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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 to make it as a freelance writer, but struggle with confidence, imposter syndrome, overwhelm, procrastination, time management, writer’s block, improving your craft, marketing, pitching, underearning, pursuing meaning in your work, or getting in your own way, this is the writing podcast for you. Learn, gro ...
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Freelance Writing Coach

Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko

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Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko have long shared a dream: to build the world’s most fulfilling freelance writing businesses. Over the past 8 years, the two friends have become successful freelance writers, finding new clients (hello Salesforce + Vogue Business); refining their service offerings; building six-figure businesses; and ultimately, creating their dream careers. Now, they’re sharing everything they know and discussing what they’ve yet to find out. Why? Because they know you can bui ...
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The Writing Gym podcast is a writer's go-to source for quality information about how to finish, publish, and market writing in all genres. Not only does it give you the implementable steps you need, it's fun. No snorefest here. You'll laugh at the Quirk O' the week and enjoy hard-hitting advice from top agents, best-selling authors, and publishers. Visit iTunes or www.writing-gym.com/podcast to hear these guests and more: --Top NYC literary agent Eric Reuben. He's represented dozens of best- ...
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Your Writing Coach

Lynn Elikqitie Smargis

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Are you looking to write and publish your first book? Do you need a seasoned writer to guide you through the book writing process? Would you like a writer coach with real-world experience who understands how to guide you to the right publishing options for your book? Your Writing Coach podcast is where writers and soon-to-be authors listen in on writing knowledge and expertise so you walk down the right path to publishing your book. My writer podcast will guide you on how to start writing a ...
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The podcast for aspiring authors who want to write with clarity and self-publish with confidence in order to make a kingdom impact. 👉 Ready to write your manuscript and self-publish your book - but you have no idea where to start? 👉 Feeling overwhelmed by everything you’re supposed to do as an aspiring author? 👉 Struggling to find the time to write AND build your platform? 👉 Looking for Biblically based accountability and encouragement? If so, you’re in the right place! Welcome to Ink and Im ...
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A few years ago, a client came to me with an idea for a nonfiction book. She was ready to write a draft and send it to a publishing house. What she didn’t realize was that she was working a few steps ahead. Thankfully, we met early enough in the process that I was able to fill her in on the steps she’d need to take to pursue traditional publishing—…
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Send me your feedback! This episode dives into the what, why, and how of audiobooks for authors. If you've ever wondered if you should create an audiobook, this episode is for you! Not only does guest Linda Goldfarb share the benefits of audiobooks, she also offers tips and strategies for how to best create and market your audiobook. Resources Dale…
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Send me your feedback! Schedule your 1:1 coaching call with bonus CTA audit! If you really want to write a book, there are 5 things you need to stop doing right now to make significant progress, become more confident, and sell more books. And if you'd like to learn even more tips and develop a custom action plan that gets you unstuck, motivated, an…
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Send me your feedback! Schedule your 1:1 coaching call with bonus CTA audit! Do you wish you got more engagement on your blog posts, social posts, and newsletters? Have you ever wondered how some authors manage to sell more books, receive more book reviews, and get more people to recommend their books than others? There are many reasons, and many s…
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Send me your feedback! I got the idea for today's episode after reading an article about how Scholastic, the popular children's book distributor, selects their titles and marketing campaigns. That got me to thinking about what successful authors do to sell more books, regardless of whether they're traditionally or indie published. It will probably …
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Send me your feedback! Are you a Christian author who struggles to effectively market your book? If so, you'll want to listen to the entire episode to discover practical and proven ways to balance your faith with your book marketing efforts from guest Cathy McIntosh. Listen in! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1:1 Coaching Session with Dalene B…
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Send me your feedback! In today's episode, host Dalene Bickel discusses the nitty gritty about book reviews. Topics covered include: The big myth around a certain # of book reviews on Amazon and why reviews really matter The recent FTC ruling about reviews Two often overlooked places to find new book reviewers How to ask for book reviews from your …
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Send me your feedback! In today's episode, I define what a book coach is, explain what a book coach does, and share 3 questions you should ask yourself to determine if you need a book coach. Bonus: You'll also walk away motivated and emboldened as a Christian writer! 🎧 So tune in and don't forget to leave some feedback using the link above! Resourc…
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Send me your feedback! There is no universal right or wrong way to publish your book. Self-publishing will be better for some authors while traditional publishing will be better for others. In today's episode, I'm going to share the TOP THREE factors you should take into consideration when trying to decide which publishing model is right for YOU. I…
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Send me your feedback! Today I'm sharing 7 effective self-editing techniques for each stage of the self-publishing process. Whether you're a first-time aspiring author or a seasoned indie writer, be sure to listen in to discover how to self-edit your manuscript, and have fun in the process! Don't just write a book. Make an impact. P.S. If you're a …
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Somewhere along the way, you stopped writing. Life got in the way. You lost your confidence. You ran out of time. You ran out of ideas. You hit a huge block you can’t get past. Maybe you thought writing belonged to younger-you, when the stakes were lower and you took more risks. For one reason or another, the words stopped flowing. You set aside yo…
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Send me your feedback! Timing is everything when it comes to launching your book, ESPECIALLY if you're a self-published author. In fact, there are 2 times you should avoid at all costs as an indie author. Ready to learn what they are? Listen and SUBSCRIBE! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1:1 Coaching Session - single breakthrough session to ga…
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Send me your feedback! Writing a God-honoring book isn't a task that you should take lightly, but neither should it paralyze you. Sometimes you just need some help getting started! That's what I'm going to do on today's episode: I'm going to help you get crystal clear on your book's content. Ready to learn what to write as a Christian aspiring auth…
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Is Substack the best platform for writers? Is it right for you? In this interview, publishing expert Jane Friedman explores Substack’s social media-like features, blogging-like functionality, podcast-host possibilities…and its implications for writers. From using Substack “Notes” to community cross-promotion, it’s an ecosystem worth understanding. …
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Send me your feedback! Earlier this week, we celebrated Labor Day here in the U.S., which honors all the workers who enable our country to function. It also made me think of all the hard work we writers put in to create a book. But sometimes we get overwhelmed and work harder than we need to. So today, I'm going to share 3 ways to simplify the book…
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“A writer — and, I believe, generally all persons — must think that whatever happens to him or her is a resource,” writer Jorge Luis Borges said in an interview, when asked about his blindness. “All things have been given to us for a purpose,” he continued, “and an artist must feel this more intensely. All that happens to us, including our humiliat…
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“The best advice I can give you to help you grow as a writer is to experience life.” We came to hear about queries and proposals. We wanted to learn how this speaker organized submissions and kept track of contact information. But at this breakout session at this writers’ conference, she insisted: “I know you think your writing career is all about …
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Send me your feedback! It’s hot in the summer, so it’s nice to slow down a bit and drink something refreshing that quenches the thirst. This got me to thinking: why not offer a summer refresher for authors? That’s what this espisode is about - striking a refreshing balance between productive writing and enjoying some laid-back summer vibes. Be sure…
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When I was a child just beginning to speak, my parents drove late into the evening to the rural property they bought. As they drove up the gravel driveway, the sky spread out above us with stars glittering like a million diamonds spread out on a jeweler’s vast black velvet display. Across the fields, a million lightning bugs hovered in the tall gra…
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Send me your feedback! Romance is today’s most popular genre of fiction, by far. And that includes the Christian market. if you feel called to write a Christian romance novel, this episode is for you! Be sure to listen the whole way to the end because my guest expert, Sara Turnquist, author of 23 clean historical romance novels, shares lots of prac…
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I made a last-minute decision heading to the most recent writer’s conference I attended. I’d planned to take my classy, professional, sleek gray backpack that I’d purchased to replace the original purple one I mentioned in an earlier episode. As I loaded it, I realized that to stay fortified, I needed to carry snacks and lunch each day—maybe even d…
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Send me your feedback! I think it’s safe to say that everyone has procrastinated at some point in their lives. But it seems to be a recurring theme among writers. Why is that? I recently had an a-ha moment about this very question that I’m going to share with you today, along with 6 practical tips to help you procrastinate less and write more. List…
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Send me your feedback! Ready to write your life story but not sure how? On today’s episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, I share my 4-step process that will help you get your story out of your head and onto the page, regardless of your age or perceived writing abilities. Your story is important, and you CAN write it. Listen in to learn how! Resour…
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Send me your feedback! If you’re feeling overwhelmed or frustrated when it comes to writing and marketing your book, know that you’re not alone. Every published author I’ve ever met has had to deal with fluctuating emotions, doubts, time constraints, decision fatigue, and information overload throughout the various stages of their writing journeys.…
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Send me your feedback! At the outset, writing and self-publishing a book sounds straightforward - just write it and upload it to Amazon or whatever online retailer you choose. Easy-peasy, right? 😃 Weellll…behind every overarching topic (writing, editing, publishing, and marketing) are MANY tasks and corresponding sub-tasks. Compounding the problem …
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Are you getting ready to attend a writers’ conference? Guess what? So am I! And I want to make the most of my time there, so let’s think through what will help with that. You’re likely going for at least two reasons: to learn and to connect. You might also be going to pitch your project. Let’s prep, plan, and pack to get the most out of this upcomi…
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Send me your feedback! In today’s episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, I’m going to cover 5 Essential Networking Tips for Writers. As a book coach who serves Christian indie writers throughout their self-publishing journeys, I’ve learned that one of the biggest challenges they face is promoting and marketing their brand and their books. Yet one o…
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Most of us believe that we can build better businesses if we niche down to become a go-to writer for a particular type of asset in a specific space. Once we do this, however, it can feel hard to expand and grow. What if we want to work in another industry? What if we want to write web copy instead of longform content? In this episode, we offer advi…
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Attending my first writers’ conference proved to be life-changing—or at least career-changing. In the years since, I’ve attended a wide range of writing events, and each one has in some way substantially contributed to my career. Some deepened my knowledge, others expanded my professional network—most did both. I can’t imagine where I’d be without …
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Finding a freelance writing mentor is no easy task: They need to fit in with how you work and take instruction best. In this episode, we share our most impactful mentor experiences and the editors/mentors we learned from the most, plus tips on how to find one for yourself.โดย Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko
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Send me your feedback! Compromise as a Christian writer isn't something many people talk about ... but it's something that can easily creep into our author life if we're not careful. What kinds of things might cause you to compromise? Listen in to discover a few examples and discover how you can prevent - or remedy - a compromising situation. Resou…
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An email newsletter is a great way to stay in touch with your audience and build your personal brand. But wait…is an email newsletter necessary? Will it actually help you market and sell your freelance services? In this episode, we share how we think about email newsletters and what we’ve seen from our freelance friends: the successes, downfalls, a…
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What do you say to people when they ask what you do? Does your professional identity as a freelance writer affect how you show up in the world? In this episode, we talk about how to explain what you do when you’re off the clock, surrounded by people who don’t “get it.” We’re also covering what we’re doing outside of work in 2024, what we’re thinkin…
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Send me your feedback! You may recall that back in episode 68, I asked, Is There Still a Market for Christian Books? Well, thanks to a recent 41-page 2024 State of Christian Retail report by The Parable Group, I can conclusively say YES there is still a market for Christian books, particularly within independent Christian retailers. On today's epis…
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You see a post on LinkedIn calling for freelance writers with 750 comments. Is it just you… or does the market seem super saturated? What can you do when it feels harder than ever to differentiate? In this episode, we explore what we’ve been seeing lately and how it’s affected us mentally. We offer advice on how to work around this saturation to co…
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The writing process consists of three steps: (1) researching and outline, (2) productive writing, and (3) editing. But are the tools we use designed for this process? Are we as efficient as we think we are? Is there room to save time and increase our creative output? We sat down with Rob Carpenter, content strategist and Head of Marketing at Butter…
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Companies sometimes hire writers for short-term contract roles to help with specific projects. They might hire a writer to work with them for 30-40 hours per week for a set period, such as three months. What are the pros and cons of taking on these roles? In this episode, we share our own experiences taking on contract work and offer some things to…
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Send me your feedback! I recently had the honor of interviewing Becca Wierwille, author of the middle grade novel, Road Trip Rescue. On today's episode, we address how to incorporate your own experience into a fictional story ... and why it matters. Regardless of what genre of fiction you're writing - and even if you're writing nonfiction - today's…
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Some freelancers suggest clients “book their day” if they want to work with them. Clients reserve a day… and work gets done. What does this look like in practice? How do freelancers successfully structure it? Are “book my day” offerings a good idea for your business? In this episode, we dig into the benefits and pitfalls of clients paying for a day…
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Send me your feedback! How is your writing coming along? How about your marketing? Are they going as well as you had hoped they would at the beginning of the year? If not, know you're not alone. New habits can be difficult to establish, and mindset plays a big factor in how successful you'll be. Do you want to learn how to develop an effective, God…
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Send me your feedback! Regardless of whether or not you like Costco, the 7 strategies I'm going to share with you today can help you reach - and retain - your readers. Book marketing, after all, is all about serving your readers. This is one of several great topics I have lined up for you in Quarter 1 this year, along with some fabulous guest inter…
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I stared at a blank screen. Why did I ever think I could pull this off? Until that moment, I’d only written short projects. Articles, essays, poems. As I sat staring at the screen, questioning myself in about every way possible, I was supposed to be writing my first book—a manuscript of over 50,000 words. Overwhelmed, I sat at the keyboard, frozen.…
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Send me your feedback! Creating content out of thin air is never a great idea. What's the source of YOUR writing? Listen to today's episode to discover three distinct yet unified sources you can use right away to become a better writer! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1:1 Coaching Session - gain strategy and clarity; limited slots available Th…
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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 listeners of the Writing Coach Podcast. To apply for a free coaching session with me, visit www.rebeccalweber.com/coachme 🔗 You might also like to listen to … WCP 1: What’s your problem? WCP20 Setting freelance writer …
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Send me your feedback! If you're like me, you might be eagerly anticipating the new year on one hand, but also hesitant about it on the other hand. In today's episode, I share how to prepare for 2024 as Christian writers and authors, and that revolves around the acronym R.A.C.E. Listen in to discover what RACE means and be encouraged in your writin…
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Send me your feedback! With so many U.S. Christian bookstores that have gone out of business over the last ten years, is there still a market for Christian books? And if so, what can indie authors do to reach that market and sell more books? That’s what I’m going to discuss on today’s episode of Ink and Impact! Register for the Self-Publishing Unpa…
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“Never go to bed until you have a story to tell,” says Kevin Lynch, Creative Director at Oatly. I heard him interviewed on a podcast and stopped jogging to write down what he said about that daily story: It could be a deep thing that you learned, it could be a movie that you saw, it could be a way you took home, it could be a conversation that you …
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Send me your feedback! Happy Thanksgiving, fellow writer! Just like Thanksgiving dinner, there are a multitude of moving parts associated with self-publishing. To ensure that the book gets done on time AND that it satiates your hungry readers' expectations, you need to do a lot of advance planning and prep work. That’s what I’m going to share with …
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Send me your feedback! Remember how the saying used to be, “There’s an app for that”? Well, today there seems to be a coach for everything, too. A quick online search reveals dozens if not hundreds of different types of coaches: life coaches, business coaches, fitness coaches, executive coaches, health coaches, acting coaches, even travel coaches. …
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When I was in college, practicing in public meant sitting under an oak tree on campus, flipping open my spiral-bound notebook, and scratching out a poem as students walked the path beside me. Creative writing classes gave me another way to practice in public, when my poems were workshopped by my peers. As a young adult building a freelance writing …
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