The Savvy Scribe
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!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 318
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
EP326: Money Moves: How CEOs Think About Income and Profit
In this episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, we’re tackling a topic that’s too often overlooked in the freelance world: money. If you’re a Nurse Writer navigating inconsistent payments,…
EP325: From Chaos to Clarity: Building Smart Systems in Your Nurse-Owned Business with Teresa Sanderson
In this high-impact episode, nurse entrepreneur Teresa Sanderson joins us to unpack how implementing systems and processes can take your freelance writing or nurse-owned business from c…
EP324: From Freelancer to Founder: 3 Growth Levers to Scale Your Writing Business
Are you tired of writing one-off blog posts and constantly hunting for the next client? In this episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, we’re talking about what it really takes to grow you…
EP323: How to Find Work-Life Balance by Finding a Job to Fit Your Life
Leaving bedside nursing doesn’t mean leaving your calling—it might just mean rediscovering it in a way that better fits your life. In this episode, Sarah shares how burnout and long shi…
EP322: Freelancer or Founder? How to Know Which Hat You’re Wearing
In this episode, we dive into the critical mindset shift that separates successful nurse writers from those stuck in the gig-to-gig grind. Are you reacting like a freelancer or planning…
EP321: Booked and Burnt Out? How to Scale Without Burning Out
Are you a nurse-turned-writer who’s fully booked but constantly feeling burnt out? This episode dives into how to grow your writing business without sacrificing your well-being. Learn s…
EP320: Job Market Pulse: How Freelance Writers Can Thrive This Summer
In this episode, we dive into the realities of the 2025 job market, where white-collar layoffs and mass job applications are making it harder than ever to land work. Guest Todd Raphael …
EP319: Your Summer Survival Plan: How I Keep My Writing Biz Moving
Welcome to The Savvy Scribe Podcast! In this episode, Janine Kelbach shares her top strategies for summer survival as a freelance writer. Discover how to navigate chaotic schedules, man…
EP318: Data-Driven Branding: How to Build a Personal Brand That Gets Clients with Danielle Smyth
In this episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, host Janine Kelbach welcomes Danielle Smyth, founder of Wordsmyth Creative Content Marketing, to explore the power of data-driven branding. …
EP317: When Clients Go Quiet: 5 Summer Strategies to Stay Booked
In this high-energy episode, Janine shares five smart summer strategies to help freelance writers stay productive and motivated when client work slows down. From relationship-building t…
EP316: Brand YOU: Build a Freelance Biz That Feels Like Home
This episode dives into the essentials of branding for nurse writers. Discover how your tone, personality, and voice shape your business and help you connect with the right clients. Thi…
EP315: From Passion to Personal Brand: A Writer + Yogi’s Approach to Standing Out With Ray Slater Berry
In this insightful episode, Ray, founder of the content agency DSLX, shares how she built a thriving business by leveraging her personal brand, combining creativity with authenticity, a…
EP314: Say What You Do (Without the Nurse Resume Talk)
In this episode, we’re cutting the fluff and getting straight to the point—how to define what you do as a nurse writer or entrepreneur without defaulting to your nurse resume. Learn how…
EP313: Communication is Everything. The Rest is All Details.
In this solo episode, Janine dives deep into a foundational skill that separates good freelancers from great ones—communication. Drawing inspiration from nostalgic t-shirt slogans like …
EP312: ABC Tips to Help with Your Mental Health as a Freelancer with Matthew Knight
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Matthew Knight, founder of Leapers.co, a global community supporting the mental health of the self-employed. We dig deep into the realities of…
EP311: Time-Blocking for Writers: The Secret to a Sane Schedule
Feeling overwhelmed by your calendar? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how to stop letting your schedule run your life—and start using it to create freedom inst…
EP310: Tips to Manage Your Freelance Business with ADHD with Shelby Dennis
In this episode, we explore practical ADHD-friendly productivity strategies to help nurse writers and freelance creatives better manage their time, energy, and emotions. From combating …
EP309: ClickUp Secrets for Nurse Writers: Save Time, Stress Less
Is your freelance to-do list running wild in your head—and taking up valuable brain space?
If you’ve ever found yourself juggling client work, personal life, and never-ending business ta…
EP308: Why You Should Move Away From Time-Based Billing with Megan Hopper
In this episode, we’re welcoming back Megan from Numbers Wellness Co. to break down the benefits of project-based pricing. She shares practical advice for transitioning current clients …
EP307: How to Confidently Set Your Freelance Writing Rates
Are you still charging by the word for your freelance writing?
If so, it might be time to rethink your pricing model. In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of value-based pricin…