The Professional Writer

Laura Christianson
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Confidently plan, launch, and grow your writing-related ministry or business with tips from Laura Christianson and her guests on The Professional Writer podcast.

  1. 09/12/2022

    85 - Work-for-Hire Freelance Writing, with Tracie Heskett

    Hoping to do freelance writing? Want to know what the freelancing life is really like? In episode 85 of The Professional Writer, Tracie Heskett and I – both long-time freelance writers – reveal our best tips for breaking into freelancing.

    31 min

  2. 08/29/2022

    84 – Blogging for Fun and Money, with Gregory Halpen

    Episode 84 of The Professional Writer podcast is the first in an ongoing series where I chat with people who do interesting things with their writing – other than writing books. Gregory Halpen certainly fits the bill! He's a passionate home baker, dessert blogger, photographer, and life coach.

    20 min

  3. 03/14/2022

    83 – Get Visibility Through Other People’s Platforms, with Lisa Simone Richards

    Want a slew of simple-yet-effective tips to move from "invisible" to "in-demand" by getting featured on blogs, podcasts, magazines, and TV shows? In episode 83, Lisa Simone Richards, a PR & Visibility Strategist, shares insider secrets for reaching more people without spinning your wheels on social media or wasting money on Facebook ads. Includes extensive show notes so you can follow along while listening.

    45 min

  4. 02/28/2022

    82 – 3 Must-Dos When Setting Up Your Email List

    I answer 3 burning questions people repeatedly ask about email list building: Can I bulk email my contacts through my regular email account? Since I’m required to display a valid postal address on every email, and I don’t want to display my home address, what are my options? Can I use my gmail address to send newsletters?

    19 min

  5. 02/14/2022

    81 – Becoming a Writerpreneur

    You work up your courage and pitch the “book baby” you’ve been laboring over for years to an agent or editor. They respond with, “Tell me about your author platform.” Your heart hits the floor as you realize that you’ve spent years writing your book, but only a few minutes thinking about who might buy it. I'd like you to consider a different approach – one that enables you to simultaneously write, publish, and build that all-important author platform. I call it “becoming a writerpreneur.” (Includes transcript and loads of links.)

    13 min

  6. 02/07/2022

    80 - Jump-Start Your Email List (Group Coaching Program)

    I’m doing something different on the podcast today, introducing you to Jump-Start Your Email List, my group coaching program that starts March 15. I’ll walk you through the four items you’ll create during the program and introduce you to five bonus trainings and tutorials (valued at over $700) that you’ll receive as a student in the program. Plus, you'll get a special discount when you register by 2-22-22!

    27 min

  7. 01/31/2022

    79 - 4 Strategies for Growing the Know-Like-Trust Factor

    My 4-tiered strategy gives my audience many opportunities to know, like, and trust me: (1) free resources (2) low-cost DIY training (3) affordable done-with you programs (4) premium coaching and done-for-you services

    12 min

  8. 01/24/2022

    78 – When Should I Start Marketing My Book?

    Authors should never separate writing from marketing. They're done in concert, much like a choir in which individual voices blend together to create a unified, harmonious sound. Today, I'll introduce you to my strategic plan that seamlessly combines writing and editing with branding, platform building, and marketing.

    13 min
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Confidently plan, launch, and grow your writing-related ministry or business with tips from Laura Christianson and her guests on The Professional Writer podcast.

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  • Creator
    Laura Christianson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Laura Christianson
  • Show Website
    The Professional Writer