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Lori Widmer and I discuss a few persuasive copywriting tricks writers can pick up by reading daily horoscopes.

In this podcast, Jennifer Mattern answers three reader questions from All Indie Writers about publishing freelance writing rates publicly, the "six figure writer" ideal, and relying on third parties like social networks and YouTube to host your content and build your audiences.

Freelance writers, Princess Jones and Jenn Mattern, reflect on 2016 and what it means for their 2017 writing plans, plus offer some New Year's advice to fellow writers. (This is an extended cut and is NSFW.)

Veteran commercial freelance writer and author of The Well-Fed Writer, Peter Bowerman, stops by the All Indie Writers Podcast to chat about case study writing and his new course, Well-Fed Craft.

Tips on combining creative pursuits under a single brand -- specifically a fiction writing career in self publishing with a music career

Sharon Hurley Hall and Jenn Mattern discuss freelance blogging, how to land high paying freelance blogging jobs, and how to find clients as a freelance blogger.

Philippa Willitts and I discuss the issue of "insta-experts" and why this trend of building false authority (or false "influencer" status) is a bad idea for writers and bloggers (plus the very real professional risks involved).

I chat with freelance writer and indie author, Dann Alexander, about writing confidence and dealing with rejection when pitching clients, publishers, and agents.

This round table discussion on the changing freelance writing industry features Cathy Miller, Lori Widmer, and Yolander Prinzel with host, Jennifer Mattern. Topics include freelance marketing, authority blog content, and more.

In this special episode of the All Indie Writers Podcast, Princess Jones and Jenn Mattern discuss sharing personal information publicly as a writer. They then answer a series of personal questions from members of the All Indie Writers community. This is the standard cut with fewer questions answered. Check out the extended cut at http://allindiewriters.com/podcast/30/ for the full Q&A session.

Get tips on staying focused on work during the distracting summer months.

Lori Widmer and Jennifer Mattern discuss the importance of owned media for bloggers and other writers in relation to the alternatives of earned media, paid media, and rented media. Blogging and guest posting are heavily featured.

A podcast / audio blog post on the issue of the trust (or mis-trust) of experts in current US and UK politics, plus the role of pseudo-experts in blogging.

John Soares guest co-hosts this episode of The All Indie Writers Podcast where he talks with Jenn Mattern about freelance writing niches and specialization.

A special writing podcast episode -- a real-time story brainstorming session where murder mystery and horror fiction plots are explored (standard length version)

A special writing podcast episode -- a real-time story brainstorming session where murder mystery and horror fiction plots are explored (extended cut of the episode)

Tips on sticking to self-imposed writing deadlines and actually finishing projects you start

Dr. Freelance, Jake Poinier, guest co-hosts this episode of the All Indie Writers Podcast, where he talks with Jennifer Mattern about the importance of creative teams for professional writers.

When writing under a pen name of a different gender, how can writers preserve gender anonymity? And should they try?

Jenn Mattern and Yolander Prinzel chat about writers critiquing the writing of friends and colleagues -- whether or not it's a good idea, how to do so without ruining relationships, and more.