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How to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Season 6 Episode 8
As a freelancer, you're probably always juggling a few different projects, with some weeks busier than others. And if you don't have systems in place to track how you're going and meet your deadlines…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
Moving from magazines to content government work, with Nigel Bartlett
Season 6 Episode 7
With the last year bringing so much uncertainty to the media industry, many journalists are choosing to parlay their skills into content roles in the public sector - and what's not to love? Job secur…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
No, I won't work for that! How to deal with low-paying clients
Season 6 Episode 6
Low-paying clients. We've all been there as freelancers - so how do you deal with it? In this episode, we cover several scenarios:
What to do if you're offered work then told the rate is ridiculousl…Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
The Easy Way to Network with guest Tory Archbold
Season 6 Episode 5
This week, Rachel and Lynne talk all about how we can build up a powerful network with a special guest – Tory Archbold.
Networking! Sometimes that is a word that drives fear into people's hearts, but…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
How to repurpose and reuse content
Season 6 Episode 4
This week Lynne and Rachel share their tips and tricks on how to repurpose and reuse content, without plagiarising.
We think writers are crazy if they don't keep track of what they've written about a…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
How journalists can reinvent themselves in this market, with careers coach Jane Jackson
Season 6 Episode 3
With the last year bringing so much uncertainty to the media industry, both Rachel and I have known a few former colleagues who have moved to onto other roles – and even whole new careers. However, i…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
How to build a community through newsletters with Sophie Hansen
Season 6 Episode 2
Newsletters are big bikkies right now - so how do you create one that people want to open week after week? In this episode, that's a question we put to Sophie Hansen, creator of the Monday morning m…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
What we learnt from 2020 - and what we'll do differently
Season 6 Episode 1
Hosts Rachel Smith from Rachel's List and journalist and content creator Lynne Testoni talk about what we have learnt during 2020 – and how it has made our work better. Last year took us out of our c…
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
BONUS EPISODE: Our favourite tips from the year that's been
Season 5 Episode 13
It's been a great year of stellar guests ... and in this bonus Christmas episode, we each share our top five tips and moments from the year that's been. Plus, find out the episodes in our back catalo…
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
What DO editors want? We chat to editorial director Kerrie McCallum from delicious. and Escape about life in the hot seat
Season 5 Episode 12
It's no secret that media has been doing it very tough for several years now, with magazine closures and redundancies across the board. Add in a pandemic and it's been the year from hell for editors,…
Published on 5 years ago