Ed Gandia, co-author of the bestselling book, The Wealthy Freelancer, reveals how to propel your writing business to the six-figure level (or the part-time equivalent). In this nuts-and-bolts, no-nonsense podcast, you'll discover how to get better clients, earn more in less time, and bring more freedom and joy into your writing business. Ed will walk you through the practical, "doable" systems and strategies he has developed in his own writing business — the same systems he has taught his pr ...
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Freelance Writing Podcasts
Hosts Rachel Smith (from Rachel's List) and journalist and content writer Lynne Testoni are serving up weekly short bites of advice, tips and strategies, plus special guests, for freelancers who make a living from using their words. We're shooting for 15-minute episodes, but can't promise anything because we can both talk the leg off a chair.
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I’m a freelance writer and podcaster who loves to talk to fierce, fearless females every month! Most are in the arts: healing, reiki, fine art, writing, music. The other common thread in our web is walking a Witchy/Wiccan/Pagan/Free Spirited path. Join us, and reclaim your personal power. (photo by Ruvim at Pexels)
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Episodes muse about writing copy that sells. Finally, get beyond the written word into the psychology, persuasion, and methods that get copy written. Learn to write faster and convert more. Grow your freelance copywriting into a marketing agency that runs on autopilot. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adbriefing-copywriting-tips--3257924/support.
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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!
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Freelance film critic and obsessive movie nut, Jack Ferdman, gives a detailed analysis of every Best Picture Academy Award winner by diving headfirst into its structure, writing, direction, and acting. He will share his insane passion for cinema with discussions about the random Oscar winner selected in each episode, as well as the many other greats from that calendar year. Join him every second Friday on his journey of re-watching every film that took home the top prize.
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If TED Talks and a mastermind group had a podcast baby for CME professionals, it would be Write Medicine. Think of Write Medicine as the NPR of continuing medical education—smart, engaging, and always packed with insights you can use right away. Every week, your host, Alexandra Howson PhD, cracks open the secrets of powerful CME content, decoding adult learning, designing impactful outcomes, and navigating the fast-changing world of medical education. Sometimes, she goes solo. Other times, s ...
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For 44 years, I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. I invite you to join me for a nostalgic and sometimes revealing look back through the trials and tribulations of a freelance outdoor writer.
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Jeff Somers is the author of the Avery Cates series, the Ustari Cycle, Chum, and Writing Without Rules. He also generates 45% of all the freelance writing in the universe. In each episode, Jeff will pour a drink and discuss one of his works of short fiction, from inspiration to publication, and then read the damn thing with sound effects and asides. He invites you to pour a drink and settle in with him for a self-centered and self-deprecating tour of his literary universe. Also, take off you ...
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A freelance writer with experience of commercial content creation and journalistic opinion and feature writing.
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Freelance gives women the flexibility and freedom to make money in a way that Corporate America just can’t. Join longtime freelance writer, journalist, and mom of three Ashley Cisneros Mejia as she interviews fellow women freelance writers and other freelance professionals about the business of freelancing. If you want to learn how to monetize your creative talents, make money on your own terms, and design a flexible life you love, this show is for you. Talk Freelance To Me: A Podcast for Wo ...
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.
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Two freelance writers chart the highs, lows and no-nos of successful self-employment
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Interesting conversations. Insightful people. Sometimes we even talk about writing.
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Carla is: a bookdragon; a 50-something with psychology and counseling degrees with post-grad work in grief/loss/trauma, sex crimes, and forensic anthropology; a woman who has lived in three haunted houses; a former freelance journalist and counselor, who is never bored; a disabled introvert who sees connections everywhere--like John Nash, only less math-y; a knitting fidget who loves horror movies with a skewed passion. Like one of her heroes, Harriet the Spy, she wants to learn everything a ...
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Learn about different writing careers for freelance writers. By the staff at WritingCareer.com
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The Free Lancer is a show discussing all things publishing through a queer, social justice lens. It’s for authors and editors navigating the industry in a heart-centered way—one that prioritizes care, relationship-building, and sustainable work practices over the relentless grind of capitalism, tech-bro culture, and AI promises. It explores how author and editor businesses can survive and thrive while also transforming the industry to fight for a better world. Season 2 is running fortnightly ...
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A podcast all about how to TRULY MARKET your freelance writing business and get HIGH-PAYING FOUR FIGURE jobs, no matter where you are in the world, without cold pitching or using crappy freelancing services that hold your money for 14 days like Fiverr!
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Free advice from three of the world's most qualified, most related experts: Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy. For one-half to three-quarters of an hour every Monday, we tell people how to live their lives, because we're obviously doing such a great job of it so far.
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Emma Hitt Nichols talks to freelance medical writers about their work
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This podcast is designed to give video game developers a leg up with content marketing. Learn what to write about, how often to write, and how to market the content you produce.
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The #1 show for beginner writers to go pro.
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Exploring the Business of Creative Independence.
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Learn how to write various forms of copy for business, academic, advertising, and personal correspondence. By the staff at www.LousyWriter.com
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Quit your toxic nonprofit job and replace your full-time income while writing grants part-time, from home! Join our students in the Freelance Grant Writer Academy to create Financial Stability and Flexibility through writing grants for causes you are passionate about: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author Holly Rustick provides coaching that helps new and experienced grant writers replace their full ...
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Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko have long shared a dream: to build the world’s most fulfilling freelance writing businesses. Over the past 8 years, the two friends have become successful freelance writers, finding new clients (hello Salesforce + Vogue Business); refining their service offerings; building six-figure businesses; and ultimately, creating their dream careers. Now, they’re sharing everything they know and discussing what they’ve yet to find out. Why? Because they know you can bui ...
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Podcast by Jennifer Mattern
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ClearCutCopywriting.Com - Tips - Methods - Strategies - To Help Business Owners And Freelance Copywriters Write Higher Converting Copy.
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Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and book coach Colleen Mitchell provides authors with bite-sized mindset tips, encouragement, inspiration, and tips for the writing process. So grab a cup, cozy up, and let's get to writing! The Novel Writing Podcast is a production of Colleen Mitchell Writes, LLC.
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The Ambitious Freelancer is here to help you create your dream freelance life quickly. We'll cover everything you need to know to create a freelance business, from getting clients to building your testimonials so you can work with bigger and better companies.
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Smarter Freelancing: Freelance Work | Getting Clients | Freelance Writing | Freelance Design | Ed Gandia
Ed Gandia: Freelance Copywriter, Solopreneur, Business Strategist, Coach
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Smarter Freelancing is the show that teaches you how to earn more in less time ... doing work you love ... for better clients. It doesn't matter if you're just now thinking about going out on your own, if you've been freelancing for a long while, or if you're somewhere in the middle. This podcast will help you create a freelance business that gives you the time and financial freedom to live your purpose. In this engaging, nuts-and-bolts show, Ed Gandia, co-author of the bestselling book The ...
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The challenges and triumphs of creative writing and freelance editing.
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A compilation of the podcasts and podcast appearances of Hugh J. O'Donnell. Includes The Way of the Buffalo, The Freelance Hunters, Chrononauts Cinema Reviews, and other appearances.
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The Write Start teaches you everything you need to know to start and build a successful and profitable freelance writing career. In jam-packed episodes, professional writer Lisa Iannucci will chat with other professional non-fiction, fiction, essay, and memoir writers who will share secrets to their success and discuss the pitfalls and obstacles to having a successful writing career. Lisa will also share her personal experiences from her own career. You'll learn so much in this podcast and y ...
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The Paralegal Voice covers the latest issues and trends in the paralegal world. Hosted by Jill I. Francisco and Tony Sipp, The Paralegal Voice is an award winning show where leading paralegals and legal professionals discuss a range of topics from career tips and tactics to writing skills and hiring trends. The Paralegal Voice is a comprehensive educational resource for paralegals and all legal professionals at any level of experience.
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Learn how to get graphic design clients, price your services confidently, and build a profitable design business that gives you freedom. You’re not meant to chase cheap clients or work nights just to stay afloat. Hosted by Kady Sandel, brand strategist, agency owner, and design business coach helping freelance, brand, and web designers build scalable, profitable businesses. You’ll learn how to: • Get graphic design clients and sell high-value offers • Build systems that simplify your design ...
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Have you ever wanted to place a story in a newspaper or magazine but didn't know where to start? Freelance writing and pitching can be oblique—let's make it straightforward. You can get at me on Twitter with any comments or questions: http://bit.ly/2tzH2p5
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This podcast follows Clive Cockburn’s freelancing career as a composer for film and television music. His online music composing and arranging course for both beginners and advanced students can be found at www.thecontemporarymusiccourse.com.
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Learn how to get more clients (or your first client) as a freelancer with these 10-15 minute daily episodes. In each episode or interview, you'll learn systems and strategies that you can apply to your freelancing business to get more clients.
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Press Insider is a new media industry podcast featuring key, influential editors on how to get that elusive yes to a pitch. If your ambition is to learn how to become a freelance writer and secure bylines at prestigious magazines and newspapers, then this show is for you. Not a writer? This podcast is also for people who want to know how to successfully pitch article ideas to journalists, or get media attention for a cause or business. In each episode you’ll hear from a different talented ed ...
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Welcome to the Let's Meet For Copy® podcast, where we drink coffee and talk copy. If you're a blogger, marketing pro, small business owner, fellow copywriter or just someone who wants to learn more about writing and laugh while you're learning, this is the place for you. Welcome!
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Copy Craic is the podcast that helps you grow your business and look after yourself while you do it. Each episode I'm joined by a guest to answer one burning question. The podcast is perfect for copywriters, freelancers, business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, founders, and anyone generally sound.
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#387: The Freelancer Health Reset—5 Micro-Habits That Actually Stick, Including Key Midlife Insights for Women
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Freelancers are great at pushing through. We hit deadlines, juggle clients, and squeeze productivity out of thin air. But here's the truth many of us avoid: Our physical health often pays the price. In today's episode, we're talking about the side of freelancing that rarely gets airtime — the slow erosion of our health when the business becomes the…
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11 Trends Every Freelance Grant Writer Needs To Know In 2026
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Join the FREE, LIVE Training, "How to Make $10K/Months Writing Grants from Home in 2026 (No degree, No Experience, No 40-Hour Work Weeks)" on Wednesday, Jan. 21st from 4:30 pm - 6 pm EST. Register here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar In this episode, Holly breaks down the top 11 trends freelance grant writers must lean into in 2…
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Writing, Boundaries, and How to Be a Feisty Freelancer with Dr. Sue Bowness
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What does it really take to build a freelance business that feels steady, fulfilling, and true to who you are? Every freelancer faces moments of doubt, especially when the industry shifts, competition rises, or motivation fades. But there are practical ways to stay grounded and keep moving forward. In this conversation, Ashley Cisneros Mejia talks …
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BEST OF 2025: Conquering LinkedIn and finding clients with Rebecca Cofrancesco
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Continuing our summer series of our most popular episodes of the last year, we are sharing a great chat from early 2025 with content strategist and LinkedIn mentor Rebecca Cofrancesco. Beck talks about how to make LinkedIn work for you, how to find clients and why she started a local business meet-up group. During our chat, we talk about: • Why she…
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The Goth letters: why the alphabet goes off the rails after T, with Danny Bate
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1147. In this bonus segment that originally ran in October, we look at the fascinating history of the "new letters" of the alphabet — V, W, X, Y, and Z. Danny Bate explains why T was the original end of the alphabet and how letters were added by the Greeks and Romans. We also look at the origin of the letter Y, which was originally a vowel, and the…
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Is the 300 Blk the New 30-30?! Ep. 464
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ron Spomer
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ron Spomer
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My 2026 Design Business Predictions (and How to Prepare) | EP 193
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2026 is going to separate designers who lead from designers who get replaced. I am seeing clear shifts in how clients hire, what they value, and what they are willing to pay for. AI is changing the industry fast, but not in the way most designers think. In this episode, I am sharing my real predictions for 2026 based on what I see inside my own age…
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In the final days of 2025, Jen and Pete noodle on what should be the top priority to have prepared as we move in to 2026. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why is it important to have an idea of what success looks like for you? What is an outcome goal? What is a process goal? How might we measure and take an audit of our existi…
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War of the dots. Why we say 'pitch black.' Pitch hot.
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1146. This week, we look at the history of Braille, from the tragic accident that inspired Louis Braille's six-dot system to the "War of the Dots"—a decades-long conflict over competing reading standards in the U.S. Then, we look at the origin of the phrase "pitch black," revealing how the intensifier "pitch" refers to an ancient, dark wood tar and…
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Best of 2025: Treasa Edmond on offering content strategy as a service
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Have we got a treat for you! This episode with content strategist, business coach and consultant Treasa Edmond was one of our most popular episodes in 2025. It is full of gold for any freelancer wanting to move up the value chain and secure more high-paying clients. In our wide-ranging chat, Treasa talks about: • The different between offering cont…
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In this episode of Rewatching Oscar, I dive into one of the greatest films ever made about the theatre, stardom, and the razor-sharp ambition lurking behind the curtain: All About Eve. Released in 1950 and starring the legendary Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, and Thelma Ritter, this Oscar-winning classic isn't just a master…
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How a long-lost yearbook revealed the origin of 'hella,' with Ben Zimmer
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1145. In this bonus segment from October, I talk with Ben Zimmer about "hella" and how even yearbook messages can be digitized to help preserve the language record. Ben shares the full story of this slang term, and we also talk about the detective work that led to the OED using Run DMC's use of "drop" in “Spin Magazine” as a citation. Ben Zimmer's …
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“Is It Even Worth Applying?”… and Other Big Federal Grant Questions Answered
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Join the FREE, LIVE Training, "How to Make $10K/Months Writing Grants from Home in 2026 (No degree, No Experience, No 40-Hour Work Weeks)" on Wednesday, Jan. 21st from 4:30 pm - 6 pm EST. Register here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar In this episode, Holly Rustick from Grant Writing and Funding interviews Fielding Jezreel, CEO o…
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What Running a 6-Figure Design Business as a Mom Really Looks Like | EP 192
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Running a six-figure design business while raising kids is not about working nonstop or separating life into perfect boxes. It is about creating flow, flexibility, and freedom. I built my agency from home with a remote team, a dedicated studio space, and systems that keep everything running even when life gets busy. In this episode, I am sharing wh…
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The origin of X in algebra. Why we say ‘how come’ for ‘why.’ Water handles.
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1144. This week, we look at the origin of the letter X as the variable for the unknown in algebra. Then, we look at the phrase "how come," explaining why it's more informal than "why" and how its grammar subtly differs from other question words. That X segment was written by Peter Schumer, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Middlebu…
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In their annual tradition, Jen and Pete list their very favo(u)rite things of 2025. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about their favo(u)rite: Fiction book. Non-fiction book. Podcast. TLATSOI episode. Thing they watched. Motto. Thing they discovered about themselves. To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and T…
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Don’t go outside, it’s wet! Instead, cozy up with a wad of Big League Chew and your sorta creepy ghost husband, because we’re going to watch every holiday movie in existence to distract us from that utterly terrifying HUGE reindeer decoration. Why is it so BIG? Suggested talking points: As Fat a Chocobo as this Zenny Can Purchase, Method Chain from…
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Victorian Christmas: A Strange Christmas Game: 105
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In which Carla celebrates the season by once again celebrating a Victorian horror author, as the Victorians would wish us to do in this season of darkness and cheer. Sources and References: Books by Charlotte Riddell available from Project Gutenberg Books by Mrs. J. H. Riddell available from archive.org Theme song and stinger: “She Comes Through th…
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It's the end of 2025, so Rachel and Lynne take a reflective look back at the year, delving into both the good times and bad. We are both big believers in a little self-reflection, so it makes sense to look back at what was certainly a tumultuous year in the world of freelancing. We share tips and lessons learned, new tools we've explored, and our b…
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EP341: My Journey As A Nurse Writer with Allyssa Dolphin, RN MSN (A Plan Produce Profit Success Story)
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, Janine welcomes Alyssa, a fellow nurse and member of the Savvy Nurse Writer community. Alyssa shares how she transitioned from bedside nursing and teaching to becoming a successful freelance writer—all while raising a toddler and growing her family. Her story is full of honest re…
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Reiki Master Teacher, Astrologist, Medium, and fellow author, Lynette Corsten is someone I'm also proud to call a friend. We invite Lynette back to perform four astrological tarot readings based on three other randomly chosen guests and one Patreon patron! They haven't heard their readings yet, so we hope you enjoy listening as much as they will.…
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2025 Words of the Year, with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber
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1143. This week, we look at the 2025 words of the year with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber. We look at viral slang like "six seven" and cultural terms like "rage bait" and "fatigued." We also look at the dramatic rise of "slop" to describe low-quality AI content and how words like "parasocial" are changing function. Find Jess Zafarris at UselessEty…
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#386: The Packaging Problem—Why Your AI Help Isn't Making You Money (Yet)
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Freelancers are giving away their most valuable AI insights, and not getting paid for it. In today's episode, we're taking a hard look at one of the biggest blind spots for freelance writers and content pros right now: the failure to package your AI knowledge into a paid offer. Your clients want to use AI. They're trying. But they're confused, over…
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Inside Our $20K Madrid Retreat: The Strategy That Will Fuel A $1B Movement
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Join the FREE, LIVE Training, "How to Make $10K/Months Writing Grants from Home in 2026 (No degree, No Experience, No 40-Hour Work Weeks)" on Wednesday, Jan. 21st from 4:30 pm - 6 pm EST. Register here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar In this episode of the Grant Writing and Funding Podcast, host Holly Rustic shares an exclusive …
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Vision Board for Designers – How to Map Out Your 2026 Goals | EP 191
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Most freelance designers set goals that sound good on paper but have no real direction. That is why I use a vision board to map out my year intentionally, not to manifest but to plan. In this episode, I am walking you through how to create a 2026 vision board that helps you grow your design business, attract better clients, and make decisions that …
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'Pride and prejudice' before Jane Austen. Was Parson Brown a real person? Happy Panda.
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1142. This week, we look at the history of the phrase "pride and prejudice," which was used frequently before Jane Austen’s 1813 novel. Then, we look at whether Parson Brown from “Winter Wonderland” was a real person, and why his name is sometimes replaced with a “circus clown.” Links to Get One Month Free of the Grammar Girl Patreon (different lin…
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Coining a new term, Jen introduces Pete to the idea of, while working on a project, considering the relative effort of both the creator and the receiver. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is relative effort? What is relative risk? How might we ship things without the pressure of absolute perfection? Why might we think abou…
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Is the 6.8 Western Over Pressuring?! Ep 460
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ron Spomer
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How to Hit Reset on Your Freelance Business with Melanie Padgett Powers
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Are you running your freelance business with intention—or just reacting to deadlines? It’s easy to stay in motion as a freelancer. Between client work, content marketing, invoicing, and trying to keep up with everything else, we often skip the most important work: thinking strategically about what we want from this business and how we’re actually d…
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Glasses off! We're getting really serious about mystery underwear, the latest in celebrity feuds that we absolutely have a stake in, and being super duper weird about jellybeans. Suggested talking points: Underwear Salvage Secrets, Pent-Up Product Love, Three Folksy Guys, Walton Goggins Grinch Goggle Glasses Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.co…
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The No Pants Cocktail Hour Episode 89: Abhors a Vacuum
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The No Pants Cocktail Hour Episode 89: Author Jeff Somers drinks Maker's Mark 101 and reads his short story "Abhors a Vacuum," published by Dark Recesses Press in 2021. https://darkrecessespress.com/2021/12/01/abhors-a-vacuum/ jeffreysomers.comBy Jeff Somers
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