of time varies from person to person, and from task to task. Before, during, or after a particular writing task your estimate of...
WCP239 You set your freelance writing rates
Freelance writers often have a hard time setting rates, or feeling great about them after we've signed a contract. It can feel challenging w...
WCP238 Accountability hit
Do you (almost) always honor your agreements to others (e.g. you routinely make your deadlines), but have a hard time doing things that nobo...
WCP237 ⚡ Archives: Lights out
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 a...
WCP236 Judge me
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...
WCP235 Expectations on the road
Freelancing while traveling disrupts the home routine. Get clear about your process and expectations when traveling, and you'll be better ab...
WCP234 Answer the question
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...
WCP233 Fun with numbers
As a writing coach, I've heard countless writers complain about their numbers. Or, more accurately, I've lost count. Often somebody will hoo...
WCP232 Podcast power with Steph Fuccio
Steph Fuccio invited me to her podcast, Content to Connect, to discuss the value and impact of podcasting and newsletters. This BTS conversa...
WCP231 Archives: Writing through grief
In some important ways, it doesn't matter what your job is when somebody you care about dies. In today's episode, we look at ways you can us...
WCP230 Co-writing, experiments, and timing
Some thoughts on writing and pitching together, trying new things, and how timing your work sessions gives you useful data. 🔗 You might als...
WCP229 Do good work with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
One great idea element can be developed into so many different kinds of stories for noncompeting audiences. Listen to my interview on the Do...
WCP228 Archives: Anti-racist reporting
Black lives matter, today and every day. This is not always reflected in the media. Today we look at how an anti-racist approach to reportin...