
The Free Lancer Podcast: Surviving Publishing Without Burning Out or Selling Out
The Free Lancer is a show discussing all things publishing through a queer, social justice lens. It’s for authors and editors navigating the industry in a heart-centered way—one that prioritizes care, relationship-building, and sustainable work practices over the relentless grind of capitalism, tech-bro culture, and AI promises. It explores how author and editor businesses can survive and thrive while also transforming the industry to fight for a better world.
Season Two kicks off on August 14, with new episodes on the first Thursday of the month (plus occasional bonus episodes!). Subscribe now and join the conversation.
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
The Free Lancer Podcast: Surviving Publishing Without Burning Out or Selling Out
Latest Episodes
Wish Fulfilment in Fiction
Why do you read stories? What keeps you turning the page?Wish fulfilment is one possible answer! Tune in to hear other reasons, alongside a chat about wish fulfilment in romance and dystopian fiction, the story problems it can create, an...
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Episode 4
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Editors Who Write, with Karen Parker
This week's ep is all about how we balance our editing, coaching, and writerly selves and businesses! 😍We discuss the query trenches, writing routines and habits, whether you need to be a writer to coach writers, and lots more besides!
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Episode 3
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28:47

Literary Magazines for the Overwhelmed
This week's ep is all about lit mags! ✨If you're exploring this space and trying to figure it out, this podcast ep is for you.I discuss how to find the right magazine for your story, the importance of reading widely, and the reali...
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Episode 2
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22:21

Decolonizing Fiction Craft with Karen Parker
Welcome to Season 2! Yay!Today's topic is decolonizing fiction craft, and I'm chatting with the book coach and fiction editor Karen Parker. We cover everything from the hero's journey and remakes to the Iowa Writers' Workshop and how NOT...
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