Podcast Episodes

Sourcebottle's Bec Derrington on creating a resource for journalists and content creators

Season 12 Episode 28

This week, Rachel and Lynne are chatting to a different style of guest - Bec Derrington from Sourcebottle. Sourcebottle is a fabulous resource for journalists, writers and content creators and one we…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Steve Colquhoun on working as a freelance journalist, copywriter and motoring writer

Season 12 Episode 27

This week, we're chatting to Steve Colquhoun - a journo, editor and copywriter based in Geelong, Victoria. He started in media at the age of 17 after leaving school, cutting his teeth on mastheads su…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

New to freelancing? Here's how to get your first clients

Season 12 Episode 26

This week, hosts Rachel and Lynne are responding to a question we had on Instagram from an entry-level writer asking how to get her first clients. So we are sharing our 12 tips (6 from each of us) on…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Dilvin Yasa on working as a freelance travel writer and author

Season 12 Episode 25

The life of a freelance travel writer sounds like a dream gig (and one we have always wondered about) - so this week Rachel and Lynne are chatting with freelancer and columnist Dilvin Yasa. Dilvin ta…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Jodie Spiteri-James from the ASA on literary speed dating and getting published

Season 12 Episode 24

This week, Rachel and Lynne welcome Jodie Spiteri-James from the Australian Society of Authors (ASA) to the podcast. Jodie is the Professional Development and Events Manager at the ASA and responsib…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

Melanie Hansch on moving to New York and working for magazines in the US

Season 12 Episode 23

Magazine editor and writer Melanie Hansch joins Rachel and Lynne on the podcast this week talking about her work as deputy editor of the prestigious Food and Wine magazine in the US. Melanie shares h…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

Hannah James on how to secure work from print magazines

Season 12 Episode 22

Despite the move to digital, there is still some allure about glossy magazines. This week Rachel and Lynne chat with Hannah James, the deputy editor of Country Style magazine about what print magazin…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

Ed Gandia on AI, strategy and The Content Byte Summit

Season 12 Episode 21

This week on the podcast, hosts Rachel Smith and Lynne Testoni chat with Ed Gandia, a business-building coach and successful podcaster. Ed is also one of the two keynote speakers at our conference, T…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

Dex Randall on beating burnout

Season 12 Episode 20

This week, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with burnout coach Dex Randall. We know that when you work for yourself, the to-do list can be long and the pressure can be immense, which is why we felt this…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Everything you need to know about The Content Byte Summit

Season 12 Episode 19

This week, it's just Rachel and Lynne as we discuss our big event for the year - The Content Byte Summit!

We are keen to share our excitement about the event, which is coming to Sydney in September -…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago