Susan Horsburgh on writing Two Of Us columns, freelancing for big-name mags and why profiles are her thing
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Show Notes
Freelance writer Susan Horsburgh has an enviable CV and portfolio, writing for some of the country's most prestigious titles, including the Australian Women's Weekly, The Good Weekend (in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) and Qantas magazines. She has written more than 30 Two of Us columns for The Good Weekend, which we know is a highly read and sought-after commission for freelancers. In her chat with Rachel and Lynne this week, she talks about:
- Her career to date (lots of great stories!)
- What she loves about writing profiles
- How to interview subjects to get the best story
- How to pitch to editors
- How to survive financially as a freelance writer
Susan's Authory profile is here: https://authory.com/SusanHorsburgh
Connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-horsburgh-freelance-content-writer/
But wait, that's not all! Find out more about our upcoming conference, The Content Byte Summit www.thecontentbytesummit.com.au
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Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au
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