Latest Freelance writing Podcast Episodes
How to Move Up
Writing & Money - November 09, 2018 20:37 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow do you get better jobs? LET'S DISCUSS. This episode was put together in a hurry because I am doing a huge pile of work right now (including working as Assistant Stage Manager for Revival Theatre Company's production of Sunday in the Park With George, teaching an online class, and getting re...
What I've Been Up To
Writing & Money - October 01, 2018 21:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn which I explain what I've been up to since May, and ask what you'd like to hear in Season 2 of the podcast. If you aren't familiar with The Billfold.com, check us out — and pitch us! (By which I mean "pitch me.")
How to Self-Publish
Writing & Money - May 31, 2018 21:25 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow do you turn a file saved on your computer into AN ACTUAL BOOK? How do you get that book on Amazon? Or in bookstores? What about libraries? This episode takes you through the process of publishing your book and getting it out into the world. You might also want to listen to the episodes Why...
Why Self-Publish?
Writing & Money - May 15, 2018 19:01 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSince my novel The Biographies of Ordinary People: Volume 2 is releasing next week, this month's podcast episodes are both about SELF-PUBLISHING. Today, we're looking at WHY you might choose self-publication; later this month, we'll look at HOW to self-publish.
Let's Talk About Taxes
Writing & Money - April 15, 2018 17:50 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt's almost Tax Day! But since most of us have already done our 2017 taxes, this episode is all about how freelance taxes will change in 2018. I mention TaxAct a few times, as well as the articles TaxAct sponsored on The Billfold. If you're interested in those articles, here they are: The Easi...
Talking to Paulette Perhach About Taking Your Writing Seriously
Writing & Money - April 02, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingI interview special guest Paulette Perhach about how she got started as a writer, how she handles the financial side of writing, and what people will learn from her forthcoming book, Welcome to the Writer's Life. Learn more about Paulette at pauletteperhach.com and fuckofffund.com. Pre-order W...
How to Evaluate Potential Clients
Writing & Money - March 15, 2018 16:22 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLearn how to decide whether a client is right for you BEFORE you apply for the gig or say yes to the editor.
Everything a Freelance Writer Needs to Know About SEO
Writing & Money - March 01, 2018 16:40 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA very short episode about SEO! Notice how this episode title is structured to let listeners know exactly what question the episode will answer — which is what it's all about.
The Art of Interviewing: Part 2
Writing & Money - February 15, 2018 20:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe second half of our Art of Interviewing discussion! Today we look at how to contact a source, how to prep your interview questions, how to conduct the interview, and what to do after the interview. (The part where I say that Facebook doesn't let you keep track of which messages you've read? ...
The Art of Interviewing: Part 1
Writing & Money - February 01, 2018 14:27 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingInterviewing is often one of the hardest parts of freelancing — it involves asking people for help, dealing with rejection, and PHONES — so I've broken the interviewing process down into a series of easy-to-manage steps. This episode deals with everything you need to do before you ask someone fo...
How to Become a Regular Contributor
Writing & Money - January 15, 2018 13:23 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPitching is great, but knowing that you're going to complete work for a specific client or publication every month is even better. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you turn that initial pitch into a regular contributor relationship — as well as how to determine whether your editor wants you t...
How to Set Goals
Writing & Money - January 01, 2018 14:18 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHappy New Year! Let's talk about how to set writing and money goals for 2018. I mention "Biographies Volume 1" and "Biographies Volume 2" in this podcast; I'm referring to my published novel The Biographies of Ordinary People: Volume 1: 1989–2000 and the forthcoming Volume 2: 2004–2016. I also...
How to Deal With Change
Writing & Money - December 15, 2017 16:55 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingANYTHING CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME! Publications can shut down! Patreon can announce (and then unannounce) new fees! You can get part of the way into a podcast recording and then have GarageBand tell you it can't record any more because your disk space is full, and then when you clear out some o...
How to Use My Spreadsheet
Writing & Money - December 01, 2017 16:08 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe audio is a little imperfect on this one because I'm in the process of moving and I didn't have my usual setup. (It turns out throwing a duvet over your head before you record makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE.) However, you know what IS perfect? My spreadsheet. Here's a link to a Google Sheets versio...
How to Do Your Big Creative Projects (While Still Doing All Your Other Work)
Writing & Money - November 19, 2017 20:10 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis episode is all about PRIORITIZING YOUR BIG CREATIVE PROJECTS. I wrote two novels in 18 months, and I'll share everything I learned in the process. After you've listened to this episode, I'd love to learn more about the big creative projects you're working on, as well as any successes/frust...
How to Write When You're Busy
Writing & Money - November 15, 2017 15:32 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDecide THAT you're going to do it, then decide WHEN you're going to do it. Also: I have improved my audio CONSIDERABLY since the first episode, but I still need a pop filter. I'll have that by the next podcast and then the audio should be PERFECT. You'll hear me mention a paid subscription in ...
How to Write Quickly
Writing & Money - November 01, 2017 17:23 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow do I write 20–30 pieces every week? By drawing from common structural patterns that I've internalized to the point that they've become instinctual. In other words: I know the framework, and all I have to do is put the words in. You'll hear me mention a paid subscription in this episode; th...
How to Pitch
Writing & Money - October 26, 2017 04:14 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis episode of Writing & Money is all about pitching: which sites to pitch, what types of stories to pitch, and the four elements that should be included in every pitch. You'll hear me mention a paid subscription in this episode; this podcast was originally released under a freemium/subscripti...
How To Write A Better Book by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsYou'll need to decide if your book requires a publisher, or if you'd rather self-publish your book.
Learn How A Book Publishing Company Operates by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsA typical publishing company has many levels to it, each with different functions.
Publishing Options For Freelance Book Authors by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsIt is difficult to break into the publishing industry as a new author, and even more difficult to get an acceptance letter from an editor at a large publishing house.
Should I Self-publish Or Pitch My Book To A Publisher by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsYou'll need to decide if your book requires a publisher, or if you'd rather self-publish your book.
The Book Writer's Guide To Self-Publishing by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsSelf-publishing has become common practice for many writers who want accolades of having a book published, no matter who publishes it.
The Reality Of Publishing Your Book by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsFor the estimated two million manuscripts that authors complete, there are only 64,000 publishers of record, and only a fraction of those publishers actively seek new manuscripts.
An Author's Guide To Publishing A Book by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsAsk any published book author about writing a book, and they will tell you it's a monumental task.
Book Publishing From A Book Publisher's Point Of View by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsYou can improve your chances of a publisher accepting your book manuscript if you understand more about what happens at the publisher's desk.
How To Become A Bestselling Book Author by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsHow to make your book a bestseller whether you want to do it through an online bookstore or from your own website.
How To Choose A Money-Making Book Subject by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsBy knowing what people want, you can profit from their desires. And since their desires are predictable, your ability to make money from your book ideas just got a lot more profitable.
How To Create Tantalizing Book Titles by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsThere are many, many other examples throughout history where books were written and published unsuccessfully... until they changed the title of the book.
How To Generate Repeat Sales With Your Book by BookCatcher.com
Book Writing for Fun and Profit by BookCatcher.com - March 10, 2008 08:07 ★★★ - 5 ratingsThe most valuable thing you can collect if you are selling your book from a website when a visitor comes to your book's sales site is not their money.
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