Anything you read can inform your writing, regardless of genre. Yes, that includes dystopian novels impacting good journalism. I heard Margaret Atwood speak during her book tour for “The Testaments,” the Booker Prize winning sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale. Today I’m sharing some of her advice for when your writing isn’t going smoothly. MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE: Favorite freelance writer resources Margaret Atwood Click here for more info and full show notes with links.
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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, grow, and succeed as a freelancer by identifying the wants and needs of your editors, your readers, and yourself.
Rebecca draws on her experience as a journalist covering social justice, the environment, international development, the arts, and travel for publications like CNN, the New York Times, Dwell, and Ebony.com. Download a free guide on how to pitch at www.rebeccalweber.com/5-proven-steps