How to make a living from Substack, with Maggie Alderson
This week, Lynne and Rachel are chatting with journalist, editor and novelist Maggie Alderson about how to create a good income stream from Substack. Now three years in with a high
How to find opportunities in print media – with Sarah Tayler
This week, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Sarah Tayler of Tweed Coast Media about producing and reviving custom publications, sharing her thoughts on why print is far from dead
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
How to pitch to editors with Lindy Alexander
This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne welcome back Lindy Alexander, to discuss how pitching is changing for freelancers and what it takes to get the attention of editors. Lind
Establishing a freelance podcasting career with Caroline Winter
This week, Rachel and Lynne discuss podcasting with guest Caroline Winter, a former radio journalist and co-founder of POD Talk. Caroline shares lessons from creating her eight-par
Things that hold you back as a freelancer
Rachel and Lynne share six small, actionable things for freelancers to help them be more successful. The tips are all about what they wish they’d done sooner in their respectiv
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