The Freelance Writing Roadmap podcast focuses on freelance life, tips for pitching editors, and the roadmap for moving from zero bylines to confidence as a freelance writer.

This week's episode focuses on the importance of taking that NEXT step to get you where you want to go.

I give three examples — landing a new workspace, hitting "send" on a pitch or LOI (letter of introduction), and creating new content. Then I pose 3 questions to help you get started next week, this week and today.

The Freelance Writing Roadmap podcast focuses on freelance life, tips for pitching editors, and the roadmap for moving from zero bylines to confidence as a freelance writer.

This week's episode is all about 2020 and a recommitment to you and the future of freelance! 2019 was a tough year for many of us, and I haven't produced this podcast in five months. But three of you emailed me and inspired me — you're still listening. And you want more!

So I'm here for you. Let's talk. I share details about my $80,000 year in 2019, as well as the latest in AB 5 legislation for independent contractors.

What else do you want to hear in 2020? Shoot me an email ([email protected]) or send me a DM on IG @cristcarolyn.

The Freelance Writing Roadmap podcast focuses on freelance life, tips for pitching editors, and the roadmap for moving from zero bylines to confidence as a freelance writer.

This week's episode is all about burnout, baby. We want to avoid it, for sure. I read a great book about that this week, so I bring you the 7 tips they suggest for completing that stress cycle and moving on.

Hit that "subscribe" button so you don't miss another episode, and find additional resources at www.freelancewritingroadmap.com.

The Freelance Writing Roadmap podcast focuses on freelance life, tips for pitching editors, and the roadmap for moving from zero bylines to confidence as a freelance writer.

This week's episode is all about MENTORS. Why do you need 'em? What types are there? How do you find 'em? We'll talk it out this week.

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The Freelance Writing Roadmap podcast focuses on freelance life, tips for pitching editors, and the roadmap for moving from zero bylines to confidence as a freelance writer.

This week's episode is all about MONEY. That ever-important money. We'll talk money mindset, tradeoffs, content mills, and "exposure." I also detail the differences between charging "project rate," "per word," and "per hour" — and the times to use them, both separately and together. I hope it helps! Now get that $$$.

Hit that "subscribe" button so you don't miss another episode, and find additional resources at www.freelancewritingroadmap.com.

The Freelance Writing Roadmap podcast focuses on freelance life, tips for pitching editors, and the roadmap for moving from zero bylines to confidence as a freelance writer.

This week's episode outlines the LOI — or Letter of Introduction — and when you should send them, what they should include, and how they should be written. Plus, a few examples to get you started.

Hit that "subscribe" button so you don't miss another episode, and find additional resources at www.freelancewritingroadmap.com.

The Freelance Writing Roadmap podcast focuses on freelance life, tips for pitching editors, and the roadmap for moving from zero bylines to confidence as a freelance writer.

This week's episode features the August 1 masterclass, where I uncover the 7 steps in the Freelance Writing Roadmap. It's a longer one than usual, so it's a special episode! Dig in for details about knowing your "why," brainstorming ideas, and pitching editors with the 4-paragraph template. Then learn about the FWR online course and sign up with me!

Hit that "subscribe" button so you don't miss another episode, and find additional resources at www.freelancewritingroadmap.com.

The Freelance Writing Roadmap podcast focuses on freelance life, tips for pitching editors, and the roadmap for moving from zero bylines to confidence as a freelance writer.

This week's episode takes a look at this time of year and the "lull" that can often happen when we're feeling stressed out financially, mentally, physically or emotionally. Let's call it the "Summer Slump." So what can you do? I've seen this post in several of the online journalism communities I'm a member of, and I offer up three suggestions this week that may help you move through the rest of July and start preparing for August and the fall.

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The Freelance Writing Roadmap podcast focuses on freelance life, tips for pitching editors, and the roadmap for moving from zero bylines to confidence as a freelance writer.

This week's episode brings two milestone announcements — I got engaged this past weekend! And I'm officially launching the FWR brand & product lineup. It's a big week, for sure.

As part of the "Big Launch," I talk about what you can anticipate as I release the Freelance by Design ebook, mini course on brainstorming story ideas, membership site with monthly trainings, full online course, group coaching and 1-on-1 coaching. I also answer these 3 questions: Why am I do this? How is this different from other freelance writing brands? How might this help you?

Hit that "subscribe" button so you don't miss another episode, and find additional resources at www.freelancewritingroadmap.com.

The Freelance Writing Roadmap podcast focuses on freelance life, tips for pitching editors, and the roadmap for moving from zero bylines to confidence as a freelance writer.

This week's episode reveals the steps to take to write your "comeback story." If you're feeling stuck or in a rut with freelancing, it's time to release the past and move forward! It's time to plan your comeback. So what's your story going to be? What will you make big moves on following the July 4 holiday? How will you end 2019 with a major comeback?

Hit that "subscribe" button so you don't miss another episode, and find additional resources at www.freelancewritingroadmap.com.