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The Content Byte — 316 episodes
Why we are taking a break - with Lynne and Rachel
How pre-selling strategies can turn leads into clients with Brenna McGowan
How to make a living from Substack, with Maggie Alderson
New things we are trying in our business in 2026
Lessons from entrepreneurs and how it applies to freelancers - with Bernadette Schwerdt
How to find opportunities in print media - with Sarah Tayler
How freelancers can find work through referrals - with Sarah Hubbard
How to make time to work on your freelance business
Creating customer-centred content with Mat Patterson
The systems freelancers need to succeed - with Leticia Mooney
How to create your own career luck with Mel Barfield
How to make money through TikTok and Instagram with Keenya Kelly
Theresa Miller on speaking up and the opportunities it brings
How to nail client meetings
Writing in the mind/body/spirit field, with Maggie Hamilton
How to pitch to editors - with Lindy Alexander
Establishing a freelance podcasting career, with Caroline Winter
Things that hold you back as a freelancer
Moving from publishing to a comms role - with Jo Butler
Breaking the freelance stress cycle - with Sabina Read
How to reinvent yourself, with Phoebe Hartley
Self-publishing and book coaching with Anna Featherstone
BEST OF 2025: Using ChatGPT as your marketing brain, with Steven Lewis
BEST OF 2025: Helen Dehen on investing in your business to gain confidence and earn more
BEST OF 2025: Lucie Robazza on 5 micro-habits to prioritise your health
BEST OF 2025: Conquering LinkedIn and finding clients with Rebecca Cofrancesco
Best of 2025: Treasa Edmond on offering content strategy as a service
The 2025 Wrap-up with Rachel and Lynne
The Content Trends We Need To Talk About – with Canva's Maria Izvestkina
Building a career around books and reviewing, with Nicole Abadee
How to Stop Gaslighting Yourself – with Mark Jones
What you can do to protect yourself from AI - with Joe Pulizzi
Big-Biz Strategies Solo Operators Can Steal, with Ashley Cisneros-Mejia
Lucie Robazza on 5 micro-habits to prioritise your health
Marketing without shouting, with Mia Fileman
Ilise Benun on how to use AI to find clients
Perfecting a creative flow as a freelancer – with Steven Puri
Content chief Keshnee Kemp on social media, working with Woolworths and setting up an agency
3 tools to stay focused, finish projects and feel calm, with Claire Emerson
Creating Inclusive and Accessible Content with Zoe Simmons
How a services guide will attract clients, with Kendall Cherry
Why Saying "No" Isn't Enough with Maggie Patterson
Liv Steigrad on 5 things you need to talk about in your business
When a major life event makes you re-evaluate your career, with Chris Stead
Joanna Savill on blending journalism with events
Jane Manning on being a director and writer for television and film
Better Homes & Gardens editor Megan Osborne on working in and for magazines
Stop the Scroll: Evelina Kaganovitch on How Clear Copywriting Lands Clients
Sabrina Rogers-Anderson on how to niche down and charge more
Nadine Nethery on how freelancers can retain customers
Steven Lewis on using ChatGPT as your marketing brain
Juliet Rogers on how to get published and what makes a successful book
Working creatively in a regulated industry with Amy Hadley
Nikita Morell on niche-ing down and being an expert
Melissa Hoyer and the ultimate portfolio career
Behind the podcast - Lynne & Rachel talk about their partnership
Julia Newbould on keeping on top of your finances
Lee Ellwood on editing and industry accreditation
Jenny Valentish on teaching, writing books and the power of writing groups
Michelle Newell on moving from freelancer to thought leader
Toby Schmitz on acting, writing for stage and screen and now a novel
Special Q&A episode – answering questions from our listeners
Georgia Rickard on influencing, without being an 'influencer'
Dan Kaufman on the craft of writing and editing
Michal Eisik on building a kickass portfolio website (and avoiding common mistakes)
Josephine Barrett on a career as a screenwriter
Sara Howard on taking your business Beyond Solo – how to grow and thrive
Publisher Rob Johnson on how to pitch a story to an editor (and get a commission)
Helen Dehen on how investing in your business can bring confidence and higher earnings
Petra Buchanan on the challenges of women working in media and freelance reinvention
Alana Wulff on freelance contracts (and why you can't operate without them)
Treasa Edmond on offering content strategy as a service
Sue Williams on being a successful freelance writer and author
Carolyn Tate on moving from being a freelancer to starting her own agency
Karen Eck on why freelancers need to be visible
Conquering LinkedIn, finding clients and the power of community, with Rebecca Cofrancesco
RE-RELEASE Working as an agency copywriter with Damien Whelan
RE-RELEASE Grant Writing with Martina Donkers
Writing for purpose-driven brands with Carmen Hawker
Why You Might be Your Own Worst Enemy When it Comes to Landing Dream Clients
What it's like to be a B2B tech writer with Rosalyn Page
Building a Sustainable Freelance Career in a Gig Economy with Lizzie Mulherin
How to be paid well with Sue White
How to earn more as a freelancer without ruining your life with Sarah Greesonbach
How to use community to grow a freelance business with Jenn Donovan
Creating personality-driven email newsletters with Steven Lewis
It's Summit Time! Our pick of the must-see sessions
Corporate communications and using data to create better content, with Cameron Pegg
Lucia Osborne-Crowley on court reporting and trauma-informed writing
Paul Merrill on moving from publishing to content
Sarah Aubrey on a career as a voice actor
Leonie Dawson on Marketing without Social Media
Editor Virginia Jen on how print and digital work together
Austin L Church on the $300k flywheel and The Content Byte Summit
Akash Arora on working as a travel writer and editor
Rachelle Unreich on freelance writing, and telling her mother's story
Moving from freelancing to starting your own agency, with Vanessa Keys
Making business finance accessible with Justine McLean
Writing your first novel, with Siobhan O'Brien
All about LinkedIn and how to make it work for you, with Cathy Anderson
All about pricing for freelancers with Jasmine Parasram
Louise Milligan on storytelling, investigative reporting and her new book, Pheasant's Nest
Combining freelance writing and news journalism with Caroline Riches
Stories from our audience: when freelancing kicked you in the ass
Jessica Mudditt on leaving journalism to start her own publishing company
From magazine editor to content creator on the tools: Meet Natasha Dickins
Using evergreen marketing to avoid slow seasons as a freelancer - with Prerna Malik
Combining journalism with media training – with Theresa Miller
Lisa Almond on copywriting and life-or-death crises
Nicole Webb - journalist turned media expert and book publicist
Working with freelancers with Rounded's Grant McCall
Specialising in email marketing with Eman Ismail
Web 3 and content marketing with Bec Haddad
Successful freelancers: stylist, writer and photographer Jessica Bellef
Successful freelancers: Julie Lee and the Medium Rare story
Why blogging isn't enough for SEO - with Abbey of the Duo Collective
6 types of collaborations freelancers can do to get work
Specialising your way to higher rates with Abi Prendergast
6 things freelancers need to start doing on LinkedIn in 2024 with Adam Franklin
Our takeaways from 2023
Freelance work in podcast producing, with Kim Kerton from Unemployed and Afraid
Using Copywriting to Attract Leads with Krystle Church
Clare Fletcher on balancing a part-time comms role with writing and events
Freelance writer Alley Pascoe on long-form features and ghostwriting
Tips for new and veteran copywriters by copywriter, trainer and podcaster Bernadette Schwerdt
How to put yourself out there (even if you're a die-hard introvert), with Carlii Lyon
Social media for freelancers: Tips for getting leads and building your business with posts that work
Financial writer and freelancer Michelle Bowes on how to run a successful freelance business
Charlotte Wood on her new novel, being a successful author and having her work adapted for the stage
Key learnings from The Content Byte Summit
The Content Byte Summit - why you need to be there!
Creative business consultant Monica Davidson on building a successful creative business
Writer Eagranie Yuh on white papers, branded podcasts … and having a chocolate side hustle
Literary agent Lou Johnson about what agents do, whether you need one, and how to find one
RE-RELEASE! Finding content marketing clients with Jennifer Goforth Gregory
Rebecca Lowrey Boyd on embracing digital media
Susan Horsburgh on writing Two Of Us columns, freelancing for big-name mags and why profiles are her thing
Sourcebottle's Bec Derrington on creating a resource for journalists and content creators
Steve Colquhoun on working as a freelance journalist, copywriter and motoring writer
New to freelancing? Here's how to get your first clients
Dilvin Yasa on working as a freelance travel writer and author
Jodie Spiteri-James from the ASA on literary speed dating and getting published
Melanie Hansch on moving to New York and working for magazines in the US
Hannah James on how to secure work from print magazines
Ed Gandia on AI, strategy and The Content Byte Summit
Dex Randall on beating burnout
Everything you need to know about The Content Byte Summit
Stephanie Wood on a career in long-form journalism
Shannon Molloy on balancing a journalism career with non-fiction books
Sarah Spence on selling strategy as a service and being neurodiverse in the copywriting world
How to specialise in arts writing with Emma Finneran
Opinion writing with Vivienne Pearson
How to specialise in award writing with Erin Huckle
Creating a small business networking group, with Martin Sully
How to bust out of a slow patch
Kerri Sackville's career journey as a blogger to columnist and author
Author Emma Grey on how to write about grief and how it helped with hers
From the World Economic Forum to running your own content agency – with Mike Hanley
Pip Harry on the secrets to success in book publishing
Heather Smith on blending accounting services with a career in content
Creating a career as a freelance subeditor with Leigh Livingstone
Lee Tran Lam on building a career in the food media
Odette Barry on self-promotion without the 'ick'
Why brand voice is so powerful - with Brooke Hill
Charlotte Dallison on writing about fashion and lifestyle – plus securing a book contract
Barry Divola on making a living writing long-form features and covering music, pop culture, podcasts and travel
Our Best-ever Set-and-Forget Tips for the Holidays
The importance of SEO in content writing with Liam Carnaham from Inkwell Content
Writing for TV and the stage, with Offspring creator Debra Oswald
The power of audio content with Sparticles creator Rananda Rich
Navigating the job search and recruitment process with career and interview coach Leah Lambart
Successful freelancers share their tips – Annie Reid
Why social proof is so powerful, with Kirsty Fanton
True crime podcast script writing, with Gemma Harris
Email strategy and quizzes, with Melissa Payne
Side hustle ideas for writers and other creative freelancers
When to know it's time to take a break from freelance life, and join the 9-5, with Johanna Leggatt
Hieu Nguyen on moving to New York and creating a successful freelance career
Successful freelancers: Meet journalist and editor Grant Jones
Creating a podcast for clients - what's involved and how to charge
Specialising in grant writing with Martina Donkers
What it's like working as an agency copywriter, with Damien Whelan
5 templates you need as a new copywriter or content producer
Claire Isaac on editing weekly magazines, long-term contracts and running a successful podcast
What agencies really want from freelancers with Renee Francis
Future-proofing your career with Dr Marcus Bowles
How to build your contacts book
How to beat freelancer fatigue
Personal branding with Emma Lovell
Madeleine Dore on routines and the cult of productivity
Making the move from magazines to writing commercial fiction
How freelancers can partner with brands – with Therese Tarlinton
Six ways to get your first copywriting clients
Successful freelancers share their tips – Lucy E. Cousins
Our tips on overcoming procrastination
Making a living as a food blogger, with Jess Holmes
Lisa Thomas on moving from journalism to government communications
How to deal with feedback and criticism
Sue Bell on the Launceston Freelance Festival and why a community is good for freelancers
Rashida Tayabali on finding leads, choosing a niche and growing her freelance business
When (and why) to end a client relationship
Campbell Mattinson on wine writing and finally publishing his 30-year-old manuscript
Creating great website content with Emma McMillan
What you need to know to get a book deal, with editor and publisher Rebecca Kaiser from Allen and Unwin
The power of following up on pitches and with clients
How collaborating can help to grow your business, with Jessica Ruhfus
Everything you need to know about UX copywriting, with Susan Reoch
Starting and running a content agency, with Jac Taylor from Crucible Content
Using analytics to build a digital audience with taste.com.au's Laura Simpson
Taking the mystery out of the sales process - with Richard Gray
Answering all your questions about LinkedIn, with Jillian Bullock
Recovering when you've stuffed up, with freelancer John Burfitt
Productivity and sustainability for freelancers, with Elana Robertson
Need a freelancer CV? Here's what to consider
Digital Nutrition with Jocelyn Brewer
Sophie Cross and the Freelancer magazine journey
How to take a client brief on a new project
Survival Skills for Freelancers: We chat to copywriter and bestselling author Sarah Townsend
Yes, you should raise your rates (and how to do it)
Freelancer Monique Butterworth on how to make a living in the world of celebrity journalism
Social media tips to help freelancers grow their businesses, with Sam McFarlane
How freelancers can get more agency work, with Clare Brundle from Heads and Tales Content Agency
Michelle Bateman on beauty writing and building a career in editorial, content and copywriting
Sara Mulcahy on having the best year of her work life after moving across the country
Getting paid as a freelancer, with debt collector Paul Metcalf from Collectmore
Leads: Our top 10 ways to get more of them
Everything you need to know about virtual assistants
Lucy Kippist on lessons learned from working with small businesses
Making a successful living in magazines, with comedy writer David Smiedt
Melanie Padgett Powers, US-based healthcare writer and podcaster, shares the secrets of her success
Building a successful freelance business and making good money, with Lindy Alexander
Successful freelancers: Belinda Weaver
Successful freelancers - Shane Cubis
Top tips from successful freelancers: Carrie Hutchinson
Moving countries and carving out a freelance business from scratch, with Jessica Mudditt
Your guide to doing case studies for content clients
Offering lead magnets as a service to your content clients
Things you should never say to writers
How to build a customer base as a small business or freelancer
Offering content strategy as a writer
Why content writers and other freelancers need a Google My Business listing (and how to use it to your advantage)
5 tricky content clients and how to handle them
How Pinterest can bring you new content clients
7 Things you must have on your website
The digital tools we love and use the most
Rebekah Lambert on running a Facebook group (without it taking over your life)
10 essential tips to make you a better writer
How to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Moving from magazines to government content work, with Nigel Bartlett
No, I won't work for that! How to deal with low-paying clients
The Easy Way to Network with guest Tory Archbold
How to repurpose and reuse content
How journalists can reinvent themselves in this market, with careers coach Jane Jackson
How to build a community through newsletters with Sophie Hansen
What we learnt from 2020 - and what we'll do differently
BONUS EPISODE: Our favourite tips from the year that's been
What DO editors want? We chat to editorial director Kerrie McCallum from delicious. and Escape about life in the hot seat
Your guide to successful pitching, with journalist and teacher John Burfitt
How we balance freelancing and family
Why freelancers should blog to get work (and what to blog about) with Brook McCarthy
From publishing to not-for-profit work, with guest Nicole Conville
How to set up a home office
Turning your side hustle into a full-time business with Jen Bishop from Interiors Addict
Tips, tricks and tools for creating great headlines
Season 5, Ep 4: What freelancers need to know about Instagram with Sara Tasker
Your ultimate guide to recording and transcribing
Stuck in a slump? Here's how to get your mojo back
Talking JobKeeper with accountant Holly Shoebridge - what you need to know right now
Series 4, Ep 12: Your starter guide to sourcing images
Niches: Yes, they're important AND can help you charge more
On-boarding systems for clients and why you need them
Starting a content business, with Nigel Bowen
Series 4, Ep 8: Internships...good for your career, or exploitative?
We chat to Wendy Moore about moving from print to TV
Mentors: Finding one, using one, being one
Pricing: different methods and what works for us
How writers can get results on LinkedIn, with guest John Espirian
Think weeks: what are they and why do you need one?
RE-RELEASE! Finding content marketing clients with Jennifer Goforth Gregory
Why interviewing is an essential skill - and our top tips
Moving into content marketing with guest Claire Bradley from content agency Suddenly
6 things you need to do as soon as you start freelancing
Why it's a great time to do an online course (and what to consider)
Awkward conversations: How to deal with them as a freelancer
How to write faster so you can make more money
8 ways to find work you may not have considered
Essential SEO for content writers, featuring Kate Toon
How content marketing can pay your bills
A freelancer's guide to pitching - our top tips
6 ways to start future-proofing your freelance business
Survival mode and adjusting to the new normal
Freelancing during a crisis - our tips
Social media for clients - should you say yes?
Can public speaking become another great income stream for freelancers?
Anatomy of a great piece of content (and how to create it)
Why exercise can make you a better freelancer
Working in-house when you're freelance - should you?
Should freelancers work for small businesses - or steer clear?
How sending newsletters can bring you work
Packaging your services as a freelancer
PITA clients: How to spot them and manage them
Your guide to negotiating retainers with clients
S2 Episode 2: Why you shouldn't worry about downturns as a freelancer
S2 Episode 1: Common website mistakes (and how to avoid making them)
Episode 12: How to boost your productivity (to make more money)
Episode 11: How to escape the under-charging trap
Episode 10: The skills you need as a content writer
Episode 9: Finding new income streams as a freelancer
Episode 8: How to keep content writing clients coming back
Episode 7: Why networking is essential for freelancers
Episode 6: How to find experts and case studies
Episode 5: Here are a few of our favourite things
Episode 4: What do editors and content clients want?
Episode 3: Let's talk money (without freaking out)
Episode 2: How to find content writing work
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