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The RN2writer Show

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  • Freelance Writers: How to Effectively Repurpose Your Content

    Learn how to repurpose your content as a freelance writer. In this episode, Beth and Rebecca discuss exactly how to do just that.

    About Rebecca Myers: Rebecca earned her Master of Science Nursing degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Rebecca is a nurse with a passion for educating and uplifting others. With over 15 years in nursing (including critical care, vascular access, and education), Rebecca loves using her nursing experience to help others. With an eye toward helping more people with the accumulated knowledge and expertise that comes with a nursing career, Rebecca founded her company, RNwritesHealthContent in 2021 and writes as a freelance health journalist and produces health content for her clients. Rebecca’s interests include critical care, infectious diseases, chronic illness (diabetes, cancers, COPD, renal disease, heart disease, hypertension), COVID and long COVID, and educating the public on health topics of all kinds. Rebecca lives with her husband, Karl, near Houston and loves spending time with him and their big family. She and her husband have an interest in staying healthy and active and love being at the beach.

    Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project.

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    5:30 Repurposing content we create for ourselves

    6:20 Different slants in researching

    11:30 Using your Subject Matter Expertise

    Resources mentioned in this episode: Speak to our Enrollment Adivsor, Tom Mount, to learn more about our courses: https://rn2writer.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=41527859

    RN2writer: https://www.rn2writer.com/

    Next steps

    Download and listen to the podcast of this episode at RN2writer

    Start your journey from nursing to writing with the ebook Design Your Dream Career as a Nurse Writer Follow RN2writer on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

    Special thanks to: Custom RN2writer theme music by https://www.podcastthemes.com/

    18 min
  • Will ChatGPT Replace Freelance Writers?

    About Jennifer Goforth Gregory: Jennifer Goforth Gregory has been writing about artificial intelligence for more than 8 years and freelancing for 15 years, putting her in a unique position to help other writers with ChatGPT. Her clients include IBM, Microsoft, Adobe, Verizon, IEEE, Google, Meta, AT&T, and HPE. Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project. Topics discussed in this episode: 1. 3:00 Jennifer Goforth Gregory introduction 2. 4:45 ChatGPT demonstration 3. 8:00 How to ChatGPT as a tool for your writing 4. 22:54 Be cautious about using ChatGPT 5. 27:57 Other Uses Resources mentioned in this episode: ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/chat RN2writer: https://www.rn2writer.com/ Next steps - Download and listen to the podcast of this episode at RN2writer - Start your journey from nursing to writing with the ebook Design Your Dream Career as a Nurse Writer - Follow RN2writer on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Special thanks to: Custom RN2writer theme music by https://www.podcastthemes.com/

    37 min
  • The Secrets of Video Scripting, with Sharleen Lucas

    About Sharleen Lucas:

    Sharleen Lucas is a registered nurse who worked at the hospital bedside for eight years.  She now enjoys combating her addiction to health news and research by passing it on as a freelance health writer from her dream home in the Colorado Rockies.  You can find her at RNextdoor.com

    Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project.

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    1. 1:47 How did you become a health writer?
    2. 4:40 Video scripting as a health writer
    3. 12:35 How to land more video scripting clients
    4. 13:40 How do you negotiate pricing for video scripting?
    5. 16:00 It’s all a journey!
    6. 18:25 Linking a video script as a clip for your website
    7. Resources mentioned in this episode:

      RN2writer Daily: http://rn2writerdaily.com/

      RN2writer: https://www.rn2writer.com/

      Google Trends: https://trends.google.com/trends/

      Hubspot: https://blog.hubspot.com/

      Next steps

      • Download and listen to the podcast of this episode at RN2writer
      • Start your journey from nursing to writing with the ebook Design Your Dream Career as a Nurse Writer
      • Follow RN2writer on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
      • Special thanks to:

        Custom RN2writer theme music by https://www.podcastthemes.com/

        20 min
      • How Do I Plan a Vacation as a Freelance Writer?

        In this episode of The RN2writer Show, Beth talks about how to plan your vacations as a freelance writer and communicate this with your clients.

        Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses on how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project.

        Topics discussed in this episode:

        1.  How do I carve out time for a vacation? 1:35
        2.  On the health article writing side 3:50
        3. Resources mentioned in this episode:

          RN2writer Daily: http://rn2writerdaily.com/

          RN2writer: https://www.rn2writer.com/

          Next steps

          • Download and listen to the podcast of this episode at RN2writer
          • Start your journey from nursing to writing with the ebook Design Your Dream Career as a Nurse Writer
          • Follow RN2writer on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
          • Special thanks to:

            Custom RN2writer theme music by https://www.podcastthemes.com/

            6 min
          • Everything You Need to Know About Finding Expert Sources with Dan Collins

            About Dan Collins: Dan Collins is the Senior Director of Media Relations at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, serving as the downtown hospital’s media liaison since 1996.

            A former journalist with stints at The Washington Times, the Times Publishing Group, and The Baltimore Examiner, Dan oversees the Baltimore site for Broadwayworld.com as lead theater reviewer and contributes articles to The Beacon newspaper. Dan served as a member of the affiliate faculty at Loyola University in Baltimore where he taught an introductory public relations course for undergraduates for 11 years. A native of Baltimore, Dan has also worked in city and state government, as the Public Information Officer for the City of Thornton, CO, and as a public relations specialist for the Maryland State Highway Administration. He earned his B.A. from Loyola College and master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.

             

            Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project.

            43 min
          • Should You Use a Pen Name as a Freelance Writer?

            Nurse writer Elizabeth Hanes RN discusses when it is appropriate to use a pen name, or pseudonym, when you are pursuing freelance writing.

            Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project.

            Topics discussed in this episode:

            1. 1:15 Can I use a pen name?
            2. 2:25 What does it mean to be a working writer?
            3. 3:00 Why use a pseudonym?
            4. Resources mentioned in this episode:

              RN2writer Daily: http://rn2writerdaily.com/

              RN2writer: https://www.rn2writer.com/

              Next steps

              • Download and listen to the podcast of this episode at RN2writer
              • Start your journey from nursing to writing with the ebook Design Your Dream Career as a Nurse Writer
              • Follow RN2writer on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
              • Special thanks to:

                Custom RN2writer theme music by https://www.podcastthemes.com/

                8 min
              • Intro to Medical Editing, with Meredith Gordon Resnick

                About Meredith Gordon Resnick: Meredith Gordon Resnick, L.C.S.W., worked in healthcare for two decades and maintains a strong interest in the expressive arts. She is the creator of ShameRecovery.com and The Writer's [Inner] Journey. Her work appears in the Washington Post, Newsweek, JAMA, Journal of Palliative Care.com, Los Angeles Times, Motherwell, Lilith, and others. Meredith created the "Surviving Narcissism" series and is co-author of the forthcoming All The Love: Healing Your Heart and Finding Meaning After Pregnancy Loss. 

                Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project.

                Topics discussed in this episode:

                1. 3:33 Tour of Medical Editing Basics for Nurses course
                2. 5:00 How did you get into medical editing?
                3. 10:50 Prospecting as a Medical Writer
                4. 13:15 A World of Opportunities for Medical Editors
                5. 16:30 What does a Medical Editor do?
                6. 21:30 Guidelines and Style Guides
                7. 25:00 Why Medical Editing is the Perfect Adjunct to Nurse Writing
                8. 32:15 A Demand for People of Healthcare Backgrounds!
                9. 36:05 What is in the Medical Editing Course?
                10. Resources mentioned in this episode:

                  Medical Editing Basics for Nurses: https://www.rn2writer.com/offers/LiNuyxCy/checkout

                  RN2writer Daily: http://rn2writerdaily.com/

                  RN2writer: https://www.rn2writer.com/

                  Next steps

                  • Download and listen to the podcast of this episode at RN2writer
                  • Start your journey from nursing to writing with the ebook Design Your Dream Career as a Nurse Writer
                  • Follow RN2writer on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
                  • Special thanks to:

                    Custom RN2writer theme music by https://www.podcastthemes.com/

                    42 min
                  • Exploring Entrepreneurship as a Nurse with Dr. Sandra Pagenta

                    About Sandra Pagenta: Sandra Pagenta is a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, host of the Doctor Nurse Podcast, nursing influencer, and content creator. Her podcast features RNs and NPs using their degrees and certifications with a business mindset. She is a part-time Urologic Nurse Practitioner and loves taking care of veterans. With over 13 years of nursing experience, Sandra wants to provide a platform to increase awareness of how much you can do with a nursing license. Her mission is to uplift, empower, and advocate for RNs and NPs to enjoy the journey of their careers so that they can have a career and life that is lived to the fullest.

                     Currently, Sandra is focused on her family, podcast opportunities, and collaboration with other nurses. In her free time, she is learning to play piano and how to embroider.

                    Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project.

                    Topics discussed in this episode:

                    1. 2:20 Nurse to Entrepreneur
                    2. 8:53 Listen to your little voice
                    3. 14:39 What is your motivation in empowering nurses to explore other career paths?
                    4. 17:00 What are some other nurse entrepreneurs doing?
                    5. 20:06 Starting your business as a side gig
                    6. 25:25 Do what you love
                    7. 28:20 How the nursing process can be taken universally
                    8. Resources mentioned in this episode:

                      The Doctor Nurse Podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoctorNursePodcast

                       

                      The Doctor Nurse Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctornursepodcast/?hl=en

                       

                      RN2writer Daily: http://rn2writerdaily.com/

                       

                      RN2writer: https://www.rn2writer.com/

                      Next steps

                      • Download and listen to the podcast of this episode at RN2writer
                      • Start your journey from nursing to writing with the ebook Design Your Dream Career as a Nurse Writer
                      • Follow RN2writer on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
                      • Special thanks to:

                        Custom RN2writer theme music by https://www.podcastthemes.com/

                        32 min
                      • Branding Yourself as a Nurse Writer with Liz George, RN

                        About Liz George: Nurse Liz George believes storytelling is integral to health and well-being because it is how we shape and make sense of our world. Liz’s goal is always to present scientific information in a way that is factual, accessible, and engaging.

                        Liz has a Bachelor of Science degree in holistic nursing and is a certified public health nurse and lactation consultant. She uses this background and experience to provide family health and wellness information because families have the potential to change the world to create a better future for everyone. You can see Liz’s work at https://nurselizgeorge.com/work-samples.

                        Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project.

                        Topics discussed in this episode:

                        1. 3:55 Branding for your target audience
                        2. 12:00 Think in terms of nursing goals
                        3. 16:40 Your role as a content writer
                        4. 21:24 Betteridge’s Law of Headlines
                        5. 28:40 Don’t miss an opportunity to sell on your About Page!
                        6. Resources mentioned in this episode:

                          RN2writer Daily: http://rn2writerdaily.com/

                          RN2writer: https://www.rn2writer.com/

                          Next steps

                          • Download and listen to the podcast of this episode at RN2writer
                          • Start your journey from nursing to writing with the ebook Design Your Dream Career as a Nurse Writer
                          • Follow RN2writer on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
                          • Special thanks to:

                            Custom RN2writer theme music by https://www.podcastthemes.com/

                            31 min
                          • Why Your Website is Important as a Freelance Writer, with Vincent Wondra

                            About Vincent Wondra: Vincent has been working with web technologies since 1996. Over the years, he has worked for a variety of consulting companies, spent a few years with IBM, and has served as CTO (Chief Technical Officer) for several internet companies.

                            Vincent founded The BBS Agency in 2013. He has worked with numerous businesses, built thousands of websites, and has played a vital role in their growth story.

                            Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project.

                            Topics discussed in this episode:

                            1. 1:55 When starting out, is a website essential?
                            2. 7:25 Are DIY websites worth your time?
                            3. 12:40 Updating your website
                            4. 16:00 Why your business goals matter when building your website
                            5. 26:32 Website costs
                            6. 31:00 Why your website host is important
                            7. Resources mentioned in this episode:

                              The BBS Agency: https://thebbsagency.com/

                              Prebuilt Sites: https://prebuiltsites.com/

                              RN2writer: https://www.rn2writer.com/

                              Next steps

                              • Download and listen to the podcast of this episode at RN2writer
                              • Start your journey from nursing to writing with the ebook Design Your Dream Career as a Nurse Writer
                              • Follow RN2writer on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
                              • Special thanks to:

                                Custom RN2writer theme music by https://www.podcastthemes.com/

                                42 min

                              About The RN2writer Show

                              From the publisher's feed

                              Each week on The RN2writer Show, you'll find inspiration, tips, and strategies for helping you launch and grow a freelance writing career. Whether you're an RN, LPN, LVN, NP, APRN - or even a different type of clinician (PA, LCSW, MD, etc.) - you'll find lots of tips, strategies and advice for launching or growing a freelance writing career.