Theresa Miller on speaking up
Rachel and Lynne discuss how public speaking can help freelancers become more visible and attract clients, despite the nerves. We are joined by media trainer and journalist Theresa
How to nail client calls with Rachel and Lynne
This week on the pod it’s just Rachel and Lynne as we answer a listener question about how to nail client calls. We compare warm leads (often via referrals and niche networks
Writing about Mind, Body, Spirit with Maggie Hamilton
This week, Rachel & Lynne welcome mind, body, spirit expert Maggie Hamilton – writer, social researcher, former publisher and founder of Allen & Unwin’s Inspired Living
Moving from publishing to a comms role – with Jo Butler
This week, Rachel and Lynne chat with Jo Butler about switching careers from book publishing to marketing and communications at the University of Sydney. Jo shares her journey of n
Breaking the freelance stress cycle with Sabina Read
This week Rachel and Lynne chat with psychologist Sabina Read about catastrophising, perfectionism and the freelance stress spiral Sabina explains catastrophising as a cognitive di
How to reinvent yourself with Phoebe Hartley
This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne talk to Phoebe Hartley about her creative journey from filmmaking to journalism Phoebe, a former filmmaker turned freelance writer, has n
Self-publishing and book coaching with Anna Featherstone
In our first episode for 2026, Rachel and Lynne discuss self-publishing and book coaching with guest Anna Featherstone. Anna, a mentor, book coach, editor, and author of five nonfi
Building a career around books and reviewing, with Nicole Abadee
This week, Rachel and Lynne dive into the art of books and book reviewing with guest Nicole Abadee, a book reviewer for The Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Weekend. Nicole discu
Juliet Rogers on how to get published and what makes a successful book
This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with book publisher and author’s advocate, Juliet Rogers. Juliet talks about the publishing industry, what has changed