Melanie Padgett Powers (she/her)
@meledits.bsky.social
#FreelanceWriter and magazine managing editor for membership associations, mostly health care, science and public health. Host of Deliberate Freelancer & Association Station podcasts. Childless cat lady. Bookworm. Progressive. Resist. ✊
Here Washington Post, as a journalist and editor, I corrected your paragraph for you.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Here Washington Post, as a journalist and editor, I corrected your paragraph for you.
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Freelance writers: Join me at the online Growth Without Burnout Summit May 6-9. An amazing lineup of 24 speakers to help you reach your goals. The summit is free, but there's a VIP Pass too.
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April 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Freelance writers: Join me at the online Growth Without Burnout Summit May 6-9. An amazing lineup of 24 speakers to help you reach your goals. The summit is free, but there's a VIP Pass too.
Free:
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I know many freelancers are struggling right now — and I won't pretend I have all the answers, but Michelle Rafter and I had a wide-ranging conversation in my latest podcast episode about keeping your business going during tough times. I hope it sparks some ideas!
meledits.com/206-how-to-s...
meledits.com/206-how-to-s...
April 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I know many freelancers are struggling right now — and I won't pretend I have all the answers, but Michelle Rafter and I had a wide-ranging conversation in my latest podcast episode about keeping your business going during tough times. I hope it sparks some ideas!
meledits.com/206-how-to-s...
meledits.com/206-how-to-s...
Being your own boss and finding work right now can be tough. On today's Deliberate Freelancer, Michelle Rafter & I chat about how to survive these turbulent economic (and otherwise) times. Free on your favorite podcast app!
April 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Being your own boss and finding work right now can be tough. On today's Deliberate Freelancer, Michelle Rafter & I chat about how to survive these turbulent economic (and otherwise) times. Free on your favorite podcast app!
With all this pushback against DEIA, it's a great time to highlight the importance of accessibility, and @renwoman.bsky.social was the perfect guest for it. Please check out today's new episode!
meledits.com/205-embeddin...
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April 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
With all this pushback against DEIA, it's a great time to highlight the importance of accessibility, and @renwoman.bsky.social was the perfect guest for it. Please check out today's new episode!
meledits.com/205-embeddin...
meledits.com/205-embeddin...
In today's new Deliberate Freelancer episode, I recap January & February, including income & hours worked.
Freelancers, I just celebrated six years of podcasting! My guests and I focus on the business side of freelancing, so please check out my show and share. meledits.com/204-january-...
Freelancers, I just celebrated six years of podcasting! My guests and I focus on the business side of freelancing, so please check out my show and share. meledits.com/204-january-...
March 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
In today's new Deliberate Freelancer episode, I recap January & February, including income & hours worked.
Freelancers, I just celebrated six years of podcasting! My guests and I focus on the business side of freelancing, so please check out my show and share. meledits.com/204-january-...
Freelancers, I just celebrated six years of podcasting! My guests and I focus on the business side of freelancing, so please check out my show and share. meledits.com/204-january-...
In good news, a new episode of Deliberate Freelancer is out! Thanks to my awesome guest, Matthew Fenton, who shares how to think about fractional roles as a solo biz owner—and then we talk about the need to focus on your craft. It's not all about branding/marketing; you also have to do great work.
March 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In good news, a new episode of Deliberate Freelancer is out! Thanks to my awesome guest, Matthew Fenton, who shares how to think about fractional roles as a solo biz owner—and then we talk about the need to focus on your craft. It's not all about branding/marketing; you also have to do great work.
One benefit of having a freelancing podcast is that you get to invite fellow solo business owners on to chat. I always learn from my guests, but sometimes I get that extra soothing boost of "we're all in this together" and "even though the world's a dumpster fire, I'm glad we're connecting."
March 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
One benefit of having a freelancing podcast is that you get to invite fellow solo business owners on to chat. I always learn from my guests, but sometimes I get that extra soothing boost of "we're all in this together" and "even though the world's a dumpster fire, I'm glad we're connecting."
If you must buy something today, use cash! We don’t want to use credit card machines or payment apps at all.
I’m also taking time today to see what kind of subscriptions I can cancel, along with any shopping-type newsletters I can unsubscribe from. #EconomicBlackout
I’m also taking time today to see what kind of subscriptions I can cancel, along with any shopping-type newsletters I can unsubscribe from. #EconomicBlackout
February 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
If you must buy something today, use cash! We don’t want to use credit card machines or payment apps at all.
I’m also taking time today to see what kind of subscriptions I can cancel, along with any shopping-type newsletters I can unsubscribe from. #EconomicBlackout
I’m also taking time today to see what kind of subscriptions I can cancel, along with any shopping-type newsletters I can unsubscribe from. #EconomicBlackout
In today's new Deliberate Freelancer, returning guest Alan Heymann and I have a wide-ranging conversation about our freelance businesses. I hope you find it valuable.
Free on your favorite podcast app or at meledits.com/202-what-a-6...
Free on your favorite podcast app or at meledits.com/202-what-a-6...
February 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In today's new Deliberate Freelancer, returning guest Alan Heymann and I have a wide-ranging conversation about our freelance businesses. I hope you find it valuable.
Free on your favorite podcast app or at meledits.com/202-what-a-6...
Free on your favorite podcast app or at meledits.com/202-what-a-6...
Oh, I love this thread. Here's Maxy, my toothless boy wonder who needed a full tooth extraction before his second birthday. I was heartbroken and terrified when I first heard about stomatitis, because the "cure" sounds brutal, but he's doing great and yes, even eats dry food.
February 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Oh, I love this thread. Here's Maxy, my toothless boy wonder who needed a full tooth extraction before his second birthday. I was heartbroken and terrified when I first heard about stomatitis, because the "cure" sounds brutal, but he's doing great and yes, even eats dry food.
Fellow bookworms: This week's Deliberate Freelancer podcast episode is my annual books, books and more books extravaganza! I hope you'll check it out. Free on your favorite podcast app or at deliberatefreelancer.com.
What books are you enjoying this year? What were your favorites last year?
What books are you enjoying this year? What were your favorites last year?
February 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Fellow bookworms: This week's Deliberate Freelancer podcast episode is my annual books, books and more books extravaganza! I hope you'll check it out. Free on your favorite podcast app or at deliberatefreelancer.com.
What books are you enjoying this year? What were your favorites last year?
What books are you enjoying this year? What were your favorites last year?
Illegally fired federal workers & laid-off journalists: If you're thinking of going solo, I invite you to check out my free Deliberate Freelancer podcast. I don't get any money if you listen, and I don't have ads. This is me trying to kindly lend a hand. deliberatefreelancer.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Illegally fired federal workers & laid-off journalists: If you're thinking of going solo, I invite you to check out my free Deliberate Freelancer podcast. I don't get any money if you listen, and I don't have ads. This is me trying to kindly lend a hand. deliberatefreelancer.com
I am selfishly encouraging you to go take a much-needed TGIF walk AND, while doing so, to listen to my latest episode of the Deliberate Freelancer podcast. 😀 You can do it!
Free on your favorite podcast app. Please share with freelancer friends.
Free on your favorite podcast app. Please share with freelancer friends.
February 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I am selfishly encouraging you to go take a much-needed TGIF walk AND, while doing so, to listen to my latest episode of the Deliberate Freelancer podcast. 😀 You can do it!
Free on your favorite podcast app. Please share with freelancer friends.
Free on your favorite podcast app. Please share with freelancer friends.
In the midst of this sh*tstorm, I have a new Deliberate Freelancer podcast episode, the first of 2025. I acknowledge how many of us are feeling right now and how challenging it can be to focus on work. Plus, I recap 2024: income, hours worked, mistakes and more.
Free on your favorite podcast app!
Free on your favorite podcast app!
February 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In the midst of this sh*tstorm, I have a new Deliberate Freelancer podcast episode, the first of 2025. I acknowledge how many of us are feeling right now and how challenging it can be to focus on work. Plus, I recap 2024: income, hours worked, mistakes and more.
Free on your favorite podcast app!
Free on your favorite podcast app!
December reads ... Started off December with several disappointments of books before things started looking up.
5 Stars
Colored Television
The Message
4.5 Stars
Best Copy Available: A True Crime Memoir by Jay Baron Nicorvo
4 Stars
Everest, Inc.
The Christmas Guest
5 Stars
Colored Television
The Message
4.5 Stars
Best Copy Available: A True Crime Memoir by Jay Baron Nicorvo
4 Stars
Everest, Inc.
The Christmas Guest
January 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
December reads ... Started off December with several disappointments of books before things started looking up.
5 Stars
Colored Television
The Message
4.5 Stars
Best Copy Available: A True Crime Memoir by Jay Baron Nicorvo
4 Stars
Everest, Inc.
The Christmas Guest
5 Stars
Colored Television
The Message
4.5 Stars
Best Copy Available: A True Crime Memoir by Jay Baron Nicorvo
4 Stars
Everest, Inc.
The Christmas Guest
Maxy & Daisy wish you a Happy Boxing Day!
December 26, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Maxy & Daisy wish you a Happy Boxing Day!
Freelancers, struggling to find work? Aiming to start the new year with a deliberate plan of how to gain more clients? In today's Deliberate Freelancer, my guest & I talk about how to get clients when you're in a “total, terrible, terrifying scramble.” Please share!
meledits.com/199-struggli...
meledits.com/199-struggli...
December 19, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Freelancers, struggling to find work? Aiming to start the new year with a deliberate plan of how to gain more clients? In today's Deliberate Freelancer, my guest & I talk about how to get clients when you're in a “total, terrible, terrifying scramble.” Please share!
meledits.com/199-struggli...
meledits.com/199-struggli...
In today’s Deliberate Freelancer podcast, I recap November — which was a month of “triage.” Whew. I share how much I worked, my struggles, the type of work I did and how I charged, and more. Free on your favorite podcast app!
meledits.com/198-november...
#Freelance #FreelanceChat #FreelanceWriter
meledits.com/198-november...
#Freelance #FreelanceChat #FreelanceWriter
December 12, 2024 at 10:08 PM
In today’s Deliberate Freelancer podcast, I recap November — which was a month of “triage.” Whew. I share how much I worked, my struggles, the type of work I did and how I charged, and more. Free on your favorite podcast app!
meledits.com/198-november...
#Freelance #FreelanceChat #FreelanceWriter
meledits.com/198-november...
#Freelance #FreelanceChat #FreelanceWriter
The @indiejournalists.bsky.social is hosting its 2025 live online conference Feb. 27-28. The IIJ's mission mission is to ensure the financial and emotional sustainability of journalists of color, but all are welcome to attend the conference. $59 early-bird pricing: theiij.com/conf-2025
December 10, 2024 at 3:33 PM
The @indiejournalists.bsky.social is hosting its 2025 live online conference Feb. 27-28. The IIJ's mission mission is to ensure the financial and emotional sustainability of journalists of color, but all are welcome to attend the conference. $59 early-bird pricing: theiij.com/conf-2025
Hello #FreelanceChat! I'm Melanie, owner of MelEdits, a freelance magazine managing editor and healthcare/science writer, mostly for membership associations. Based in DC area. I'm also host of the Deliberate Freelancer podcast.
December 5, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Hello #FreelanceChat! I'm Melanie, owner of MelEdits, a freelance magazine managing editor and healthcare/science writer, mostly for membership associations. Based in DC area. I'm also host of the Deliberate Freelancer podcast.
In today's new Deliberate Freelancer podcast ep. I chat with Melissa Hobson about how she realized she was self-sabotaging in her business and what she did about it. We also talk about fear and using "busy" as a badge of honor. Free on your fave podcast app! #Freelance
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meledits.com/197-be-hones...
December 5, 2024 at 3:45 PM
In today's new Deliberate Freelancer podcast ep. I chat with Melissa Hobson about how she realized she was self-sabotaging in her business and what she did about it. We also talk about fear and using "busy" as a badge of honor. Free on your fave podcast app! #Freelance
meledits.com/197-be-hones...
meledits.com/197-be-hones...
Someone please tell me why Book-of-the-Month sent me Christmas stickers that include a snowman wearing a thong, a headless kid and a call to eat more reindeer. 😳
December 4, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Someone please tell me why Book-of-the-Month sent me Christmas stickers that include a snowman wearing a thong, a headless kid and a call to eat more reindeer. 😳
My tiny hometown of Brookville, Indiana. His victims of an alleged investment scheme have been wondering if this day would ever come. #Indiana #Pickleball #PickleballRocks www.facebook.com/share/p/uFeo...
December 4, 2024 at 2:24 PM
My tiny hometown of Brookville, Indiana. His victims of an alleged investment scheme have been wondering if this day would ever come. #Indiana #Pickleball #PickleballRocks www.facebook.com/share/p/uFeo...