EP. 83 | Publishing Without a Platform: Writing Opportunities You Didn’t Know Existed w/Megan J. Conner

Ever look at your kid’s school books and think, “Who writes all this stuff—and are they getting paid?” Today we’re talking to Megan J. Conner, an editor, author, writing consultant, and graduate of Writing Off Social: The Course who has built a thriving writing career in places most writers never think to look—educational publishing, work-for-hire projects, devotionals, technical writing, and those “I Can Read”–style books that quietly teach kids everything from phonics to frog ecosystems. She’s contributed to dozens of educational works, earned a steady income from her writing, and done it all without relying on social media. If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to write the words and get paid for the words,” this episode is your sign. Listen in!

Tune in to Hear:

How Megan accidentally stumbled into educational publishing and has since contributed to over 75 published works—without needing a massive social media following
What “work for hire” means for writers and how it offers a steady income stream
The one skill set you absolutely must develop before pitching to educational publishers
Why quality of writing matters more than follower counts in this market
Where to find legitimate work-for-hire opportunities and how to avoid common pitfalls when starting out in this market

More About Megan:

Megan J. Conner is an author, editor, speaker, creator, and consultant who is passionate about the written word and compelling storytelling. She has spent the majority of her career writing for the business world and releasing works through educational children’s publishing. Megan recently debuted her first general market children’s book, François the Dashing Croaker*. This release is followed by two other titles included in this 3-part series. The Frogfather* is scheduled for release in late 2025 with Tour de Pond making its debut in Spring 2026.

Megan also offers readers inspiration and encouragement through her weekly blog publication, Just One More Chapter, which celebrates connection, faith, and the power of story as our shared narratives touch lives and hearts in ways nothing else can.