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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 ... Read more

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Literary agent Lou Johnson about what agents do, whether you need one, and how to find one

Literary agent Lou Johnson about what agents do, whether you need one, and how to find one

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This week on the podcast, Lynne has been unwell so we thought it would be a great idea to re-release one of our favourit... Read more

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