Best Freelancewriter Podcasts (2024)

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Tim Stoddart – What to Do When You're a Beginner and Feel like a Nobody 41:05

1M ago41:05

41:05

If you’re just getting started online, it’s easy to feel tiny, insignificant. It’s easy to feel lost in this vast maze of different business models like freelancing and online courses and e-commerce. On the darker days, it’s easy to feel like you don’t have what it takes, that you might as well give up. And that’s why you need this interview with T…

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152: Grant Writing Quick Tip: Ask Different Questions by Teresa Huff 3:57

3M ago3:57

3:57

In this shorter, experimental format episode of Grant Writing Simplified, Teresa shares insights on the importance of asking different questions to navigate challenges in the nonprofit sector. Drawing from her experiences leading workshops and serving as a sounding board for nonprofit leaders, Teresa encourages listeners to step back from their fru…

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151: Empowering Nonprofits: The Fun Side of Grant Writing by Teresa Huff 28:46

3M ago28:46

28:46

In this episode, I'm doing something a little different. I was recently invited to be a podcast guest on the Marketer of the Day podcast by Robert Plank and I was happy to do that. It was such a fun conversation. He asked such really good questions that I thought, why not share it here with you as well! We talk about grant writing, nonprofit strate…

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150: Navigating Nonprofit Success with Forensic Accounting: A Dive into Integrity and Innovation with Chris Ekimoff 52:47

3M ago52:47

52:47

Book a 1:1 strategy call with Teresa Huff: www.teresahuff.com/mentor In this episode of the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast, I have a fascinating conversation with Chris Ekimoff, a forensic accountant specializing in litigation consulting and forensic accounting services. Chris discusses the importance of financial vigilance and proactiveness in n…

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149: Measure what Matters: A Proactive Approach to Nonprofit Success - By Teresa Huff 14:43

4M ago14:43

14:43

Book a 1:1 strategy call with Teresa Huff: www.teresahuff.com/mentor The Crucial Role of Data in Non-profit Grant Funding In this episode, I'm diving deep into why data collection and tracking are absolute game-changers for non-profit organizations, especially when it comes to snagging those crucial grant funds. I'm all about getting the full pictu…

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WCP247 Coach me 4:32

6M ago4:32

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What’s one thing you’d like help with in your writing life today? I’d like to coach you about it—and share the recording with other listeners of the Writing Coach Podcast. To apply for a free coaching session with me, visit www.rebeccalweber.com/coachme 🔗 You might also like to listen to … WCP 1: What’s your problem? WCP20 Setting freelance writer …

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148: The Power of Pause: 5 Reasons to Call Timeout in Your Nonprofit - by Teresa Huff 13:06

6M ago13:06

13:06

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: As we dive into the hustle of year-end activities, the race to finish strong is on for nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and consultants. In this busy season, we need to recognize that finishing well may mean finishing with rest and recovery. Let's take a cue from coaches and explore the strategic use of t…

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147: Celebrating Three Years of Grant Writing Simplified - by Teresa Huff 10:02

7M ago10:02

10:02

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Celebrating Three Years of Grant Writing Simplified It’s been three years since I launched the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast, and it’s been an amazing journey. The show has over 100,000 downloads from over 140 countries across six continents. I’ve made friends all over the world and we’ve come together …

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A Deep Dive into Growing a Massively Popular YouTube Channel 51:39

7M ago51:39

51:39

Ever wondered how to grow a YouTube channel? Or how to create world-class video content people can't help but binge? Ed from Film Booth is one of the world's top YouTubers. He's the go-to person that everyone goes to if they're serious about growing their YouTube channel. And in this video, Ed is giving us a deep dive into his process.…

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WCP246 First Tuesday: Write that pitch 21:52

9M ago21:52

21:52

Sometimes you AND your pitch need to get out of your head and out into the world. On the first Tuesday of the month, I’m hosting co-pitching calls where freelancers work on their pitches together. This month I offered a few short prompts for those who needed it. Here I elaborate on ways to approach these prompts, your story idea, your editor, your …

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WCP245 Archives: 🐶 Monday mornings on the mountain with Mishka 32:36

9M ago32:36

32:36

On Monday mornings I used to be cranky and anxious. It’s not a great combo any time, and not a great foundation for the week ahead. Then I created a ritual to help me transition … and I actually look forward to that time when I get to look at my writing projects from a totally different perspective. Creating a ritual or two in your writing life can…

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WCP244 Freelance feast or famine 23:33

10M ago23:33

23:33

In one week, you might have a pub that you’ve written for for years fold, receive an email from an editor who said she loved your pitch now asking for a ton of edits, sign a contract for a new book, and have a source ask to reschedule an interview. It seems there’s nothing as constant in change in the freelance writing world … and yet so many freel…

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WCP243 Gift of specificity 11:36

10M ago11:36

11:36

They say it’s the thought that counts when it comes to gifts. But if you’ve ever had the experience of receiving a gift that was clearly intended for somebody else (but the tags got swapped or similar), or if you received a generic Secret Santa present, you know that the thoughts leading to those gifts were fundamentally different than when somebod…

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WCP242 Miss that exit 16:27

10M ago16:27

16:27

On a road trip, you might see a dozen reminders about an upcoming exit. The frequency doesn’t mean that you should get off the highway for an unwanted detour. Following the trail of habitual thoughts can derail your writing life. Learn to stay the course. Also: The last session for the year of my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootc…

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146: From Ideas to Impact: Unveiling the Key to Successful Grant Funding - by Teresa Huff 14:03

10M ago14:03

14:03

Interested in hopping on a small group call with me? Sign up at and I’ll keep you in the loop! Unlocking Grant Funding: Moving Beyond Ideas and Building Impactful Programs As summer winds down, I’m seeing renewed energy in the world of fundraising and grants. With this transition, a common question is echoing through conversations—both in my inbox …

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WCP241 Archives: Internal and external accountability 17:41

10M ago17:41

17:41

Some writers always honor their deadlines for clients, yet aren’t accountable to themselves when it comes to marketing or creative work. Maybe you want to pitch more stories, finish your book proposal, or write in your journal every single day. You get started, then quit, and never build enough momentum to create the writing life you really want fo…

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145: The Art of Letting Go: Why Unlearning Is as Important as Learning - by Teresa Huff 8:50

11M ago8:50

8:50

Interested in hopping on a small group call with me? Sign up at and I’ll keep you in the loop! We Constantly Talk About Learning. But What About Unlearning? We all know lifelong learning matters. I'm constantly encouraging you to pick up new skills, strategies, and ways of thinking to stay sharp and relevant. But here's the thing—sometimes we need …

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WCP240 Time distortion 23:02

11M ago23:02

23:02

Perception of time varies from person to person, and from task to task. Before, during, or after a particular writing task your estimate of how long it takes will likely vary. This lack of clarity about time in the moment can be seen or described in very different ways depending on the context (eg “flow” vs “time blindness”). If you don’t know how …

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144: Humanity in the Age of AI: Navigating Authentic Connections for Lasting Impact - by Teresa Huff 11:46

11M ago11:46

11:46

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Revisiting the ROI Journey It's time for a heart-to-heart about a topic that's close to all our missions: authentic interactions in this tech-savvy world. So grab your favorite cup of inspiration, settle in, and let's dive into the final chapter of our ROI journey – the all-important art of Interacting. Re…

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WCP239 You set your freelance writing rates 21:01

11M ago21:01

21:01

Freelance writers often have a hard time setting rates, or feeling great about them after we’ve signed a contract. It can feel challenging when: You have a sense that there’s a correct rate to charge, but you don’t know what it is You don’t know how much you need to earn this year, so can’t break down this project accordingly You believe that the c…

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143: Formula for Nonprofit Success: Balancing Heart, Grit, and Brains: Interview with Derik Timmerman, Sparrow Nonprofit Solutions 42:40

11M ago42:40

42:40

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: The Truth About Grant Readiness If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you know I’m a big advocate for grant readiness, because the more prepared you are before you start, the better chance you have of winning a grant. But I’m also a big believer in taking action. The truth is, grant readiness is a …

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WCP238 Accountability hit 18:21

11M ago18:21

18:21

Do you (almost) always honor your agreements to others (e.g. you routinely make your deadlines), but have a hard time doing things that nobody else is completing (e.g. pitch a story to a new-to-you editor)? External accountability can help interrupt narratives that are neither fact-based nor helpful. Today I share with you a number of external acco…

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142: Streamline Systems for Nonprofit Success - by Teresa Huff 20:41

11M ago20:41

20:41

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Streamlining Systems for Nonprofit Success Can you believe we’re already nearing the end of summer? As we charge ahead into the second half of 2023, now is a great time to pause and evaluate whether your nonprofit's systems are working optimally for you. A while back, we talked about my favorite tech tools…

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WCP237 ⚡ Archives: Lights out 31:11

11M ago31:11

31:11

No electricity. No internet. They’re not one in the same, but when they overlap they make for a powerful Venn diagram. The extreme weather and increased pressures on infrastructure means we’re going to continue to see large areas lose power and connectivity. Here in South Africa, we’ve had plenty of chances to learn how to freelance efficiently bot…

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WCP236 Judge me 14:31

12M ago14:31

14:31

As a species, we’re pretty judgey. As working writers, we’re constantly having our work judged. Sometimes it can feel like how someone feels about our writing is how they feel about us. When we add our own judgement of somebody else’s judgement, things get sticky. Fear of judgement (by an editor, a friend, an anonymous reader who leaves a comment, …

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141: Mid-Year Goal Check: Assess Your Progress and Set Micro-Habits for Success - by Teresa Huff 12:38

12M ago12:38

12:38

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Mid-Year Check-In It’s hard to believe the summer is half over already! Where did the year go? I don’t know about you, but I’m a goal-setter, so mid-year is a good time to check in on my progress. Like most years, I’ve had a lot of unexpected things come up. It’s a process of learning to roll with the chan…

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140: 9 Ways Food Network Challenges Mirror the Grant Writing Process - by Teresa Huff 15:02

12M ago15:02

15:02

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: ROI for Foodies I enjoy watching some of the Food Network challenges because it’s fun to discover new baking ideas. While watching an episode last week, I noticed another reason the competitions are so much fun to watch. Grant writers and Food Network competitors go through a similar process in hopes of wi…

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WCP235 Expectations on the road 27:39

12M ago27:39

27:39

Freelancing while traveling disrupts the home routine. Get clear about your process and expectations when traveling, and you’ll be better able to reduce frustration and optimize your next trip. Some unconscious and/or unrealistic expectations include: + Stamina, sleep, and food choices + Only reporting vs. starting to do some writing before reporti…

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139: 7 Reasons Working Collaboratively Helps Your Team Get More Done: Interview with Dr. Vince Lindenmeyer, Principal, Beacon 4sight Group 53:52

12M ago53:52

53:52

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: The Link Between Competition and a Scarcity Mindset Competition is at the heart of every grant application, and a scarcity mindset can come from a position of competition. Many nonprofits work on a very limited budget, so the struggle with a scarcity mindset is common. After all, you wouldn’t be applying f…

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WCP234 Answer the question 22:06

12M ago22:06

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One great guiding question is at the heart of a pitch that lands an assignment, or in an article that resonates with readers. Answering this question is usually going to be more compelling for a reader, and often essential for an assigning editor. This episode unpacks the power of answers, plus the exception you want to watch out for (ie, when you …

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138: 5 Easy Grant Writing Tips to Build Strategic, Lasting - by Teresa Huff 12:03

1y ago12:03

12:03

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Ask Not What the Funder Can Do for You… In our last episode, we talked about how your nonprofit can stay relevant to funders, in the community, and as a grant writer. Today we’re going to talk about how to write stronger grant proposals and build relationships with funders by aligning the relevance of your…

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WCP233 Fun with numbers 15:11

1y ago15:11

15:11

As a writing coach, I’ve heard countless writers complain about their numbers. Or, more accurately, I’ve lost count. Often somebody will hook into a goal number (daily word count, annual income, how many likes on a post) that disappoints–whether they hit that number or not. And many others don’t identify a goal number from the outset, but then lame…

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137: Expert Answers to Your Top Questions on How to Become a Grant Writer: Interview with Holly Rustick, Grant Writing & Funding Podcast 55:16

1y ago55:16

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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Welcome, Up-and-Coming World Changers! Are you thinking about a career in grant writing, but don’t know where to start? I have a passion to train and equip grant writers with the skills they need to be successful because I had an amazing mentor who helped me get started. In today’s episode of Grant Writing…

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136: Nonprofit ROI: 5 Tips to Stay Relevant to Funders and Win More Grants - by Teresa Huff 10:41

1y ago10:41

10:41

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: The ROI of Grant Writing In my recent TEDx Talk, I talked about the . In the business world, ROI means Return on Investment, but it’s a different mindset in the world of grants. We’re talking about a Return on Impact. In today’s podcast episode, I’ll tell you more about the R in the ROI of grant writing an…

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WCP232 Podcast power with Steph Fuccio 21:32

1y ago21:32

21:32

Steph Fuccio invited me to her podcast, Content to Connect, to discuss the value and impact of podcasting and newsletters. This BTS conversation is relevant to anyone involved with a podcast, newsletter, or other (semi) regular form of opt-in communication. I share my own transition from a newsletter to podcast and how these both help my ideal clie…

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135: TEDx Talk: The Real ROI of Grant Writing - by Teresa Huff 19:14

1y ago19:14

19:14

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: As a grant writer for about two decades and winning over $7M for my clients, I’ve learned that grant writing isn’t magic, but there is a formula to increase your chances of winning grant. Today I’m sharing my secret sauce with you in my TEDx Talk! You can read the abbreviated version below or watch the ful…

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134: What is a Transformational Economy, and How Can it Help a Nonprofit? Interview with Mark S.A. Smith, Co-Founder of Nimbility Works 1:14:23

1y ago1:14:23

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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: The collective values and priorities of a society change with each generation. We express our values with our time and money, so those values then drive the economy through the demand for relevant products and services. With each economic shift, the value proposition and marketing methods adapt to the curr…

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WCP231 Archives: Writing through grief 14:56

1y ago14:56

14:56

In some important ways, it doesn’t matter what your job is when somebody you care about dies. In today’s episode, we look at ways you can use writing to process your emotions and communicate love and loss, or to support somebody else who is in mourning. We also discuss the practical challenges of freelancing while grieving. In the four years since …

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133: How Design, Creativity and Relationships Intersect With Budget Transparency: Interview with Sherry Quam Taylor, Nonprofit Finance Strategist 53:41

1y ago53:41

53:41

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: How to Shake Up the Status Quo and Raise Funds for Your Nonprofit I talk with a lot of nonprofits each week, and of course they all have one thing in common they need: more funding! That’s why I like to bring in experts in other types of fundraising too. We need to understand the bigger picture of how the …

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WCP230 Co-writing, experiments, and timing 11:58

1y ago11:58

11:58

Some thoughts on writing and pitching together, trying new things, and how timing your work sessions gives you useful data. 🔗 You might also like: WCP 175 Writing in community WCP 111 Intentions and transitions WCP 1: What’s your problem? 🎁 Download my free guide on how to pitch freelance article ideas, “5 Proven Steps to Writing Queries that Sell.…

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WCP229 Do good work with Raul Hernandez Ochoa 32:23

1y ago32:23

32:23

One great idea element can be developed into so many different kinds of stories for noncompeting audiences. Listen to my interview on the Do Good Work Podcast, where Raul and I talk about pitching, freelancing, flexibility, generating original ideas, exploring creativity, inspiration, and more in a slightly different context than we’ve ever done be…

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WCP228 Archives: Anti-racist reporting 24:51

1y ago24:51

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Black lives matter, today and every day. This is not always reflected in the media. Today we look at how an anti-racist approach to reporting helps us get closer to the real truth of what is happening in the stories you cover. An anti-racist approach works both in stories that explicitly cover racism, as well as so-called softer stories where you m…

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WCP227 You spelled/spelt it wrong 19:48

1y ago19:48

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What is your freelance writer business model? What are the skills you need to get you to the next point? Do you prefer to improve your weaknesses or your strengths? What skills are you actively developing right now? I’ve chosen not to pay too much attention to some skills (like spelling) that seem like a no-brainer to some writers (but that actuall…

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130: Optimize Systems, Prevent Burnout, and Promote Growth in Your Nonprofit: Interview with Sean Hale, Sean Hale Consulting 1:07:15

1y ago1:07:15

1:07:15

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: How Human Resources Systems and Accounting Enable Nonprofit Growth Today we’re continuing the conversation from my by discussing strategies for grant writing and nonprofits. You might recognize Sean Hale from the . Sean is a nonprofit accounting and HR expert. As part of these nonprofit strategy conversati…

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WCP226 Exhume your lede 14:03

1y ago14:03

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It’s common for the lede to get buried in the draft (and sometimes final) article. In pitches, it can happen twofold: first there’s a tendency to take up a half a screen of nonessential small talk (“Hope you’re well”), and then even in what is supposedly the main pitch, there’s often excessive background and context. All of this may make you, the f…

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WCP225 Seasonal eval 16:47

1y ago16:47

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Every three months marks a turn of seasons, and a refresh of the financial quarter. It’s the perfect time for an evaluation. Pausing to review and reflect on what’s actually happened allows you to plan from a more grounded place. 🔗 You might also like … WCP 50: Self evaluations When done properly, self evaluation will give you precise insights into…

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128: How a Veteran’s Refusal to Leave Humans Behind Became a Nonprofit: Interview with Christi Nabors, DeliverFund 1:12:14

1+ y ago1:12:14

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Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: Nonprofit Spotlight: Catching Human Traffickers I enjoy hosting a variety of topics relating to nonprofits and the issues surrounding them. Occasionally, we’ll have a nonprofit spotlight episode. The issue of this episode is one I have wanted to highlight for a while, but the topic is a challenging one. To…

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WCP224 Archives: Best and worst clients 20:08

1+ y ago20:08

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Freelancers often think of the editors who don’t want to assign them stories, and of readers who don’t want to read their stories and angles, when writing pitches. I don’t mean the editors don’t want to assign the stories because the pitches need to be zhushed up. I mean the editors don’t want to work with the writer because it’s a bad match. If th…

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WCP223 Cut and paste pitching 16:33

1+ y ago16:33

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We all know we’re supposed to read a publication and tailor a pitch to their needs … but so many freelancers just cut and paste the same one-size-fits-none pitch and send it out to editor after editor. In general, the spray-and-pray approach maintains a low pitch acceptance rate. But this approach actually does work in a few select cases. Listen to…

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WCP Bonus Why apply? 17:14

1+ y ago17:14

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If you’ know improving your pitch acceptance rate would uplevel your writing life, or you keep saying you want to work with me in Freelance Writer Bootcamp, but find the idea of filling in the application a stumbling block, this episode is for you. Freelance Writer Bootcamp alumni frequently cite confidence as their most useful outcome–alongside ne…

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