Oct 15, 2026
Two Quick Announcements!
Last Chance to Vote! Freelance Writing Direct is a finalist for the 2026 Signal Awards in Education! Voting closes October 15, and I'd be so grateful for your support. If you've enjoyed the podcast, please take a moment to vote for us. Vote Here.
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Oct 8, 2026
What are publishing leaders talking about, and what can writers learn from those conversations?
In this solo episode of Freelance Writing Direct, I share my takeaways from the 2026 AALA People of Publishing Conference in New York City, co-founded by Regina Brooks and Lynn Johnston. This event is sponsored and planned by...
Oct 1, 2026
Before we get to the episode, I have news: Freelance Writing Direct is a Signal Awards finalist in Education! If the podcast has helped you with your writing, I’d love your vote for the Listener’s Choice Award. Vote here by October 15. Thank you for cheering me on!
Now for today's episode:
What happens when the...
Sep 24, 2026
In this episode of Freelance Writing Direct, I talk with bestselling author, podcaster, and Zibby Media founder Zibby Owens about her new memoir in essays, Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot.
Zibby shares how she sorted through approximately 500 pages of essays and found the...
Sep 17, 2026
In this solo episode from the Freelance Writing Direct archives, Estelle Erasmus breaks down real pitches to show what works, what doesn’t, and how to make your ideas more compelling to editors.
You’ll learn how to sharpen your hook, add the right details and research, show editors your access and expertise, and...