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Time to Write
by Amy Kelly and Emily Roberson
A million things to do and only so many hours in the day. How do you prioritize your writing and author marketing? Welcome to Time to Write, a podcast where professional writers and critique partners, Amy Kelly and Emily Roberson, coach each other (and you!) on everything from time management and writing craft to marketing and social media. By leaning into the magic of mindset, we help you leverage your brain to follow through on YOUR writing aspirations.
Episodes
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Get Out of Your Own Way: 5 Media Training Tips
Amy & Emily talk about using tips from media training to become the best salesperson for your own work. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram…
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Is There a Class for That? Learn Social Media Basics with Amy
Social media can feel daunting for authors and creatives. Amy and Emily talk about Amy’s new courses that are designed to guide authors on how to leverage social media to build their author careers. Register for Social Media Basics for Authors Register for What to Post (and What NOT to Post) on...
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Fear of Rejection: Facing the Fear Under the Fear
Amy and Emily talk about the inevitable rejection of the writing life and how to face your fears and move forward. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here:...
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What Can You Accomplish in 100 Days?
Amy and Emily talk about using The 100-Day Goal Journal by John Lee Dumas to accomplish our writing goals. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here…
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What to Post on Your Author Social Media (and What NOT to Post)
Everyone wants you to be authentic, right up to the moment you show your a$$. Amy and Emily talk about how to be yourself on social media without getting into trouble. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to...
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What is a Magical Cookie? A Recipe for Adding Fun to Your Writing
What’s a magical cookie, anyway? (Does it have raisins? ) Amy & Em talk about Susan Dennard’s concept of using magical cookies to ensure your writing is engaging and fun for readers AND for you. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show…
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Small Changes, Big Results: 7 Ways to Boost Your Author Visibility
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the big things you need to do to increase your author visibility, but Amy and Emily share 7 small changes you can make that will have a big impact. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to...
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What Do They Want? Writing Characters Who Drive Your Story
Amy and Emily dispel myths about writing characters’ wants and discuss how to figure out exactly what they want, so you can move forward with your story. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected]...
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Avoiding Critique Group Pitfalls
Amy and Emily discuss using Liz Lerman’s four-step critical response process to build trust and avoid crushing your critique group partners. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to...
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Encore: Simple Tips to Revive Your Bookstagram
In this practical episode, Amy brings her author marketing know-how to reviving Emily’s Instagram and talks about how authors can use Bookstagram to engage with readers. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to...
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5 Strategies to Meet Your Writing Goals
Amy and Emily run through 5 ways to set yourself up for success with your writing goals. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram -...
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Encore: Easy Tips to Navigate BookTok
In this practical episode, Emily coaches Amy on tipping her toe in the waters of BookTok and how authors can use the TikTok platform to engage with readers. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected]...
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10 Questions to Flesh Out Complex Characters
Why did they do that? Amy and Emily share 10 questions for getting to the heart of your complex characters. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here:...
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3 Tips for When You’ve Failed to Make Time to Write
Amy and Emily talk about how to have grace with yourself, stay grounded in reality, AND meet your writing goals when you realize you’ve failed to make time to write. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to...
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Encore: How to Make Time for Author Marketing
Amy and Emily consider ways to flip the script on author marketing, moving it from something we hate to something that provides a way to connect with readers and other authors. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to...
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Encore: Making Time to Write
In this encore episode, Amy and Emily discuss making time to write in your already busy schedule. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram -...
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“Just Keep Swimming” - Recognizing When Toxic Positivity is Drowning Your Writing Life
Amy and Emily talk about navigating the toxic positivity that comes our way from other people (and ourselves) when faced with projects that aren’t working. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected]...
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“Write Every Day” and Other Myths
Do you really have to write every day? Amy and Emily tackle a few myths about the writing life. (Hint: perfectionism is NOT the answer!) We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write...
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A New Way Around Writer’s Block: How to Keep Writing When It Gets Hard
Writer's block is a bit like Big Foot - not everyone believes it exists, but those who’ve seen it, know it. Amy and Emily talk about writer's block - what is it and some strategies to get around it, based on Beth Kempton’s The Way of the Fearless Writer. RESOURCES Writingroutines.com We discuss...
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The Terror of the Blank Page: How to Push Past Your Writing Fear and Get Started
Lions and tigers and flashing cursors, oh my! Amy and Emily talk about the universal fear of starting your book and how to get the courage, heart, and smarts you need to get on your way. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to...
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Best of: Creating Your Own Writing Retreat
With summer approaching, now is the time to schedule time for a writer's retreat. Why not create your own? Amy and Emily talk about how to plan your own writing retreat. Whether you’re staying home or traveling far away, they share tips on how to make some time for your writing. We discuss…
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You’re Going to a Conference! Here are 5 things you need to know.
We may not be Boy Scouts, but their motto fits our conference philosophy - always be prepared. Amy and Emily talk about how to set yourself up for success at your next conference. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to...
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3 Things to Know Before Applying for Writing Contests
Amy and Emily talk about writing contests - how to find them, what to look out for, and why you want to enter them. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy…
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3 Fears Authors Have About On-Line Marketing
Amy and Emily talk about three big fears authors have about online marketing and offer some strategies to get past them. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy...
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How to Critique Without Being an A$$hole
Amy and Emily talk about how to deliver honest critique kindly. Three tips and tricks for how to help your writing community without having them hate you. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected]...
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Valuing Your Process: Why It All Counts
In this craft episode, Amy and Emily talk about where your stories start. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] >>>>>Support Time to Write here.<<<<< Find Amy here: Instagram -...
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3 Ways to Enjoy Creating Your Author Platform
Amy and Emily talk about how to have fun while you’re growing your author platform. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram -...
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3 Things Authors Need for a Kicka$$ Query Letter
Amy and Emily break down the steps to writing and sending query letters to build your writing career. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram -...
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Query Letters 101
Amy and Emily break down the basics of query letters - what are they and what are they for? We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram -...
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Building Your Jello Wall: How to Apply Boundaries in Your Writing Life
Amy and Emily talk about an exciting new way to approach boundary-setting in writing and in life. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram -...
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How to Change Beliefs That Aren’t Serving You
Amy and Emily talk about how to rewire your beliefs to help you achieve your writing and life goals. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram -...
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Curious Why Your Goal Setting Goes Off Track?
Amy and Emily talk about what to do when you can’t seem to meet your writing and life goals. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram -...
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How to Get Back on Social Media
If you’ve broken up with social media, Amy and Emily talk about how to rediscover the things you like about it and use this invaluable tool to promote your author business. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to...
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I Hate Social Media
Amy and Emily talk about how to move through the loathing and dread we feel about social media to take the smallest step to market our writing. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time…
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What to Post on Social Media When You Don’t Feel Like Posting
Amy and Emily talk about shortcuts in your online author marketing. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and...
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You Signed Up for Nanowrimo - Now What?
Amy and Emily talk about how to get the most out of National Novel Writing Month. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram…
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What the Heck is Nanowrimo?
Amy and Emily talk about NAtional NOvel WRIting MOnth and why we recommend doing it. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here: https://www.patreon.com/TimetoWritePodcast…
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Get on the Bike! Aligning Your Energy to Power Your Writing
Amy and Emily talk about getting all of the voices in your head to go in the same direction. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram -...
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Why Am I Getting in My Own Way?
Is self-sabotage wreaking havoc on your writing and author marketing? Amy and Emily talk about how to recognize when you’re sabotaging yourself, and how to mindfully, joyfully, and kindly, stop. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show…
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Are You Shoulding on Yourself? Part 2: Marketing
Amy and Emily talk about how shame gets in the way of promoting our writing. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram - @accomplishedauthors…
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Are You Shoulding on Yourself? Part 1: Writing
Amy and Emily talk about how shame gets in the way of our writing. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and...
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Touchstones of the Podcast
Amy and Emily share what they’ve learned from creating 30 episodes of Time to Write We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Free Author Marketing Workshop...
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Creating Your Own Writing Retreat
Amy and Emily talk about how to plan your own writing retreat. Whether you’re staying home or traveling far away, they will share tips on how to make some time for your writing. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to...
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There Aren’t a Lot of Gold Stars in the Writing Life
Amy and Emily talk about how to stay motivated to keep writing without external affirmation. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Free Author Marketing...
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Who Are These People?
Amy and Emily talk about what to do when you're stuck on building your characters. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Free Author Marketing Workshop...
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Self-Promotion is Not a Dirty Word
Amy and Emily discuss how to talk about your work without feeling sleazy. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to Write here. Find Amy here: Free Author Marketing Workshop Instagram…
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So, You Got Triggered in Your Writing Community. What Now?
People aren’t dishes...but, we’re all broken. You may think this is about how to manage other people, but this is about managing yourself. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to…
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What. Do. You. Want?!
Amy and Emily talk about figuring out what your characters want so you can start your story. Plus, we dispel some myths about character wants. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support Time to...
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The Gatekeeper Myth
Knock on the door of opportunity or blow past it on your trusty horse? Amy and Emily talk about replacing the myth of publishing "gatekeepers" with a more empowering vision. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to...
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What do you Want - the Three F Words
You can have it all, but not all at one time – how to identify your values for your writing life. Amy and Emily talk about fame, fortune, and freedom. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected] Support...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A million things to do and only so many hours in the day. How do you prioritize your writing and author marketing? Welcome to Time to Write, a podcast where professional writers and critique partners, Amy Kelly and Emily Roberson, coach each other (and you!) on everything from time management and writing craft to marketing and social media. By leaning into the magic of mindset, we help you leverage your brain to follow through on YOUR writing aspirations.
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A million things to do and only so many hours in the day. How do you prioritize your writing and author marketing? Welcome to Time to Write, a podcast where professional writers and critique partners, Amy Kelly and Emily Roberson, coach each other (and you!) on everything from time management and...
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