2 New Podcast Episodes With Me for Writers!

An update on what I've been up to

Hi all! Hope you’re doing well!

As you may have seen in my last newsletter post, I’m not publishing here regularly for various reasons.

But, I do have two exciting updates I want to share!

Since we last chatted, I’ve been a guest on two podcasts where I share writing tips.

1. Navigating Freelance Journalism as a Highly Sensitive Person

• Links:

  • Apple

  • Spotify

  • Podcast website

• Summary: “In this conversation, Dr. Jeanne and Dr. Amelia interview Ashley Broadwater, a freelance writer and highly sensitive person. They discuss Ashley's journey as a writer, her focus on mental health and relationships, and the challenges of writing about sensitive topics.”

• Key takeaways:

  • Background to creative writing and freelance journalism.

  • Writing About Sensitive Topics as a highly sensitive person.

  • Setting Ethical Boundaries as a Writer.

  • Service Journalism: Informing and Helping Readers

  • Becoming a Writer: Finding Your Passion and Targeting Publications

  • Establishing a Reputation: From Pitches to Editor Assignments

2. How to Get Published in The Huffington Post in 2024

• Links:

  • Substack

  • YouTube

• Some “chapters”

  • How I had momentum

  • If I recommend posting on X

  • Getting published in and writing for HuffPost

  • Reaching out to editors

  • Dealing with rejection

  • Getting paid to write

  • Having a unique perspective

  • Building relationships with writers

Also, don’t forget about my other writing resources…

• Coaching / Consulting (reviews here)

• Examples of Edited Pitches

• Worksheet Packet for Writers

• Approved Pitches Master Document, Volume 1

• Your Guide to Succeeding on Medium

• Resource Set for Writers

• Writing Checklist Set

• 66 articles of mine about writing

• An interview with me

• My Twitter (I RT pitch calls, writing jobs, inspiration, share my stories, and more)

Sending you all my best! Have a great weekend!

Ashley