Eva Holland is a freelance journalist who writes gripping narratives about the outdoors. Her piece "Unclimbable", written for SB Nation Longform, is getting a lot of attention and so too is she. Eva offers terrific insights into the life of a freelancer and how she got her start in this crazy biz.
Nov 2025
Episode 501: Julian Brave NoiseCat Aimed for a Woven Text
"It's not actually about the questions you ask. It's about shutting up," says Julian Brave NoiseCat, author of We Survived the Night.It’s episode 501 with Julian Brave NoiseCat, author of the memoir We Survived the Night. It’s published by Knopf. It’s a pretty spectacular debut a ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 2025
Episode 500: Structure, Spec, and Panic with John McPhee
"Anything beats writing. Writing is tough," says John McPhee, staff writer for The New Yorker and author of more than thirty books of nonfiction.Hey CNFers, this is Episode 500 of The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to tellers of true tales about the true tale ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2025
Episode 500: Structure, Spec, and Panic with John McPhee
<p>"Anything beats writing. Writing is tough," says John McPhee, staff writer for The New Yorker and author of more than thirty books of nonfiction.</p><p>Hey CNFers, this is Episode 500 of The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to tellers of true tales about the ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2020
#264 Jess Evans: Classism In Journalism
Hello! Today's guest is journalist and consultant Jessica Evans. She has previously written for the likes of Stylist, Refinery29, Elle and all the top magazines. She is also the founder and CEO of The Freelance Sessions, which is an indie organisation that helps both aspiring wri ... Show More
19m 53s
Sep 2018
Finding the Courage to Monetize Your Talents
Dorie Clark is passionate about the art and science of personal entrepreneurship -- she writes, speaks, teaches, and lives it. The personal branding expert talks about the emotional jumps you need to take when you are the product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone ... Show More
34m 6s
Mar 2021
Rebecca Seal (Part 1) - Why Following Your Passion May Not Be the Best Career Path
Today’s guest is Rebecca Seal. Rebecca is an award-winning food, drink, lifestyle and personal development writer based in London. She's also a wonderfully wise woman.A freelancer for over 10 years, she’s the author of Solo: How To Work Alone (And Not Lose Your Mind), a very time ... Show More
35m 28s
Jun 2025
invisible strings | catherine ebs
<p>She opens up about her journey from finance to full-time creator, the power of storytelling, and what it really takes to be a supportive partner. They also get into the pressure of changing your mind about motherhood, the emotional toll of trying to conceive, and why grief isn ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 2017
37: How to Jumpstart a Freelance Career w/ Writer Lily Herman
<p>Make people want to say “YES!” to you by creating so much that they can’t say no. Today’s guest, Lily Herman, is a freelance writer who has worked with publications like Teen Vogue, Glamour, Time, Cosmopolitan, and many more. Whether your craft is writing, design, or photograp ... Show More
25m 36s
Dec 2019
#237 Emma Forrest: Writing & Transcendental Meditation
Today's guest is with Emma Forrest, one of my favourite writers of all time. She has published three novels, an essay collection and the memoir Your Voice In My Head, one of my favourite memoirs on mental health ever. She also recently wrote and directed her feature debut, Untoge ... Show More
33m 5s