
Working With a Writing Coach
11/23/23 • 31 min
How much more productive could you be, or how empowered would you feel, if you had a coach or mentor to guide you?
Ella Hoyos explores this topic with Dr. Nicole Janz, a seasoned writing coach, and the mastermind behind a groundbreaking tool for writers.
This episode is for you if you’ve ever struggled in writing alone. We talk about some of the simple but genius ways to build your writing muscles, overcome writing blocks, set effective goals and build a sustainable writing routine.
The show unlocks a bundle of writing insights you may not have considered before. Tune in to reveal:
The Mystery of Three Writing Hats
Nicole introduces an intriguing concept - three writing hats. Discover how the three hats hold the key to unlocking productivity and enhancing your writing journey. What are these hats, and how can they transform your writing process?
A Vision for Your Writing Future
Explore the power of having a vision for your writing future. Delve into its role in providing motivation and guidance. How does envisioning your writing future impact your daily writing routine, and what secrets does it hold for your success?
A Practical Planning Toolkit
Uncover the origin story of a revolutionary tool for writers—the Write Habit Planner. More than just a planner, it promises to go beyond traditional methods. You’ll find out what prompts it offers, and how it can foster a sense of community among writers.
Navigating the Writing Challenge Maze
We talk about the benefits and potential pitfalls of writing challenges and sprints. What are the hidden challenges writers might face, and how mindfulness and self-awareness can play a role in navigating these hurdles.
Transforming into Your Future Self
Take inspiration from Nicole's vision of her future self. What does a life with more published books, increased creative time, and peace of mind look like? How did she transition from burnout to finding serenity in sharing valuable insights?
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About Our Guest
Dr Nicole Janz empowers authors to bring their impactful non-fiction stories to life. With a rich background in journalism, academia, and coaching, she passionately believes in the transformative power of writing to make a profound impact on the world. She’s the author of The Write Habit Planner - a productivity planner and workbook for writers to beat procrastination, www.thewritehabitplanner.com
Resources:
Buy the Write Habit Planner on Amazon
Connect with Dr Nicole Janz:
[Website] www.nicolejanz.com
[LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolejanz
[X] https://twitter.com/camwritinghub
Contact us
Please drop us a voice note at memo.fm/crackingcopy and let us know what you think or what topics you want us to cover.
Twitter @cracking_copy
Facebook @crackingcopy
➡️ Share this podcast with someone who’ll find it useful
You can also find us at:
Instagram:
Ella Hoyos - @flurrymarketing
Minnie McBride - @minnie__writes
LinkedIn:
Ella Hoyos - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellahoyos
Minnie McBride - https://www.linkedin.com/in/minniemcbride
Ella Hoyos and Minnie McBride are co-hosts of this podcast. We are professional copywriters and marketers. We deep dive into a different aspect of copywriting in each ‘snack-sized’ episode so that we can help you become better writers for your business.
Support this podcast!
If you found this episode helpful you can show your appreciation by making a donation! This helps offset the costs of producing the show and we’ll love you for it :)
How much more productive could you be, or how empowered would you feel, if you had a coach or mentor to guide you?
Ella Hoyos explores this topic with Dr. Nicole Janz, a seasoned writing coach, and the mastermind behind a groundbreaking tool for writers.
This episode is for you if you’ve ever struggled in writing alone. We talk about some of the simple but genius ways to build your writing muscles, overcome writing blocks, set effective goals and build a sustainable writing routine.
The show unlocks a bundle of writing insights you may not have considered before. Tune in to reveal:
The Mystery of Three Writing Hats
Nicole introduces an intriguing concept - three writing hats. Discover how the three hats hold the key to unlocking productivity and enhancing your writing journey. What are these hats, and how can they transform your writing process?
A Vision for Your Writing Future
Explore the power of having a vision for your writing future. Delve into its role in providing motivation and guidance. How does envisioning your writing future impact your daily writing routine, and what secrets does it hold for your success?
A Practical Planning Toolkit
Uncover the origin story of a revolutionary tool for writers—the Write Habit Planner. More than just a planner, it promises to go beyond traditional methods. You’ll find out what prompts it offers, and how it can foster a sense of community among writers.
Navigating the Writing Challenge Maze
We talk about the benefits and potential pitfalls of writing challenges and sprints. What are the hidden challenges writers might face, and how mindfulness and self-awareness can play a role in navigating these hurdles.
Transforming into Your Future Self
Take inspiration from Nicole's vision of her future self. What does a life with more published books, increased creative time, and peace of mind look like? How did she transition from burnout to finding serenity in sharing valuable insights?
—
About Our Guest
Dr Nicole Janz empowers authors to bring their impactful non-fiction stories to life. With a rich background in journalism, academia, and coaching, she passionately believes in the transformative power of writing to make a profound impact on the world. She’s the author of The Write Habit Planner - a productivity planner and workbook for writers to beat procrastination, www.thewritehabitplanner.com
Resources:
Buy the Write Habit Planner on Amazon
Connect with Dr Nicole Janz:
[Website] www.nicolejanz.com
[LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolejanz
[X] https://twitter.com/camwritinghub
Contact us
Please drop us a voice note at memo.fm/crackingcopy and let us know what you think or what topics you want us to cover.
Twitter @cracking_copy
Facebook @crackingcopy
➡️ Share this podcast with someone who’ll find it useful
You can also find us at:
Instagram:
Ella Hoyos - @flurrymarketing
Minnie McBride - @minnie__writes
LinkedIn:
Ella Hoyos - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellahoyos
Minnie McBride - https://www.linkedin.com/in/minniemcbride
Ella Hoyos and Minnie McBride are co-hosts of this podcast. We are professional copywriters and marketers. We deep dive into a different aspect of copywriting in each ‘snack-sized’ episode so that we can help you become better writers for your business.
Support this podcast!
If you found this episode helpful you can show your appreciation by making a donation! This helps offset the costs of producing the show and we’ll love you for it :)
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Writing Attention Grabbing Hooks That Stop The Scroll
Today we are keeping it brief in our new series of shorts with a 20-minute episode on hooks and tips on how to hook your ideal customer.
What do we mean by a hook?
Well, Ella and Minnie are talking about the golden words that stop your ideal customer in their scrolling tracks. You have a momentary window of time to persuade someone to stop and find out more about you and your product or service.
We look at:
- The anatomy of a hook
- The types of hooks you can think about using
- And we look at where you can use them.
Whether you are struggling to craft great hooks for your business or rocking hooks but could do with a refresher or perhaps some new ideas, today’s episode is for you.
So tune in, sit back, listen, and let us know what you think of this episode and get in touch if you have great hooks to share with us. Do continue the conversation by leaving us a message and getting in touch. Contact deets below.
Resources
Book: Brendan Cane, Hook Point
Kieran Drew, creator on X/Twitter
Niall Harbison (street dog rescuer in Thailand) on Instagram and X/Twitter
Contact us
Please drop us a voice note at memo.fm/crackingcopy and let us know what you think or what topics you want us to cover.
Twitter @cracking_copy
Facebook @crackingcopy
➡️ Share this podcast with someone who’ll find it useful
You can also find us at:
Instagram:
Ella Hoyos - @flurrymarketing
Minnie McBride - @minnie__writes
LinkedIn:
Ella Hoyos - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellahoyos
Minnie McBride - https://www.linkedin.com/in/minniemcbride
Ella Hoyos and Minnie McBride are co-hosts of this podcast. We are professional copywriters and marketers. We deep dive into a different aspect of copywriting in each ‘snack-sized’ episode so that we can help you become better writers for your business.
Support this podcast!
If you found this episode helpful you can show your appreciation by making a donation! This helps offset the costs of producing the show and we’ll love you for it :)
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Writing High-Converting Case Studies - An Expert Guide
Reviews and testimonials only tell half of your customers’ stories. Having evidence-based case studies detailing how you helped a customer solve their problem is a highly effective marketing and lead-generation tool for your business.
Today on the podcast, Minnie chats with Tam Henderson, founder of CopyKooks online school for copywriters, B2B copywriter and queen of case studies.
In this 30-minute episode you will learn:
✔️ What we mean by a case study
✔️ Why businesses like yours should be using them
✔️ Where to use them
✔️ How to give them longevity and additional value through repurposing
✔️ The anatomy of a great case study
✔️ Tam’s top tips for researching and writing a case study
Whether you are a copywriter looking for tips for writing case studies for clients or a business curious to understand why and how they could be making the most out of your customer stories OR perhaps you are interested in enrolling on one of Tam’s courses and want to know more, then today’s episode is for you.
About Tam Henderson
Tam runs an online school, CopyKooks, for freelance copywriters. She is also an expert copywriter specialising in business-building case studies. In addition, she is a course tutor on Udemy, an online platform, where you can buy her copywriting courses.
Contact Tam
Website: https://www.copykooks.com/
Magic Emails Freebee
Copywriting Courses on Udemy
Connect with her community on Facebook
Connect with her on LinkedIn
Contact us
Please drop us a voice note at memo.fm/crackingcopy and let us know what you think or what topics you want us to cover.
Twitter @cracking_copy
Facebook @crackingcopy
➡️ Share this podcast with someone who’ll find it useful
You can also find us at:
Instagram:
Ella Hoyos - @flurrymarketing
Minnie McBride - @minnie__writes
LinkedIn:
Ella Hoyos - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellahoyos
Minnie McBride - https://www.linkedin.com/in/minniemcbride
Ella Hoyos and Minnie McBride are co-hosts of this podcast. We are professional copywriters and marketers. We deep dive into a different aspect of copywriting in each ‘snack-sized’ episode so that we can help you become better writers for your business.
Support this podcast!
If you found this episode helpful you can show your appreciation by making a donation! This helps offset the costs of producing the show and we’ll love you for it :)
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