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The Content Byte

Apr 30, 2023

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains some distressing content, including discussion about child sexual abuse.

This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne chat with journalist and author Shannon Molloy. He talks about his two books, including his latest, You Made Me This Way, a powerful, yet harrowing tale that talks to...


Apr 23, 2023

This week, Rachel and Lynne chat to copywriter and agency owner Sarah Spence. She shares her journey from freelancing to setting up her own agency, managing rapid growth and what she looks for when she's hiring freelancers. She also talks about what it's like being neurodiverse and how it helps her create a supportive...


Apr 16, 2023

This week, Rachel and Lynne chat with artist and arts writer Emma Finneran. She shares how her writing career started, how she works with artists to translate their visions into words and what it's like dealing with the egos of the art world. Another fascinating writing niche - another fascinating freelancer!

Emma...


Apr 9, 2023

This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne are joined by Vivienne Pearson, who specialises in Opinion Writing. Vivienne talks about:

  • What makes opinion writing different from regular journalism
  • How and when to pitch to editors
  • The topics that work for opinion writing
  • Whether you can make a living from this style of...


Apr 2, 2023

This week, Rachel and Lynne chat with PR consultant and writer Erin Huckle of Chuckle Communications. Erin specialises in award writing and shares her knowledge. She talks about:

  • Where she finds her clients
  • What she likes about award writing
  • How winning awards can help small business
  • What makes this type of writing...