Many freelancers are in a situation that could work against them in the commercial or media market. Combining freelancing with caring responsibilities, living in a part of the world that has a poor reputation for the quality of its writers, or having health problems or being disabled, for example. In this episode of the podcast, Philippa interviews Mridu Khullar Relph, a freelance writer who has written for the likes of the New York Times, Time magazine, Ms magazine and more, and they discuss how to turn a disadvantage into a strength.Apologies for the inconsistent sound quality in parts of this interview. However, it's well worth tolerating it for the great content!Show notes

Mridu's website(UK / US) The Shy Writer: An introvert's guide to writing success by C. Hope ClarkEffective marketing for introvertsTurn your biggest disadvantage into your biggest strengthBut how do I know it's good? How you can evaluate content quality and ditch content anxietyMridu on TwitterMridu on Facebook.

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