Time to Write
By Amy Kelly and Emily Roberson
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.
Time to WriteMay 30, 2023
“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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
“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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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.
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We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
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Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
How to Critique Without Being an A$$hole
Amy and Emily talk about how to deliver honest critique kindly. Three tips and tricks for how to help your writing community without having them hate you.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
Valuing Your Process: Why It All Counts
In this craft episode, Amy and Emily talk about where your stories start.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
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Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
3 Ways to Enjoy Creating Your Author Platform
Amy and Emily talk about how to have fun while you’re growing your author platform.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
3 Things Authors Need for a Kicka$$ Query Letter
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
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Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Support Time to Write here: https://www.patreon.com/TimetoWritePodcast
Amy Kelly
Free Author Marketing Workshop: https://accomplishedauthors.com/workshop-for-authors/
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Emily Roberson
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
CAPTION FOR YOUTUBE
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Support Time to Write here: https://www.patreon.com/TimetoWritePodcast
Amy Kelly
Free Author Marketing Workshop: https://accomplishedauthors.com/workshop-for-authors/
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Emily Roberson
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
I’m Not Here to Make Friends (Actually I Am): How to Navigate a Writers’ Conference
Amy and Emily talk about getting the most value out of your writers' conference experience.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Free Author Marketing Workshop
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
What If You Wrote It Bad?
Amy and Emily talk about how craft and the pursuit of “good writing” can paralyze your storytelling, and tricks to get around it.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
- Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
- TikTok - @theishgirl
- Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
- Instagram - @robersonemilym
- TikTok - @robersonemily
- Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
Maximizing the Time You Have to Write
Strategies and tools Amy and Emily use to make their writing time more productive. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
What's the Goal of Author Marketing?
Why are we doing this? Amy and Emily talk about the goals of author marketing for both emerging and veteran authors, and how to measure individual success. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
Why We Don't Post to Social Media
Has it been so long since you’ve posted that you’ve forgotten your social media passwords? Amy and Emily can relate. We’ll talk about times we’ve ghosted our people, and what we do to rejoin the party. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
What's a Call to Connection and Why it Matters
You may have heard of a call to action and wondered what it is. In this episode, Amy and Emily provide a reframing for authors - a Call to Connection. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
What’s a Hook?
Amy coaches Emily on why the first few seconds of her posts matter, and why that’s not a bad thing.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
Why You Don't Want to Delegate Your Social Media - Yet
When social media feels overwhelming, it can seem easier to delegate it to someone else. Amy & Emily talk about the myth that we can hand off our marketing without doing the heavy lifting first.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
What to Do When You're Stuck
So many things to write or market, but sometimes, we just don’t want to. Amy & Emily talk about some of their go-to strategies for getting out of a stuck place.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
Crafting a Pitch for Your WIP
Okay, you’re writing a book. Now, how do you tell people about it? Amy & Emily coach each other through crafting pitches for their own works in progress. We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
Calling Yourself an Author
A rose by any other name is not a rose - Amy and Emily talk about why it’s important to claim your identity as an author, and why it’s so hard.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
What to Post on Social Media (and What NOT to Post!)
Everyone wants you to be authentic, right up to the moment when 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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
Magical Cookies
What’s a magical cookie, anyway? (Does it have raisins?😝) Amy & Em talk about Susan Dennard’s concept of using magical cookies to make sure your writing is engaging and fun for readers AND for you.
Susan Dennard's Magical Cookies
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
Story Circles
Amy and Em talk about using Story Circles for building out their books, and why it's important to remember that there's no one-size-fits-all tool for planning, outlining, and drafting your books.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Resources:
Tyler Mowery: https://youtu.be/YiBwJ-WYc_k Michael Arendt: endings video https://youtu.be/gWHfsEJ5JJo
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
What are Comps?
What even is a comp title? In this episode, Amy and Emily explain “comp” or comparison titles and talk you through why it can help your writing to figure out where your future books will fit in the bookstore.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com
Your Ideal Audience - Who Are They and Why You Need to Know
Amy and Emily explain what it means to identify the ideal audience for your writing and explain why, no matter how tempting it is to think so, your writing isn’t for everyone.
We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to questions@timetowritepodcast.com
Find Amy here:
Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl
TikTok - @theishgirl
Website - theishgirl.com
Find Emily here:
Instagram - @robersonemilym
TikTok - @robersonemily
Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com