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Send us Fan Mail 5 Tips on Tackling Overwhelm in Your Freelance Writing Business Freelancing can be a strange career option. There are certain challenges as well as opportunities in this profession. There is obviously a great demand for freelance writers at present. In fact, it can be extremely hectic for some freelance writers to manage their workload since overwhelm sets in with work that it bec...

Send us Fan Mail Savvy Scribes! Today I have Amanda Guarniere with me talking all about finding your ideal customer and determining a profitable niche to serve well (oh, and how your resume should look in 2020).  Ideal customer profile In this episode, we dive deep into what Amanda's ideal customer profile looks like. She targets nurses and found the social platform that works for the group s...

Send us Fan Mail   Did you know you can take one blog post and use it for a variety of different content upgrades? Once you create a post, you can up level it, to an entirely different content upgrade! Though, not all pieces of content work the same on different social platforms.  Like what you’re hearing? Give us a 5 star rating! The Savvy Scribe Podcast ! Interested in taking your health writing...

Send us Fan Mail Savvy Scribes! Thank you for taking time out of your day to hear the interview with Sharon Hohler, BSN. She has been a writer since 2002 and has written for several publications! She and I talk about several things from: 1. How to handle an editors opinion 2. Where to find and connect with writers besides on the Savvy Scribe Collective 3. How to become identified on LinkedIn 4. Ho...

Send us Fan Mail Create Your Business Content Strategy for 2020   Ready to elevate your business for 2020? Join Janine in talking about creating a business content strategy for this year. We talk about the funnel, content needs, building an editorial calendar, ideas and how to come up with them, creating outline for content, scheduling your content and more!   Resources mentioned: Free Editorial C...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome Savvy Scribes! Today's guest is Amelia Roberts from solutionsbyamelia.com and thebusinessofnursing.com . She is a nurse, but also an expert in internet business! Today she shares some highlights including: How to get unrecognized professionals booked as guest experts How to get visible without being on social media How to find opportunities to speak about what's...

Send us Fan Mail Planning your week will help you SO much with conquering more in your business, and in life. This quick win episode came from a question from our of our members of the Savvy Scribe Collective. I hope you enjoy it! Like what you’re hearing? Give us a 5 star rating! The Savvy Scribe Podcast ! Interested in taking your health writing business further? Join us in the Savvy Scribe Grow...

Send us Fan Mail Today I bring you all things batching, from your life to your business, what to do (and stop doing) to make your processes a streamlined effort into getting things done. I dive into topics like the pomodoro technique ( tomato-timer.com ), my hour of power concept, making lists for life batching like cooking, cleaning, going to the gym, and how to do it around working 12 hour shift...

Send us Fan Mail Using images in your blog posts gets them 94% more views So let  Canva set your website apart even more by creating attention grabbing graphics, headers, logos, and infographics. Like what you’re hearing? Give us a 5 star rating! The Savvy Scribe Podcast ! Interested in taking your health writing business further? Join us in the Savvy Scribe Growth Lab ! Would you like to join a g...

Send us Fan Mail How to Brand Yourself as a Freelance Writer If you're not branded you aren't presenting to your client as a clear consistent image of yourself. Does the thought of putting a brand together may sound overwhelming or confusing? I will help you in this podcast episode to walk you through each and every step. Get your free download here : Branding Checklist  Like what you’re...

Send us Fan Mail A quick update from Janine. I wanted to give you guys a holiday gift ;-) Listen up! Join our Facebook Group: Savvy Scribe Collective Give a 5 star review on Apple!  Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community" I appreciate you following me and listen...

Send us Fan Mail She has 4 pets, 3 jobs, 2 kids, and a husband...This episode is a quick win brought to you by Janine and her crazy schedule! Today she will quickly walk you through how she powers through her day, week, month and year. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Acuity   Google Calendar Google Tasks Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Janine brings all things from "scope creepers" to how to talk to clients in this quick win of things she has learn in the last 6 years of freelancing. Resources mentioned in this episode include: - wave.co - paypal - and.co - Google Keep - Trello - Templates for freelance writer contracts https://www.thebalancesmb.com/sample-contract-a-letter-of-agreement...

Send us Fan Mail Savvy Scribes! Welcome to this episode all about "ditching the job!" Now, those who know me know that I never say "leave" your job right way. This episode will help you assess if it's time, and the steps to take to get there. Mentioned in this episode: Acuity - I have used several scheduling apps over the past 6 years. Acuity is by far my favorite. Try it...

Send us Fan Mail I have read the emails, responded in the Facebook group, and heard you guys. I know you have been waiting patiently to hear from us. Take a listen. Mentioned in this episode: The Savvy Scribe Collective Facebook Group Acuity   Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nu...

Send us Fan Mail In this quickwin, Janine covers some signs that you need to steer clear of the faulty freelance client! Stay safe with these tips! Stay tuned, I have some news in an upcoming episode. Do you have a question for us? Join us in the Savvy Scribe Collective on Facebook Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have...

Send us Fan Mail Do I really need to publish on Linkedin? It's not a secret, LinkedIn is one of the largest lead generators for not only writers, but companies throughout the nation. Carol talks about our recommendations for LinkedIn -- Take a listen and give us your feedback in our Facebook Group! Can LinkedIn work for you if you don't publish on it? It sure can. Take ACTION with these...

Send us Fan Mail Reasons why healthcare professionals turn to health writing Janine shares her reason WHY she chose health writing on the side of nursing at the bedside She covers what she sees as the #1 reason, sharing statistics and more. And WHY nurses/healthcare providers are perfect for the writer role! Thanks for listening! If you find value in what you are hearing, we would really appreciat...

Send us Fan Mail Are you working for cost clients or value clients? In episode 24,  Carol is talking all about cash clients vs value clients.  Does your client value your work?  These actionable tips will help you distinguish your cash vs value clients (and how to get rid of them).  She also shares a story of her journey with Janine about their own cash vs value clients and how "Free"lan...

Send us Fan Mail Paper or digital? Which is better for planning as a writer building a profitable business? Janine will let you know! Today I cover "all things planning" and the pros of both a paper and digital system. I go into my planning process week to week and day to day. It took me years to develop this process, but it's the system that works best for me! Mentioned in this epi...

Send us Fan Mail Carol shares 5 marrvy strategies she employed while preparing for an Encore Career as a health writer. Mentioned on the show: Kaufman Foundation - Start-Up Index Reports New Adventures of Older Entrepreneurs  AARP - Work For Yourself @50+ Contact us with your 2020 ideas!  savvyscribes@gmail.com Hope Krebill , CEO of Midwest Cancer Alliance Savvy Scribe Collective - private communi...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is hosted by Janine and shares the lessons she learned while writing her book about tacking big projects. Mentioned in this episode: - Entreprenurse - Run 1 mi a day challenge. Like what you’re reading? Take a listen to our podcast called The Savvy Scribe Podcast ! Interested in taking your health writing business further? Join us in the Savvy Scribe Growth Lab ! Woul...

Send us Fan Mail Imposter syndrome is feeling out of place in the scenes you’ve dreamed up for yourself. It’s reaching that big goal and looking around thinking, “I don’t belong here, someone is going to call me out.” Imposter syndrome plagues even the most accomplished, successful people because it has nothing to do with our qualifications or experience. Imposter syndrome attacks your confidence...

Send us Fan Mail Shawna is with us today talking about her biggest takeaways from her recent coaching experience. Shawna is a brand new, beginner writer, walking you through her journey, starting with The Savvy Scribe Growth Lab and The Savvy Scribe Collective . Janine relates a lot to Shawna’s story to starting out in the health writing world. A little beginner insight for those who think they mi...

Send us Fan Mail Can you believe it?  Carol powered through 18....yes 18 strategies you can swipe & implement to grow your client base!  Don't forget...pick One and take some action!  Mentioned on the show: craigslist (just be awesome with your pitch & know your worth!) Indeed (try keyword + your location (or) remote (or) contract (or) freelance, etc. Virtual Vocations  and folks, the...