Freelancing for Journalists
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago -Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between.
Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters.
Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life.
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Episodes
Newsletter publishing
April 17, 2024 06:45 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBIn this week's episode we chat to two freelance journalists / authors who also make a living via self-publishing on Substack and Patreon. Adharanand Finn, award-winning author of Running with the Kenyans, and former Telegraph Women editor Claire Cohen, author of BFF: The Truth About Female Friendship, discuss the appeal of writing direct to an audience and why they decided to set up their own newsletters. Guests Adharanand Finn https://twitter.com/adharanand https://www.instagram.com/the...
Social media management
April 10, 2024 06:45 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBEver wondered what social media management actually is? On the podcast this week we talk to two freelance journalists who also work in social media marketing and SEO writing. Nicole Letts is a lifestyle journalist based in Atlanta who works with clients on Instagram and Britt Jones is a UK freelancer who provides bespoke social media services. Guests Nicole Letts https://www.instagram.com/nicolemelv/?hl=en https://muckrack.com/nicole-letts Britt Jones https://twitter.com/the_brittjones ...
Report writing and translation
April 03, 2024 06:45 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBOn the podcast this week we delve into the world of report writing and translation. We speak to experienced health journalist Priya Joi who has written global reports for the World Health Organisation, United Nations and Global Vaccine Alliance, and freelance journalist Judith Zerdin who also works as a Spanish/French to English translator. We discover how to use transferable skills to get freelance work in these two fascinating fields. Guests Priya Joi https://www.instagram.com/priya.joi/...
Copywriting
March 27, 2024 06:45 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBIn the podcast this week we discuss the world of copywriting and how freelance journalists can find work in this field. We chat to journalists Peter Ranscombe and Ella Delancey Jones about the difference between copywriting and content writing, and how to flit between writing for the audience and writing for a client. Guests https://www.peter-ranscombe.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ranscombe/ https://twitter.com/ellaluciewrites https://linktr.ee/ellalucie https://www.linkedin....
Breaking into lecturing
March 20, 2024 06:45 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBWelcome to series 13! This season we discuss how to diversify your income stream when working as a freelance journalist. The first episode delves into the world of lecturing and how to break into it. We share tips and experiences with entertainment journalist Jamie Body and lifestyle writer Beth Neil who both teach at a number of universities. The guests Jamie Body https://www.jamiebody.com/ https://twitter.com/bodyjamie Beth Neil https://muckrack.com/beth-neil https://twitter.com/bethn...
Arts and Culture Journalism
January 24, 2024 06:45 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIn the final episode of this series we speak to Precious Adesina about arts and culture journalism. Curating an interest in the arts from an early age, Precious went on to work for The Telegraph before going freelance. She talks about the challenges faced by black journalists, how she champions arts writing and her passion project as a radio presenter. The guest https://www.preciousadesina.com/ https://twitter.com/precadesina Resources You're the Business by Anna Codrea-Rado https://www...
Motoring Journalism
January 17, 2024 06:45 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBIn the penultimate episode of the series we speak to award-winning motoring journalist Charlotte Vowden. She tells us how inheriting a classic car dramatically changed her career and how she has built a niche in a male dominated industry. She also speaks candidly about calling out sexism and discusses her exciting new challenge of presenting a television series. The guest https://twitter.com/charlottevowden https://www.instagram.com/charlottevowden/ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the...
Science and Technology Journalism
January 10, 2024 06:45 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBIn our journalism specialism season we speak to science and technology reporter Chris Baraniuk who regularly writes for the BBC, New Scientist, BMJ, the Economist and Wired. Chris discusses how to write about complex issues when you have no scientific background and how he comes up with story ideas like farming fish on the moon. The guest https://chrisbaraniuk.com/ https://twitter.com/chrisbaraniuk Fishing on the moon article https://hakaimagazine.com/news/the-plan-to-rear-fish-on-the-m...
Music Journalism
January 03, 2024 06:45 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn the pod this week we chat to Arusa Qureshi about carving out a career in freelance music journalism. Arusa talks about diversity in the industry, transferable skills and life as a night owl covering gigs in Edinburgh. The guest https://www.arusaqureshi.com/ https://twitter.com/arusaqureshi Resources https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/should-you-work-for-free Recommendation https://ukf.com/words/rave-scenes-edinburgh/35582
Travel Journalism
December 27, 2023 06:45 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week we speak to award-winning travel writer Shafik Meghji about press trips, country specialisms and how to write a guide book. He shares his top tips for breaking into travel journalism and tells us what he's currently working on. The guest https://www.shafikmeghji.com/ https://twitter.com/ShafikMeghji Crossed Off the Map: Travels in Bolivia https://www.shafikmeghji.com/#/crossedoffthemap/ Resources https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/ https://theguardianfoundation.org/programmes/scot...
Court Reporting
December 20, 2023 06:45 - 40 minutes - 55 MBWe launch our specialism series by chatting to court reporter Charlie Moloney. We discuss how to cover Crown Court trials, how the commissioning process works and just how fast your shorthand needs to be. Charlie also talks about media law and how to challenge your right to report. The guest https://www.charliemoloney.com/ https://twitter.com/CharlieMoloney https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2021/news/reporter-wins-court-fight-to-name-victim-of-fraudster-escort/ https://www.thetimes.co....
Time Management
November 15, 2023 06:45 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBIn the final episode of the series we discuss the elusive art of time management. How can we get better at managing our time as freelance journalists and what are the best tricks and tools to employ. We seek advice from radio and YouTube presenter / personal trainer / ultra marathon runner Anna Harding and freelance journalist / author / agency co-founder Sally Howard. The guests https://www.instagram.com/anna.the.runner https://twitter.com/anna_harding https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podc...
What commissioning editors want #2
November 08, 2023 06:45 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBIn the podcast this week we quiz two commissioning editors about what they want to see from freelance journalists. Rebecca Liu, commissioning editor at the Guardian, and Mun-Keat Looi international features editor at the British Medical Journal, discuss the winning formula for pitches plus how to make yourself indispensable as a freelancer. They also chat about pet hates, negotiating rates and top tips for regular commissions. Guests https://www.theguardian.com/profile/rebecca-liu https:...
Rejection and resilience
November 01, 2023 06:45 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIn the podcast this week we talk about practical solutions to help cope with rejection as a freelance journalist. How can we become more resilient and turn rejection into positive action? Expert advice is on hand from freelance marine science writer Melissa Hobson and rural affairs and human interest reporter Kate Chapman. The guests Melissa Hobson www.melissahobson.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/mel_pud Kate Chapman www.kate-chapman.co.uk Twitter: @_KateChapman Resources FFJ podc...
Rethinking social media
October 25, 2023 06:45 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBWith Elon Musk seemingly destroying Twitter, we decided it was time to ask two experts whether we need to be rethinking social media as freelance journalists. Can we live without Twitter and what are the alternatives? Should we be more mindful about how our data is used? And how on earth does Mastodon work? We spoke to tech and internet journalists Chris Stokel-Walker and Steven Asarch to find the answers. The guests Chris Stokel-Walker stokel-walker.com Twitter https://twitter.com/stokel...
Long Reads
October 18, 2023 06:45 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBOn the podcast this week we discuss the art of Long Reads and how to pitch, research and write them. We receive excellent insights from GQ features editor Oliver Franklin-Wallis and Guardian writer Samira Shackle. The guests Oliver Franklin-Wallis Website: https://oliverfranklinwallis.com/ Book: The Wasteland https://oliverfranklinwallis.com/wasteland/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/olifranklin Samira Shackle Website: https://samirashackle.com/ Book: Karachi Vice https://samirashackle....
Freelance Rights
October 11, 2023 06:45 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBWe're back for another series and in our first episode we talk about the nitty gritty of freelance rights. What can you do about late payments, poor contracts and unfair rates? We discuss the problems and the solutions with Sheron Boyle, founder of Can Pay Won't Pay Facebook group, and Natasha Hirst, president of the National Union of Journalists. The guests @hirstphotos Natasha's website https://natashahirstblog.co.uk/ @sheronboyle1 Sheron Boyle Media https://www.facebook.com/SheronBoy...
Best Specialist: Hannah Summers
August 30, 2023 06:45 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBIn the final episode of our awards season special we speak to the winner of the Best Specialist Journalist category. Hannah Summers talks about the challenges of family court reporting and how she has curved out a niche in this unreported field. Show notes https://twitter.com/hansummers https://www.theguardian.com/profile/hannah-summers Hannah's award winning work https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/mar/29/revealed-66-children-still-missing-from-just-one-uk-local-authorit...
Best Feature: Amelia Tait
August 23, 2023 06:45 - 36 minutes - 50 MBThe winner of our Best Feature award, Amelia Tait, spoke to us about how she researches and writes her quirky features. She also gave some top advice on how to keep editors happy. Show notes https://ameliatait.com/ https://twitter.com/ameliargh Amelia's winning article https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/feb/04/its-a-control-thing-why-are-we-so-fascinated-by-super-organised-homes Amelia's comment piece on bread https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/22/sourdough-sl...
Best Investigation: Lucy Osborne
August 16, 2023 06:45 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode we talk to journalist Lucy Osborne about her award winning investigation into sexual abuse in the fashion industry. She explains how the story unfolded in both print and broadcast media. Show notes Lucy Osborne https://twitter.com/Lucy_Osborne Lucy's Guardian profile https://www.theguardian.com/profile/lucy-osborne Lucy's Guardian report https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/may/28/jean-luc-brunel-abuse-six-women-epstein Lucy's Sky series https://www.sky.com/watch/tit...
Best Early Career Journalist: Lara Olszowska
August 09, 2023 06:45 - 37 minutes - 52 MBToday we speak to Lara Olszowska who won the Freelance Journalism Awards prize for best piece of work by a student or early career journalist. She talks about reporting on Ukrainian schools during the war and how her journalism training is developing. Show notes https://twitter.com/LaraOlszowska https://laraolszowska.wordpress.com/ Lara's award-winning article https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/60187/how-ukrainian-teachers-keep-schools-running-in-wartime Lara's article on Uzbek th...
Best Print Journalist: Gabriella Jozwiak
August 02, 2023 06:45 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBIn the latest Freelance Journalism Awards series we speak to the winner of the Best Print Journalist category Gabriella Jozwiak. She tells us how she ended up in Ukraine reporting on the impact of the war on young children and the challenges she faced as a freelancer. Show notes Website http://www.gabriellajozwiak.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/GabriellaJ Rory Peck Trust who provide safety training for freelance journalists https://rorypecktrust.org/ DART Center for Journalism & Tra...
Best News Story: Rachael Healy
July 26, 2023 06:45 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this special Freelance Journalism Awards series the winner of Best News Story, Rachael Healy, talks to us about her exclusive investigation which led to David Walliams leaving Britain's Got Talent. Show notes Rachael Healy https://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachael-healy Twitter https://twitter.com/ohrhealy Website http://www.rachaelhealy.co.uk/ Britain's Got Talent story https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/10/david-walliams-recorded-derogatory-remarks-britains-got-tal...
Best Broadcast Journalist: Anna Lawlor
July 19, 2023 06:45 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBIn this episode we talk to Freelance Journalism Awards winner Anna Lawlor who won Best Broadcast Journalist 2023. She chats to us about moving from print to radio broadcasting and developing her award-winning documentary Typical! Show notes Anna Lawlor https://www.weareluminescence.com/our-team/anna-lawlor/ https://twitter.com/AnnaL_Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalawlor NCTJ journalism training https://www.nctj.com/ Freelance Journalism Awards winners https://freelancingforjourn...
Broadcast journalism
January 18, 2023 06:45 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBIn this special bonus episode we talk to two members of the Freelancing for Journalism team, Madeleine Drury and Helen Quinn, who are both freelance journalists working in the broadcast industry. Maddie works as a freelance journalist and audio producer for broadcasters such as BBC World Service and Sky News, and Helen divides her time between writing health-related articles as a journalist and writing documentary scripts for television. The Guests Madeleine Drury Twitter: @DruryMadelein...
Writing for your dream publication
January 11, 2023 06:45 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this week's episode we ask how do you get a byline in the publication you’ve always wanted to work for? We discuss this with award-winning freelance journalist Donna Ferguson who writes regularly for her dream publication The Guardian, and Karen Edwards, a freelance journalist, editor and author who started in the entertainment industry and made a conscious choice to move into travel journalism. The Guests Karen Edwards Twitter: @KarenNEdwards Instagram: @karennedwards_writer We...
Negotiating rates
January 04, 2023 06:45 - 50 minutes - 70 MBThis episode looks at how to negotiate rates and when to push back against poor rates. We chat with Elle Hunt, who writes for the Guardian but also has bylines in Tortoise, New Scientist and Grazia and Tayla Blaire, a freelance content and copywriter based in South Africa. They both have excellent tips and strategies about the best way to negotiate. The Guests Elle Hunt Twitter: @elle_hunt Instagram: @elle_hunt Website: https://ellehunt.net/ Tayla Blaire Twitter: @TaylaBlaire In...
One story multiple ways
December 28, 2022 06:45 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBThis week we look at how to sell one story in multiple ways. How do you get more bang for your buck, maximise your income and make the most of a topic you have been looking into? We have Gabriella Ferlita, a journalist writing about women’s health, sex and entertainment and Florian Sturm, a freelance journalist based in Germany writing about science, conservation and travel, to share how they have very successfully sold one story in different ways. The Guests Florian Sturm Twitter: @wo...
Supercharge your pitching
December 21, 2022 06:45 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBIn this episode we explore what makes a winning pitch and how to improve your chances of getting a commission. Learn about the most common mistakes freelancers make when pitching as we chat with two experienced freelance journalists, Punteha van Terheyden who specialises in true-life stories and Flic Everett, a self-employed journalist and editor. The Guests Punteha van Terheyden Twitter: @vTFeatures Instagram: @vtfeatures Website: https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/ Flic Everett Twitt...
Generating ideas
December 14, 2022 06:45 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBIn this week’s episode, we look at how to generate ideas for stories. Writer and lecturer Ellie Levenson and freelancer feature writer Amelia Tait talk us through how they get some of their best ideas and where they find inspiration. The Guests Ellie Levenson Twitter: @EllieLevenson Instagram: @ellie_levenson Amelia Tait Twitter: @ameliargh Website: https://ameliatait.com/ Resources Museum of brands https://museumofbrands.com/ Amelia’s bubble bath brand story in The Observer h...
Going Freelance
December 07, 2022 06:45 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBIt's series 9 of the podcast and we are going back to basics. In the first episode of the new series we discuss how to go freelance. How do you take the leap into the freelance world? What is the best way to do it, and how do you overcome the freelance imposter syndrome? Our guests this week, Laura Cooke and Charlotte Scotland, are experienced journalists who have both recently gone freelance. The Guests Laura Cooke Twitter: @lauracooke21 Instagram: @laura_cooke_journalist Facebook: L...
An interview with Terri White
August 10, 2022 06:45 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBIn the final episode of the series we chat to Terri White the former editor of Empire magazine and Time Out New York, about her first book, Coming Undone. The book is a brutally honest and moving memoir about her breakdown in New York and how her early life experiences shaped where she is today, both professionally and personally. Terri is currently a freelance journalist writing for a range of publications and has a column in the Sunday Times. We pick her brains about choosing to go freel...
An interview with Angie Simms & Stuart Quinn
August 03, 2022 06:45 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBIn the latest episode we speak to photojournalists Angie Simms and Stuart Quinn about their photography work and their self-published cookbook. The Australian couple, who are currently travelling across Oz, talk about taking control of their passion project and the importance of hiring a strong team and calling in favours. The Authors Angie Simms and Stuart Quinn Instagram: @stradbrokeislandphotography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angandstu/ Website: https://stradbrokeislandphoto...
An interview with Polly Morland
July 27, 2022 06:45 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MBIn this episode we speak to Polly Morland, a documentary maker turned writer, about her new book which she wrote during lockdown. The book documents the life of a GP working in a rural practice. Polly chats about the benefits of long research chats and how to maintain the anonymity of contributors when needed. Polly is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines and also teaches part-time at Cardiff School of Journalism. The Author Polly Morland Website: https://www.pollymorland.c...
An interview with Lucy Waterlow
July 20, 2022 06:45 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode we speak to the author Lucy Waterlow about the process of ghostwriting. Lucy has ghostwritten four books including Nell McAndrew’s Guide to Running plus an additional guide to running and two running memoirs. Lucy is also a freelance journalist and writes for a number of different outlets including the Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mail, Women’s Running and OK! Magazine. The author Lucy Waterlow Twitter: @LucyRunningFeat Instagram: @runningfeatlucy Books Nell McAndrew's ...
An interview with Chris Stokel-Walker
July 13, 2022 06:45 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBIn this week's episode we speak to prolific freelance journalist Chris Stokel-Walker whose work regularly appears in WIRED, The Economist and Newsweek. Chris has written two tech-based books, and we chat with him about the importance of making your ideas relevant and timeless when switching from journalism to book writing. The author Chris Stokel-Walker Twitter: @stokel Instagram: @cstokelwalker Website: https://www.stokel-walker.com/ Books TikTok Boom: China’s Dynamite App and the ...
An Interview with Lisa Bradley
July 06, 2022 06:45 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBIn our ‘Summer Reads’ podcast series, we chat with freelance journalists who have written successful books. Bringing the first episode of series eight back with a bang is Lisa Bradley, the author of two psychological thrillers – Paper Dolls and The Lesson. Lisa began her writing career in local news and subsequently worked as a freelance journalist for national papers and magazines. She is now a lecturer in journalism at the University of Sheffield. We chat about the importance of nailing ...
An interview with Saima Mir
May 18, 2022 06:45 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBWe have a very special bonus episode of the podcast this week. We sat down with award-winning freelance journalist and writer Saima Mir to discuss the paperback launch of her fantastic novel, The Khan, which is currently Waterstones Book of the Month. We talked about diversity in publishing, the writing process and what journalistic experience she was able to draw on. The Guest Twitter: @SaimaMir Instagram: @ben_raf_remy Website: https://saimamir.com/ Resources The Khan by Saima Mi...
Funding
May 11, 2022 06:45 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode, we talk about how to get funding for a project with Amanda Nunn, a freelance broadcast journalist and co-founder of the Off the Record newsletter and Warren Nettleford, an ITN television presenter and reporter and co-founder of Need to Know, the UK’s first youth news service built purely for the digital generation. Amanda Nunn Twitter: @AmandaNunnC5 Off the record newsletter: https://www.offtherec.co.uk/ Warren Nettleford Twitter: @wnettleford Instagram: @monkish_mo...
Side hustles
May 04, 2022 06:45 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBIn this episode we talk about side hustles, should you have one and how do you explore your interests alongside your freelance journalism work? We speak to Dean Sterling Jones, a chef from Northern Ireland, who works as a freelance journalist when he’s not cooking, and Waseem Mirza, a sci-tech journalist and presenter who is also a screen actor and voice artist. Waseem Mirza Twitter: @waseem_mirza Instagram: @thewaseemmirza Dean Jones Twitter: @shootingthemess Instagram: @deansterl...
Shorthand
April 27, 2022 06:45 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode, we ask whether you need shorthand as a freelance journalist. We talk to Marc Shoffman, a journalist and podcaster, and Rachel Charlton-Dailey, a health and disability journalist, about the pros and cons of shorthand, when it can be useful, as well as considering alternatives tools. Marc Shoffman Twitter: @marcshoffman Instagram: inforapennypodcast Website: Https://cavendishcontent.com/ Rachel Charlton-Dailey Twitter: @RachelCDailey Instagram: @rachel_is_dunn Web...
Trust
April 20, 2022 06:45 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBTrust is an essential part of journalism. In this episode, we find out why it's important and what you can do as a freelance journalist to gain it. We talk to Steve Nowottny, an editor from FullFact, who discusses how his work exposes and counters the harm false information can cause, and Jennifer Sizeland, a UK-based freelance journalist, who talks to us about how journalists can build trust with their sources. Steve Nowottny Twitter: @stevenowottny Website: https://www.stevenowottny.com...
Sort your pension!
April 13, 2022 06:45 - 41 minutes - 57 MBIn this episode, we talk about pensions and savings, and how we should all be thinking about saving for the future. We talk to Brendon Maton an experienced freelance journalist who writes about investing and savings and Hannah Smith, a freelance financial journalist specialising in investment management and personal finance, about the best options out there for freelance journalists. Brendon Maton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-maton-23372010/ Hannah Smith Twitter: @hann...
Photojournalism
April 06, 2022 06:45 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBIn this episode we talk about photography, how to get into photojournalism and how it works when you are both writing and taking photos for features. Joining us we have Craig Stennett an experienced photojournalist who specialises in political and social change and Nori Jemil, a freelance photographer, writer and videographer who has worked for Nat Geo UK, BBC Travel, and The Telegraph among others. Craig Stennett Twitter: @craig_stennett Instagram: @craigstennett1965 Website: https:/...
How to appraise yourself: Part 2
January 05, 2022 06:45 - 31 minutes - 43 MBIn this bonus episode Lily and Emma return to the appraisal they conducted on each other six months ago to hold one another accountable. We find out how many of their action points were achieved and how useful the process was. Resources How to appraise yourself original podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself Original appraisal form by Laura Oliver, Society of Freelance Journalists: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy5YhMO1pBxI...
Changing profession later in life
December 29, 2021 06:45 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBWhat does it take to switch to journalism later in life? In this episode, we find out how to move into freelance journalism after starting off in an alternative career. We talk about the rewards and the hurdles of changing careers with Rachel Steinberg, who worked in the theatre in Canada before moving to London to become a sports journalist and Rachel Murray who is an ex-lawyer turned freelance writer. The Guests Rachel Steinberg Twitter: @rae_steinberg Clippings: https://www.clippings...
Moral choices
December 22, 2021 06:45 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBIn this episode, we speak to two freelance journalists, Miranda Levy and Alice Draper about the moral choices you can be confronted with as a freelance journalist. We discuss how to set boundaries and how to avoid conflicts of interest. The Guests Miranda Levy Website: https://mirandalevy.co.uk/ Twitter: @mirandalevycopy Instagram: @mirandalevyinsta Alice Draper Website: https://www.alicedraper.com/ Twitter: @alicemdraper Instagram: @alicedraper Resources and recommendations Vi...
Saying no
December 15, 2021 06:45 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this episode we discuss the difficulty of saying no to work as a freelance. We talk to freelance journalist and Career Collective founder Lateefah Jean-Baptiste and i like networking founder Isabel Sachs about how, and when, to walk away when a commission or project is not working for you. The guests Lateefah Jean https://www.lateefahjb.com/ Twitter @_LateefahJB https://www.instagram.com/careergirlcollective/ Isabel Sachs https://ilikenetworking.uk/the-team Twitter @networking_...
Securing steady work
December 08, 2021 06:45 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBSecuring steady work, long term contracts or building up a relationship with an editor in order to get regular work can be a great security blanket for freelancers. In this episode we talk to Mel Stern, freelance journalist, editor, producer, and charity communications consultant and Tufayel Ahmed, a freelance journalist, editor and journalism lecturer about how to do this . The Guests Mel Stern Twitter: @melvstern Website:https://melstern.wordpress.com/ Tufayel Ahmed Twitter:@tufay...
Blogging
December 01, 2021 06:45 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBIn this episode, we talk to two freelance journalists who also blog. We ask how blogging can service freelance journalists and how you can make it work for you. Andy Webb is a freelance journalist who runs the award winning blog ‘Be Clever with your Cash’ and Marisa Bate, who was shortlisted for the inaugural Freelance Writing Awards for her newsletter and blog ‘Writing about Women’ is a freelance journalist specialising in stories told through the female lens. The Guests Andy Webb Blo...