Robyn Santa Maria
@robynsantamaria.bsky.social
Freelance grant writer and editor. From Australia, but living in France. Constantly lost in translation. The mountains are my happy place.
www.robynsantamaria.com
www.robynsantamaria.com
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Happy Monday, #FreelanceFriends!
We all know past partnerships can generate new freelance work. This week, @devonellington.bsky.social Devon Ellington will guest host a chat about creative ways to keep in touch with clients, during and after collaborations.
Join us on 2/5 at 11am CST on Bluesky.
We all know past partnerships can generate new freelance work. This week, @devonellington.bsky.social Devon Ellington will guest host a chat about creative ways to keep in touch with clients, during and after collaborations.
Join us on 2/5 at 11am CST on Bluesky.
February 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Happy Monday, #FreelanceFriends!
We all know past partnerships can generate new freelance work. This week, @devonellington.bsky.social Devon Ellington will guest host a chat about creative ways to keep in touch with clients, during and after collaborations.
Join us on 2/5 at 11am CST on Bluesky.
We all know past partnerships can generate new freelance work. This week, @devonellington.bsky.social Devon Ellington will guest host a chat about creative ways to keep in touch with clients, during and after collaborations.
Join us on 2/5 at 11am CST on Bluesky.
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Happy Monday, #FreelanceFriends!
Have you considered hiring business support? Or, maybe you already work with a virtual assistant or a web designer. Many freelancers are a business of one. But, that doesn't mean we can't have a little help from our friends!
Let's discuss: Jan 29 at 11am CST.
Have you considered hiring business support? Or, maybe you already work with a virtual assistant or a web designer. Many freelancers are a business of one. But, that doesn't mean we can't have a little help from our friends!
Let's discuss: Jan 29 at 11am CST.
January 26, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Happy Monday, #FreelanceFriends!
Have you considered hiring business support? Or, maybe you already work with a virtual assistant or a web designer. Many freelancers are a business of one. But, that doesn't mean we can't have a little help from our friends!
Let's discuss: Jan 29 at 11am CST.
Have you considered hiring business support? Or, maybe you already work with a virtual assistant or a web designer. Many freelancers are a business of one. But, that doesn't mean we can't have a little help from our friends!
Let's discuss: Jan 29 at 11am CST.
Thanks for hosting today's #FreelanceFriends chat @angelatague.bsky.social 🙏🏻
I've got to duck out a few minutes early, so I will catch up tomorrow (I think I missed a few despite clicking on the hashtag, lists, and people's names, argh!)
PS. Stay warm, everyone.
I've got to duck out a few minutes early, so I will catch up tomorrow (I think I missed a few despite clicking on the hashtag, lists, and people's names, argh!)
PS. Stay warm, everyone.
January 22, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Thanks for hosting today's #FreelanceFriends chat @angelatague.bsky.social 🙏🏻
I've got to duck out a few minutes early, so I will catch up tomorrow (I think I missed a few despite clicking on the hashtag, lists, and people's names, argh!)
PS. Stay warm, everyone.
I've got to duck out a few minutes early, so I will catch up tomorrow (I think I missed a few despite clicking on the hashtag, lists, and people's names, argh!)
PS. Stay warm, everyone.
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Happy Thursday #FreelanceFriends! I'm Amy - designer and creative from Lincoln, NE. Currently prepping for some snowmagddon here. WX folks say we're out of it other than some bitter cold, but it's January in NE and I don't believe them.
Welcome to #FreelanceFriends, your weekly Bluesky chat to connect with fellow freelance pros.
We're chatting about exclusionary marketing. We may promote ourselves as freelancers who can do it all, but we really can't. With this language, you share what you DON'T offer to weed out weak leads.
We're chatting about exclusionary marketing. We may promote ourselves as freelancers who can do it all, but we really can't. With this language, you share what you DON'T offer to weed out weak leads.
January 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Happy Thursday #FreelanceFriends! I'm Amy - designer and creative from Lincoln, NE. Currently prepping for some snowmagddon here. WX folks say we're out of it other than some bitter cold, but it's January in NE and I don't believe them.
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I'm Devon, a FT writer publishing under multiple names in multiple genres, and an internationally produced playwright and radio writer. I also write copy, articles, and ghostwrite for a book producer.
pagesonstages.fearlessink.com
pagesonstages.fearlessink.com
Pages on Stages – Where Words and Worlds Come Alive
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January 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I'm Devon, a FT writer publishing under multiple names in multiple genres, and an internationally produced playwright and radio writer. I also write copy, articles, and ghostwrite for a book producer.
pagesonstages.fearlessink.com
pagesonstages.fearlessink.com
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I'm Angela from Iowa, your host for today's #FreelanceFriends chat. I'm a freelance content marketing/journalism writer. I craft blog posts, landing pages, articles, ebooks and more for various pet, health, automotive, personal finance (and other!) brands.
Learn more at WebWritingAdvice.com
Learn more at WebWritingAdvice.com
Web Writing Advice
Writing services & insights on content marketing from Angela Tague
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January 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I'm Angela from Iowa, your host for today's #FreelanceFriends chat. I'm a freelance content marketing/journalism writer. I craft blog posts, landing pages, articles, ebooks and more for various pet, health, automotive, personal finance (and other!) brands.
Learn more at WebWritingAdvice.com
Learn more at WebWritingAdvice.com
Welcome to #FreelanceFriends, your weekly Bluesky chat to connect with fellow freelance pros.
We're chatting about exclusionary marketing. We may promote ourselves as freelancers who can do it all, but we really can't. With this language, you share what you DON'T offer to weed out weak leads.
We're chatting about exclusionary marketing. We may promote ourselves as freelancers who can do it all, but we really can't. With this language, you share what you DON'T offer to weed out weak leads.
January 22, 2026 at 5:10 PM
This may be the year I start a weekly newsletter. I’ve had fun sketching out ideas for what I’d include, like one actionable grant writing or editing tip, a grant or funder worth sharing, and I’ll spotlight a person or organization doing meaningful work.
And there will be book recs!
#GrantWriter
And there will be book recs!
#GrantWriter
January 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM
This may be the year I start a weekly newsletter. I’ve had fun sketching out ideas for what I’d include, like one actionable grant writing or editing tip, a grant or funder worth sharing, and I’ll spotlight a person or organization doing meaningful work.
And there will be book recs!
#GrantWriter
And there will be book recs!
#GrantWriter
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I'm hosting the #FreelanceFriends chat HERE on Bluesky at 11am CST. We will chat about collaborating with other freelancers to offer a combination of services/products. Learn about a small team approach! Simply follow the hashtag.
January 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
I'm hosting the #FreelanceFriends chat HERE on Bluesky at 11am CST. We will chat about collaborating with other freelancers to offer a combination of services/products. Learn about a small team approach! Simply follow the hashtag.
Abbott Elementary is back for a fifth season! This makes me ridiculously happy because January sucks.
#TheLittleThings
#TheLittleThings
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January 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Abbott Elementary is back for a fifth season! This makes me ridiculously happy because January sucks.
#TheLittleThings
#TheLittleThings
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Happy Monday, #FreelanceFriends!
Have you collaborated with another freelancer to offer a combination of services/products? For example, a writer and website designer could team up to sell website update services.
On Thurs., January 15 at 11am CST we will discuss team approaches HERE on Bluesky.
Have you collaborated with another freelancer to offer a combination of services/products? For example, a writer and website designer could team up to sell website update services.
On Thurs., January 15 at 11am CST we will discuss team approaches HERE on Bluesky.
January 13, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Happy Monday, #FreelanceFriends!
Have you collaborated with another freelancer to offer a combination of services/products? For example, a writer and website designer could team up to sell website update services.
On Thurs., January 15 at 11am CST we will discuss team approaches HERE on Bluesky.
Have you collaborated with another freelancer to offer a combination of services/products? For example, a writer and website designer could team up to sell website update services.
On Thurs., January 15 at 11am CST we will discuss team approaches HERE on Bluesky.
First book of the year finished: The Courage to be Disliked. Apparently a phenomenon in Japan when the original version came out in 2018.
Didn’t love it but I get the points it makes, namely about letting go of past traumas & societal expectations in order to be happy.
Now onto something light!
Didn’t love it but I get the points it makes, namely about letting go of past traumas & societal expectations in order to be happy.
Now onto something light!
January 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
First book of the year finished: The Courage to be Disliked. Apparently a phenomenon in Japan when the original version came out in 2018.
Didn’t love it but I get the points it makes, namely about letting go of past traumas & societal expectations in order to be happy.
Now onto something light!
Didn’t love it but I get the points it makes, namely about letting go of past traumas & societal expectations in order to be happy.
Now onto something light!
So, I’ve entered a lottery to try and secure a spot in a 57km trail run in August. I’ll find out later this month whether I’m in.
New year madness or just plain old madness? 😬
#TrailRunning #UTMB
New year madness or just plain old madness? 😬
#TrailRunning #UTMB
January 9, 2026 at 12:57 PM
So, I’ve entered a lottery to try and secure a spot in a 57km trail run in August. I’ll find out later this month whether I’m in.
New year madness or just plain old madness? 😬
#TrailRunning #UTMB
New year madness or just plain old madness? 😬
#TrailRunning #UTMB
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Hello #FreelanceFriends!
Join us at 11am CST TODAY, January 8, on Bluesky as we chat about how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
All types of freelancers—and their office pets—are welcome to attend!
Join us at 11am CST TODAY, January 8, on Bluesky as we chat about how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
All types of freelancers—and their office pets—are welcome to attend!
January 8, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Hello #FreelanceFriends!
Join us at 11am CST TODAY, January 8, on Bluesky as we chat about how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
All types of freelancers—and their office pets—are welcome to attend!
Join us at 11am CST TODAY, January 8, on Bluesky as we chat about how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
All types of freelancers—and their office pets—are welcome to attend!
Despite that, I’m heading outside for a run. Or a fast walk around the block if I can’t deal with the temperatures 😂
No snow overnight but, oh boy, is it CHILLY 🥶
January 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Despite that, I’m heading outside for a run. Or a fast walk around the block if I can’t deal with the temperatures 😂
No snow overnight but, oh boy, is it CHILLY 🥶
January 7, 2026 at 9:23 AM
No snow overnight but, oh boy, is it CHILLY 🥶
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When it's time to raise your rates, how do you calculate that number? Do you plan to raise rates for 2026? I know some #FreelanceFriends who plan to chat about it on Thursday this week! Stay tuned for updates!
January 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
When it's time to raise your rates, how do you calculate that number? Do you plan to raise rates for 2026? I know some #FreelanceFriends who plan to chat about it on Thursday this week! Stay tuned for updates!
So, do hashtags work on here? As a way to find folks who share common interests?
I’d love to meet other freelancers who work in #GrantWriting ✍️
Also, how can I find more people living and working here in France?
The search function seems a bit limited, non?
À bientôt!
I’d love to meet other freelancers who work in #GrantWriting ✍️
Also, how can I find more people living and working here in France?
The search function seems a bit limited, non?
À bientôt!
January 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
So, do hashtags work on here? As a way to find folks who share common interests?
I’d love to meet other freelancers who work in #GrantWriting ✍️
Also, how can I find more people living and working here in France?
The search function seems a bit limited, non?
À bientôt!
I’d love to meet other freelancers who work in #GrantWriting ✍️
Also, how can I find more people living and working here in France?
The search function seems a bit limited, non?
À bientôt!
I’m looking forward to taking part in my first #FreelanceFriends chat later this week!
Who else will be there?
Who else will be there?
Happy Monday, #FreelanceFriends!
I hope your 2026 is off to a good start. 😃
This Thursday on the Bluesky chat, we will discuss how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Jan 8!
I hope your 2026 is off to a good start. 😃
This Thursday on the Bluesky chat, we will discuss how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Jan 8!
January 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I’m looking forward to taking part in my first #FreelanceFriends chat later this week!
Who else will be there?
Who else will be there?
Starting the new year in the northern hemisphere is tough*. It’s cold and all I want to do is hibernate, not think about new-year intentions and all that. I’d rather be a 🐻
*I’m a southern hemisphere girl and, even after 12+ years in France, I’m still not great in the cold!
*I’m a southern hemisphere girl and, even after 12+ years in France, I’m still not great in the cold!
January 5, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Starting the new year in the northern hemisphere is tough*. It’s cold and all I want to do is hibernate, not think about new-year intentions and all that. I’d rather be a 🐻
*I’m a southern hemisphere girl and, even after 12+ years in France, I’m still not great in the cold!
*I’m a southern hemisphere girl and, even after 12+ years in France, I’m still not great in the cold!
New Year’s Day trail run ✅
Long lunch at my in-laws ✅
In my PJs before sundown ✅
Hot chocolate in progress ✅
Am I doing this right?
Happy new year everyone! 🎉
Long lunch at my in-laws ✅
In my PJs before sundown ✅
Hot chocolate in progress ✅
Am I doing this right?
Happy new year everyone! 🎉
January 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
New Year’s Day trail run ✅
Long lunch at my in-laws ✅
In my PJs before sundown ✅
Hot chocolate in progress ✅
Am I doing this right?
Happy new year everyone! 🎉
Long lunch at my in-laws ✅
In my PJs before sundown ✅
Hot chocolate in progress ✅
Am I doing this right?
Happy new year everyone! 🎉
This year has been a mixed bag when it comes to what I’ve read, but I’m glad to be finishing the year with this. Beautifully moving historical fiction 💜
December 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This year has been a mixed bag when it comes to what I’ve read, but I’m glad to be finishing the year with this. Beautifully moving historical fiction 💜
Seems a little odd to (re)start here at the end of a year, but I miss short-form posts and quick-fire chats. So, if you happen to stumble upon this, hello from France!
December 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Seems a little odd to (re)start here at the end of a year, but I miss short-form posts and quick-fire chats. So, if you happen to stumble upon this, hello from France!