How can you build a thriving freelance writing career in today’s competitive market?
In this solo episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia takes you behind the scenes of her experience at the ASJA Writers Conference in New York City. From networking with top editors to learning about the changes in the freelance marketplace, Ashley shares key takeaways, industry trends, and powerful insights from industry leaders like Teen Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Versha Sharma.
She also discusses the importance of differentiating yourself as a freelancer, developing new skills, and crafting a seamless client experience—plus, she dishes on her experience speaking on a podcasting panel at Fashion Institute of Technology and attending a Broadway show with fellow writers.
Visit https://talkfreelancetome.com/episode-37/ to read the recap blog and see resource links.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
- How to stand out in an increasingly competitive freelance market
- Why niche expertise and skill expansion are more important than ever
- The top takeaways from ASJA’s Client Connections event for pitching top-tier editors
- Insights from Versha Sharma on resilience, diversity in media, and choosing aligned clients
- Why podcasting can amplify your freelance brand (and the best tools to get started!)
- The behind-the-scenes process of Broadway production and storytelling lessons from "Buena Vista Social Club"
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