The Content Byte

Hosts Rachel Smith (from Rachel's List) and journalist and content writer Lynne Testoni are serving up weekly short bites of advice, tips and strategies, plus special guests, for freelancers who make a living from using their words. We're shooting for 15-minute episodes, but can't promise anything because we can both talk the leg off a chair.

Behind the podcast - Lynne & Rachel talk about their partnership
Jun 8, 2025 – 51:03
Julia Newbould on keeping on top of your finances
Jun 1, 2025 – 41:49
Lee Ellwood on editing and industry accreditation
May 25, 2025 – 46:09
Jenny Valentish on teaching, writing books and the power of writing groups
May 18, 2025 – 38:44
Michelle Newell on moving from freelancer to thought leader
May 11, 2025 – 29:57
Toby Schmitz on acting, writing for stage and screen and now a novel
May 4, 2025 – 33:19
Special Q&A episode – answering questions from our listeners
Apr 27, 2025 – 20:50
Georgia Rickard on influencing, without being an ‘influencer’
Apr 20, 2025 – 47:06
Dan Kaufman on the craft of writing and editing
Apr 13, 2025 – 50:32
Michal Eisik on building a kickass portfolio website (and avoiding common mistakes)
Apr 6, 2025 – 47:53
Josephine Barrett on a career as a screenwriter
Mar 30, 2025 – 30:11
Sara Howard on taking your business Beyond Solo – how to grow and thrive
Mar 23, 2025 – 46:57
Publisher Rob Johnson on how to pitch a story to an editor (and get a commission)
Mar 16, 2025 – 46:49
Helen Dehen on how investing in your business can bring confidence and higher earnings
Mar 9, 2025 – 39:46
Petra Buchanan on the challenges of women working in media and freelance reinvention
Mar 2, 2025 – 47:29
Alana Wulff on freelance contracts (and why you can’t operate without them)
Feb 23, 2025 – 45:48
Treasa Edmond on offering content strategy as a service
Feb 16, 2025 – 51:14
Sue Williams on being a successful freelance writer and author
Feb 9, 2025 – 44:07
Carolyn Tate on moving from being a freelancer to starting her own agency
Feb 2, 2025 – 34:31
Karen Eck on why freelancers need to be visible
Jan 26, 2025 – 55:12
Conquering LinkedIn, finding clients and the power of community, with Rebecca Cofrancesco
Jan 19, 2025 – 55:20
RE-RELEASE Working as an agency copywriter with Damien Whelan
Dec 18, 2024 – 30:02
RE-RELEASE Grant Writing with Martina Donkers
Dec 12, 2024 – 39:49
Writing for purpose-driven brands with Carmen Hawker
Dec 1, 2024 – 47:32
Why You Might be Your Own Worst Enemy When it Comes to Landing Dream Clients
Nov 24, 2024 – 47:26
What it’s like to be a B2B tech writer with Rosalyn Page
Nov 17, 2024 – 37:29
Building a Sustainable Freelance Career in a Gig Economy with Lizzie Mulherin
Nov 10, 2024 – 44:28
How to be paid well with Sue White
Nov 3, 2024 – 58:14
How to earn more as a freelancer without ruining your life with Sarah Greesonbach
Oct 27, 2024 – 41:54
How to use community to grow a freelance business with Jenn Donovan
Oct 20, 2024 – 38:21
Creating personality-driven email newsletters with Steven Lewis
Oct 13, 2024 – 01:00:59
It's Summit Time! Our pick of the must-see sessions
Sep 8, 2024 – 22:58
Corporate communications and using data to create better content, with Cameron Pegg
Sep 1, 2024 – 46:23
Lucia Osborne-Crowley on court reporting and trauma-informed writing
Aug 25, 2024 – 36:34
Paul Merrill on moving from publishing to content
Aug 18, 2024 – 39:28
Sarah Aubrey on a career as a voice actor
Aug 11, 2024 – 45:41
Leonie Dawson on Marketing without Social Media
Aug 4, 2024 – 47:16
Editor Virginia Jen on how print and digital work together
Jul 28, 2024 – 43:57
Austin L Church on the $300k flywheel and The Content Byte Summit
Jul 21, 2024 – 53:50
Akash Arora on working as a travel writer and editor
Jul 14, 2024 – 32:51
Rachelle Unreich on freelance writing, and telling her mother’s story
Jul 7, 2024 – 41:04
Moving from freelancing to starting your own agency, with Vanessa Keys
Jun 30, 2024 – 39:41
Making business finance accessible with Justine McLean
Jun 23, 2024 – 42:19
Writing your first novel, with Siobhan O'Brien
Jun 16, 2024 – 43:39
All about LinkedIn and how to make it work for you, with Cathy Anderson
Jun 9, 2024 – 46:36
All about pricing for freelancers with Jasmine Parasram
Jun 2, 2024 – 53:25
Louise Milligan on storytelling, investigative reporting and her new book, Pheasant’s Nest
May 26, 2024 – 47:49
Combining freelance writing and news journalism with Caroline Riches
May 20, 2024 – 35:07
Stories from our audience: when freelancing kicked you in the ass
May 12, 2024 – 53:47
Jessica Mudditt on leaving journalism to start her own publishing company
May 5, 2024 – 55:00