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Time to Write

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.

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Your Ideal Audience - Who Are They and Why You Need to Know

Time to WriteMar 28, 2023

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“Just Keep Swimming” - Recognizing When Toxic Positivity is Drowning Your Writing Life

“Just Keep Swimming” - Recognizing When Toxic Positivity is Drowning Your Writing Life

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“Write Every Day” and Other Myths

“Write Every Day” and Other Myths

Apr 29, 202424:43
A New Way Around Writer’s Block: How to Keep Writing When It Gets Hard

A New Way Around Writer’s Block: How to Keep Writing When It Gets Hard

Apr 22, 202424:43
The Terror of the Blank Page: How to Push Past Your Writing Fear and Get Started

The Terror of the Blank Page: How to Push Past Your Writing Fear and Get Started

Apr 15, 202424:35
Best of: Creating Your Own Writing Retreat

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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Apr 08, 202425:36
You’re Going to a Conference! Here are 5 things you need to know.

You’re Going to a Conference! Here are 5 things you need to know.

Apr 01, 202425:39
3 Things to Know Before Applying for Writing Contests

3 Things to Know Before Applying for Writing Contests

Mar 25, 202422:07
3 Fears Authors Have About On-Line Marketing

3 Fears Authors Have About On-Line Marketing

Mar 18, 202422:12
How to Critique Without Being an A$$hole

How to Critique Without Being an A$$hole

Mar 11, 202427:00
Valuing Your Process: Why It All Counts

Valuing Your Process: Why It All Counts

Mar 04, 202426:17
3 Ways to Enjoy Creating Your Author Platform

3 Ways to Enjoy Creating Your Author Platform

Feb 26, 202424:52
3 Things Authors Need for a Kicka$$ Query Letter

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 questions@timetowritepodcast.com
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Instagram - ⁠@accomplishedauthors⁠ and ⁠@amykellytheishgirl⁠
TikTok - ⁠@theishgirl⁠
Website - ⁠theishgirl.com⁠

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Instagram - ⁠@robersonemilym⁠
TikTok - ⁠@robersonemily⁠
Website -⁠ www.emilyrobersonbooks.com⁠


Feb 19, 202425:50
Query Letters 101

Query Letters 101

Feb 12, 202425:17
Building Your Jello Wall: How to Apply Boundaries in Your Writing Life

Building Your Jello Wall: How to Apply Boundaries in Your Writing Life

Feb 05, 202433:09
How to Change Beliefs That Aren’t Serving You

How to Change Beliefs That Aren’t Serving You

Jan 29, 202428:23
Curious Why Your Goal Setting Goes Off Track?

Curious Why Your Goal Setting Goes Off Track?

Jan 22, 202426:49
How to Get Back on Social Media

How to Get Back on Social Media

Nov 27, 202329:45
I Hate Social Media

I Hate Social Media

Nov 20, 202323:41
What to Post on Social Media When You Don’t Feel Like Posting

What to Post on Social Media When You Don’t Feel Like Posting

Nov 14, 202326:09
You Signed Up for Nanowrimo - Now What?

You Signed Up for Nanowrimo - Now What?

Oct 30, 202329:18
What the Heck is Nanowrimo?

What the Heck is Nanowrimo?

Oct 23, 202318:48
Get on the Bike! Aligning Your Energy to Power Your Writing

Get on the Bike! Aligning Your Energy to Power Your Writing

Oct 16, 202327:02
Why Am I Getting in My Own Way?

Why Am I Getting in My Own Way?

Oct 09, 202327:21
Are You Shoulding on Yourself? Part 2: Marketing

Are You Shoulding on Yourself? Part 2: Marketing

Oct 02, 202331:39
Are You Shoulding on Yourself? Part 1: Writing

Are You Shoulding on Yourself? Part 1: Writing

Sep 25, 202330:52
Touchstones of the Podcast

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

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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

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Amy Kelly

Emily Roberson


Sep 18, 202332:26
Creating Your Own Writing Retreat

Creating Your Own Writing Retreat

Sep 11, 202325:36
There Aren’t a Lot of Gold Stars in the Writing Life

There Aren’t a Lot of Gold Stars in the Writing Life

Sep 04, 202326:59
Who Are These People?

Who Are These People?

Aug 29, 202326:56
Self-Promotion is Not a Dirty Word

Self-Promotion is Not a Dirty Word

Aug 21, 202322:29
So, You Got Triggered in Your Writing Community. What Now?

So, You Got Triggered in Your Writing Community. What Now?

Aug 14, 202334:40
What. Do. You. Want?!

What. Do. You. Want?!

Aug 07, 202332:14
The Gatekeeper Myth

The Gatekeeper Myth

Jul 31, 202327:46
What do you Want - the Three F Words

What do you Want - the Three F Words

Jul 24, 202331:30
I’m Not Here to Make Friends (Actually I Am): How to Navigate a Writers’ Conference

I’m Not Here to Make Friends (Actually I Am): How to Navigate a Writers’ Conference

Jul 17, 202331:36
What If You Wrote It Bad?

What If You Wrote It Bad?

Jul 10, 202329:29
Maximizing the Time You Have to Write

Maximizing the Time You Have to Write

Jul 03, 202330:02
What's the Goal of Author Marketing?

What's the Goal of Author Marketing?

Jun 26, 202333:18
Why We Don't Post to Social Media

Why We Don't Post to Social Media

Jun 19, 202329:37
What's a Call to Connection and Why it Matters

What's a Call to Connection and Why it Matters

Jun 12, 202326:54
What’s a Hook?

What’s a Hook?

Jun 05, 202331:10
Why You Don't Want to Delegate Your Social Media - Yet

Why You Don't Want to Delegate Your Social Media - Yet

May 30, 202327:53
What to Do When You're Stuck

What to Do When You're Stuck

May 23, 202331:11
Crafting a Pitch for Your WIP

Crafting a Pitch for Your WIP

May 15, 202339:47
Calling Yourself an Author

Calling Yourself an Author

May 08, 202332:28
What to Post on Social Media (and What NOT to Post!)

What to Post on Social Media (and What NOT to Post!)

May 02, 202328:29
Magical Cookies

Magical Cookies

Apr 19, 202326:05
Story Circles

Story Circles

Apr 17, 202331:58
What are Comps?

What are Comps?

Apr 10, 202329:46
Your Ideal Audience - Who Are They and Why You Need to Know

Your Ideal Audience - Who Are They and Why You Need to Know

Mar 28, 202330:09