How do you find and fill a freelance writing content vacuum in your industry?
Join us as we sit down with Bryony Angell, a narrative non-fiction writer who has carved out a unique niche in the world of birding.
Bryony shares her journey from observing a lack of content for young women birders to becoming a leading voice in bird conservation through her freelance writing.
During our chat we explore how Bryony balances her rich freelance career with being a mom and working a full-time job.
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a passion into a profitable side hustle or how to spot opportunities in niche markets, this episode is filled with insights on leveraging your personal interests into a fulfilling freelance career. Listen now!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to identify a unique freelance writing niche and turn it into a successful side hustle.
- Strategies for balancing freelance writing with full-time employment and parenting.
- The importance of building and nurturing community connections within your niche.
- Tips for spotting opportunities and filling content vacuums in niche markets.
- How a commitment to authentic representation and elevating voices can enhance your writing career.
- The benefits of maintaining a day job while pursuing freelance opportunities.
Time Stamps
[00:00:00] Introduction to Bryony Angell’s unique niche in birding. [00:02:21] How Bryony started her career in freelance writing centered around birding. [00:06:23] Balancing freelance writing with a day job and motherhood. [00:10:28] Tips for spotting opportunities and niching down in freelance writing. [00:15:00] Discussing the global opportunities Bryony’s niche expertise has opened up. [00:19:36] The significance of a secure full-time job in supporting freelance aspirations. [00:21:50] Future projects and aspirations in birding advocacy and freelance writing.About Bryony Angell
Bryony Angell is a narrative non-fiction writer and speaker, deeply rooted in the Pacific Coast’s beautiful Skagit Valley, Washington. With a focus on the economy and culture of the world birding scene, she enhances wild bird conservation through her engaging storytelling. Bryony contributes to both regional and national publications, tackling diverse topics such as birding by boat in Western Washington, field sketching, and profiling international women birding guides. Her content, which occasionally graces her website, ranges from practical advice to reflective pieces on birding as mindful meditation.
Raised by conservationist parents, Bryony is a second-generation birder, diligently working to cultivate the third generation within her own family. She is known for leading intentional bird walks and providing stewardship guidance, all while serving on the board of Birds Connect Seattle and contributing to their blog. Her decade-long volunteer work as a community scientist in Seattle has given her a profound understanding of urban bird populations.
Bryony’s commitment extends beyond local efforts; she participates in international working groups like the Smithsonian’s Bird Friendly Coalition and the local Be Bird Wise initiative. These roles underline her dedication to promoting bird-friendly practices across various industries and environments.
As a recognized figure in birding media, Bryony speaks on the topics she covers, fostering a community that values nature and conservation. She also plays a role as a mentor, guiding emerging talents in the birding scene. Bryony’s work and passion affirm that birding is as much about people as it is about birds, aiming to connect others through a shared love of the outdoors and wildlife conservation.
Visit her website: https://www.bryonyangell.com/
Noteworthy Quote From This Episode
“And I thought, I want to be part of the change to make birding cooler, funner … just less tight and just something that anybody can do on their own terms. Birding is a completely different scene than it was 12 years ago when I started writing. I saw vacuums for information and I wanted to fill them.”
Bryony Angell
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