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In which the Curmudgeons dive into the little bit of the third installment of Neil Young's Archives that we can. The full 17-CD, five-Blu Ray Archives Vol. III is available for roughly $450, but only for 5,000 lucky customers willing to spend a small fortune. The rest of us get an album Young refers to as "Takes," which contains a 16-song sampling from The Neil Young Archives Vol. III. We describe the individual albums contained within this mammoth boxed set, and Christopher O'Connor, our resident Neil Young-ologist, offers a review of the songs plus additional nuggets from the fuller Archives set he's been able to glean. Check out all 16 songs from The Neil Young Archives Vol. III Takes album plus bonus songs by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/26TNUP8zBW26IllEVHDaI4?si=a0f1932278564b2b Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode. (00:52 - 03:45) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Neil Young's archives (04:09 - 15:17) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums from Hinds and Amyl & The Sniffers (16:02 - 57:57) - We discuss the first nine songs from Neil Young's Archives Vol. III Takes album, including never-before-heard renditions of "Hey Babe" and "Drive Back" and a version of "Hey Hey My My (Into the Blac) featuring Devo. Yes, Devo... (59:05 - 01:32:05) - We discuss the final eight songs of the Takes album, which include a delectably New Wave version of the country ballad "Razor Love." Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911 https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-curmudgeon-rock-report?refMarker=null Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons
Send us a textAll bands need a name, but the process of getting that name is different for each band. This episode, we look at how a bunch of well-known bands got their names. Some are amusing, some are horrifying, some are dark or seedy – be ready for surprises! Our “album you must listen to before you die” is Arc of a Diver, by Stevie Winwood (1980). This was a formative album during our youth, and with this million-selling album and its hit single “While You See a Chance”, Winwood was a major influence on other people we love, such as Marianne Faithfull. In Rock News, the major story is that the Gallagher brothers have agreed to reunite as Oasis for a UK tour in 2025. We don't like the odds of the brothers completing the tour without fighting and would like ringside seats! In other news, we look at Nick Cave's new album, Wild God, Bruce Springsteen back on tour, and Neil Young releasing Archives Vol. III, a 17-CD box set featuring 198 tracks. Wow! References: Oasis, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, INXS, Guns n Roses, Bee Gees, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Fleetwood Mac, Joy Division, Nazi camps, 10CC, The Lovin' Spoonful, Steely Dan, The Mothers of Invention, Frank Zappa, The Doobie Brothers, Rammstein, Ramstein air show tragedy, Husker Du, The Velvet Underground, Depeche Mode, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Boris Karloff, The Foo Fighters, The Angels, The Beatles, The Quarrymen, The Silver Beetles, Tony Sheridan & the Beat Brothers, Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Pink Floyd, Pink Anderson & Floyd Council, “Oh by the way, which one's Pink?”, Cheap Trick, Slade, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, Radiohead, Talking Heads, Shakespeare's Sister, The Bay City Rollers, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Tim Staffell, “Smile”, Freddie Mercury, The Band, The Hawks, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Barenaked Ladies, Jethro Tull, U2, The Hype, Beach Boys, The Pendeltons, "Surfin'", Blue Öyster Cult, “On Your Feet or on Your Knees” Playlist – Band names
From minimal to groovy and playful - we take things a little easier. Special: Bardia Salour presents a new episode of the "Dub Archives" series Check: https://ebeatz.link/mps17bs **Tracklist** 01. Seabra Monkey - Autumn's Embrace 02. El Choop - Insane Sends 03. Andrey Pushkarev - Undelivered Package 04. Marko Fuerstenberg - Steinbruch (Reference Remix) 05. Bardia Salour - Rapid Movement 06. OHM & Kvadrant - Ejer (Mike Schommer Detroit Mix) 07. Aril Brikha - Pattern Recognition 08. Robert Owens, youANDme - Inner Connected (Sascha Dive's Dub) 09. Grad_U - Surface I (Ohrwert Alter) 10. Monty Luke - New World_Old Future 11. Hybrasil - Hathor 12. Tal Fussman - Pace 13. Florian Kupfer - Feelin (Dubb Mix) 14. Frank & Tony - Novella
From minimal to groovy and playful - we take things a little easier. Special: Bardia Salour presents a new episode of the "Dub Archives" series Check: https://ebeatz.link/mps17bs **Tracklist** 01. Thomas Fehlmann - Window 02. Maurizio - M7 03. Robag Wruhme - Lampetee (Matt Star Edit) 04. Keinton – Strip Poker (GummiHz Reduced Mix) 05. Deadbeat - Xberg Ghosts 06. Davor Tosovic - Tone Generator 07. Makam - Waves of Than 08. Reference - Unified Movement 09. Franco Cinelli - Dharma 10. Jonas Kopp - In my Soul 11. Umberto Pagliaroli - Moly (Ray Kajioka Remix) 12. Pablo Sanchez – Daydream (Pablo Bolivar Remix) 13. Tal Fussman - Even Rome Wasn't Built In a Day 14. Luke Hess - Soul Purpose
The Killing Fields: Harvest of Women with Author Diana Washington Valdez. From the Vyzygoth Archives, Vol. V.
Big Oil & Their Bankers In The Persian Gulf: Four Horsemen, Eight Families & Their Global Intelligence, Narcotics & Terror Network with Author Dean Henderson. From the Vyzygoth Archives vol. V. Vyzygoth Internet Archives, Volume I https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-vyzygoth-archives-volum-95841757/ Vyzygoth Internet Archives, Volume II https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-vyzygoth-archives-volum-95937378/ Vyzygoth Internet Archives, Volume III https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-vyzygoth-archives-volume-3 Vyzygoth Internet Archives, Volume IV https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-vyzygoth-archives-volume-4-451-600 Vyzygoth Internet Archives, Volume V. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-vyzygoth-archives-volume-5-601-750--6169624.
From minimal to groovy and playful - we take things a little easier. *Special: Bardia Salour presents a new episode of the "Dub Archives" series* Check: https://ebeatz.link/mps15bs **Tracklist** 01. Stephan Bodzin vs. Marc Romboy - Phobos (Moritz von Oswald Remix) 02. Moritz Von Oswald Trio - Blue 03. Dub Taylor - Represent 04. Nina Kraviz feat. King Aus - Aus (DJ Qu Remix) 05. Star Dub - Dub Vault 2 06. Advanced Human - Air (Markus Suckut Remix) 07. Silky Raven - Caterpillars & Birds (Shaun Reeves & Jay Haze Remix) 08. Grad U - Correlation 2 09. Makam - Girl's_Night 10. Scuba - Nineteen Eighty 11. Deadbeat & Vonda7 - Together Dub 12. Bluetrain aka Steve O'Sullivan - Perfect Circle 13. Trunate - Another One 14. The Model - Penta 15. Wax - 30003B 16. Another Channel - Run (Babe Roots Remix)
From minimal to groovy and playful - we take things a little easier. *Special: Bardia Salour presents a new episode of the "Dub Archives" series* Check: https://ebeatz.link/mps13bs
While we're waiting for Celtic to come back, and while we're enjoying the winter break, here's something to keep you going until we're back next week! It's a 2017 interview with ex Celt Scott McDonald, who, at the risk of sounding like a tabloid, REVEALS ALL while he was at the club, even going into the reasons behind his exit in a 1 hour chat which took place in "beautiful" East Kilbride. See you in a bit! Music Credit - Olivier Deriviere - Funky HQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bardia Salour präsentiert die DUB Archives Vol. 7 vom Dezember 2023.
Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track.In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Tampa performer/songwriter Jeremy Gloff. Thank you to my Patreon subscribers for making this possible. Please consider supporting this project at www.patreon.com/jeremygloff - even a couple bucks a month is awesome!Support the show
Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track.In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Tampa performer/songwriter Jeremy Gloff. Thank you to my Patreon subscribers for making this possible. Please consider supporting this project at www.patreon.com/jeremygloff - even a couple bucks a month is awesome!Support the show
Trolling through my library to assemble an 85th anniversary of UBC Student Radio show, and a 38th anniversary of THIS show, I came up with a "shortlist" of 850 songs. Here are some more of my faves which missed the cut
Trolling through my library to assemble an 85th anniversary of UBC Student Radio show, and a 38th anniversary of THIS show, I came up with a "shortlist" of around 850 songs. This show represents a bunch of my faves which "missed the cut".
Riotboy Productions presents Phonogenics 101 - the podcast where people who love music discuss albums track by track.In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP. During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track. Phonogenics is hosted by Tampa performer/songwriter Jeremy Gloff. Thank you to my Patreon subscribers for making this possible. Please consider supporting this project at www.patreon.com/jeremygloff - even a couple bucks a month is awesome!Support the show
We all know we're supposed to read a publication and tailor a pitch to their needs … but so many freelancers just cut and paste the same one-size-fits-none pitch and send it out to editor after editor. In general, the spray-and-pray approach maintains a low pitch acceptance rate. But this approach actually does work in a few select cases. Listen to hear what the three situations are when it might make sense to try this, and when to customize, plus a key question that will help you clarify if the very minor tweaks you're making still count as the same pitch or not.
Talking Dicks Comedy Podcast: A podcast with a touch of crass.
Before they were men they were Dicks. https:/patreon.com/thetwodickshttps://www.instagram.com/thetalkingdickscomedypodcast/https://twitter.com/DicksTwohttps://www.facebook.com/thetwodickshttps://www.facebook.com/The-Talking-Dicks-Comedy-Podcast-107101331446404Support the show
Mitschnitt des Sets von Bardia Salour von der Musica per somnium (17.11.2022) *Special: Bardia präsentiert die Dub Archives Vol. 5*
If you've been listening to the Writing Coach Podcast for a while, you already know I: Send emails to myself. Annotate ideas on paper/screen in one-minute bursts, or else forget them forever Direct my brain to solve something by asking one good question In the quest for the new, we tend to overlook the advantages of repetition. This week on the Writing Coach Podcast, we look at some of the most useful ways to incorporate repetition in your writing, workflow, questioning, and learning.
Should you pitch travel story ideas before or after you have a notebook full of notes? In theory, you can do it successfully either way. You could do a little research and pre-reporting, pitch, get an assignment, schedule your interviews and be confident out in the field knowing who you're writing for and what your angle is. Or you could set off on the trip, be open to what's around you, reflect on it, and pitch when you get home and then get your assignment. And let's face it. You could also pitch and face silence or rejection either before the trip or after the trip. If you knew it was going to work out either way, which would you prefer?
Once you tap into the power of presenting a story idea (or just about any other writing related project) in a way that connects the dots for the recipient about how it will be relevant/helpful to them, you can bring that frame of mind with you to pitch almost anything. I've seen Freelance Writer Bootcamp alumni transition seamlessly into landing staff jobs, being accepted into grad school, and securing interviews with celeb guests by knowing how to pitch themselves.
Are your emails annoying your editor? Are you sending too many followups? Too many story ideas? Are all your messages getting on their nerves? If your pitches are half baked, poorly written, and an overall bad fit for the publication, it really doesn't matter how many you send. You can't send lousy pitches and expect assignments as a reward for not sending them more often. Assuming your pitches are developed with the editor's needs in mind, let's look at the real situation.
Mitschnitt des Sets von Bardia Salour von der Musica per somnium (20.05.2022) *Special: Bardia präsentiert die Dub Archives Vol.4*
Have you interviewed somebody who wanted to review your copy before publication? This is a surprisingly high-tension issue for many journalists, even thought it seems like it could be nipped in the bud with a simple, “Sorry, that's against the publication's policy.” Today we cover: A simple method to reduce the number of times sources ask to review the copy Why they or you get so hot under the collar with a seemingly benign request How to use this conflict to build trust and better communications How to verify their statements without sharing the draft If and when to make an exception
Running out of reasons to avoid pitching? I've got you covered with 100 reasons why you shouldn't pitch today. Many of these can be adapted to be reasons why you should not write anything else today, like the article you were assigned last week, or your book proposal, or your novel. You'll probably recognize a few of these reasons as ones you already believe to be true. Those seem real, immutable. Pick another one that you've never used as a reason not to write a pitch. I want you to experience how quickly we can take something we've never believed to be true, and with a little attention, can create all kinds of supporting evidence to make it real. Something we can solidly believe in. Solid like a block that we can't pass. Once you see how easy it is to create a synthetic writer's block, you'll also see more readily that you have the option not to buy into and believe the other stories you're telling yourself that prevent you from the work you really want to be doing. Read the full list of 100+ reasons why not to pitch today: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast174 MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE Download my guide on pitching freelance article ideas: www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch Download my guide on pitching freelance article ideas: www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch WCP 144 Archives Vol. V: What's your (writing) problem? WORK WITH ME Private coaching is for the writer who wants a personalized agenda and transformative breakthroughs. You will experience new clarity about what's been holding you back and choose new patterns of thinking and behavior to propel you forward toward your goals. I help writers get real, lasting results. Their confidence increases. They break into their dream publications. They drop their pain-in-the-butt clients. They increase their rates. They start (and finish!) personal and creative projects. They get their writing mojo back. They define and enjoy their own definition of freelance writing success. Private coaching clients who are ready to invest time, energy, and money into coaching can expect an excellent return. I work with new coaching clients by application only. Apply to work with me one on one: www.rebeccalweber.com/coach Join the waitlist for my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, and you'll be the first to hear when enrollment opens again. Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program have used the proven Bootcamp processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Ms., Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast174
“How do I get myself to do this thing I know I should do?” The short answer is to change the thinking that's blocking you from taking action. When you think differently, you'll feel and act differently too. I don't mean go through the motions and pretend to believe things that aren't true. Bridge thoughts are the opposite: first we identify the thoughts you have that are NOT true, and then we'll replace those false beliefs with thoughts that ARE true. Bridge thoughts are a mindset management tool to help you overcome imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, underearning, procrastination, and so many of the problems writers face. This episode is for those of you who are ready to take your writer mindset management to the next level. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY… WCP 1 What's your problem? Download my free guide on how to pitch SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Share your podcast takeaways and tag Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp WORK WITH ME Apply for the next session of my small group coaching program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Click here to apply: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast170
When you've developed an evergreen story idea, it may be accurate to say that there's no reason why the story needs to be told now. But that's only true when we look at your existing pitch. Your angle, your slant, your point of view doesn't include a perspective that makes the story relevant now. Telling yourself the story doesn't have one, that you don't know how to find one, that you shouldn't have to find one, etc., will likely lead to confusion, inadequacy, or doubt … and a pitch that seems less relevant than it could. This approach to pitching is disempowering, and leaves you mistakenly believing that things are out of your control. It's in your control to find a reason why the story should be told now. It's in your control to find multiple reasons why the story should be told now. It's in your control when in the pitching process you identify the timeliness or news peg. It's in your control if you eat your delicious organic tomato today or leave it on the shelf for a month. Let's address making your pitches relevant, compelling, and as delicious as a ripe organic tomato. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE … Download my free guide on how to pitch. WCP 158 Archives Vol. IX: Urgency WCP 144 Archives Vol. V: What's your (writing) problem? SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST Did you enjoy this episode? Share your podcast takeaways with your writer friends. Tag Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp WORK WITH ME Apply for the next session of my small group coaching program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Click here to apply: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast167
Mitschnitt des Sets von Bardia Salour von der Musica per somnium (21.01.2022)
When an editor posts a call for pitches, freelancers sometimes respond the way they would to the siren's call. The writers retweet them, share them, subscribe to newsletters with them. After weeks of saying they'll get around to pitching, they suddenly snap to attention. Typically, the writer skips over-analyzing (or even reading) the publication, and sends out a half-developed idea to join the hundreds of others in an inbox queue. As popular as calls for pitches are, they rarely lead to what writers say they want most: long-term editorial relationships. What I find interesting is the gap between how excited the call for pitches can make the writer feel and their surge of activity, and the actual outcomes (i.e., no assignment). There are far more systematic ways to find editors commissioning work who are a good fit. And there are replicable methods for sparking creative ideas that editors will want to assign. If you've been answering the siren's call with little to show for it, today's episode will help you respond to calls for pitches in a new way. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download my free guide on how to pitch. Chocolate and Zucchini Change ma vie Podcast Edition WCP 97 Setting freelance writer goals V: Celebrations SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST Did you enjoy this episode? Share your podcast takeaways with your writer friends. Tag Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp WORK WITH ME Apply for the next session of my small group coaching program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Click here to apply: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast166
The research and reporting rabbit holes are some of the most seductive and appealing parts of the freelance writing comfort zone. You start off doing good work: nailing down facts, seeking rich data, locating interesting sources. But there's always another twist and turn, and you can easily lose your orientation and not know if you're getting closer or further away from what you and your story needs. If you've ever said that research takes as long as it takes, or noticed that it's taking so long that it interferes with (rather than supports) your writing goals, you've got to listen to today's episode. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY … Spotify playlist of the greatest hits on the Writing Coach Podcast (please rate the podcast while listening on Spotify) WCP 1 What's your problem? Download my free guide on how to pitch SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts or review on Spotify. Share your podcast takeaways and tag Rebecca on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp WORK WITH ME Apply for the next session of my small group coaching program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Bootcamp alumni have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Click here to apply: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast162
Immer im Dezember eines Jahres findet das Podwichteln statt, bei dem verschiedene Podcasts in zwei Runden von anderen Podcastern Themen vorgeschlagen bekommen, die sie dann aufnehmen sollen.Ich kann mit den Sandkastenspielen dieses Jahr erstmals teilnehmen, doch leider steht der fröhliche Wettbewerb unter keinem guten Stern, denn der langjährige Mit-Organisator Ingo Schulze, in der Szene bekannt als Greifenklaue, verstarb am 26. November 2021 völlig überraschend im Alter von 44 Jahren.Von daher widme ich meine beiden Podcasts beim Podwichteln seinem Gedenken. Mein Themenwunsch in der zweiten Runde des Podwichtelns kommt vom Podcast Ungeheuer vernünftig, Dabei handelt es sich um einen Podcast, der sich dem Thema Rollenspiel mit wissenschaftlichen Mitteln widmet und von dem ich zuvor noch nie gehört hatte (muss ich mir anhören, Ziel erreicht).Allerdings muste ich mir zu dem gewünschten Thema Feste feiern kompetente Hilfe holen, und so kam Jens von Ausgespielt - Der (nicht nur) Rollenspiel Podcast dazu, übrigens auch mein kongenialer Denkpartner beim Podcast GedankenSpiele - Räuberpistolen, Seemannsgarn und wahre Geschichte(n).Und bei unseren gemeinsamen Versuchen, des Themas habhaft zu werden, sind wir auf einige interessante Ideen gekommen: Sandfox wichtelt (2021) - Folge 2 - Feste feiern (mit Jens von Ausgespielt) Der Film, auf dessen Namen wir übrigens nicht kamen, ist Die Hochzeit meines besten Freundes.Jens erreichst du am besten bei Twitter unter @Myrkvid. Wenn du Kontakt mit mir aufnehmen möchtest, findest du mich im Web: auf meiner Website http://www.ralf-sandfuchs.de auf meinem Blog https://sandkastenspiele.blogspot.debei Facebook unter Sandfox.infobei Twitter unter @RSandfuchs bei Instagram unter @sandfuchs und per E-Mail unter mail@ralf-sandfuchs.deDie Musik aus der Widmung ist der Track Obscura aus dem Album Once upon a Nightmare, die Musik aus dem Podcast ist eine gekürzte Fassung des Tracks Duality aus dem Album Archives Vol. 3 - The Joke.Beide stammen von Nicola Jeudy - Dark Fantasy Studio und sind lizensiert unter der Premium License des Humble Big Royalty-Free Music Bundle.
Freelance writers often conflate two very different kinds of urgency. Confusing them impacts pitching and following up. First is the urgency of the story itself. This includes identifying why the story needs to be told now. It can be any kind of news peg or timely aspect that compels the editor to assign and publish the piece, and the reader to prioritize reading it. Second is our own personal/professional sense of urgency. This can be when you're telling yourself that you need to place a piece ASAP, and are operating from anxiety or panic in a way that leads to poor decision making. Note that you might have a strong desire to place a piece with a short shelf life, and that it's possible to do this while feeling focused, curious, confident, or calm. When it comes to following up on a story pitch, you want to know the difference between a story that needs to be told urgently (in this case, you'll want to follow up sooner than normal) and your own urgent need to line up your next assignment. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY … WCP 102 Mother tongue WCP 62 PITA Clients WCP 89 Annoying pitches WCP 1 What's your problem? Download my free guide on how to pitch LET'S WORK TOGETHER Break into your dream publications. Earn more money. Cover stories that matter. In my small group coaching program, you'll learn the same proven processes that have helped Bootcamp alumni break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Nat Geo Travel, the BBC, Outside, and many more. Apply today for the next session of Freelance Writer Bootcamp: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com
Immer im Dezember eines Jahres findet das Podwichteln statt, bei dem verschiedene Podcasts in zwei Runden von anderen Podcastern Themen vorgeschlagen bekommen, die sie dann aufnehmen sollen.Ich kann mit den Sandkastenspielen dieses Jahr erstmals teilnehmen, doch leider steht der fröhliche Wettbewerb unter keinem guten Stern, denn der langjährige Mit-Organisator Ingo Schulze, in der Szene bekannt als Greifenklaue, verstarb am 26. November 2021 völlig überraschend im Alter von 44 Jahren.Von daher widme ich meine beiden Podcasts beim Podwichteln seinem Gedenken.Mein Themenwunsch in der ersten Runde des Podwichtelns kommt vom Schattenläufer-Podcast, einem Shadowrun-Podcast von Lord of the Dices, und über das Thema war ich zunächst doch etwas konsterniert, denn Folter im Rollenspiel ist für mich eigentlich ein absolutes No-Go.Trotzdem habe ich versucht, dem Wunsch des Lord of the Dices zu entsprechen und darüber zu sprechen. Ob mir das gelungen ist, und ob du meinen Ausführungen folgen kannst, entscheide am besten selbst.Sandfox wichtelt 2021 (Teil 1) - Folter im Rollenspiel Wenn du Kontakt mit mir aufnehmen möchtest, findest du mich im Web:auf meiner Website http://www.ralf-sandfuchs.de auf meinem Blog https://sandkastenspiele.blogspot.debei Facebook unter Sandfox.infobei Twitter unter @RSandfuchs bei Instagram unter @sandfuchs und per E-Mail unter mail@ralf-sandfuchs.deDie Musik aus der Widmung ist der Track Obscura aus dem Album Once upon a Nightmare, die Musik aus dem Podcast ist eine gekürzte Fassung des Tracks Duality aus dem Album Archives Vol. 3 - The Joke.Beide stammen von Nicola Jeudy - Dark Fantasy Studio und sind lizensiert unter der Premium License des Humble Big Royalty-Free Music Bundle.
Freelancers often ask: How do I get a client to pay an invoice that's past due? Instead of a how to on chasing payments, today we're asking and answering a better question: How do you get clients to pay you on time in the first place? If you've had more than one late-paying client in the past few years, following the actions recommended in this episode can shake up the way you approach billing. I share some very practical things you can do straight away to break a cycle of late payments and improve your cash flow. You may find yourself resistant to invoicing sooner than you currently do. If that's the case, it's an indication that you expect clients to pay you late. Follow my recommendations in this episode for a 90-day experiment to assess what happens when you're not the one slowing down your own payments. You can expect these things to happen: 1. You will experience discomfort when it's time to invoice sooner. That's what always happens when you step outside the familiar comfort zone. We can expect and anticipate that you'll come up with some compelling reasons why not to do this. This doesn't mean anything has gone wrong; it's something to observe while sending the invoice out. 2. You will have zero pushback or negative response from your clients. 3. You will be paid more quickly by some of your clients. 4. You will establish or deepen your belief and expectation that you deserve to be paid promptly. Here's a PDF that goes along with this episode. It recaps the steps I cover in the podcast, plus includes what to include in your invoice and what to do if the client doesn't pay in 30 days. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY A freelancer's guide to timely payments PDF (companion for this episode) WCP Episode 11: Money and negotiation blocks Modern Journalist Toolkit 2: Getting paid electronically WCP 144 Archives Vol. V: What's your (writing) problem? WCP 148 Archives Vol. VII: Company policies WCP 141 Decision making for financial growth WORK WITH ME: APPLY TO FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter in my small group coaching program: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Alumni of Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast149
Establishing company policies might sound like it would create distance from freelance clients, but it does the opposite, especially with your ideal clients. Clear boundaries set a framework for clear expectations and positive work relationships and self care. If you know what you will and won't do, it leads to better communication. On the other hand, a lack of boundaries breeds feelings and behavior that tend to be regressive and that distances us from clients. I have a friend who's a solopreneur with an online retail business. He does everything: designed the website, selects merchandise for sale, goes to the post office to ship something, replies to customer service messages, etc., without any outsourcing. A customer asked him for something that he didn't want to do. He wanted to say not but hesitated, as he thought the customer would perceive it as a personal slight. But saying, “It's company policy” breathes some air into the situation. It's not personal, it's not about the client. Many freelancers feel put on the spot with certain requests. They didn't realize they had a boundary or limitation until the other person crosses it, and then they feel compelled to say yes. As a freelancer, you may not think of yourself as a company, even if you are incorporated. It's useful to think of work boundaries as company policies that your inner entrepreneur created for you. If somebody makes a request, you can say no on behalf of yourself as an individual, or on behalf of the writing business. In this week's episode of the Writing Coach Podcast, we look at what policies you might consider, how to set them up, why to have them, and what to do if you notice that you're not actually following your own policies. SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST WITH OTHER WRITERS Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts. OR TAG ME WHILE SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow me on Instagram: @freelancewriterbootcamp Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/rebeccalweber Follow me on Twitter: @rebeccalweber Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccalweber/ YOU MAY ALSO LIKE … Guide on how to pitch freelance articles WCP Episode 11: Money and negotiation blocks Deep work by Cal Newport WCP Bonus: Boost your bottom line as a freelance writer WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you'll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast148
Here's a preview of our recurring Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alternate versions of your favorite tales. The latest installment takes a closer look at Stephen King's "uncollected" Creepshow stories, specifically "Weeds", "The Crate", and the un-produced "Pinfall" pitch. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alternate versions of your favorite tales. The latest installment takes a closer look at Stephen King's college column, King's Garbage Truck, specifically the editorials he published in Spring of 1969. Rest assured, this is the beginning of a long journey through this series. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're all willing to watch a short trailer for a new movie or series—IF it's any good. In a minute or so, we usually know if we're in (“Ooh, I want to see that one!”) or if it's a hard no. A sample of one scene and we have a handle on the genre, the plot, the actors, the look and feel. It's all show, no tell. What we don't see is the screenwriter, director, or a critic talking to the camera and telling us what the film is about, what they think of it, how much we'll enjoy it, etc. Not from the studio who wants us to quickly decide to spend our time and money watching the film. And yet writers do the equivalent in their pitches for articles all the time—telling us about a topic rather than showing us a story. What happens in the ones that do get us interested? YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Bonus episode: Freelance Writer Bootcamp alumni discuss what the program's really like WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp. You'll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast146
Today's episode is a replay of the most popular one published here on the Writing Coach Podcast in the past three years. So chances are, if you've ever listened to the podcast, you've heard this one before. I encourage you to listen to it again. Try to come to it today, with beginner's mind. You're not a beginner as a professional writer. But when it comes to better understanding what's happening in your own mind—especially when you get in your own way—I want you to hear this with fresh ears. Challenge yourself not to listen in a passive consumption mode. That is the nature of podcasts. This time, take a more active role. Do the exercise with a pen and freelance journal or on your computer—some kind of external written surface. Use this episode to create new understanding for yourself of what's happening in your writing life. If you ever say that you're stuck with any aspect of writing or freelancing, this is an excellent tool for diagnosing the problem. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY … WCP 2: Thinking thoughts and feelings feels SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST WITH OTHER WRITERS Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts. WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you'll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast144
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alternate versions of your favorite tales. The latest installment continues our ensuing 35th anniversary celebration of Rob Reiner's Stand By Me by taking a closer look at the Gordie LaChance stories, specifically 1969's "Stud City" and 1975's "The Revenge of Lard Ass Hogan". Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Portfolio shame can compound over time when a core belief (such as “I'm not a good enough writer” or “I haven't made it yet” or “I should have better clips”) pops up every time we complete an assignment. When we repeat these thought patterns over time, and feel ashamed both of the work we have and haven't done, it becomes harder to enjoy or appreciate our writing lives. Even when you've done deep mindset work and recognize that these thoughts aren't factual or helpful, they can still reappear. We need to be vigilant and compassionate when working with portfolio shame. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE … Download my guide on how to pitch freelance articles. Quick online portfolio solutions WCP41 Sorting and archiving freelance articles WCP1 What's your problem? WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the Freelance Writer Bootcamp waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast140
Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alternate versions of your favorite tales. The kickoff installment finds the gang charting the roots of King, specifically through 1956's "Jhonathan and the Witchs", 1963's The Aftermath, and 1965's "I Was a Teenage Grave Robber". To help add some context to the archival material, the Losers are joined by special guest Bev Vincent. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The freelancer's version of the eggestential question: should I first reach out to the source to ask about interviewing them for an article, or should I pitch the story and secure the assignment first? Our thoughts about the individual we want to talk to and the publication we want to write for can distract from the core issue: It's time to make a choice, implement it, and evaluate what happens so that we can learn from it for next time. In this episode you'll get some key questions to help you make a choice about who to contact first for your next pitch, the source or the editor … and how to approach this with a problem-solving approach that you can use in other freelancing scenarios as well. Even if you've already played a lot of mental ping-pong with this, it's not a complicated decision. You don't need to sleep on it or spend any extra hours or days going back and forth. By the end of this episode, you'll be clear about who to contact first. All the micro decisions you make in one pitch gives you information that you can use in the next pitch as well. Clarity makes it easier to prioritize your next step. If you're already practiced with handling this chicken and egg scenario, it's still helpful to revisit the process of following a protocol for decision making. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Frank Sinatra Has a Cold by Gay Talese in Esquire WCP 1: What's your problem? JOIN THE WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you'll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast136
Every editor says to read their publication before pitching. When I coach writers, we put this research step first—get to know their stories, angles, and readers, before developing a story idea. Some writers prefer to avoid this essential step because they associate it with overwhelm. Many writers find researching publications online in particular to be a rabbit hole that's dark and unending. One of my coaching clients felt swamped when trying to evalute the New York Times online. Not too surprising when you consider their archives date back to the 1800s. Let's look at how constraint and intention can help with decision making, focus, and a better understanding of who you're writing for. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE … WCP 128 Archives Vol. I: Managing overwhelm WCP 114 Everyday dream clients: Pitching triad miniseries part 2 WCP 111 Intentions and transitions WCP 29: The research rabbit hole WCP 4: Pitching: The perfect black T-shirt WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the Freelance Writer Bootcamp waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast135
You use certain meta skills and habits in your writing life that you developed before you even considered freelancing—and you probably use some of your best freelancing skills in non-writing areas of your life. Becoming aware of these allows you to tap into them more deeply and recognize that you have a deeper foundation for success than you normally give yourself credit for. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY … WCP132 Archives Vol. II: Celebrating WCP 129 Writing space WCP 128 Archives Vol. I: Managing overwhelm WCP 116 Lights out WCP 103: Urgency WCP 1: What's your problem? SHARE THE WRITING COACH PODCAST WITH OTHER WRITERS Subscribe and write a review of the Writing Coach Podcast on Apple Podcasts. WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you'll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast133
Glossing over achieving goals, and the milestones along the way to those goals, doesn't allow us to really recognize or appreciate all that we're doing right as freelancers. Sure, there is intrinsic value in a job well done, but it's also useful to pause and intentionally celebrate those wins as well. Ignoring achievements, or of “rewarding” ourselves with either the next task or an admonishment that we took too long or didn't do quite a good enough job, doesn't help motivate us to take on the next challenge. Seeking out what's working—and celebrating your wins—gives you more access to the creative problem solving part of your brain, and to a state of flow. Don't feel like you have much in your writing life to celebrate right now? Let's start small—smaller than your habitually non-celebrating mind thinks makes sense—and reframe your outlook. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE … WCP 96: Winning WCP 20: Setting freelance writer goals WCP 32: Setting freelance writer goals, Vol. II WCP 45: Setting freelance writer goals, Volume III WCP 59: Setting freelance writer goals, Vol. IV WCP 1: What's your problem? Download my guide on how to pitch freelance articles. WORK WITH ME: JOIN THE FREELANCE WRITER BOOTCAMP WAITLIST Join the waitlist for the next session of my small group coaching program, and you'll be the first to hear when applications open AND get special access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, have used these proven pitching processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. We cover all the external skills to improve your pitch acceptance rate, and the internal mindset work to keep you from getting in your own way. Writers on the waitlist will be the first to hear when Bootcamp applications open up for early bird enrollment in the next session. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast132
Over the next few months, I'm going to be periodically re-releasing some of the best and most popular episodes from the Writing Coach Podcast archives. If you've been a subscriber from day one, you're ready to deepen your understanding of these concepts. I'll give you a few additional thoughts about each episode. And if you're new, think of this as a curated list as to where to start. We don't absorb and apply everything the first time. Today's archival episode on managing overwhelm is one that I've listened to quite a few times. :) Most of the time I'm clear about what causes overwhelm, what it looks and feels like … but I sometimes get caught up in it too. Listening to this episode help me recalibrate, remind myself what to look out for, and to identify when it's happening earlier on. Let's look at the three main causes of overwhelm and how to find relief. MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW WCP 1: What's your problem? WCP 2: Thinking thoughts and feeling feels WORK WITH ME Join the waitlist for my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, and you'll be the first to hear when enrollment opens again. Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program have used the proven Bootcamp processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor's, Ms., Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Private coaching is for the writer who wants a personalized agenda and transformative breakthroughs. You'll experience new clarity about what's been holding you back and choose new patterns of thinking and behavior to propel you forward toward your goals. Click here for a private coaching consultation: www.rebeccalweber.com/coach REVIEW THE WRITING COACH PODCAST Please let other writers know why you listen and what they'll get out of tuning in. Your reviews help support the longevity of this podcast. Click here to write a review on Apple Podcasts. More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast128
Hello and welcome to the Collected Edition – a comic book podcast where we explore celebrated story-arcs from comics and creators throughout the entirety of history. Today on the program we will be discussing the The Legion of Superheroes, Archives Vol. 1, the collection of Silver Age wackiness and weirdness that is most definitely a product of a The post Collected Edition: Episode 25: The Legion of Superheroes (Archives Vol.1) appeared first on The Collected Edition.