246 episodes

The Savvy Scribe, a podcast for savvy nurse writers and creatives who want to grow a profitable freelance writing business. Hear some stories about life and entrepreneurship from your host, Janine Kelbach RNC-OB, and her guests. Each episode is jam-packed with actionable tips in growing your business, goal planning, freelancing, productivity, life tools, and many more!

The Savvy Scribe Janine Kelbach

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 68 Ratings

The Savvy Scribe, a podcast for savvy nurse writers and creatives who want to grow a profitable freelance writing business. Hear some stories about life and entrepreneurship from your host, Janine Kelbach RNC-OB, and her guests. Each episode is jam-packed with actionable tips in growing your business, goal planning, freelancing, productivity, life tools, and many more!

    EP254: The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Crafting Compelling Email Content

    EP254: The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Crafting Compelling Email Content

    In this episode, we delve into the world of email marketing, a powerful tool for nurturing and growing your audience. We go beyond just sending newsletters and explore the art of crafting compelling email content that drives action.

    Crafting Compelling Email Content (Key Points)


    Understanding Your Audience: It’s not just about demographics; it’s about knowing their behaviors, interests, and feedback. Tailor your content to resonate with different segments of your audience.Crafting Your Message: Learn how to structure your email for maximum readability and engagement, with captivating subject lines and concise, informative content.Personalization Techniques: We’ll explore how to go beyond a simple “Hi [Name]” and use personalization to make each subscriber feel valued.Including Calls-to-Action (CTAs): Learn how to craft CTAs that are clear, compelling, and encourage clicks.Visuals and Design: Discover the importance of incorporating brand elements and designing for mobile to create a positive visual experience for your audience.Testing and Optimization: A/B testing is key to understanding your audience’s preferences. We’ll discuss how to set up effective tests and use data to refine your strategy.
    Mentioned Resources:


    EmailTooltester (https://www.emailtooltester.com/en/) – This is the place to get started with email marketing with its reviews of email marketing services like MailerLite, GetResponse, Mailchimp and many more.Grab your FREE ebook, The Email Marketing Crash Course: https://www.emailtooltester.com/en/free-email-marketing-ebook/Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"
    I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
    And if you love it, can I ask for a If you’re ready in exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!
    Support the showFOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS
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    If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit Course + Membership to help you get started today!

    • 13 min
    EP253: Strategies for Successful Pricing Negotiation

    EP253: Strategies for Successful Pricing Negotiation

    Freelancers, take control! Pricing negotiation isn’t just about haggling; it’s the key to securing fair compensation, fostering strong client relationships, and setting industry standards. This new episode breaks down the essential skills you need to negotiate effectively and build a thriving freelance career.

    Today on the Savvy Scribe Podcast: Strategies for Successful Pricing Negotiation


    Learn why negotiation is your best tool for ensuring you’re compensated fairly, and how it helps set industry standards.We’ll discuss the importance of win-win scenarios in pricing negotiations and how they pave the way for trust and mutual respect.Get a glimpse into the psychological principles that influence pricing negotiation tactics, including a specific effect that could change how you approach initial offers.Learn why building trust is a cornerstone of effective negotiation and how it influences the perception of your work’s quality.Be inspired to embrace negotiation in your next client interaction, with a hint at strategies to make everything negotiable for your benefit.Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"
    I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
    And if you love it, can I ask for a If you’re ready in exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!
    Support the showFOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS
    I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
    And if you love it, can I ask for a review? Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”
    If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit Course + Membership to help you get started today!

    • 7 min
    EP252: How Mastering One's Energy Signature (Human Design) Prevents Burnout During Career Transition While Attracting Ideal Clients

    EP252: How Mastering One's Energy Signature (Human Design) Prevents Burnout During Career Transition While Attracting Ideal Clients

    Ever wondered about your unique energy imprint and how to unlock its potential? Dive into the Savvy Scribe Podcast for an enlightening journey into Human Design, and learn the tools and insights for navigating your unique path to alignment and fulfillment, with our guest for today, Allison Baker. Get ready to be intrigued and inspired!

    Exploring Key Insights on Human Design


    What is Human Design?Learn about the intriguing blend of quantum physics, ancient wisdom, and modern science behind Human Design.Hear how a quantum physicist’s discovery in 1987 revolutionized understanding of our energetic bodies.How our profound lives and career transformations are guided by Human DesignDiscover the precision and uniqueness of Human Design readings and how they differ from traditional astrology.Future of work and society – explore predictions on the monumental shifts in work culture and societal structures.Gain insights on applying Human Design principles to parenting and educational strategies.Discussions on the current state of healthcare and the potential for a more compassionate future.The importance of entrepreneurship in leading societal changes and personal fulfillment.Get advice on aligning your career and personal life with your true nature through Human Design.Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"
    I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
    And if you love it, can I ask for a If you’re ready in exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!
    Support the showFOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS
    I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
    And if you love it, can I ask for a review? Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”
    If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit Course + Membership to help you get started today!

    • 48 min
    EP251: Byline Pitfalls: The Work Speaks for Itself, But Does It?

    EP251: Byline Pitfalls: The Work Speaks for Itself, But Does It?

    Feeling invisible after writing a stellar article and seeing only a company byline? Ghostwriting woes got you down? Don’t fret, dear nurse writers! We’re diving into clever ways to showcase uncredited work in your portfolio today. Let’s rewrite your brilliance and turn silent masterpieces into portfolio powerhouses. Forget byline blues, it’s time to shine!

    Today on the Savvy Scribe Podcast:


    Research and present the benefits of bylines for your client’s SEO and credibility.The importance of bylines for your client’s online presence.Always ask clients first if you can share your work in your portfolio.How to highlight a ghostwritten workHow to showcase your portfolio if the article is confidentialThe proper way to utilize an NDADiscussing bylines during discovery calls and alternative ways to share your work if a byline isn’t available."Lack of a byline doesn't mean you can't showcase your work. Be creative and transparent in your portfolio!"~ Janine Kelbach
    Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"
    I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
    And if you love it, can I ask for a If you’re ready in exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!
    Support the showFOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS
    I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
    And if you love it, can I ask for a review? Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”
    If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit Course + Membership to help you get started today!

    • 6 min
    EP250: Avoiding Marketing and Content Creation Burnout With Amy Hager

    EP250: Avoiding Marketing and Content Creation Burnout With Amy Hager

    To help you beat marketing and content creation burnout and keep your creative spark alive, we’re excited to welcome Amy Hager to the show today. Not only will she share her expert tips on avoiding content creation fatigue, but Amy will also be offering a fantastic free resource you can put to immediate use in your content marketing process. Don’t miss out on this valuable episode!

    About the Guest
    Amy Hager is an Organic Marketing Mentor and Co-Founder of The Content Personality® Club. She uses her years of experience and expertise to help service-based business owners around the world grow businesses they love at Joyful Business Revolution™. Amy’s yoga instructor says she has lived 12 lives already because she has so many experiences. She has raced cars, been a radio DJ, built sales and marketing teams (one was for a standardized construction contracts coalition), worked at a group home to support adults with mental illness, led a B&B association, started a youth group, been a military spouse – just to name a few.

    Key takeaways from this episode



    Mission-driven marketing:


    Finding a mission or purpose that resonates with you and your audience is key to successful marketing.This can be something bigger than yourself, such as contributing to a positive impact on the world.When you connect with your audience on a deeper level, you can build trust and loyalty.
    Content creation burnout:


    Trying to do it all can lead to burnout.Instead, focus on your strengths and the type of content you enjoy creating.Use the content personality quiz to identify your strengths and choose platforms and formats that work best for you.She has a FREE resource for you: https://joyfulbusinessrevolution.com/quiz/
    Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"
    I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
    And if you love it, can I ask for a If you’re ready in exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!
    Support the showFOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS
    I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
    And if you love it, can I ask for a review? Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”
    If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit Course + Membership to help you get started today!

    • 45 min
    EP249: Portfolio Development: A How-to Guide for Health Writers

    EP249: Portfolio Development: A How-to Guide for Health Writers

    Is it typical to write some pieces for free when building a portfolio? We’re going to answer this question in this episode and talk more about the strategies of portfolio development.

    Understanding the Importance of Portfolio Development


    Key takeaways in this episode:
    Why do we need a portfolio?Understanding portfolio development and the strategies on how to do itA portfolio should tell a story a little bit about you as a nurse and should align with your niche.Things to highlight in your portfolio and how to present themHow to organize your portfolioWelcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"
    I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
    And if you love it, can I ask for a If you’re ready in exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!
    Support the showFOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS
    I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
    And if you love it, can I ask for a review? Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”
    If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit Course + Membership to help you get started today!

    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
68 Ratings

68 Ratings

Day@513 ,

Janine is a gem!

This podcast has helped me so much in my freelance writer journey. Janine is a gem!

IlkaRN ,

Inspiring Nurse Podcast

I love listening to Janine’s podcast because it keeps me learning about possibilities. I’ve learned from her content, guests, her experience and insights. It helps me encourage other nurses with information about non-traditional work. She’s proof that nurses are smart, work hard and anything is possible!

Wendy Sutas ,

Thank you!

Thank you Janine for providing this wealth of information! I have listened to many of your podcasts several times. Your enthusiasm is contagious!
I love the actionable tips and guidance you provide to freelance nurse writers no matter where they are on this fantastic journey.

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