Freelancing for Journalists is a podcast, book, newsletter, and online community for anyone looking for top tips, advice and insider secrets.
With my colleague Lily Canter, our aim is to lift the lid on freelance life. We will 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.
Every episode of our podcast features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable how to guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life. You can listen here.
Our book, published by Routledge is an authoritative, practical, and engaging guide for current and aspiring journalism freelances, exploring key aspects of the role including pitching a story, networking, branding and navigating freelance laws and rights.
Featuring case studies from experienced freelance journalists working in the UK, US, Asia and Australia, the book addresses the evolving media landscape and provides valuable tips on how to become established as a successful journalist across a variety of platforms. The authors also explore practical aspects of the trade including tips for setting up a business, managing tax and legal issues, getting paid, and earning additional income in related sectors. For more details please visit the book home page.
We have also teamed up with Journalism.co.uk to offer a four week online course on How to be a successful freelance journalist. See the course page for more details.
Our Quick Guides are available on PayHip for anyone wanting to dip their toe or learn about specific aspects of freelancing such as pitching, developing ideas or finances.
If you want to ask us any questions, get advice from experienced journalists or share your trials and tribulations with others just starting out, head over to our Facebook community.
““A comprehensive, practical, and, most importantly, honest account of how to make it work as a freelance. A lack of transparency and information is the biggest problem facing any new freelance - and this book is the perfect antidote. I wish I’d had a copy when I was first starting out.””