News and conversations for writers, bloggers, journalists and all content creators who want to be in the know. ~ If you like what you hear, please show some love via Cash App: $KnowGoodWriter or PayPal: paypal.me/MSWRITER. ALL SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED 🙠Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Rachael Rollins announced her resignation as U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts amid two scathing ethics reports. Among the findings, Rollins interfered in an election and attempted to smear a political candidate. Hear the role that Boston Globe & Boston Herald reporters played in Rollins' scheme. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

It's time to learn to call bull$hit where it's needed. And there's a very simple way to do it. It's called The Too Late Test. Hear how it works and how it helps. If you're feeling this episode, check out: Life: The Game Isn't Fair. Now What? **If you'd like to show some love, you can do it here: $KnowGoodWriter or PayPal: paypal.me/MSWRITER Any and everything is greatly appreciated** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Romance writer Faleena Hopkins was arrested in Wyoming. The day she was released from jail, she went missing. Now, deemed a "potentially endangered missing person" the trail has led authorities to believe she may be in Hawaii. Tune in for the details. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Do you want to take your freelance business up a level, or a few? Here are 7 ways to get more clients, more work, more money! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

People often assume or are led to believe if they want to make money, they need to get the very best tools for the job. Not only is that bad business advice, but in a lot of cases, it's just bull. Here's why... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

If discrimination is hurting your freelance business, here's what you can do. But there are also some things you need to think about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

A group of activists and journalists are suing the City of Richmond, VA and members of the police department for a range of unconstitutional actions during the George Floyd murder protests. And if the city's record is an indicator, the plaintiffs have reason to be optimistic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

French magazine brand L'Officiel may be all about glitz and glam for its audience, but for freelancers its style seems to be debt and dodging. So NYC has found it necessary to step in and sue the company for its "corporate theft." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

AP accredited journalist Amir Aman Kiyaro among the journalists snatched off the streets in Ethiopia, and the bigger problem growing for content creators around the globe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Freelance job ads are one of the primary ways to find work. But a lot of ads are a cover for a bunch-a-bull. Here's how to spot them and avoid wasting your time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Kaitlyn McCaffrey, an American travel blogger, is in Bali in critical condition. Her family is trying to pull off a medical evacuation, which has been complicated by issues ranging from insurance to COVID. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Olivier Dubois, a French freelance journalist was kidnapped in Mali and last seen in the custody of JNIM, an Islamic militant group with a reputation for combat and murder. It's been two months. Here's what we know... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Tiktok is facing a lawsuit for taking Beverly Standing's voice--LITERALLY. Standing is a freelance voice artist who claims her voice was used without permission for a new feature the app launched in 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Muppet Babies writer Jeffrey Scott filed a lawsuit against Disney for copyright infringement. Disney shut it down with an unforseen defense. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

DC agreed to a hefty settlement in a case involving freelance photojournalist Kian Kelley-Chung that stemmed from Black Lives Matter protests. ~~ Fullerton, California has to pay up after accusing the bloggers behind Friends for Fullerton's Future of being thieves. ~~ Will govt. learn mistreating independent media can be a costly error? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Has The Friendly Cup been in your DMs offering you to be an ambassador? Tune in to hear how they try to pimp content creators, why some are screaming FAKE, and why this is time to take a broader look at other so-called brand deals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Social media sensationJay Mazini is facing serious time after getting arrested twice in a month. His alleged million dollar capers are catching up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Facebook is creating a platform to help freelance journalists and independent content creators build online businesses and earn $$ from their content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Get money from the federal government to run your business. Two programs are open offering thousands of dollars of free money. Let the government pay you to pay yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

A lot of freelancers learn lessons the hard way but wish they were forewarned. From pricing to dealing with clients that want to pimp you, here are things you should know. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Facebook banned its news feed in Australia over a push to pay publishers, but reversed course after negotiating terms the company likes. Hear who's involved, who's winning, and what's next. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Fresh in his post as senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer vows he'll fight for freelancers to the end. Should we believe it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Are you sharecropping on social media? Real talk about social media's profit-from-people model and how it's like a playbook from history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Do your expectations match your effort? Are you too impressed with yourself? Questions to ask looking from the outside in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Blogger Esther Dingley, known for the blog Esther & Dan, vanished in the Pyrenees mountains...the details and message for other bloggers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Joe Biden has expressed some views and plans about freelancers that has them worried. And they should be! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Coronavirus money struggles, YouTube ad revenue, what's hot during COVID, and where to find $1000 if your biz is struggling... Let's Go! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

Cynthia Ritchie claims rape in Pakistan***Mohamad al-Bokari sentenced to prison in Saudi Arabia for imitating women. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support

When Patrick Soon-Shiong bought the LA Times, people were expecting a fresh start. But new players didn't change the game. The paper is still plagued with the same problems. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knowgoodwords/support