25 PR, writing, speaking, podcast + visibility opportunities for freelancers, creatives and small business owners.
Hiya 🌊,
You know why I don't pay for ads?
Because I've built my business using hype only.
It is not the quick overnight dopamine hit that many people want. But, consistently hyping myself has helped me grow this paid newsletter, sell out my 2026 June retreat, and already sell the first two places for the next one (four spots left if you fancy it).
It's not just me either. Last month, one of my readers secured a £3,000 coaching client from a podcast feature over a year ago.
So what is stopping you?
I know that some of the things we struggle with when it comes to hyping ourselves are often a) time or b) confidence.
That’s why I pull these bi-monthly directories together. These are real opportunities I’ve pitched myself for, secured myself, or feel confident recommending to you.
Remember: don't spray and pray.
Pick 1-2 that fit for you and take the time to listen, read, and research before pitching.
If you want to get your own podcast, newsletter, membership or opportunity featured in front of 400+ paid readers of The Hype, submit your listing for the February directory here.
🔎 A quick note before diving in…
You’ll spot a few returning opportunities with deadlines at the end of the year (handy to have them all in one place).
And anything marked with 🚨 is time-sensitive. If it feels like a match, don’t sit on it. Remember: take the time to pitch well.
Got any Q's about your pitch? Drop them in the comments below.
Keep on hyping
Lucy x
🚨✍️ Tablet Hotels — “Write Away” Contest (Paid Writing)
Deadline: 11 January 2026
Who it’s for: Creatives, storytellers, writers with unusual or intimate hotel experiences.
Details: Tablet Hotels is seeking 500-word creative hotel stories — reflective, atmospheric or unexpected. Not traditional travel writing. Winners receive cash + publication + future paid work.
Info: https://magazine.tablethotels.com/en/write-away-contest
✍️ Stylist — “Learn From My Mistakes” (Personal Essay)
Deadline: Rolling
Who it’s for: Anyone with a powerful story about a meaningful mistake and what you learned.
Details: Weekly first-person column. Open to honest, reflective storytelling; anonymous submissions welcome.
Pitch: ellen.scott@stylist.co.uk with subject line: Learn From My Mistakes
Info: https://www.stylist.co.uk/series/learn-from-my-mistakes
