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Many freelancers are in a situation that could work against them in the commercial or media market. Combining freelancing with caring responsibilities, living in a part of the world that has a poor reputation for the quality of its writers, or having health problems or being disabled, for example. In this episode of the podcast, Philippa interviews Mridu Khullar Relph, a freelance writer who has written for the likes of the New York Times, Time magazine, Ms magazine and more, and they discuss how to turn a disadvantage into a strength.Apologies for the inconsistent sound quality in parts of this interview. However, it's well worth tolerating it for the great content!Show notes Mridu's website (UK / US) The Shy Writer: An introvert's guide to writing success by C. Hope Clark Effective marketing for introverts Turn your biggest disadvantage into your biggest strength But how do I know it's good? How you can evaluate content quality and ditch content anxiety Mridu on Twitter Mridu on Facebook. There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, please 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Philippa online, check out these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts: freelance writingPhilippa: Proofread My StuffPhilippa Willitts: social media, SEO and tech writingTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesFacebook:Philippa's main Freelance Writing on FacebookPhilippa's Social Media Writer pn FacebookLinkedIn:Philippa Willitts on LinkedInGoogle+Philippa Willitts pn Google+PinterestPhilippa Willitts on PinterestQuoraPhilippa Willitts on QuoraBirdsongCourtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

People who self-publish books have a lot to prove if they want to dispel the industry's bad reputation. In this podcast episode, Philippa and Lorrie take listeners through a series of self-publishing no-nos offer recommendations and tips to make sure self-published work is the best it can be.Show Notes DIY: How to Understand Self-Publishing Acronyms Lousy Book Covers Fiverr Authors are a**holes Written? Kitten! There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast! To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts's freelance writing websiteLorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing websitePhilippa Willitts's Social Media Writer websiteTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie on FacebookPhilippa's main freelance writing Facebook pagePhilippa's Social Media Writer Facebook pageLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornPhilippa WillittsGoogle+Philippa WillittsLorrie HartshornPinterestPhilippa WillittsBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw. 

There are times when freelance writing clients cross a line. Sending text messages to check you got their email, calling you at 7pm on a Saturday night, or emailing 12 times a day to check on progress. In this solo episode, Lorrie goes through some tricks and tips to return professional distance to a working relationship.Show Notes 35 tech terms translated into plain English There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie online, follow these links:WebsitesLorrie's website: http://www.lorriehartshorn.comTwitterLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie: http://www.facebook.com/ThatWordyBirdLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Logo design by Philippa Willitts.

Writing for agencies can be a great way to boost the stability and income of your freelance writing business - but it’s definitely an acquired taste! In this podcast episode, Lorrie and Philippa discuss how to decide if writing for agencies is for you, and to how to find the best agencies to suit your needs and working style. Show Notes If you’re feeling unappreciated, give someone else credit 14 brilliant pieces of literature you can read in the time it takes to eat lunch Freelance writing: to specialise or not to specialise There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me. Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Find us on Stitcher Smart Radio And finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast! To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links: Websites Philippa Willitts's freelance writing website Lorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing website Philippa Willitts's Social Media Writer website Twitter Philippa: @PhilippaWrites Lorrie: @ThatWordyBird Facebook: Lorrie on Facebook Philippa's main freelance writing Facebook page Philippa's Social Media Writer Facebook page LinkedIn: Lorrie Hartshorn Philippa Willitts Google+ Philippa Willitts Lorrie Hartshorn Pinterest Philippa Willitts Birdsong   Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo. For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

Social media is an unavoidable part of marketing a business nowadays, but thankfully there are tools available that can help freelancers to avoid spending unnecessary time and energy on social channels when it's not absolutely necessary. In this podcast episode, Philippa goes through a series of tools to streamline Twitter marketing and make it a far more efficient process.Show Notes Tweetdeck Hootsuite Buffer ManageFlitter FollowerWonk Tweriod Tweepi Twitter is like… There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, please 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Philippa online, check out these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts: freelance writingPhilippa: Proofread My StuffPhilippa Willitts: social media, SEO and tech writingTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesFacebook:Philippa's main Freelance Writing on FacebookPhilippa's Social Media Writer pn FacebookLinkedIn:Philippa Willitts on LinkedInGoogle+Philippa Willitts pn Google+PinterestPhilippa Willitts on PinterestQuoraPhilippa Willitts on QuoraBirdsongCourtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

Most people wish they were paid more but, when you're freelancing, you will often be called upon to demonstrate why you deserve the pay rise you want! In this podcast episode, Lorrie and Philippa look at ways to make sure you justify the fees you want to charge.Show Notes Writing for different audiences - experts vs beginners Freelance writing: to specialise or not to specialise Why and how to charge more for your freelance writing The art of getting paid How to decide what to charge for your freelance writing services What British People Say Versus What They Mean http://offers.hubspot.com/content-mapping-template https://www.canvas.net/ Other: How to meet and exceed your clients’ needs The hows, the whys and the wherefores of the perfect press release There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts's freelance writing websiteLorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing websitePhilippa Willitts's Social Media Writer websiteTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie on FacebookPhilippa's main freelance writing Facebook pagePhilippa's Social Media Writer Facebook pageLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornPhilippa WillittsGoogle+Philippa WillittsLorrie HartshornPinterestPhilippa WillittsBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.NB Some of the above links are affiliate links, which means if you buy after clicking on them it will help to fund the podcast. 

Do you ever find yourself faced with a blank Word document? Clueless about how to get 500 words onto the page, incorporating SEO keywords, heading tags and a call to action? In Lorrie's solo episode, she goes through some non-linear ways to approach copywriting, where you don't necessarily start at the top and finish at the bottom.Show Notes Episode 19: How to proofread your own work There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie online, follow these links:WebsitesLorrie's website: http://www.lorriehartshorn.comTwitterLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie: http://www.facebook.com/ThatWordyBirdLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Logo design by Philippa Willitts.

In this podcast, Philippa and Lorrie discuss several options for additional income streams for freelance writers. Income from freelancing can go up and down and taking time off sick or for a holiday can be a scary time, financially. Because of this, it can be a good idea to have an extra income stream or two, but many writers have no idea what they could do to gain any kind of passive or residual income. Tune in to get some great ideas!Show Notes Amazon affiliates Google AdSense Clickbank E-Junkie Commission Junction Affiliate Window This is what petunias look like, in case you were wondering Constant Content Amazon Kindle CreateSpace Lulu Philippa's t-shirts on RedBubble ... and on Zazzle There is also Society6 and CafePress Ding ding: 9 Knockout Inbound Marketing Tips Fiercety, Seriosity, Debonairity: 14 Abstract Nouns We Need to Bring Back. There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts's freelance writing websiteLorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing websitePhilippa Willitts's Social Media Writer websiteTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie on FacebookPhilippa's main freelance writing Facebook pagePhilippa's Social Media Writer Facebook pageLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornPhilippa WillittsGoogle+Philippa WillittsLorrie HartshornPinterestPhilippa WillittsBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.NB Some of the above links are affiliate links, which means if you buy after clicking on them it will help to fund the podcast. 

Some days you will be bursting with ideas, but everybody has those moments when the Word document is empty - and so is their bank of inspiration. This solo podcast episode by Philippa is full of ways to get content inspiration. Show Notes Feedly Topsy Quora Google Trends Google Adwords Keyword Planner Ubersuggest Google Alerts StumbleUpon There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, please 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Philippa online, check out these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts: freelance writingPhilippa Willitts: social media writingTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesFacebook:Philippa's main Freelance Writing on FacebookPhilippa's Social Media Writer pn FacebookLinkedIn:Philippa Willitts on LinkedInGoogle+Philippa Willitts pn Google+PinterestPhilippa Willitts on PinterestQuoraPhilippa Willitts on QuoraBirdsongCourtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

Despite being thought of as a bit of an outsider, Google+ actually has a lot to offer a freelancer. It has powerful features, smart personalisation options and an ideal B2B marketplace. In this episode of the freelance writing podcast, Philippa and Lorrie go through Google+'s functionality, dos and don'ts, best practice and hacks. Show Notes Top 20 stats to get you active on Google+ Better than Gmail for Android: Boomerang for Android Reviewed The 5-step editing process for a perfect resume There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts's freelance writing websiteLorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing websitePhilippa Willitts's Social Media Writer websiteTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie on FacebookPhilippa's main freelance writing Facebook pagePhilippa's Social Media Writer Facebook pageLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornPhilippa WillittsGoogle+Philippa WillittsLorrie HartshornPinterestPhilippa WillittsBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

Lorrie outsources some of her work to other freelance writers, and writers all over the world hire proofreaders and editors to help them perfect their masterpieces. But how on earth do you go about finding the right person for the job? It can be a big decision, and a big responsibility, so Lorrie gives you the dos and don'ts for hiring a freelancer in this episode!Show Notes   Copywriting contract template Episode 20: Goal Planning - Your Freelance Aims for 2013 Episode 23: How to Decide What to Charge for your Freelance Writing Services Episode 24: The Art of Getting Paid Episode 25: Why and How to Charge More For Your Freelance Writing 7 Sins of Newbie Entrepreneurs   There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie online, follow these links:WebsitesLorrie's website: http://www.lorriehartshorn.comTwitterLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie: http://www.facebook.com/ThatWordyBirdLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

Now more than ever, business owners and media outlets put pressure on writers to work for free. Is there any benefit to this, or is the fabled 'exposure' they promise not worth a thing? In this episode, Philippa and Lorrie deconstruct the facts and share some strong opinions on the topic!Show Notes Episode 4: Is writing for free ever ok? The Center for Architecture and Urban Design Los Angeles (CALA) logo design competition 99 designs Absolute Write: $5 for 500 word articles Carol Tice on Freelance Writing Scams Philip Hensher stirs debate among authors after refusing to write for free Paying bills with a drawing of a spider Episode 23: How to decide what to charge for your freelance writing services Episode 24: The art of getting paid Episode 25: Why and how to charge more for your freelance writing Freelance writers: how to tame the client from hell 7 habits of highly ineffective people Other relevant links The Mumsnet racketeers by Nick Cohen Harlan Ellison - Pay the Writer (Video) Equal. Not. There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts's freelance writing websiteLorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing websitePhilippa Willitts's Social Media Writer websiteTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie on FacebookPhilippa's main freelance writing Facebook pagePhilippa's Social Media Writer Facebook pageLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornPhilippa WillittsGoogle+Philippa WillittsPinterestPhilippa WillittsBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

Lucy Hay is the owner of the successful Bang2Write website, all about screenwriting and novel writing, and she is a script editor and organiser of the London Screenwriting Festival. In this podcast episode, Philippa interviews Lucy and they talk about her work with J.K. Amalou, helping to give women opportunities through London Screenwriting Festival, funding and investment for films, why some films work and some don't, how much to disclose on social media, Twitter hashtags, cyber bullying and teenage pregnancy, and during the discussion, Philippa inadvertently comes out as gay. A must-listen for anyone interested in making it in the film and television industry as a screenwriter, and anybody who just wants to know more about different types of writing career.Show Notes Bang2Write BAFTA J.K. Amalou Rush Frozen Gravity The Ledge Pacific Rim Man on a Ledge The Brave One 6 Ways to Avoid Being a Keyboard Warrior (Bang2Write) - Lucy's response to Twitter row Forget funeral selfies. What are the ethics of tweeting a terminal illness? (Cache) #scriptchat on Twitter #wclw on Twitter Can you spot these 3 different freelance writing scams? Find Lucy Hay on Facebook and on Twitter. Her writers groups are Bang2Writers on Facebook and on LinkedIn. Lucy is also on Quora and Pinterest.  There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, please 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Philippa online, check out these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts: freelance writingPhilippa Willitts: social media writingTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesFacebook:Philippa's main Freelance Writing on FacebookPhilippa's Social Media Writer pn FacebookLinkedIn:Philippa Willitts on LinkedInGoogle+Philippa Willitts pn Google+PinterestPhilippa Willitts on PinterestQuoraPhilippa Willitts on QuoraBirdsongCourtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

Everybody loves a list, so in this episode, Philippa and Lorrie go through five and a half types of lists that can transform your freelance marketing plan. Show Notes10 most popular episodes of 2013:10: Episode 2: Setting up as a freelance writer: website, social media and brand management best practice9: Episode 3: Setting up as a freelance writer part 28: Episode 18: How to network like a ninja7: Episode 7: Freelance Writing: To specialise or not to specialise?6: Episode 55: Coping with rejection5: Episode 30: It's not about you: the art and science of commercial copywriting4: Episode 38: How to break into new freelance writing markets3: Episode 50: Part 2 of How to stop your freelance business from wasting money2: Episode 24: The art of getting paiddrumroll - and I don't really know what this says about our listeners, but at number one is...1: Episode 26: How to turn down / disconnect from a client or supplier without losing your professionalism or gaining an enemyPhilippa's Twitter listsLorrie's Twitter listsTweetdeckHootsuiteGuerrillamail - Disposable, Temporary E-mail AddressesErasure - Love to Hate YouEpisode 40: What to do when you run out of ideas, AKA what Pippa Middleton's bum can teach us about finding writing inspirationHow to create a content strategy for a B2B businessFour ways to step up your marketing campaign in JanuaryWeight Watchers recipe cards21 truly upsetting vintage recipesThere are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts's freelance writing websiteLorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing websitePhilippa Willitts's Social Media Writer websiteTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie on FacebookPhilippa's main freelance writing Facebook pagePhilippa's Social Media Writer Facebook pageLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornPhilippa WillittsGoogle+Philippa WillittsPinterestPhilippa WillittsBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw. 

While we would like all of our work, as freelance writers, to be fascinating and thrilling, the fact is that there will be times when we have to write on a really boring topic. In this podcast episode, Lorrie goes through six top tips to create interesting writing on the most tedious of topics.Show NotesWhat should I tweet? 8 places to find fantastic contentThere are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie online, follow these links:WebsitesLorrie's website: http://www.lorriehartshorn.comTwitterLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie: http://www.facebook.com/ThatWordyBirdLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw. 

As a freelance writer you primarily create content, for both your clients and yourself. If you are in a position where you fling your words out to the world and never think of them again, you are missing a trick and probably wasting at least some of your time (and your clients' money!). If, instead, you measure how effective your content is, you can quickly learn what works and what doesn't, what readers can relate to and what they ignore, and when you pay attention to what you discover and apply it to your future work, you will find that the content you produce makes an impact. Show NotesEpisode 63: 60 minutes to a more successful freelance writing businessShareGrabPretty Link LiteRankerizerWP Stats Dashboard PluginNew Statpress PluginTweepiTweriodPay With a Tweet‘Because’ has become a preposition, because grammarThere are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts's freelance writing websiteLorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing websitePhilippa Willitts's Social Media Writer websiteTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie on FacebookPhilippa's main freelance writing Facebook pagePhilippa's Social Media Writer Facebook pageLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornPhilippa WillittsGoogle+Philippa WillittsPinterestPhilippa WillittsBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

Doing business development work can seem like yet another onerous task that interrupts your writing time, but it is important to undertake these jobs if you are to run a sustainable and successful freelance business. In this podcast episode, Philippa has condensed seven tasks into a 60-minute plan, to help you to get a load of bizdev under your belt without the need to sacrifice hours and hours of writing - or fun - time!Show NotesEpisode 37: Freelance Writers and Social Proof - What it is, why you need it and how to get itRelationship Marketing Basics for Freelance ProfessionalsThere are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, please 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Philippa online, check out these links:WebsitesPhilippa's freelance writing website Philippa's social media writer websiteTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesFacebook:Philippa's main Freelance Writing Facebook PagePhilippa's Social Media Writer Facebook PageLinkedIn:Philippa Willitts on LinkedInGoogle+Philippa's Google+ AccountPinterestPhilippa on PinterestBirdsongCourtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

Keeping hold of a good client tends to be far easier than finding a new one, so it's really important to make sure that you are always meeting, and ideally exceeding, the expectations of those who are hiring you to work for them. In this podcast, we look at different ways you can identify what you need to do, and then do it perfectly, to ensure you are always offering your best work.Show Notes Episode 18: How to network like a ninja Episode 13: How to be responsive and flexible without losing the plot Lousy Book Covers Lorrie's favourite lousy book cover Philippa couldn't decide whether this one or this one was the best / worst Free Download: 50 customizable call-to-action templatesThere are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts's freelance writing websiteLorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing websitePhilippa Willitts's Social Media Writer websiteTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie on FacebookPhilippa's main freelance writing Facebook pagePhilippa's Social Media Writer Facebook pageLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornPhilippa WillittsGoogle+Philippa WillittsPinterestPhilippa WillittsBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

If you want to make freelance writing your full-time business, sometimes you really want a blueprint for how to get started. In this episode, Lorrie takes listeners through a six-week plan to get you ready to begin your new career in 2014.Show NotesALBTM 17 - How To Create An Editorial Calendar ALBTM 18 - How To Network Like A NinjaALBTM 20 - Goalplanning: your freelance writing aims for 2013ALBTM 23 - How to decide what to charge for your freelance writing servicesALBTM 24 - The art of getting paidALBTM 25 - why and How to Charge More For Your Freelance WritingMonthly budget templatehttp://www.copyblogger.com/create-content-infographic/AkismetLimit login attemptsThere are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, please 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie online, follow these links:WebsitesLorrie's website: http://www.lorriehartshorn.comTwitterLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie: http://www.facebook.com/ThatWordyBirdLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.

It's an unfortunate truth that freelancers can be subject to oppressive behaviours from the clients they work with. Women, as well as members of minority groups, can be particularly at risk of being treated with a lack of respect or even downright abuse, especially if they work in traditionally male-dominated areas. In this podcast episode, Lorrie and Philippa discuss how freelancers can recognise when they are being treated inappropriately, and what they can do when it happens.Show Notes How to Handle Sexual Harassment from a Client A Woman In Your Own Right: Assertiveness and You (Anne Dickson) - USA / UK Online in 60 Seconds ShareGrab There are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts's freelance writing websiteLorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing websitePhilippa Willitts's Social Media Writer websiteTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie on FacebookPhilippa's main freelance writing Facebook pagePhilippa's Social Media Writer Facebook pageLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornPhilippa WillittsGoogle+Philippa WillittsPinterestPhilippa WillittsBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa’s good at putting things together, but can’t draw.