Time to Write

Time to Write

By Amy Kelly and Emily RobersonArts
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Time to Write episodes

  • 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 [email protected]

    ⁠Support Time to Write here.⁠

    Find Amy here:

    • Instagram - ⁠@accomplishedauthors⁠ and ⁠@amykellytheishgirl⁠

    • TikTok - ⁠@theishgirl⁠

    • Website - ⁠theishgirl.com⁠

    • Find Emily here:

      • Instagram - ⁠@robersonemilym⁠

      • TikTok - ⁠@robersonemily⁠

      • Website -⁠ www.emilyrobersonbooks.com⁠


      • 33 min
      • 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 [email protected]

        ⁠Support Time to Write here.⁠

        Find Amy here:

        • Instagram - ⁠@accomplishedauthors⁠ and ⁠@amykellytheishgirl⁠

        • TikTok - ⁠@theishgirl⁠

        • Website - ⁠theishgirl.com⁠

        • Find Emily here:

          • Instagram - ⁠@robersonemilym⁠

          • TikTok - ⁠@robersonemily⁠

          • Website -⁠ www.emilyrobersonbooks.com⁠

          • 29 min
          • 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 [email protected]

            ⁠Support Time to Write here.⁠

            Find Amy here:

            • Instagram - ⁠@accomplishedauthors⁠ and ⁠@amykellytheishgirl⁠

            • TikTok - ⁠@theishgirl⁠

            • Website - ⁠theishgirl.com⁠

            • Find Emily here:

              • Instagram - ⁠@robersonemilym⁠

              • TikTok - ⁠@robersonemily⁠

              • Website -⁠ www.emilyrobersonbooks.com⁠

              • 27 min
              • 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 [email protected]

                ⁠Support Time to Write here.⁠


                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


                  • 32 min
                  • 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 [email protected]

                    ⁠Support Time to Write here.⁠

                    Find Amy here:

                    • Instagram - ⁠@accomplishedauthors⁠ and ⁠@amykellytheishgirl⁠

                    • TikTok - ⁠@theishgirl⁠

                    • Website - ⁠theishgirl.com⁠

                    • Find Emily here:

                      • Instagram - ⁠@robersonemilym⁠

                      • TikTok - ⁠@robersonemily⁠

                      • Website -⁠ www.emilyrobersonbooks.com⁠


                      • 30 min
                      • 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 [email protected]

                        Support Time to Write here.

                        Find Amy here:

                        • Instagram - @accomplishedauthors and @amykellytheishgirl

                        • TikTok - @theishgirl

                        • Website - theishgirl.com

                        • Find Emily here:

                          • Instagram - @robersonemilym

                          • TikTok - @robersonemily

                          • Website - www.emilyrobersonbooks.com


                          • 31 min
                          • Marketing Workshop - Emily’s Instagram

                            In this practical episode, Amy brings her author marketing know-how to reviving Emily’s Instagram and how authors can use Instagram to engage with readers.

                            We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected]

                            ⁠Support Time to Write here.⁠

                            Find Amy here:

                            • Instagram - ⁠@accomplishedauthors⁠ and ⁠@amykellytheishgirl⁠

                            • TikTok - ⁠@theishgirl⁠

                            • Website - ⁠theishgirl.com⁠

                            • Find Emily here:

                              • Instagram - ⁠@robersonemilym⁠

                              • TikTok - ⁠@robersonemily⁠

                              • Website -⁠ www.emilyrobersonbooks.com⁠

                              • 31 min
                              • Marketing Workshop - Amy’s TikTok

                                In this practical episode, Emily coaches Amy on tipping her toe in the waters of BookTok and how authors can use TikTok to engage with readers.

                                We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected]

                                ⁠Support Time to Write here.⁠

                                Find Amy here:

                                • Instagram - ⁠@accomplishedauthors⁠ and ⁠@amykellytheishgirl⁠

                                • TikTok - ⁠@theishgirl⁠

                                • Website - ⁠theishgirl.com⁠

                                • Find Emily here:

                                  • Instagram - ⁠@robersonemilym⁠

                                  • TikTok - ⁠@robersonemily⁠

                                  • Website -⁠ www.emilyrobersonbooks.com⁠

                                  • 29 min
                                  • How to Receive Critique

                                    Ugh. Getting critique isn’t easy for anyone. Amy and Emily talk about how to accept constructive feedback on your writing while not losing yourself in a pool of self-doubt.

                                    We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected]

                                    ⁠Support Time to Write here.⁠

                                    Find Amy here:

                                    • Instagram - ⁠@accomplishedauthors⁠ and ⁠@amykellytheishgirl⁠

                                    • TikTok - ⁠@theishgirl⁠

                                    • Website - ⁠theishgirl.com⁠

                                    • Find Emily here:

                                      • Instagram - ⁠@robersonemilym⁠

                                      • TikTok - ⁠@robersonemily⁠

                                      • Website -⁠ www.emilyrobersonbooks.com⁠

                                      • 36 min
                                      • How to Find Critique Partners

                                        Amy and Emily talk about the value of honest critique and how to find the right people to partner with for your stage of writing.

                                        We discuss mindset, share tools, and give practical next steps. Send questions and ideas for the show to [email protected]

                                        ⁠Support Time to Write here.⁠

                                        Find Amy here:

                                        • Instagram - ⁠@accomplishedauthors⁠ and ⁠@amykellytheishgirl⁠

                                        • TikTok - ⁠@theishgirl⁠

                                        • Website - ⁠theishgirl.com⁠

                                        • Find Emily here:

                                          • Instagram - ⁠@robersonemilym⁠

                                          • TikTok - ⁠@robersonemily⁠

                                          • Website -⁠ www.emilyrobersonbooks.com⁠

                                          • 29 min

                                          About Time to Write

                                          From the publisher's feed

                                          A million things to do and only so many hours in the day. How do you prioritize your writing and author marketing?