<![CDATA[Freelancing for Journalists]]>648bc64d-f8ff-5ae7-bd68-b2d4dc485331Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:45:16 +0000Captivate.fmLily Canter and Emma Wilkinsonhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/a743071c-b192-4afe-acfe-69fe3c30ddb5/ffj-podcast-cover.pngFreelancing for JournalistsLily Canter and Emma WilkinsonLily Canter and Emma WilkinsonLifting 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. Contact us via email freelancingforjournalists@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno. You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/ Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/ And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.https://freelancingforjournalists.comfalseepisodicnopodcastAnnual Appraisal 2025Annual Appraisal 2025In this special bonus episode Lily and Emma sit down to do an annual appraisal together. They discuss what went well over the past year and what their ambitions are for 2026. They also scrub out previous goals and chat about what is important to them in the short and long term going forward.

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Our previous appraisal episodes:

2021: https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself

2022: https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself-part2

2024: https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/time-for-a-self-appraisal

]]>In this special bonus episode Lily and Emma sit down to do an annual appraisal together. They discuss what went well over the past year and what their ambitions are for 2026. They also scrub out previous goals and chat about what is important to them in the short and long term going forward.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Our previous appraisal episodes:

2021: https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself

2022: https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself-part2

2024: https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/time-for-a-self-appraisal

]]>f18fa50e-01bd-4d3f-8554-543393d707d8Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:45:00 +000044:56falsebonus1616Best Investigation Will ColdwellBest Investigation Will ColdwellToday we speak to the winner of Best Investigation at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. Will Coldwell's investigation into the death of an offshore worker raised important questions about industry safety and was highlighted by judges as a significance piece of freelance work. Will discussed how to win the trust of sources when reporting sensitive subjects and how to craft long reads to keep the reader engaged to the very end.

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Guest

willcoldwell.com

@willcoldwell.bsky.social

https://www.economist.com/1843/2021/09/22/petrol-pints-and-pasta-meet-one-of-the-lorry-drivers-plugging-britains-shortages

]]>Today we speak to the winner of Best Investigation at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. Will Coldwell's investigation into the death of an offshore worker raised important questions about industry safety and was highlighted by judges as a significance piece of freelance work. Will discussed how to win the trust of sources when reporting sensitive subjects and how to craft long reads to keep the reader engaged to the very end.

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Guest

willcoldwell.com

@willcoldwell.bsky.social

https://www.economist.com/1843/2021/09/22/petrol-pints-and-pasta-meet-one-of-the-lorry-drivers-plugging-britains-shortages

]]>2014c3cc-cae2-44ee-992e-3f6ca4745a2dWed, 14 Jan 2026 07:45:00 +000035:09falsefull16999916Best Feature Harriet GrantBest Feature Harriet GrantWe are kick starting the New Year with a fascinating discussion with Harriet Grant, winner of Best Feature in the 2025 Freelance Journalism Awards. Harriet impressed judges with her deep dive into the impact of porn algorithms on men. In today's episode she explains how she tackles issues of online child abuse as a freelance journalist and the ethical and legal issues she has to grabble with.

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Guest

Harriet Grant https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-grant-5a797b25/

Resources

Harriet’s deep dive into the impact of porn algorithms on young people was praised for its research and persistence

Safer Lives https://www.saferlives.com/

]]>We are kick starting the New Year with a fascinating discussion with Harriet Grant, winner of Best Feature in the 2025 Freelance Journalism Awards. Harriet impressed judges with her deep dive into the impact of porn algorithms on men. In today's episode she explains how she tackles issues of online child abuse as a freelance journalist and the ethical and legal issues she has to grabble with.

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Guest

Harriet Grant https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-grant-5a797b25/

Resources

Harriet’s deep dive into the impact of porn algorithms on young people was praised for its research and persistence

Safer Lives https://www.saferlives.com/

]]>7d609a42-dbad-4a74-83e8-d9c2f3bc90e1Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:45:00 +000030:45falsefull16989816Best Specialist Journalist Rebecca PitcairnBest Specialist Journalist Rebecca PitcairnJust in time for New Year's Eve we speak to freelance English wine writer Rebecca Pitcairn. A regional journalist turned wine writer, Rebecca was winner of Best Specialist at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. She explains how to develop a niche, within a niche and the benefit of hosting your own podcast series.

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Guest

Rebecca Pitcairn https://www.instagram.com/theenglishwinediaries/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-pitcairn-a0546127/

Resources

Rebecca impressed judges with her passion and quality reporting on the UK’s wine industry. She also hosts “The English Wine Diaries” podcast.

]]>Just in time for New Year's Eve we speak to freelance English wine writer Rebecca Pitcairn. A regional journalist turned wine writer, Rebecca was winner of Best Specialist at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. She explains how to develop a niche, within a niche and the benefit of hosting your own podcast series.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guest

Rebecca Pitcairn https://www.instagram.com/theenglishwinediaries/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-pitcairn-a0546127/

Resources

Rebecca impressed judges with her passion and quality reporting on the UK’s wine industry. She also hosts “The English Wine Diaries” podcast.

]]>4f79b352-edeb-4975-8a27-fefbd15725f0Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:45:00 +000036:36falsefull16979716Best Early Career Journalist Yvette CookBest Early Career Journalist Yvette CookToday we speak to Yvette Cook who was winner of Best Early Career Journalist at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. Yvette, a former civil servant, has made a successful shift into travel writing, and is loving her new career. She is brimming with enthusiasm and great advice, including how she secured her award-winning feature on tourism and women in Saudi Arabia.

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Guest

Yvette Cook https://www.instagram.com/yvette.travels/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvette-cook-09929b2a7/

Resources

Yvette’s evocative piece on tourism and women in Saudi Arabia inspired her own career change

Adventure Travel Networking https://www.adventuretravelnetworking.com/

]]>Today we speak to Yvette Cook who was winner of Best Early Career Journalist at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. Yvette, a former civil servant, has made a successful shift into travel writing, and is loving her new career. She is brimming with enthusiasm and great advice, including how she secured her award-winning feature on tourism and women in Saudi Arabia.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guest

Yvette Cook https://www.instagram.com/yvette.travels/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvette-cook-09929b2a7/

Resources

Yvette’s evocative piece on tourism and women in Saudi Arabia inspired her own career change

Adventure Travel Networking https://www.adventuretravelnetworking.com/

]]>4f570282-39e8-4d8d-b864-1243b39d73b5Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:45:00 +000031:47falsefull16969616Best News & Opinion Journalist Hannah FearnBest News & Opinion Journalist Hannah FearnOn the podcast today we talk to the first of our Freelance Journalism Awards winners from 2025. Hannah Fearn won Best News Story and Best Opinion Writer for her work on social affairs. In this episode she talks about how she investigated a report from inside a children's prison. She also shares her invaluable tips on how to pitch to opinion desks.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guest

Hannah Fearn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahfearn/

Bluesky @hannahfearn.bsky.social

Resources

Hannah’s powerful story on lockdown in child prisons stood out for its impact and writing

Hannah’s columns on social affairs were called “well-researched and passionately argued”

Freelance rights guide https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/guidelines/oldo7g1jr7say9zn95edt9agt3kviw

Inside Housing https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/

Health Service Journal https://www.hsj.co.uk/

]]>On the podcast today we talk to the first of our Freelance Journalism Awards winners from 2025. Hannah Fearn won Best News Story and Best Opinion Writer for her work on social affairs. In this episode she talks about how she investigated a report from inside a children's prison. She also shares her invaluable tips on how to pitch to opinion desks.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guest

Hannah Fearn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahfearn/

Bluesky @hannahfearn.bsky.social

Resources

Hannah’s powerful story on lockdown in child prisons stood out for its impact and writing

Hannah’s columns on social affairs were called “well-researched and passionately argued”

Freelance rights guide https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/guidelines/oldo7g1jr7say9zn95edt9agt3kviw

Inside Housing https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/

Health Service Journal https://www.hsj.co.uk/

]]>907b5a34-bf2b-43ea-81cd-db924278e977Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:45:00 +000035:11falsefull16959516Interview with a book publisherInterview with a book publisherIn this special bonus episode we chat to Martin Hickman the director of Canbury Press. The independent publisher specialises in working with journalists and publishes a range of non-fiction books. Canbury Press championed Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport - the book written by podcast hosts Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson. In this episode Martin shares trade secrets on how to impress a publisher and what he is looking for from journalists.

Resources

Canbury Press

Tik Took Boom! by Chris Stokel-Walker

Ultra Women by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson

]]>In this special bonus episode we chat to Martin Hickman the director of Canbury Press. The independent publisher specialises in working with journalists and publishes a range of non-fiction books. Canbury Press championed Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport - the book written by podcast hosts Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson. In this episode Martin shares trade secrets on how to impress a publisher and what he is looking for from journalists.

Resources

Canbury Press

Tik Took Boom! by Chris Stokel-Walker

Ultra Women by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson

]]>b11de272-b71e-486e-a060-b84b56bf7250Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:45:00 +000033:52falsebonus1515Using AIUsing AIIn the podcast today we dig into the hot topic of using AI as a journalist. We have expert advice from AI Media trainer Harriet Meyer and award-winning freelance health journalist Rosie Taylor. We talk about AI generated content, whether the robots are coming to take our jobs and how to use AI to your advantage. It's a meaty episode!

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guests

Harriet Meyer https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-meyer-63508b40/

AI for Media newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ai-for-media-7304783376857587712/

Rosie Taylor https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosietaylor/

Get Featured Substack https://rosietaylor.substack.com/

Resources

ChatGPT

Otter.ai

Perplexity

Claude

Notebook LM

Google Gemini

Fathom

AI for Media course with Harriet Meyer https://www.harrietmeyer.com/ai-courses/

Recommendations

https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/digital-journalism/virtual-reality-the-widely-quoted-media-experts-who-are-not-what-they-seem/

Adele Waters award-winning freelance journalist

]]>In the podcast today we dig into the hot topic of using AI as a journalist. We have expert advice from AI Media trainer Harriet Meyer and award-winning freelance health journalist Rosie Taylor. We talk about AI generated content, whether the robots are coming to take our jobs and how to use AI to your advantage. It's a meaty episode!

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guests

Harriet Meyer https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-meyer-63508b40/

AI for Media newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ai-for-media-7304783376857587712/

Rosie Taylor https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosietaylor/

Get Featured Substack https://rosietaylor.substack.com/

Resources

ChatGPT

Otter.ai

Perplexity

Claude

Notebook LM

Google Gemini

Fathom

AI for Media course with Harriet Meyer https://www.harrietmeyer.com/ai-courses/

Recommendations

https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/digital-journalism/virtual-reality-the-widely-quoted-media-experts-who-are-not-what-they-seem/

Adele Waters award-winning freelance journalist

]]>2ee10720-83a0-436b-8dd1-5008a04fdc38Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:45:00 +000052:40falsefull15949415Transcription appsTranscription appsIn the podcast today we talk to two experts about transcriptions apps. How, where and why to use them, and what some of the pitfalls may be. Sage Lazzaro a freelance tech journalist shares her tips on getting the best out of Otter.ai while Jack Dearlove explains why he developed a transcription tool for Journo Resources.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guests

Sage Lazzaro https://www.linkedin.com/in/sage-lazzaro/

Jack Dearlove, Journo Resources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/

Resources

JR Transcribe https://www.journoresources.org.uk/membership/jr-transcribe/

Otter.ai https://otter.ai/home

Trint https://trint.com/

Whisper https://www.whispertranscribe.com/download

Descript https://www.descript.com/

Recommendations

Francis Cade https://www.youtube.com/c/FrancisCade

Tekendra Parmar https://www.motherjones.com/criminal-justice/2025/08/axon-police-ai-draft-one-foia/

]]>In the podcast today we talk to two experts about transcriptions apps. How, where and why to use them, and what some of the pitfalls may be. Sage Lazzaro a freelance tech journalist shares her tips on getting the best out of Otter.ai while Jack Dearlove explains why he developed a transcription tool for Journo Resources.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guests

Sage Lazzaro https://www.linkedin.com/in/sage-lazzaro/

Jack Dearlove, Journo Resources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/

Resources

JR Transcribe https://www.journoresources.org.uk/membership/jr-transcribe/

Otter.ai https://otter.ai/home

Trint https://trint.com/

Whisper https://www.whispertranscribe.com/download

Descript https://www.descript.com/

Recommendations

Francis Cade https://www.youtube.com/c/FrancisCade

Tekendra Parmar https://www.motherjones.com/criminal-justice/2025/08/axon-police-ai-draft-one-foia/

]]>8b5b1c2b-77e5-4e36-9d16-3a943becfab6Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:45:00 +000038:38falsefull15939315Freelance Rights GuideFreelance Rights GuideThis week we have two returning guests to talk all about the new best practice guidelines for editors working with freelancers. These vital guidelines are a benchmark for freelance journalists to use when discussing rates of pay, contracts, briefs and more, with commissioning editors. Donna Ferguson from Women in Journalism and Jem Collins of Journo Resources discuss the best way to use the guidelines to ensure fair treatment.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

The Guests

https://muckrack.com/donna-ferguson/bio

https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/

https://www.jemcollins.co.uk/

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/

Resources

The guidelines: https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/guidelines/oldo7g1jr7say9zn95edt9agt3kviw

Late Payments government consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/late-payments-tackling-poor-payment-practices/late-payments-consultation-tackling-poor-payment-practices

Women in Journalism contact details: https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/contactus

Recommendations

https://blackballad.co.uk/politics-activism/what-happened-to-all-the-black-tories?listIds=590867cea8c0bab2039c3ac5

https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/events-diary/how-journalists-are-using-ai-with-harriet-meyer

]]>This week we have two returning guests to talk all about the new best practice guidelines for editors working with freelancers. These vital guidelines are a benchmark for freelance journalists to use when discussing rates of pay, contracts, briefs and more, with commissioning editors. Donna Ferguson from Women in Journalism and Jem Collins of Journo Resources discuss the best way to use the guidelines to ensure fair treatment.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

The Guests

https://muckrack.com/donna-ferguson/bio

https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/

https://www.jemcollins.co.uk/

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/

Resources

The guidelines: https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/guidelines/oldo7g1jr7say9zn95edt9agt3kviw

Late Payments government consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/late-payments-tackling-poor-payment-practices/late-payments-consultation-tackling-poor-payment-practices

Women in Journalism contact details: https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/contactus

Recommendations

https://blackballad.co.uk/politics-activism/what-happened-to-all-the-black-tories?listIds=590867cea8c0bab2039c3ac5

https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/events-diary/how-journalists-are-using-ai-with-harriet-meyer

]]>4e35fa1a-93bb-44cf-bef3-941d8eb0cf27Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:45:00 +000047:59falsefull15929215Financial support for freelance journalistsFinancial support for freelance journalistsThis week we look at the financial and practical support available for freelance journalists. We speak to Mary Kearns of the Journalists' Charity and Sophie Pacellini of the Rory Peck Trust to understand how they can help freelance journalists and the wide range of grants and workshops they offer.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guests

https://journalistscharity.org.uk/

https://rorypecktrust.org/

Resources

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/best-print-journalist-gabriella-jozwiak

Recommendations

https://www.nytimes.com/by/nanna-heitmann

https://www.vogue.com/article/on-writing-while-mothering

]]>This week we look at the financial and practical support available for freelance journalists. We speak to Mary Kearns of the Journalists' Charity and Sophie Pacellini of the Rory Peck Trust to understand how they can help freelance journalists and the wide range of grants and workshops they offer.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guests

https://journalistscharity.org.uk/

https://rorypecktrust.org/

Resources

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/best-print-journalist-gabriella-jozwiak

Recommendations

https://www.nytimes.com/by/nanna-heitmann

https://www.vogue.com/article/on-writing-while-mothering

]]>7f41e01f-3a71-4264-9db9-2d012b26122bWed, 01 Oct 2025 07:45:00 +000037:28falsefull15919115Accessing paywall and membership-only contentAccessing paywall and membership-only contentIn today's episode we discuss how to access paywalled content and membership-only resources. We glean useful tips and tricks from Ellie Broughton, an award-winning freelance journalist - and hear about the fascinating work of David Clarke who has spent many years researching in the National Archives.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guests

Ellie Broughton https://www.elliebroughton.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliebroughton/

https://bsky.app/profile/elliebroughton.bsky.social

David Clarke https://x.com/shuclarke

https://bsky.app/profile/davidwclarke.bsky.social

Resources

Library app https://www.borrowbox.com/

Library app https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard

Press release portal https://www.eurekalert.org/

British Library https://www.bl.uk/

Magazine app https://gb.readly.com/

Recommendations

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Well-All-Murdered-Our-Beds/dp/1783961333

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/conversion-therapy-groups-spend-2m-on-lobbying-and-promoting-practice-in-soaring-costs-since-promise-to-ban-the-abusive-practice/

https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/sex-workers-prostitutes-cautions/

]]>In today's episode we discuss how to access paywalled content and membership-only resources. We glean useful tips and tricks from Ellie Broughton, an award-winning freelance journalist - and hear about the fascinating work of David Clarke who has spent many years researching in the National Archives.

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guests

Ellie Broughton https://www.elliebroughton.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliebroughton/

https://bsky.app/profile/elliebroughton.bsky.social

David Clarke https://x.com/shuclarke

https://bsky.app/profile/davidwclarke.bsky.social

Resources

Library app https://www.borrowbox.com/

Library app https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard

Press release portal https://www.eurekalert.org/

British Library https://www.bl.uk/

Magazine app https://gb.readly.com/

Recommendations

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Well-All-Murdered-Our-Beds/dp/1783961333

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/conversion-therapy-groups-spend-2m-on-lobbying-and-promoting-practice-in-soaring-costs-since-promise-to-ban-the-abusive-practice/

https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/sex-workers-prostitutes-cautions/

]]>2d82c298-24a0-49c6-a562-dcb1c880e8bfWed, 24 Sep 2025 07:45:00 +000040:39falsefull15909015Using trends to find storiesUsing trends to find storiesWe're back for series 15 and kick off with a great episode all about using trends to find stories. We get excellent advice from Fleurine Tideman, a freelancer who specialises in trend-driven stories and Malvika Padin who has bags of experience using SEO for a range of national titles. Find out how to distinguish between a fleeting fad and a rising trend, and the best places to find trending topics before anyone else!

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guests

Fleurine Tideman https://www.instagram.com/fleurinetideman/

https://x.com/ByFleurine

Malvika Padin https://www.instagram.com/malvika_padin26/

https://x.com/malvika_padin26

Resources

https://www.reddit.com/

https://trends.google.co.uk/trends/

Recommendations

https://mylesbianworld.com/2025/06/26/queer-confused-crushing-on-both-the-leads-in-mulan/

https://en.edairynews.com/protein-panic-is-making-whole-milk-cool/

]]>We're back for series 15 and kick off with a great episode all about using trends to find stories. We get excellent advice from Fleurine Tideman, a freelancer who specialises in trend-driven stories and Malvika Padin who has bags of experience using SEO for a range of national titles. Find out how to distinguish between a fleeting fad and a rising trend, and the best places to find trending topics before anyone else!

Get your free portfolio today. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!

Guests

Fleurine Tideman https://www.instagram.com/fleurinetideman/

https://x.com/ByFleurine

Malvika Padin https://www.instagram.com/malvika_padin26/

https://x.com/malvika_padin26

Resources

https://www.reddit.com/

https://trends.google.co.uk/trends/

Recommendations

https://mylesbianworld.com/2025/06/26/queer-confused-crushing-on-both-the-leads-in-mulan/

https://en.edairynews.com/protein-panic-is-making-whole-milk-cool/

]]>25d094d0-283b-4b76-999e-188ce623bc6eWed, 17 Sep 2025 07:45:00 +000044:55falsefull15898915We've Written a Book!We've Written a Book!In this special bonus episode Lily and Emma discuss the big secret project they have been working on for the past two years. They have written a new book! It's called ULTRA WOMEN: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport and it combines their passion of endurance sport and advocacy. The book tells the hidden stories of female endurance from the first hunter-gatherers to the modern athletes pushing back boundaries in sport. It also takes a deep dive into the physiological and psychological advantages women hold in super long distances.

In the pod episode, producer Maddie Drury quizzes the pair on how they worked together, how they secured a publisher and the challenges of writing a book involving more than 70 interviews.

You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-Trailblazers-Defying-Sexism/dp/1914487109

https://www.canburypress.com/collections/books/products/presale-ultra-women-by-lily-canter-and-emma-wilkinson-isbn-9781914487101

]]>In this special bonus episode Lily and Emma discuss the big secret project they have been working on for the past two years. They have written a new book! It's called ULTRA WOMEN: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport and it combines their passion of endurance sport and advocacy. The book tells the hidden stories of female endurance from the first hunter-gatherers to the modern athletes pushing back boundaries in sport. It also takes a deep dive into the physiological and psychological advantages women hold in super long distances.

In the pod episode, producer Maddie Drury quizzes the pair on how they worked together, how they secured a publisher and the challenges of writing a book involving more than 70 interviews.

You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-Trailblazers-Defying-Sexism/dp/1914487109

https://www.canburypress.com/collections/books/products/presale-ultra-women-by-lily-canter-and-emma-wilkinson-isbn-9781914487101

]]>c0c2f8fd-0796-4019-9d57-010d31add02bWed, 07 May 2025 07:45:00 +000038:23falsebonusBest Broadcast Journalist: Bhavani VaddeBest Broadcast Journalist: Bhavani VaddeThis week we speak to the winner of the Best Broadcast Journalist category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Bhavani Vadde tells us about her work on local television and how she juggles working across multiple platforms.

Guest

Bhavani Vadde https://x.com/BhavaniVadde

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bhavanivadde/?hl=en

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TwMpw5afyQKSvRIE09jEw

Brilliant Resilent podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7o48RIkaFh9tFWrMx8QVzc

Resources

This award was sponsored by Women in Journalism a network to support and inspire women in the industry https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/

Women in Journalism mentoring scheme https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring

How to appraise yourself podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself

]]>This week we speak to the winner of the Best Broadcast Journalist category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Bhavani Vadde tells us about her work on local television and how she juggles working across multiple platforms.

Guest

Bhavani Vadde https://x.com/BhavaniVadde

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bhavanivadde/?hl=en

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TwMpw5afyQKSvRIE09jEw

Brilliant Resilent podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7o48RIkaFh9tFWrMx8QVzc

Resources

This award was sponsored by Women in Journalism a network to support and inspire women in the industry https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/

Women in Journalism mentoring scheme https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring

How to appraise yourself podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself

]]>dc93705a-fb1d-443c-8d8c-8fd58da8eb0fWed, 30 Oct 2024 07:45:00 +000038:00falsefull14888814Best Print and Specialist Journalist: Liz CookmanBest Print and Specialist Journalist: Liz CookmanThis week we speak to another double award winner at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2024. Liz Cookman won the best print journalist and best specialist journalist awards for her incredible reporting on the Ukraine war. She talks to us about the difficulty of generating interest in an ongoing conflict and how to ensure your safety as a freelance journalist.

Guest

Liz Cookman https://x.com/liz_cookman

https://linktr.ee/Lizcookman

Resources

One of Liz's award-winning print stories https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/24/inside-occupied-ukraine-best-way-survive-stay-silent/

One of Liz's award-winning specialist stories https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/08/31/he-was-tortured-for-standing-up-for-ukraine-now-he-lives-alone-in-a-forest

Rory Peck Safety and Security Training https://rorypecktrust.org/how-we-help/freelance-resources/safety-and-risk-assessment/taking-safety-training/

Both awards were sponsored by the National Union of Journalists Freelance Branch https://www.londonfreelance.org/lfb/index.html

]]>This week we speak to another double award winner at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2024. Liz Cookman won the best print journalist and best specialist journalist awards for her incredible reporting on the Ukraine war. She talks to us about the difficulty of generating interest in an ongoing conflict and how to ensure your safety as a freelance journalist.

Guest

Liz Cookman https://x.com/liz_cookman

https://linktr.ee/Lizcookman

Resources

One of Liz's award-winning print stories https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/24/inside-occupied-ukraine-best-way-survive-stay-silent/

One of Liz's award-winning specialist stories https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/08/31/he-was-tortured-for-standing-up-for-ukraine-now-he-lives-alone-in-a-forest

Rory Peck Safety and Security Training https://rorypecktrust.org/how-we-help/freelance-resources/safety-and-risk-assessment/taking-safety-training/

Both awards were sponsored by the National Union of Journalists Freelance Branch https://www.londonfreelance.org/lfb/index.html

]]>24628305-d8f0-43b8-af2d-2109d3c5694cWed, 23 Oct 2024 07:45:00 +000038:43falsefull14878714Best Opinion Writer: Melissa ParkerBest Opinion Writer: Melissa ParkerThis week in our special award series we chat to Melissa Parker winner of the Best Opinion Writer category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards.

Melissa speaks about her shift to opinion writing during the pandemic and her passion for disability rights.

Guest

Melissa Parker https://x.com/MelissaKParker1

Resources

One of Melissa's award winning pieces https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/disabled-woman-mental-health-impact/827567

Recording and transcription tool Otter https://otter.ai/

This award was sponsored by workspace tool xTiles https://xtiles.app/en?fp_ref=xtiles25

]]>This week in our special award series we chat to Melissa Parker winner of the Best Opinion Writer category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards.

Melissa speaks about her shift to opinion writing during the pandemic and her passion for disability rights.

Guest

Melissa Parker https://x.com/MelissaKParker1

Resources

One of Melissa's award winning pieces https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/disabled-woman-mental-health-impact/827567

Recording and transcription tool Otter https://otter.ai/

This award was sponsored by workspace tool xTiles https://xtiles.app/en?fp_ref=xtiles25

]]>93593cd0-88bc-4213-a4ff-dbf66c099128Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:45:00 +000032:58falsefull14868614Best News & Feature JournalistBest News & Feature JournalistIn today's episode we speak to double award winner Nicola Kelly who scooped up two prizes at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Nicola won the best news story and best feature categories for her work on Turkish border forces, and Deliveroo drivers. We found out how her previous career as a diplomat set her on the path to freelance journalism.

Guest

Nicola Kelly https://x.com/NicolaKelly

https://www.nicolakelly.com/

Resources

Turkish border force story https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jun/07/uk-provided-3m-to-turkish-border-forces-to-stop-migrants-foi-reveals

Deliveroo feature https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/sep/14/dodging-death-and-immigration-officers-12-hours-as-a-london-fast-food-rider-and-all-for-40

The best news story category was sponsored by Birmingham City University media and journalism department https://www.bcu.ac.uk/about-us/schools-and-colleges/subject-specific/media-and-journalism

The best feature category was sponsored by the National Union of Journalists Freelance Branch https://www.londonfreelance.org/lfb/index.html

]]>In today's episode we speak to double award winner Nicola Kelly who scooped up two prizes at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Nicola won the best news story and best feature categories for her work on Turkish border forces, and Deliveroo drivers. We found out how her previous career as a diplomat set her on the path to freelance journalism.

Guest

Nicola Kelly https://x.com/NicolaKelly

https://www.nicolakelly.com/

Resources

Turkish border force story https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jun/07/uk-provided-3m-to-turkish-border-forces-to-stop-migrants-foi-reveals

Deliveroo feature https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/sep/14/dodging-death-and-immigration-officers-12-hours-as-a-london-fast-food-rider-and-all-for-40

The best news story category was sponsored by Birmingham City University media and journalism department https://www.bcu.ac.uk/about-us/schools-and-colleges/subject-specific/media-and-journalism

The best feature category was sponsored by the National Union of Journalists Freelance Branch https://www.londonfreelance.org/lfb/index.html

]]>e8e25886-42e9-43c2-8491-b46b918121a0Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:45:00 +000048:16falsefull14858514Best Campaigning Journalist: Liz PerkinsBest Campaigning Journalist: Liz PerkinsThis week we sit down and chat to Liz Perkins, winner of the best campaigning journalist category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Liz led the End This Injustice campaign which called for an overhaul of the family court system. She talks about working on the campaign and the challenges of changing the law.

Guest

Liz Perkins https://x.com/lizperkinsmedia

LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-perkins-7b667b75/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=uk

Resources

End This Injustice Campaign https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1819475/jade-ward-law-russell-marsh-parent-rights

This award was sponsored by global journalism network Paydesk https://paydesk.co/

]]>This week we sit down and chat to Liz Perkins, winner of the best campaigning journalist category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Liz led the End This Injustice campaign which called for an overhaul of the family court system. She talks about working on the campaign and the challenges of changing the law.

Guest

Liz Perkins https://x.com/lizperkinsmedia

LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-perkins-7b667b75/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=uk

Resources

End This Injustice Campaign https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1819475/jade-ward-law-russell-marsh-parent-rights

This award was sponsored by global journalism network Paydesk https://paydesk.co/

]]>eaa0c5cc-e9fa-4abf-b145-19d057bf22f4Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:45:00 +000032:30falsefull14848414Best Investigation: Sahar ZandBest Investigation: Sahar ZandIn this week's episode we speak to the winner of the Best Investigation category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Sahar Zand won the award for her investigation into interpol's misuse of power which was released as a podcast series for Sky News. She discusses fleeing Iran as a child and her drive to uncover abuses of power, often in hostile environments.

Guest

Sahar Zand https://x.com/SaharZand

Resources

Dirty Work podcast https://www.saharzand.com/podcast/skynews/dirtywork

Sahar's TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/sahar_zand_why_iranians_are_cutting_their_hair_for_women_life_freedom?subtitle=en

Talking Travel Writing newsletter https://travelwriting.substack.com/

This award was sponsored by market research company Savanta https://savanta.com/

]]>In this week's episode we speak to the winner of the Best Investigation category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Sahar Zand won the award for her investigation into interpol's misuse of power which was released as a podcast series for Sky News. She discusses fleeing Iran as a child and her drive to uncover abuses of power, often in hostile environments.

Guest

Sahar Zand https://x.com/SaharZand

Resources

Dirty Work podcast https://www.saharzand.com/podcast/skynews/dirtywork

Sahar's TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/sahar_zand_why_iranians_are_cutting_their_hair_for_women_life_freedom?subtitle=en

Talking Travel Writing newsletter https://travelwriting.substack.com/

This award was sponsored by market research company Savanta https://savanta.com/

]]>bfa3fdd3-70eb-42da-94eb-81d2f28d3cd9Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:45:00 +000037:53falsefull14838314Best Early Career Journalist: Hatty WillmothBest Early Career Journalist: Hatty WillmothIn the latest series of the podcast we speak to the winners of the 2024 Freelance Journalist Awards. We start with Hatty Willmoth who won the Best Early Career Journalist category. She wrote a stunning observational feature for The Independent about why some Gen-Z Christians are making the decision to give up all their money and possessions to join a radical group.

Guest

Hatty Willmoth https://x.com/hattywillmoth

Resources

Hatty's award-winning article https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/gen-z-commune-bruderhof-darvell-sussex-celibacy-b2518811.html

The award was sponsored by journalism training provider News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/

Freelancing for Journalists full resource list https://www.freelancingforjournalists.com/

]]>In the latest series of the podcast we speak to the winners of the 2024 Freelance Journalist Awards. We start with Hatty Willmoth who won the Best Early Career Journalist category. She wrote a stunning observational feature for The Independent about why some Gen-Z Christians are making the decision to give up all their money and possessions to join a radical group.

Guest

Hatty Willmoth https://x.com/hattywillmoth

Resources

Hatty's award-winning article https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/gen-z-commune-bruderhof-darvell-sussex-celibacy-b2518811.html

The award was sponsored by journalism training provider News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/

Freelancing for Journalists full resource list https://www.freelancingforjournalists.com/

]]>cdf55002-4418-46df-8cc3-9a95e8e99abbWed, 18 Sep 2024 07:45:00 +000037:24falsefull14828214Public SpeakingPublic SpeakingIn the final episode of this series we speak to two freelance journalists who have carved out a side income as public speakers. Award-winning podcaster Hannah Ajala and BBC freelancer Dhruti Shah discuss how they find work as inspirational speakers and take us behind the scenes of the planning process.

The guests

Hannah Ajala thisishannahajala.com

Twitter hannah_ajala

Dhruti Shah www.dhrutishah.com/

Newsletter: https://haveyouthoughtabout.substack.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/have-you-thought-about/id1678099334

Resources

Druhti's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bear-Markets-Beyond-bestiary-business/dp/1911622463

Hannah's Tedx talk https://www.ted.com/talks/hannah_ajala_how_to_be_positively_delusional

Hannah's award-winning podcast Love Janessa podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvq7

https://creativeaccess.org.uk/

We Are Black Journos https://twitter.com/weblackjournos

Recommendations

Revolutionary Acts by Jason Okundaye https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571372218-revolutionary-acts/

The F-Rated Podcast https://f-rated.org/f-rated-podcast/

]]>In the final episode of this series we speak to two freelance journalists who have carved out a side income as public speakers. Award-winning podcaster Hannah Ajala and BBC freelancer Dhruti Shah discuss how they find work as inspirational speakers and take us behind the scenes of the planning process.

The guests

Hannah Ajala thisishannahajala.com

Twitter hannah_ajala

Dhruti Shah www.dhrutishah.com/

Newsletter: https://haveyouthoughtabout.substack.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/have-you-thought-about/id1678099334

Resources

Druhti's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bear-Markets-Beyond-bestiary-business/dp/1911622463

Hannah's Tedx talk https://www.ted.com/talks/hannah_ajala_how_to_be_positively_delusional

Hannah's award-winning podcast Love Janessa podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvq7

https://creativeaccess.org.uk/

We Are Black Journos https://twitter.com/weblackjournos

Recommendations

Revolutionary Acts by Jason Okundaye https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571372218-revolutionary-acts/

The F-Rated Podcast https://f-rated.org/f-rated-podcast/

]]>faa330bd-953d-4bb7-bdbb-2c105654a3fbWed, 24 Apr 2024 07:45:00 +000051:44falsefull13818113Newsletter publishingNewsletter publishingIn 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/thewayoftherunner/

https://thewayoftherunner.com/

Claire Cohen https://twitter.com/clairecohen

https://www.instagram.com/clairecohen1/

Resources

BFF: The Truth About Female Friendship https://www.amazon.co.uk/BFF-truth-about-female-friendship/dp/1787635635

Adharanand Finn's books https://www.adharanandfinn.com/books

Monday Musings newsletter https://adharanand.substack.com/

Adharanand Finn Patreon https://www.patreon.com/adharanandfinn

Tell Me About It newsletter https://clairecohen.substack.com/

FFJ newsletter https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/

Setting up a newsletter FFJ podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/setting-up-a-newsletter

Recommendations

Francesca Specter The Shoulds newsletter https://francescaspecter.substack.com/

Devin Kelly Children in the Garden https://longreads.com/2022/01/06/children-in-the-garden-devin-kelly/

Rosamund Dean Well Well Well newsletter https://rosamunddean.substack.com/

Midlife Mess with Annie Scott https://anniescott.substack.com/

]]>In 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/thewayoftherunner/

https://thewayoftherunner.com/

Claire Cohen https://twitter.com/clairecohen

https://www.instagram.com/clairecohen1/

Resources

BFF: The Truth About Female Friendship https://www.amazon.co.uk/BFF-truth-about-female-friendship/dp/1787635635

Adharanand Finn's books https://www.adharanandfinn.com/books

Monday Musings newsletter https://adharanand.substack.com/

Adharanand Finn Patreon https://www.patreon.com/adharanandfinn

Tell Me About It newsletter https://clairecohen.substack.com/

FFJ newsletter https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/

Setting up a newsletter FFJ podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/setting-up-a-newsletter

Recommendations

Francesca Specter The Shoulds newsletter https://francescaspecter.substack.com/

Devin Kelly Children in the Garden https://longreads.com/2022/01/06/children-in-the-garden-devin-kelly/

Rosamund Dean Well Well Well newsletter https://rosamunddean.substack.com/

Midlife Mess with Annie Scott https://anniescott.substack.com/

]]>655fb3f8-09cd-4e7e-8c97-c799191bfb73Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:45:00 +000052:58falsefull13808013Social media managementSocial media managementEver 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

https://linktr.ee/Thebrittjones

Resources

Social media managers https://www.loomly.com/ https://www.hootsuite.com/

Portfolio service https://linktr.ee/

Time tracker app https://toggl.com/

Recommendations

Emma Rosen The Radical Sabbatical https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Sabbatical-Millennial-Handbook-Quarter/dp/191138273X

Amy Beth Wright Texas wine https://muckrack.com/amybethwright

Rebecca Deurlein Sandwich King of Chicago https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240303-a-food-network-chefs-favourite-sandwiches-in-his-hometown-of-chicago

]]>Ever 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

https://linktr.ee/Thebrittjones

Resources

Social media managers https://www.loomly.com/ https://www.hootsuite.com/

Portfolio service https://linktr.ee/

Time tracker app https://toggl.com/

Recommendations

Emma Rosen The Radical Sabbatical https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Sabbatical-Millennial-Handbook-Quarter/dp/191138273X

Amy Beth Wright Texas wine https://muckrack.com/amybethwright

Rebecca Deurlein Sandwich King of Chicago https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240303-a-food-network-chefs-favourite-sandwiches-in-his-hometown-of-chicago

]]>8b14534b-c80f-4187-a07f-7ae9fb81bc6fWed, 10 Apr 2024 07:45:00 +000048:53falsefull13797913Report writing and translationReport writing and translationOn 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/ https://www.priyajoi.com/

The Art of Freelance newsletter https://priyajoi.substack.com/

Forthcoming book Motherland https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/291691/priya-joi

Judith Zerdin https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithzerdin

Resources

Time Management podcast https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/time-management

Institute of Translation and Interpreting https://www.iti.org.uk/membership/individual-membership-categories/associate-membership.html

Recommendations

Linda Geddes, From lab to plate https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/feb/25/from-lab-to-plate-six-course-menu-featuring-no-kill-dim-sum-steak-frites

Ariane Sherine, Why I legally changed my name five times https://arianesherine.substack.com/p/why-i-legally-changed-my-name-five

]]>On 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/ https://www.priyajoi.com/

The Art of Freelance newsletter https://priyajoi.substack.com/

Forthcoming book Motherland https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/291691/priya-joi

Judith Zerdin https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithzerdin

Resources

Time Management podcast https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/time-management

Institute of Translation and Interpreting https://www.iti.org.uk/membership/individual-membership-categories/associate-membership.html

Recommendations

Linda Geddes, From lab to plate https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/feb/25/from-lab-to-plate-six-course-menu-featuring-no-kill-dim-sum-steak-frites

Ariane Sherine, Why I legally changed my name five times https://arianesherine.substack.com/p/why-i-legally-changed-my-name-five

]]>e281751c-8554-4c6d-b24d-6b74241a9a6bWed, 03 Apr 2024 07:45:00 +000040:24falsefull13787813CopywritingCopywritingIn 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.com/in/ella-delancey-jones-a305514b/

Resources

https://www.airtasker.com/uk/

https://www.sianmeadeswilliams.com/freelance-writing-jobs

https://writeathome.beehiiv.com/

https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/copywriting-a-course-for-freelance-journalists/s43/a554233/

Recommendations

https://twitter.com/marisajbate

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-10-best-non-alcoholic-drinks-according-to-retailers/

]]>In 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.com/in/ella-delancey-jones-a305514b/

Resources

https://www.airtasker.com/uk/

https://www.sianmeadeswilliams.com/freelance-writing-jobs

https://writeathome.beehiiv.com/

https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/copywriting-a-course-for-freelance-journalists/s43/a554233/

Recommendations

https://twitter.com/marisajbate

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-10-best-non-alcoholic-drinks-according-to-retailers/

]]>f26063a2-532f-48e9-8d22-7c7216fd6877Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:45:00 +000046:46falsefull13777713Breaking into lecturingBreaking into lecturingWelcome 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/bethneil

Resources

FFJ Video tutorial on breaking into lecturing https://payhip.com/b/7ESqC

Recommendations

Holly Geraghty: https://www.huckmag.com/article/the-gaza-breakdancing-crew-helping-children-escape-the-trauma-of-war

Eimear O'Hagan https://muckrack.com/eimear-ohagan

]]>Welcome 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/bethneil

Resources

FFJ Video tutorial on breaking into lecturing https://payhip.com/b/7ESqC

Recommendations

Holly Geraghty: https://www.huckmag.com/article/the-gaza-breakdancing-crew-helping-children-escape-the-trauma-of-war

Eimear O'Hagan https://muckrack.com/eimear-ohagan

]]>3c0d736d-33c3-448e-9ed3-06fe576fd86eWed, 20 Mar 2024 07:45:00 +000048:22falsefull13767613Arts and Culture JournalismArts and Culture JournalismIn 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.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Business-Successful-Career-Strike/dp/0753558653

https://www.google.co.uk/alerts

Recommendation

Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff friendship column https://www.stylist.co.uk/relationships/family-friends/friendship-political-beliefs/799772

]]>In 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.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Business-Successful-Career-Strike/dp/0753558653

https://www.google.co.uk/alerts

Recommendation

Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff friendship column https://www.stylist.co.uk/relationships/family-friends/friendship-political-beliefs/799772

]]>2e30912c-9805-44ba-8c0b-9647f42bfb18Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:45:00 +000034:27falsefull12757512Motoring JournalismMotoring JournalismIn 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-woman-wholl-make-us-all-fall-in-love-with-classic-cars-mjgq00clb

https://uktvplay.co.uk/shows/repair-lot/watch-online

Recommendation

New mums miss out for being in touch with work https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-scottish-mail-on-sunday/20231022/282754886379011

]]>In 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-woman-wholl-make-us-all-fall-in-love-with-classic-cars-mjgq00clb

https://uktvplay.co.uk/shows/repair-lot/watch-online

Recommendation

New mums miss out for being in touch with work https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-scottish-mail-on-sunday/20231022/282754886379011

]]>bcffce92-0bb5-4da4-82fa-7b476e5559caWed, 17 Jan 2024 07:45:00 +000044:31falsefull12747412Science and Technology JournalismScience and Technology JournalismIn 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-moon/

Energy poverty article https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2695

Young naturalist article https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2021/health-benefits-nature

Recommendation

Diary of a Young Naturalist https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diary-Young-Naturalist-Dara-McAnulty/dp/1908213795

Confessions of a drone warrior https://www.gq.com/story/drone-uav-pilot-assassination

]]>In 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-moon/

Energy poverty article https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2695

Young naturalist article https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2021/health-benefits-nature

Recommendation

Diary of a Young Naturalist https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diary-Young-Naturalist-Dara-McAnulty/dp/1908213795

Confessions of a drone warrior https://www.gq.com/story/drone-uav-pilot-assassination

]]>3ec25f1e-f59b-4b5e-a97f-d696e7696016Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:45:00 +000036:17falsefull12737312Music JournalismMusic JournalismIn 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

]]>In 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

]]>ccb3c879-2903-46ff-9714-eaa8446caa29Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:45:00 +000035:04falsefull12727212Travel JournalismTravel JournalismThis 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/scott-trust-bursary

https://www.roughguides.com/

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/

Recommendation

The Scottish isle where native ponies roam https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20211129-the-scottish-isle-where-native-ponies-roam

]]>This 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/scott-trust-bursary

https://www.roughguides.com/

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/

Recommendation

The Scottish isle where native ponies roam https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20211129-the-scottish-isle-where-native-ponies-roam

]]>3108b8f7-f03b-4d99-9c04-d23044cc5037Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:45:00 +000033:40falsefull12717112Court ReportingCourt ReportingWe 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.uk/article/chinese-businesswoman-questioned-over-85-000-cash-brought-to-bank-2hn36q0mh

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11042849/Queens-Olympic-skydiving-stunt-double-faces-jail-sentence-attacking-girlfriend.html

Recommendation

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/judge-wrong-to-block-reporting-of-highly-contentious-family-case/5117456.article

]]>We 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.uk/article/chinese-businesswoman-questioned-over-85-000-cash-brought-to-bank-2hn36q0mh

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11042849/Queens-Olympic-skydiving-stunt-double-faces-jail-sentence-attacking-girlfriend.html

Recommendation

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/judge-wrong-to-block-reporting-of-highly-contentious-family-case/5117456.article

]]>3ba72d22-e43b-4a82-a6d6-a06026236cf3Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:45:00 +000040:01falsefull12707012Time ManagementTime ManagementIn 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/podcast/the-bailey-and-harding-ultra-sound-system/id1691373673

https://twitter.com/WanderingSal

https://twitter.com/indiastoryagent

Resources

https://calendly.com/

https://trello.com/

https://clockify.me/

https://flown.com/

https://othership.com/

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself

Recommendations

https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/2023/08/24/like-the-wind-37-available-to-order/

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/pay-1k-daughters-nursery-consider-lucky-nightmare-rising-cost-childcare-2627867

]]>In 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/podcast/the-bailey-and-harding-ultra-sound-system/id1691373673

https://twitter.com/WanderingSal

https://twitter.com/indiastoryagent

Resources

https://calendly.com/

https://trello.com/

https://clockify.me/

https://flown.com/

https://othership.com/

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself

Recommendations

https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/2023/08/24/like-the-wind-37-available-to-order/

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/pay-1k-daughters-nursery-consider-lucky-nightmare-rising-cost-childcare-2627867

]]>aac369a4-3535-452b-b2ef-8843372b5cefWed, 15 Nov 2023 07:45:00 +000043:49falsefull11696911What commissioning editors want #2What commissioning editors want #2In 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://twitter.com/becbecliuliu

https://munkeatlooi.com/

https://twitter.com/munkeatlooi

Resources

Pitching guide https://payhip.com/b/dcliH

'What commissioning editors want' previous podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/what-commissioning-editors-want

Recommendations

My boyfriend lives with my husband https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/22/experience-my-boyfriend-lives-with-my-husband

Why health experts are fighting to end daylight saving time https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36958725/

]]>In 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://twitter.com/becbecliuliu

https://munkeatlooi.com/

https://twitter.com/munkeatlooi

Resources

Pitching guide https://payhip.com/b/dcliH

'What commissioning editors want' previous podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/what-commissioning-editors-want

Recommendations

My boyfriend lives with my husband https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/22/experience-my-boyfriend-lives-with-my-husband

Why health experts are fighting to end daylight saving time https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36958725/

]]>3593bb39-2471-42d1-9a3a-11d738cfebf9Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:45:00 +000043:37falsefull11686811Rejection and resilienceRejection and resilienceIn 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 podcast on Imposter Syndrome https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/imposter-syndrome

Article on how to accept rejection  https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/aug/26/turn-rejection-into-success-share-hashtag

Recommendations

Anna Turns Remaking petrochemicals article https://www.theguardian.com/whats-possible-ask-toronto/2023/sep/29/how-researchers-remade-the-worlds-most-widely-used-petrochemical-without-using-fossil-fuels

Jason Bittel Forget everything you know about pigeons article https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/pigeons-diversity-doves-photographs

]]>In 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 podcast on Imposter Syndrome https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/imposter-syndrome

Article on how to accept rejection  https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/aug/26/turn-rejection-into-success-share-hashtag

Recommendations

Anna Turns Remaking petrochemicals article https://www.theguardian.com/whats-possible-ask-toronto/2023/sep/29/how-researchers-remade-the-worlds-most-widely-used-petrochemical-without-using-fossil-fuels

Jason Bittel Forget everything you know about pigeons article https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/pigeons-diversity-doves-photographs

]]>97a31b03-c9b2-40f2-82c4-b54f9308405aWed, 01 Nov 2023 07:45:00 +000037:35falsefull11676711Rethinking social mediaRethinking social mediaWith 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

Steven Asarch https://muckrack.com/steven-asarch

Twitter https://twitter.com/IAmAsarch

Resources

Mastodon https://mastodon.social/

Blue Sky https://bsky.app/

Threads https://www.threads.net/

Reddit https://www.reddit.com/

Discord https://discord.com/

Signal https://signal.org/

Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elon-Musk-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1398527491

TikTok Boom by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.amazon.co.uk/TikTok-Boom-China-Superpower-Social/dp/1912454793

The History of the Internet by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Internet-Byte-Sized-Chunks-Bite-Sized/dp/1789295599

Google accidentally leaking AI chats by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.fastcompany.com/90958811/google-was-accidentally-leaking-its-bard-ai-chats-into-public-search-results

Recommendations

Miles Klee, internet culture journalist https://www.rollingstone.com/author/miles-klee/

Jessica Lucas, There's a Deadly Drinking Problem on TikTok https://www.huffpost.com/entry/deadly-drinking-tik-tok_n_64760b90e4b02325c5dd1b33

Seth Simons, Who's afraid of Lorne Michaels? https://longreads.com/2023/08/17/lorne-michaels-saturday-night-live/

Taylor Lorenz, tech journalist on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlorenz

Sophia Smith Galer, journalist https://twitter.com/sophiasgaler

Laura Garcia, BBC Mundo With 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

Steven Asarch https://muckrack.com/steven-asarch

Twitter https://twitter.com/IAmAsarch

Resources

Mastodon https://mastodon.social/

Blue Sky https://bsky.app/

Threads https://www.threads.net/

Reddit https://www.reddit.com/

Discord https://discord.com/

Signal https://signal.org/

Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elon-Musk-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1398527491

TikTok Boom by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.amazon.co.uk/TikTok-Boom-China-Superpower-Social/dp/1912454793

The History of the Internet by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Internet-Byte-Sized-Chunks-Bite-Sized/dp/1789295599

Google accidentally leaking AI chats by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.fastcompany.com/90958811/google-was-accidentally-leaking-its-bard-ai-chats-into-public-search-results

Recommendations

Miles Klee, internet culture journalist https://www.rollingstone.com/author/miles-klee/

Jessica Lucas, There's a Deadly Drinking Problem on TikTok https://www.huffpost.com/entry/deadly-drinking-tik-tok_n_64760b90e4b02325c5dd1b33

Seth Simons, Who's afraid of Lorne Michaels? https://longreads.com/2023/08/17/lorne-michaels-saturday-night-live/

Taylor Lorenz, tech journalist on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlorenz

Sophia Smith Galer, journalist https://twitter.com/sophiasgaler

Laura Garcia, BBC Mundo https://lauragrb.com/

]]>cb0c21ac-6c79-42c0-9605-f89e8501a7f9Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:45:00 +000041:59falsefull11666611Long ReadsLong ReadsOn 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.com/books/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/samirashackle

Resources

Guardian The Long Read https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/the-long-read

GQ Long Reads https://www.gq.com/about/long-reads

Long Reads submission details https://longreads.com/submissions/

Recommendations

Sophie Elmhirst Long Read https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/27/man-who-wants-to-make-condoms-sexy-durex

Tom Lamont Long Read https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-race-to-catch-the-last-nazis

]]>On 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.com/books/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/samirashackle

Resources

Guardian The Long Read https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/the-long-read

GQ Long Reads https://www.gq.com/about/long-reads

Long Reads submission details https://longreads.com/submissions/

Recommendations

Sophie Elmhirst Long Read https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/27/man-who-wants-to-make-condoms-sexy-durex

Tom Lamont Long Read https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-race-to-catch-the-last-nazis

]]>6072579b-b3c4-4b1c-8f57-37503b612f80Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:45:00 +000039:34falsefull11656511Freelance RightsFreelance RightsWe'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/SheronBoyleMedia

Resources

Can Pay Won't Pay Freelance Journalists (UK outlets only) Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/614195525419319

NUJ freelance membership https://www.nuj.org.uk/join/how-much-will-it-cost.html

NUJ freelance rate for the job http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.php

NUJ freelance fact pack https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html

Late payment fee template https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2023/04/late-payment-letter-and-outstanding-payment-letter-template/

Recommendations

Heather Brooks MP Expenses investigation https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2009/may/15/mps-expenses-heather-brooke-foi

Ronan Farrow Hollywood sex abuse investigation https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/oct/12/ronan-farrow-on-investigating-harvey-weinstein-family-issues-thrown-at-me-is-a-dirty-move

Faith Martin https://faithmartin.journoportfolio.com/

John Pring, Disability News Service https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/

]]>We'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/SheronBoyleMedia

Resources

Can Pay Won't Pay Freelance Journalists (UK outlets only) Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/614195525419319

NUJ freelance membership https://www.nuj.org.uk/join/how-much-will-it-cost.html

NUJ freelance rate for the job http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.php

NUJ freelance fact pack https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html

Late payment fee template https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2023/04/late-payment-letter-and-outstanding-payment-letter-template/

Recommendations

Heather Brooks MP Expenses investigation https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2009/may/15/mps-expenses-heather-brooke-foi

Ronan Farrow Hollywood sex abuse investigation https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/oct/12/ronan-farrow-on-investigating-harvey-weinstein-family-issues-thrown-at-me-is-a-dirty-move

Faith Martin https://faithmartin.journoportfolio.com/

John Pring, Disability News Service https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/

]]>1a062124-75bc-43ab-bbe0-ef36ab3ca51aWed, 11 Oct 2023 07:45:00 +000042:55falsefull11646411Best Specialist: Hannah SummersBest Specialist: Hannah SummersIn 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-authority-after-vanishing-from-asylum-hotel

President's guidance on the current rules which continue to apply to the non-pilot areas

https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/president-of-the-family-division-guidance-as-to-reporting-in-the-family-courts/

Guidance on the new rules under the pilot

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-01-30/how-to-operate-in-family-court-and-what-to-think-about-before-you-arrive

Hannah's first story for The Bureau for Investigative Journalism

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-07-06/family-court-files-parental-alienation-used-to-silence-claims-of-abuse

Freelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners

Award sponsor 5WH https://www.5wh.com/

]]>In 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-authority-after-vanishing-from-asylum-hotel

President's guidance on the current rules which continue to apply to the non-pilot areas

https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/president-of-the-family-division-guidance-as-to-reporting-in-the-family-courts/

Guidance on the new rules under the pilot

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-01-30/how-to-operate-in-family-court-and-what-to-think-about-before-you-arrive

Hannah's first story for The Bureau for Investigative Journalism

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-07-06/family-court-files-parental-alienation-used-to-silence-claims-of-abuse

Freelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners

Award sponsor 5WH https://www.5wh.com/

]]>f1c75ccf-f1b6-494b-82d0-4370eba7a0f0Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +000032:17falsefull10636310Best Feature: Amelia TaitBest Feature: Amelia TaitThe 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-sliced-white-loaf-sandwiches-bread-mouth-fashion

Freelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners

Award sponsor Lightbulb Press Hangout https://www.facebook.com/groups/lightbulbhangout/?locale=en_GB

]]>The 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-sliced-white-loaf-sandwiches-bread-mouth-fashion

Freelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners

Award sponsor Lightbulb Press Hangout https://www.facebook.com/groups/lightbulbhangout/?locale=en_GB

]]>efe2d871-f2d0-4ea3-8a6e-9aa26f8f9834Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +000036:22falsefull10626210Best Investigation: Lucy OsborneBest Investigation: Lucy OsborneIn 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/title/series/b4c6aeec-ec48-4a33-a1f6-49f19ec32dee/scouting-for-girls-fashion-s-darkest-secret-b4c6aeec-ec48-4a33-a1f6-49f19ec32dee

Freelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners

Award sponsor https://www.journalism.co.uk/

]]>In 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/title/series/b4c6aeec-ec48-4a33-a1f6-49f19ec32dee/scouting-for-girls-fashion-s-darkest-secret-b4c6aeec-ec48-4a33-a1f6-49f19ec32dee

Freelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners

Award sponsor https://www.journalism.co.uk/

]]>3edd45ec-e63c-497d-9efe-786d29d842d2Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +000035:07falsefull10616110Best Early Career Journalist: Lara OlszowskaBest Early Career Journalist: Lara OlszowskaToday 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 theatre icon https://www.telegraph.co.uk/art/what-to-see/uzbek-theatre-icon-who-resisted-soviet-culture-washing/

NCTJ training https://www.nctj.com/

News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/

Award sponsor Media Mentor https://www.themediamentor.info/

]]>Today 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 theatre icon https://www.telegraph.co.uk/art/what-to-see/uzbek-theatre-icon-who-resisted-soviet-culture-washing/

NCTJ training https://www.nctj.com/

News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/

Award sponsor Media Mentor https://www.themediamentor.info/

]]>a12ef517-7a2a-4f5f-a6da-0d3b168455feWed, 09 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +000037:53falsefull10606010Best Print Journalist: Gabriella JozwiakBest Print Journalist: Gabriella JozwiakIn 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 & Trauma (who funded Gabriella's trip to Ukraine) https://dartcenter.org/

NUJ resources for freelancers (including press cards) https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html

]]>In 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 & Trauma (who funded Gabriella's trip to Ukraine) https://dartcenter.org/

NUJ resources for freelancers (including press cards) https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html

]]>eb945efd-4a99-41c6-ac39-444dd3d295baWed, 02 Aug 2023 07:45:00 +000034:10falsefull10595910Best News Story: Rachael HealyBest News Story: Rachael HealyIn 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-talent-bgt-contestants

Freelance Journalism Awards winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners

News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/

]]>In 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-talent-bgt-contestants

Freelance Journalism Awards winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners

News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/

]]>64da2405-6f29-4dc3-9f58-13f6a595aec3Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:45:00 +000029:19falsefull10585810Best Broadcast Journalist: Anna LawlorBest Broadcast Journalist: Anna LawlorIn 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://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners

Loftus Media https://loftusmedia.co.uk/

BBC Radio 4 Commissioning Rounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/radio/radio-4/

Women in Journalism https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/

]]>In 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://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners

Loftus Media https://loftusmedia.co.uk/

BBC Radio 4 Commissioning Rounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/radio/radio-4/

Women in Journalism https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/

]]>0d95c267-6c1f-4c76-9ce8-2ce355316d82Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:45:00 +000034:32falsefull10575710Broadcast journalismBroadcast journalismIn 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: @DruryMadeleine 

Instagram: @dreamonmaddie

Maddie’s work: https://linktr.ee/druryma

Helen Quinn

Twitter: @helen1_quinn

Instagram: @helenquinn_1

Helen’s journalism portfolio: https://muckrack.com/helen-quinn-3

Resources

Creative Access

https://creativeaccess.org.uk for jobs and placement schemes - this is your number one shop for young people.

Content is Queen

https://contentisqueen.org for getting into podcasting

Places to find work:

JournoResources 

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-jobs-internships/

Media Beans 

https://mediabeans.io/

Sian Meades-Williams Freelance Writing Jobs newsletter

https://mailchi.mp/69d207801f23/freelancewritingjobs

Finding work in TV:

Screen Skills

https://www.screenskills.com/

Production Base

https://www.productionbase.co.uk/

The Talent Manager

https://www.thetalentmanager.com/

Media Parents- good for flexible roles and job sharing

https://www.mediaparents.co.uk/

Science Telly jobs (Facebook group)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/210114535757505/

Working in TV (Facebook group)

In 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: @DruryMadeleine 

Instagram: @dreamonmaddie

Maddie’s work: https://linktr.ee/druryma

Helen Quinn

Twitter: @helen1_quinn

Instagram: @helenquinn_1

Helen’s journalism portfolio: https://muckrack.com/helen-quinn-3

Resources

Creative Access

https://creativeaccess.org.uk for jobs and placement schemes - this is your number one shop for young people.

Content is Queen

https://contentisqueen.org for getting into podcasting

Places to find work:

JournoResources 

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-jobs-internships/

Media Beans 

https://mediabeans.io/

Sian Meades-Williams Freelance Writing Jobs newsletter

https://mailchi.mp/69d207801f23/freelancewritingjobs

Finding work in TV:

Screen Skills

https://www.screenskills.com/

Production Base

https://www.productionbase.co.uk/

The Talent Manager

https://www.thetalentmanager.com/

Media Parents- good for flexible roles and job sharing

https://www.mediaparents.co.uk/

Science Telly jobs (Facebook group)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/210114535757505/

Working in TV (Facebook group)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/workinginTV/

Info for TV researcher roles

https://rts.org.uk/researcher-explained

 

]]>da32617a-2fc4-4295-92d6-e026081f8ed9Wed, 18 Jan 2023 07:45:00 +000045:20falsebonus99Writing for your dream publicationWriting for your dream publicationIn 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

Website: https://www.karenedwards.co.uk/

Donna Ferguson 

Twitter: @DonnaLFerguson

Instagram: @donnalferguson

Resources

Women in Journalism Masterclass series

https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/masterclass-series/

Donna’s work in The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/donna-ferguson

Telegraph Travel Section 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/

Pitching and providing the goods

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/pitching-and-providing-the-goods

National Union of Journalists (NUJ)

https://www.nuj.org.uk/

Women in Journalism

https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/

Branding and supplementary income podcast episode 

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/branding-and-supplementary-income

FFJ Quick Guide: Branding for Freelancers 

https://payhip.com/FreelancingforJournalists

FFJ newsletter on Branding yourself as a Journalist 

https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists

Muckrack 

https://muckrack.com/donna-ferguson

Readly App

In 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

Website: https://www.karenedwards.co.uk/

Donna Ferguson 

Twitter: @DonnaLFerguson

Instagram: @donnalferguson

Resources

Women in Journalism Masterclass series

https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/masterclass-series/

Donna’s work in The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/donna-ferguson

Telegraph Travel Section 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/

Pitching and providing the goods

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/pitching-and-providing-the-goods

National Union of Journalists (NUJ)

https://www.nuj.org.uk/

Women in Journalism

https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/

Branding and supplementary income podcast episode 

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/branding-and-supplementary-income

FFJ Quick Guide: Branding for Freelancers 

https://payhip.com/FreelancingforJournalists

FFJ newsletter on Branding yourself as a Journalist 

https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists

Muckrack 

https://muckrack.com/donna-ferguson

Readly App

https://gb.readly.com/

How to master networking over a coffee

https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/how-to-master-networking-over-a-cuppa

Freelance Recommendations

Hannah Summers

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/hannah-summers

Shafik Meghji 

http://www.shafikmeghji.com/

https://practicalactionpublishing.com/book/2595/crossed-off-the-map

]]>33f6e85a-8baa-400c-bfca-edb620e00bc8Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:45:00 +000051:15falsefull956569Negotiating ratesNegotiating ratesThis 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 

Instagram: @tayla.blaire

Website: https://taylablaire.com/

Resources

Tayla’s Huffington Post personal essay 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/student-teacher-pediatric-cancer-family_n_61e9d33ee4b01440a6895a4a

Sonia Weiss opportunities of the week 

https://soniaweiser.wordpress.com/opportunities-of-the-week-newsletter/

Who pays writers 

http://whopayswriters.com/#/results

Study hall

https://studyhall.xyz/plans/study-hall-subscriptions/

NUJ rate for the job

http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.php

NUJ rate advice 

http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?&section=General&subsect=Negotiating+rates+and+rights&page=Advice

Journo Resources freelance rates

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/

Book: You are a badass at making money by Jen Sincero 

https://jensincero.com/shop/#product=product-habits-paperback

Freelance recommendations

Kushie Amin

https://kushieamin.wixsite.com/home

Amelia Tait

This 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 

Instagram: @tayla.blaire

Website: https://taylablaire.com/

Resources

Tayla’s Huffington Post personal essay 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/student-teacher-pediatric-cancer-family_n_61e9d33ee4b01440a6895a4a

Sonia Weiss opportunities of the week 

https://soniaweiser.wordpress.com/opportunities-of-the-week-newsletter/

Who pays writers 

http://whopayswriters.com/#/results

Study hall

https://studyhall.xyz/plans/study-hall-subscriptions/

NUJ rate for the job

http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.php

NUJ rate advice 

http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?&section=General&subsect=Negotiating+rates+and+rights&page=Advice

Journo Resources freelance rates

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/

Book: You are a badass at making money by Jen Sincero 

https://jensincero.com/shop/#product=product-habits-paperback

Freelance recommendations

Kushie Amin

https://kushieamin.wixsite.com/home

Amelia Tait

https://ameliatait.com/

Imogen West Knights

https://imogenwestknights.wordpress.com/


]]>f43d33a4-f89d-43cd-b134-308a1f246f24Wed, 04 Jan 2023 07:45:00 +000050:58falsefull955559One story multiple waysOne story multiple waysThis 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: @wordscombined

Instagram: @flowritesandtravels

Website: https://florian-sturm.com/

Gabriella Ferlita

Twitter: @Gabriellaf_17

Instagram: @gabriellaferlita

Portfolio: https://gabriellaferlita99.journoportfolio.com/

Resources

Journo Resources events and masterclasses

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/events/

Florian in National Geographic

https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/author/florian-sturm

With artificial intelligence to more animal welfare in aquaculture, Greenpeace

https://www.greenpeace.ch/de/hintergrund/80353/mit-kuenstlicher-intelligenz-zu-mehr-tierwohl-in-der-aquakultur/

Florian’s Kenya scholarship story

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3de4aa25bf0252ea0e0cb4/t/5c7971b90d9297f72e955f39/1551462906497/Klick-klack_Kenia_Suprise

Florian’s upcoming book: A life for the Ocean 

https://ein-leben-fuer-den-ozean.de/

Contribute to its production and the spread of knowledge by buying plankton: https://ein-leben-fuer-den-ozean.de/produkt/supportplankton/

Gabriella’s sex trend articles (explainer and first-person)

https://www.tyla.com/sex-and-relationships/pressing-down-womans-stomach-tiktok-20220117

https://www.elitedaily.com/dating/tiktok-sex-trend-pushing-down-stomach-sex

This 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: @wordscombined

Instagram: @flowritesandtravels

Website: https://florian-sturm.com/

Gabriella Ferlita

Twitter: @Gabriellaf_17

Instagram: @gabriellaferlita

Portfolio: https://gabriellaferlita99.journoportfolio.com/

Resources

Journo Resources events and masterclasses

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/events/

Florian in National Geographic

https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/author/florian-sturm

With artificial intelligence to more animal welfare in aquaculture, Greenpeace

https://www.greenpeace.ch/de/hintergrund/80353/mit-kuenstlicher-intelligenz-zu-mehr-tierwohl-in-der-aquakultur/

Florian’s Kenya scholarship story

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3de4aa25bf0252ea0e0cb4/t/5c7971b90d9297f72e955f39/1551462906497/Klick-klack_Kenia_Suprise

Florian’s upcoming book: A life for the Ocean 

https://ein-leben-fuer-den-ozean.de/

Contribute to its production and the spread of knowledge by buying plankton: https://ein-leben-fuer-den-ozean.de/produkt/supportplankton/

Gabriella’s sex trend articles (explainer and first-person)

https://www.tyla.com/sex-and-relationships/pressing-down-womans-stomach-tiktok-20220117

https://www.elitedaily.com/dating/tiktok-sex-trend-pushing-down-stomach-sex

Freelance Recommendations

Hannah van de peer

https://hannahvandepeer.com/ 

Manuel Stark

https://www.zeit.de/zeit-magazin/2019/49/feldhamster-wohnungsnot-frankfurt-wohngebiet

http://manuelstark.de/


]]>0a7fe32d-8bd5-46d2-88d1-7e679da26957Wed, 28 Dec 2022 07:45:00 +000039:16falsefull954549Supercharge your pitchingSupercharge your pitchingIn 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

Twitter: @fliceverett 

Website: https://www.fliceverett.com/

Resources

Podcast on pitching 

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/search

Punteha’s journalism handbooks

https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/freelance-journalism-learning-handbooks-online-uk-part-time

The 10-point pitching plan

https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/affordable-freelance-journalism-handbooks-digital-uk

Use the code FFJ33 to get a 33% discount

Freelance Recommendations

Leah Hardy

@LeahFHardy 

https://muckrack.com/leah-hardy/articles

Isabelle Jani-Friend  

@ijanifriend

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/cystic-fibrosis-coronavirus_uk_600e0a68c5b6a0d83a1c766c


]]>In 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

Twitter: @fliceverett 

Website: https://www.fliceverett.com/

Resources

Podcast on pitching 

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/search

Punteha’s journalism handbooks

https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/freelance-journalism-learning-handbooks-online-uk-part-time

The 10-point pitching plan

https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/affordable-freelance-journalism-handbooks-digital-uk

Use the code FFJ33 to get a 33% discount

Freelance Recommendations

Leah Hardy

@LeahFHardy 

https://muckrack.com/leah-hardy/articles

Isabelle Jani-Friend  

@ijanifriend

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/cystic-fibrosis-coronavirus_uk_600e0a68c5b6a0d83a1c766c


]]>f99cc483-68dd-4614-8c29-8bbedbf0df6dWed, 21 Dec 2022 07:45:00 +000045:01falsefull953539Generating ideasGenerating ideasIn 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

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/aug/21/whatever-happened-to-novelty-bubble-bath-toys

Ellie’s story on the Lockerbie bombings

https://www.ft.com/content/7c3001fc-9b21-11dd-a653-000077b07658

Amelia on how crips flavours have changed

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jan/14/so-long-salt-and-vinegar-how-crisp-flavours-went-from-simple-to-sensational

Amelia’s story on pathways

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jun/14/paths-of-desire-lockdown-has-lent-a-new-twist-to-the-unofficial-trails-we-carve

Google trends 

https://trends.google.com/trends/?geo=GB

What commissioning editors want

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/what-commissioning-editors-want

Lily’s article about running fees

https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/runners-world-where-do-my-fees-go/

Freelancing for Journalists newsletter 

https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/

Freelance Recommendations:

Joe Zadeh

In 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

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/aug/21/whatever-happened-to-novelty-bubble-bath-toys

Ellie’s story on the Lockerbie bombings

https://www.ft.com/content/7c3001fc-9b21-11dd-a653-000077b07658

Amelia on how crips flavours have changed

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jan/14/so-long-salt-and-vinegar-how-crisp-flavours-went-from-simple-to-sensational

Amelia’s story on pathways

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jun/14/paths-of-desire-lockdown-has-lent-a-new-twist-to-the-unofficial-trails-we-carve

Google trends 

https://trends.google.com/trends/?geo=GB

What commissioning editors want

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/what-commissioning-editors-want

Lily’s article about running fees

https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/runners-world-where-do-my-fees-go/

Freelancing for Journalists newsletter 

https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/

Freelance Recommendations:

Joe Zadeh

https://www.noemamag.com/the-tyranny-of-time/

https://www.joezadeh.com/about

Mark Savage 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63074469 

Twitter: @mrdiscopop 


]]>78f14829-5140-4f7d-92ab-5c0d96524b10Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:45:00 +000038:44falsefull952529Going FreelanceGoing FreelanceIt'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: Laura Cooke Journalist and Writer  

Website: https://lauracookejournalist.wordpress.com/

Charlotte Scotland

Twitter: @charlscotland

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-scotland-6637b4b2

Podcast: Beach Got News

Resources

Freelancing for Journalists Course with Lily and Emma

https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/kickstart-your-freelance-journalism-career/s43/a750959/ 

Past Freelancing for Journalist podcasts relevant to this episode:

Ghosting: https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/ghosting

Imposter syndrome: 

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/imposter-syndrome

Saying No:

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/saying-no

Finances and getting paid:

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/finances-and-getting-paid

Trello - a tool to manage tasks https://trello.com/en

Branding for Freelance Journalists 

https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists

Journo Resources webinars 

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/events/

It'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: Laura Cooke Journalist and Writer  

Website: https://lauracookejournalist.wordpress.com/

Charlotte Scotland

Twitter: @charlscotland

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-scotland-6637b4b2

Podcast: Beach Got News

Resources

Freelancing for Journalists Course with Lily and Emma

https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/kickstart-your-freelance-journalism-career/s43/a750959/ 

Past Freelancing for Journalist podcasts relevant to this episode:

Ghosting: https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/ghosting

Imposter syndrome: 

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/imposter-syndrome

Saying No:

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/saying-no

Finances and getting paid:

https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/finances-and-getting-paid

Trello - a tool to manage tasks https://trello.com/en

Branding for Freelance Journalists 

https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists

Journo Resources webinars 

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/events/

Freelance recommendations

Isabelle Cipriska

Twitter: @ICipirska

https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/asylum-seekers-cost-of-living-uk-food-costs-40-week-suella-braverman/

Latifa John Baptiste

Twitter: @_LateefahJB

https://www.lateefahjb.com/

Sian Meades-Williams

https://www.sianmeadeswilliams.com/

The Pyjama Myth: The Freelance Writer’s Survival Guide https://unbound.com/books/the-pyjama-myth/


]]>0853b903-2b04-488f-830f-7dbd437b3581Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:45:00 +000041:59falsefull951519An interview with Terri WhiteAn interview with Terri WhiteIn 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 freelance for a better work/ life balance and how journalism today is affected by a lack of class diversity. 

The Author

Terri White 

Twitter: @Terri_White

Instagram: @terrilwhite

Newsletter: White Noise https://terriwhite.substack.com/

Book

Coming Undone https://canongate.co.uk/books/2716-c


Publisher

Cannongate https://canongate.co.uk/


Journalism 

Grazia article about surviving on benefits

https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/we-must-continue-to-protect-children-in-need/

Big Issue 

https://www.bigissue.com/news/activism/terri-white-no-child-should-know-the-emptiness-and-ache-of-hunger/

Sunday Times column 

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/whos-that-banging-away-at-the-typewriter-look-out-heres-terri-zsks0jtdd

The New Statesman

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/media/2022/06/terri-white-media-response-strikes-working-class-journalists


Empire podcast 

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/empire-podcast-479-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-jude-law-farewell-terri-white/


Help to get into journalism

London Film Festival critics mentorship 

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/lff/education/critics-mentorship-programme

The Guardian Scott Trust Bursary

https://theguardianfoundation.org/programmes/scott-trust-bursary

Arts emergency

https://www.arts-emergency.org/ 

Freelancing for Journalists work experience 

In 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 freelance for a better work/ life balance and how journalism today is affected by a lack of class diversity. 

The Author

Terri White 

Twitter: @Terri_White

Instagram: @terrilwhite

Newsletter: White Noise https://terriwhite.substack.com/

Book

Coming Undone https://canongate.co.uk/books/2716-c


Publisher

Cannongate https://canongate.co.uk/


Journalism 

Grazia article about surviving on benefits

https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/we-must-continue-to-protect-children-in-need/

Big Issue 

https://www.bigissue.com/news/activism/terri-white-no-child-should-know-the-emptiness-and-ache-of-hunger/

Sunday Times column 

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/whos-that-banging-away-at-the-typewriter-look-out-heres-terri-zsks0jtdd

The New Statesman

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/media/2022/06/terri-white-media-response-strikes-working-class-journalists


Empire podcast 

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/empire-podcast-479-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-jude-law-farewell-terri-white/


Help to get into journalism

London Film Festival critics mentorship 

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/lff/education/critics-mentorship-programme

The Guardian Scott Trust Bursary

https://theguardianfoundation.org/programmes/scott-trust-bursary

Arts emergency

https://www.arts-emergency.org/ 

Freelancing for Journalists work experience 

https://freelancingforjournalists.com/journalism-work-experience-initiative/



]]>66161b6f-e8ed-4df6-9656-2c4b8107a527Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:45:00 +000055:13falsefull850508An interview with Angie Simms & Stuart QuinnAn interview with Angie Simms & Stuart QuinnIn 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://stradbrokeislandphotography.com/

 

The book

Eat, Drink and Be Straddie 

https://www.amazon.in/Eat-Drink-Be-Straddie-tastes-ebook/dp/B08QF5PBY3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUI7AITYC4Q

Press

https://seqfoodtrails.com.au/Redlands/Articles/Redlands-Article-4

https://www.pebblesandpomegranateseeds.com.au/eat-drink-straddie-tales-tastes-island-sun/

https://www.weekendnotes.com/eat-drink-be-straddie-cleveland-library/

]]>In 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://stradbrokeislandphotography.com/

 

The book

Eat, Drink and Be Straddie 

https://www.amazon.in/Eat-Drink-Be-Straddie-tastes-ebook/dp/B08QF5PBY3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUI7AITYC4Q

Press

https://seqfoodtrails.com.au/Redlands/Articles/Redlands-Article-4

https://www.pebblesandpomegranateseeds.com.au/eat-drink-straddie-tales-tastes-island-sun/

https://www.weekendnotes.com/eat-drink-be-straddie-cleveland-library/

]]>e7649203-0c68-496d-b67f-91b9850e32d8Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:45:00 +000033:42falsefull849498An interview with Polly MorlandAn interview with Polly MorlandIn 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.com/

Books

A Fortunate Woman, a country doctor’s story (published 9th June 2022)

https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139

Metamorphosis: How and Why We Change

Risk Wise: Nine Everyday Adventures

The Society of Timid Souls: Or, How to be Brave

https://www.pollymorland.com/books/

Agent

PEW Literary https://www.pewliterary.com/author/polly-morland


Publisher

Penguin Random House

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/144648/polly-morland

Pan Macmillan (Picador)

https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139


Pollys’ documentaries:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2295934/


]]>In 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.com/

Books

A Fortunate Woman, a country doctor’s story (published 9th June 2022)

https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139

Metamorphosis: How and Why We Change

Risk Wise: Nine Everyday Adventures

The Society of Timid Souls: Or, How to be Brave

https://www.pollymorland.com/books/

Agent

PEW Literary https://www.pewliterary.com/author/polly-morland


Publisher

Penguin Random House

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/144648/polly-morland

Pan Macmillan (Picador)

https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139


Pollys’ documentaries:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2295934/


]]>a36e4abd-0878-4a60-9c2f-ee41b1eca646Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:45:00 +000041:01falsefull848488An interview with Lucy WaterlowAn interview with Lucy WaterlowIn 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 Guide To Running 

Run Mummy Run: Inspiring Women to be Fit, Healthy and Happy 

Ghostwriter of ultra runner Mimi Anderson's two memoirs: Beyond Impossible: From Reluctant Runner to Guinness World Record holder, and Limitless: An Ultrarunner’s Story of Pain, Perseverance and the Pursuit of Success 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucy-Waterlow/e/B00T6PX7I2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Publisher

Bloomsbury https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/lucy-waterlow/

Summersdale https://summersdale.com/sd-author/lucy-waterlow/

Journalism

https://muckrack.com/lucy-waterlow




]]>In 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 Guide To Running 

Run Mummy Run: Inspiring Women to be Fit, Healthy and Happy 

Ghostwriter of ultra runner Mimi Anderson's two memoirs: Beyond Impossible: From Reluctant Runner to Guinness World Record holder, and Limitless: An Ultrarunner’s Story of Pain, Perseverance and the Pursuit of Success 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucy-Waterlow/e/B00T6PX7I2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Publisher

Bloomsbury https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/lucy-waterlow/

Summersdale https://summersdale.com/sd-author/lucy-waterlow/

Journalism

https://muckrack.com/lucy-waterlow




]]>08a30e44-7626-42f8-9802-dcb929585c3bWed, 20 Jul 2022 07:45:00 +000035:32falsefull847478An interview with Chris Stokel-WalkerAn interview with Chris Stokel-WalkerIn 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 Superpower Race for Social Media

YouTubers: How YouTube shook up TV and created a new generation of stars

Agent

https://cmm.agency/view-author.php?AuthorID=79


Publishers

https://www.canburypress.com/products/youtubers-by-chris-stokel-walker

https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/


Examples of Chris’s journalism: 

https://www.wired.co.uk/profile/chris-stokel-walker

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/chris-stokel-walker

https://www.newscientist.com/author/chris-stokel-walker/


The New Statesman review of Chris’s book: 

https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2021/07/tiktok-boom-chris-stokel-walker-review


Well told conference: 

https://welltold.org/about/

]]>In 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 Superpower Race for Social Media

YouTubers: How YouTube shook up TV and created a new generation of stars

Agent

https://cmm.agency/view-author.php?AuthorID=79


Publishers

https://www.canburypress.com/products/youtubers-by-chris-stokel-walker

https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/


Examples of Chris’s journalism: 

https://www.wired.co.uk/profile/chris-stokel-walker

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/chris-stokel-walker

https://www.newscientist.com/author/chris-stokel-walker/


The New Statesman review of Chris’s book: 

https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2021/07/tiktok-boom-chris-stokel-walker-review


Well told conference: 

https://welltold.org/about/

]]>2763eda1-fe60-4ab5-83a0-1b559a27bb40Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:45:00 +000041:42falsefull846468An Interview with Lisa BradleyAn Interview with Lisa BradleyIn 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 your first draft and finding success after rejection.  

The Author:

Lisa Bradley

Twitter: @lisabjourno

Instagram: @lisabwriter

Website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/people/academic/lisa-bradley

Lisa's books:

Paper Dolls

The Lesson

Agent:

Anthony Harwood: http://antonyharwood.com/lisa-bradley/

Publisher:

Quercus Books: https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/contributor/lisa-bradley/


Curtis Brown creative writing courses:

https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/creative-writing-courses/

]]>In 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 your first draft and finding success after rejection.  

The Author:

Lisa Bradley

Twitter: @lisabjourno

Instagram: @lisabwriter

Website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/people/academic/lisa-bradley

Lisa's books:

Paper Dolls

The Lesson

Agent:

Anthony Harwood: http://antonyharwood.com/lisa-bradley/

Publisher:

Quercus Books: https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/contributor/lisa-bradley/


Curtis Brown creative writing courses:

https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/creative-writing-courses/

]]>03ea351a-f45e-44c2-ac3f-6a37ea6e0f86Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:45:00 +000039:10truefull845458An interview with Saima MirAn interview with Saima MirWe 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 Mir

https://oneworld-publications.com/the-khan.html

The Godfather by Mario Puzo

https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-godfather/mario-puzo/9780099528128

Malcolm X Speaks by George Breitman

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Malcolm-X-Speaks-George-Breitman/dp/0802132138

Freelancing for Journalists by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson

https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553

Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race by Reni Eddo-Lodge

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race-9781408870587/

]]>We 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 Mir

https://oneworld-publications.com/the-khan.html

The Godfather by Mario Puzo

https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-godfather/mario-puzo/9780099528128

Malcolm X Speaks by George Breitman

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Malcolm-X-Speaks-George-Breitman/dp/0802132138

Freelancing for Journalists by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson

https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553

Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race by Reni Eddo-Lodge

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race-9781408870587/

]]>8665dd6f-4e78-406b-bb06-a3f048f42873Wed, 18 May 2022 07:45:00 +000038:22falsebonus77FundingFundingIn 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_monsignor

Need to Know website: https://ntk.network/

 

Resources

Cision https://www.cision.com/

Journalism Charity https://journalistscharity.org.uk/

Journo Resources 

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-degree-funding-training-complete-list/

Women in Journalism https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/

Royal Television Awards- Digital Award 2019: Need to Know 

https://rts.org.uk/award/tvj2021

Google news initiative fund 

https://twitter.com/GoogleNewsInit

https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/

YouTube launch warren  Need to Know

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVG8pk55TDQIYwNPTf-k7ig

European Journalism Centre https://ejc.net/

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/


Freelance journalist recommendations

Amelia Tait

https://ameliatait.com/


Johnny Harris

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-harris-b067488b/ 




]]>In 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_monsignor

Need to Know website: https://ntk.network/

 

Resources

Cision https://www.cision.com/

Journalism Charity https://journalistscharity.org.uk/

Journo Resources 

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-degree-funding-training-complete-list/

Women in Journalism https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/

Royal Television Awards- Digital Award 2019: Need to Know 

https://rts.org.uk/award/tvj2021

Google news initiative fund 

https://twitter.com/GoogleNewsInit

https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/

YouTube launch warren  Need to Know

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVG8pk55TDQIYwNPTf-k7ig

European Journalism Centre https://ejc.net/

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/


Freelance journalist recommendations

Amelia Tait

https://ameliatait.com/


Johnny Harris

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-harris-b067488b/ 




]]>575cc166-b491-4562-889b-053c4607e537Wed, 11 May 2022 07:45:00 +000037:04falsefull744447Side hustlesSide hustlesIn 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: @deansterlingjones

Blog: https://shootingthemessenger.blog/

 

Resources

BBC CLICK https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9ry

Pennyworth series 3 https://collider.com/pennyworth-season-3-hbo-max/

NUJ Freelance Resources

https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html

NUJ Branches 

https://www.nuj.org.uk/engage/union-democracy/branches.html

Examples of how Lily brands different parts of her journalism https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/

https://twitter.com/lilycanter

https://www.instagram.com/lilycanter/

The FutureTECH Show- Waseem’s podcast 

https://open.spotify.com/show/0QCdLw6UrG8sOBOgu69Vjx

The FutureTECH Show - Waseem’s YouTube series 

The FutureTECH Show Episode 1

Dean's latest article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/deansterlingjones/russia-yevgeny-prigozhin-ukraine-trump-giuliani-films


Freelance journalist recommendations

Jane Lytvynenko

https://twitter.com/JaneLytv

In 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: @deansterlingjones

Blog: https://shootingthemessenger.blog/

 

Resources

BBC CLICK https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9ry

Pennyworth series 3 https://collider.com/pennyworth-season-3-hbo-max/

NUJ Freelance Resources

https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html

NUJ Branches 

https://www.nuj.org.uk/engage/union-democracy/branches.html

Examples of how Lily brands different parts of her journalism https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/

https://twitter.com/lilycanter

https://www.instagram.com/lilycanter/

The FutureTECH Show- Waseem’s podcast 

https://open.spotify.com/show/0QCdLw6UrG8sOBOgu69Vjx

The FutureTECH Show - Waseem’s YouTube series 

The FutureTECH Show Episode 1

Dean's latest article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/deansterlingjones/russia-yevgeny-prigozhin-ukraine-trump-giuliani-films


Freelance journalist recommendations

Jane Lytvynenko

https://twitter.com/JaneLytv

https://www.janelytv.com/

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/02/ukraine-russia-conflict-livestream/622900/


Carol Cadwalladr

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/carolecadwalladr

@carolecadwalla 


]]>b372363b-97dd-4005-9cab-1b7c25d9c7f3Wed, 04 May 2022 07:45:00 +000040:06falsefull743437ShorthandShorthandIn 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

Website: https://rachelcharltondailey.com/

 

Resources

The unwritten https://www.theunwritten.co.uk/

Women in Journalism Georgina Henry award for digital innovation.

https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/about-us/georgina-henry-award/

Transcription software service https://otter.ai/home


NCTJ shorthand 

https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/shorthand-teeline


NCTJ optional shorthand 

https://pressgazette.co.uk/nctj-set-to-make-shorthand-optional-for-students-who-dont-focus-on-news/


Freelance Journalist Recommendations

Ian Fraser 

https://www.ianfraser.org/


Charlotte Colombo

https://muckrack.com/charlotte-colombo


Hannah Shewan Stevens

https://muckrack.com/hannah-stevens

]]>In 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

Website: https://rachelcharltondailey.com/

 

Resources

The unwritten https://www.theunwritten.co.uk/

Women in Journalism Georgina Henry award for digital innovation.

https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/about-us/georgina-henry-award/

Transcription software service https://otter.ai/home


NCTJ shorthand 

https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/shorthand-teeline


NCTJ optional shorthand 

https://pressgazette.co.uk/nctj-set-to-make-shorthand-optional-for-students-who-dont-focus-on-news/


Freelance Journalist Recommendations

Ian Fraser 

https://www.ianfraser.org/


Charlotte Colombo

https://muckrack.com/charlotte-colombo


Hannah Shewan Stevens

https://muckrack.com/hannah-stevens

]]>1ae02763-6fd8-4655-927b-5566dbbbe541Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:45:00 +000033:50falsefull742427TrustTrustTrust 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/

Jennifer Sizeland

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LandofSize

Instagram: @lifeofsize 

Website: https://landofsize.com/

Resources

Full Fact https://fullfact.org/

How journalists can build trust with their sources

https://ijnet.org/en/story/how-journalists-can-build-trust-their-sources

Muck Rack https://muckrack.com/search/

Qwoted https://www.qwoted.com/

Branding advice for journalists

https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists?s=r

FFJ podcast episode on branding

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DiPXKqkBgZaJkSqI9VIqo

FFJ Twitter verification campaign 

https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/join-our-twitter-blue-tick-campaign?s=r

Media matchmaker 

https://mediamatchmaker.co.uk/

War on truth on BBC Radio 4 documentary by Marianna Spring 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0btv73r


Freelance journalist recommendations

Harry Wallop 

https://harrywallop.co.uk/


Marianna Spring disinformation reporter for the BBC 

https://twitter.com/mariannaspring


Anya Ryan

Trust 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/

Jennifer Sizeland

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LandofSize

Instagram: @lifeofsize 

Website: https://landofsize.com/

Resources

Full Fact https://fullfact.org/

How journalists can build trust with their sources

https://ijnet.org/en/story/how-journalists-can-build-trust-their-sources

Muck Rack https://muckrack.com/search/

Qwoted https://www.qwoted.com/

Branding advice for journalists

https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists?s=r

FFJ podcast episode on branding

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DiPXKqkBgZaJkSqI9VIqo

FFJ Twitter verification campaign 

https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/join-our-twitter-blue-tick-campaign?s=r

Media matchmaker 

https://mediamatchmaker.co.uk/

War on truth on BBC Radio 4 documentary by Marianna Spring 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0btv73r


Freelance journalist recommendations

Harry Wallop 

https://harrywallop.co.uk/


Marianna Spring disinformation reporter for the BBC 

https://twitter.com/mariannaspring


Anya Ryan

https://muckrack.com/anya-ryan


]]>a0bd5772-4812-4212-b3db-c68a68b08d2fWed, 20 Apr 2022 07:45:00 +000044:07falsefull741417Sort your pension!Sort your pension!In 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: @hannah_fran_

Website: https://www.hannahsmithjournalist.co.uk/

 

Resources

Money helper https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en

Government basic pension https://www.gov.uk/state-pension

An example of a pension provider https://www.hl.co.uk/pensions

Fidelity https://www.fidelity.co.uk/retirement/

Hargreaves and Lansdown pension calculator 

https://www.hl.co.uk/pensions/pension-calculator

Pension Bee https://www.pensionbee.com/

Pensions tracking service- old lost pension pots

https://www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details

Money and pension service gov

https://moneyandpensionsservice.org.uk/

NEST pension https://www.nestpensions.org.uk/

SIPP 

https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement/pensions-basics/self-invested-personal-pensions

Wealthify ethical SIPP https://www.wealthify.com/

Nutmeg ethical investing 

https://www.nutmeg.com/socially-responsible-investing

Pension bee fossil fuel-free pension

https://www.pensionbee.com/fossil-fuel-free-pension

National insurance credit In 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: @hannah_fran_

Website: https://www.hannahsmithjournalist.co.uk/

 

Resources

Money helper https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en

Government basic pension https://www.gov.uk/state-pension

An example of a pension provider https://www.hl.co.uk/pensions

Fidelity https://www.fidelity.co.uk/retirement/

Hargreaves and Lansdown pension calculator 

https://www.hl.co.uk/pensions/pension-calculator

Pension Bee https://www.pensionbee.com/

Pensions tracking service- old lost pension pots

https://www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details

Money and pension service gov

https://moneyandpensionsservice.org.uk/

NEST pension https://www.nestpensions.org.uk/

SIPP 

https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement/pensions-basics/self-invested-personal-pensions

Wealthify ethical SIPP https://www.wealthify.com/

Nutmeg ethical investing 

https://www.nutmeg.com/socially-responsible-investing

Pension bee fossil fuel-free pension

https://www.pensionbee.com/fossil-fuel-free-pension

National insurance credit https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance-credits

Check your state pension https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension

Child benefit 

https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/benefits/benefits-if-you-have-children/protecting-your-state-pension-when-you-have-a-baby


Freelance journalist recommendations

Hugh Wheelan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-wheelan-8449663/?originalSubdomain=uk

Felicity Hannah 

http://felicityhannah.co.uk/


]]>bd88d29f-aa2d-4080-9bfd-4c5d67ed8cc1Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:45:00 +000041:30falsefull740407PhotojournalismPhotojournalismIn 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://www.craigstennett.com/


Nori Jemil

Twitter: @AndeanImaging 

Instagram: @nori.jemil.travel

Website: http://farm8.clik.com/Noriphotography/

 

Resources

Getty Images https://www.gettyimages.ae/

The Travel Photographer’s Way

https://www.bradtguides.com/product/the-travel-photographers-way-1/

Wanderlust Travel Magazine https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/

Lily’s feature in Trail Running Magazine featuring her own photos

https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/trail-running-magazine-outer-hebrides-adventure/


Freelance journalist recommendations

Jörg Luyken 

https://www.thegermanreview.de/about?utm_source=menu-dropdown

Zoey Goto

https://www.zoeygoto.com/

]]>In 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://www.craigstennett.com/


Nori Jemil

Twitter: @AndeanImaging 

Instagram: @nori.jemil.travel

Website: http://farm8.clik.com/Noriphotography/

 

Resources

Getty Images https://www.gettyimages.ae/

The Travel Photographer’s Way

https://www.bradtguides.com/product/the-travel-photographers-way-1/

Wanderlust Travel Magazine https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/

Lily’s feature in Trail Running Magazine featuring her own photos

https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/trail-running-magazine-outer-hebrides-adventure/


Freelance journalist recommendations

Jörg Luyken 

https://www.thegermanreview.de/about?utm_source=menu-dropdown

Zoey Goto

https://www.zoeygoto.com/

]]>d2e1c5ed-2cfe-42c1-a22f-c15ba380ffe4Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:45:00 +000041:42falsefull739397How to appraise yourself: Part 2How to appraise yourself: Part 2In 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/1oy5YhMO1pBxIyXj6phUr_ApEorqT1OIPi7tIm45aMb4/edit?usp=sharing

Adapted appraisal form used by Lily and Emma in their first appraisal episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZd2JfSEjjLPdluCOS7ogRMgLX5q5g8vMSdBhW7q9vw/edit?usp=sharing

]]>In 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/1oy5YhMO1pBxIyXj6phUr_ApEorqT1OIPi7tIm45aMb4/edit?usp=sharing

Adapted appraisal form used by Lily and Emma in their first appraisal episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZd2JfSEjjLPdluCOS7ogRMgLX5q5g8vMSdBhW7q9vw/edit?usp=sharing

]]>75ecbbb6-42f4-4e23-9fd3-41bc30e3f14dWed, 05 Jan 2022 07:45:00 +000031:17falsebonus66Changing profession later in lifeChanging profession later in lifeWhat 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.me/rachelsteinberg 

Rachel Murray 

Twitter: @gotacommonname

Resources and recommendations

Pivot newsletter for career changers by Rachel Murray

https://pivotnewsletter.co.uk/

JournoResources 

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/

NCTJ diploma

https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalism

Freelancing for Journalists Facebook community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281

Marisa Ingemi, Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/author/marisa-ingemi/

Marisa’s freelance article about companion horses

https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/companion-ponies-horses-racetrack-15915104.php

Lizzy Denning, freelance journalist

https://muckrack.com/lizzydening

Lizzy’s Out of Office newsletter

https://outoffice.substack.com/p/welcome-to-out-of-office

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision

]]>What 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.me/rachelsteinberg 

Rachel Murray 

Twitter: @gotacommonname

Resources and recommendations

Pivot newsletter for career changers by Rachel Murray

https://pivotnewsletter.co.uk/

JournoResources 

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/

NCTJ diploma

https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalism

Freelancing for Journalists Facebook community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281

Marisa Ingemi, Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/author/marisa-ingemi/

Marisa’s freelance article about companion horses

https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/companion-ponies-horses-racetrack-15915104.php

Lizzy Denning, freelance journalist

https://muckrack.com/lizzydening

Lizzy’s Out of Office newsletter

https://outoffice.substack.com/p/welcome-to-out-of-office

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision

]]>a7127a4d-ed09-4002-8b5b-4b800ea59874Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:45:00 +000034:26falsefull638386Moral choicesMoral choicesIn 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

Vice photo scandal https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/12/cambodia-vice-edited-photos-khmer-rouge-victims-smiling-tuol-sleng-prison-genocide

Alice’s personal essays

https://www.alicedraper.com/portfolio/

Tayla Blaire

https://taylablaire.contently.com/

Tanya Gold

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/t/ta-te/tanya-gold/

https://muckrack.com/tanyagold1/articles

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.


]]>In 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

Vice photo scandal https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/12/cambodia-vice-edited-photos-khmer-rouge-victims-smiling-tuol-sleng-prison-genocide

Alice’s personal essays

https://www.alicedraper.com/portfolio/

Tayla Blaire

https://taylablaire.contently.com/

Tanya Gold

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/t/ta-te/tanya-gold/

https://muckrack.com/tanyagold1/articles

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.


]]>03ae8d82-3ec2-4e20-a2af-9a1d80755a17Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:45:00 +000040:06falsefull637376Saying noSaying noIn 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_i

Resources and recommendations

Stephanie Sword - Williams https://www.instagram.com/stefaniesw/?hl=en

Banseka Kayeme https://www.instagram.com/banseka/?hl=en-gb

Hannah Van-de-Peer @hgvandepeer

F*ck Being Humble https://www.instagram.com/fbeinghumbleldn/


 

]]>In 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_i

Resources and recommendations

Stephanie Sword - Williams https://www.instagram.com/stefaniesw/?hl=en

Banseka Kayeme https://www.instagram.com/banseka/?hl=en-gb

Hannah Van-de-Peer @hgvandepeer

F*ck Being Humble https://www.instagram.com/fbeinghumbleldn/


 

]]>70765b9e-ad8c-42a4-bc4a-8611ae80d5b5Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:45:00 +000039:03falsefull636366Securing steady workSecuring steady workSecuring 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:@tufayel

Instagram: @tufayelahmed

Website: https://www.tufayel.co/

Resources and recommendations

Opportunities for journalists to work in the charity sector:  

World Vision charity  https://www.worldvision.org.uk/about/jobs/

Amnesty International https://www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved

Work experience scheme at the BBC, including Newsnight: https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships/work-experience

Big Issue The Breakthrough Programme https://www.bigissue.com/press-release/the-big-issue-launches-breakthrough-talent-and-training-programme-for-young-people/

Example of Tufayel’s work on pro-wrestling for CNN 

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/wrestling-art-photography-orange-crush/index.html

June Bellebon and her articles at Gal-Dem

https://gal-dem.com/author/jon-bellebono/

Aniefiok Ekpoudom, freelance journalist

https://aniefiokekpoudom.com/

Jason Okundaye, freelance writer 

https://twitter.com/jasebyjason

https://www.instagram.com/blackandgaybackintheday/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.




]]>Securing 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:@tufayel

Instagram: @tufayelahmed

Website: https://www.tufayel.co/

Resources and recommendations

Opportunities for journalists to work in the charity sector:  

World Vision charity  https://www.worldvision.org.uk/about/jobs/

Amnesty International https://www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved

Work experience scheme at the BBC, including Newsnight: https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships/work-experience

Big Issue The Breakthrough Programme https://www.bigissue.com/press-release/the-big-issue-launches-breakthrough-talent-and-training-programme-for-young-people/

Example of Tufayel’s work on pro-wrestling for CNN 

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/wrestling-art-photography-orange-crush/index.html

June Bellebon and her articles at Gal-Dem

https://gal-dem.com/author/jon-bellebono/

Aniefiok Ekpoudom, freelance journalist

https://aniefiokekpoudom.com/

Jason Okundaye, freelance writer 

https://twitter.com/jasebyjason

https://www.instagram.com/blackandgaybackintheday/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.




]]>54fd67a3-1e19-414d-beb0-daa0df494294Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:45:00 +000037:54falsefull635356BloggingBloggingIn 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

Blog: https://becleverwithyourcash.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyclevercash?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyclevercash/

Marisa Bate

Blog and newsletter: https://www.writingaboutwomen.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisajbate

Resources and recommendations

Playing Big by Tara Mohr

https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/ 

Freelance Writing Awards 

https://www.freelancewritingawards.com/

Andy’s column in Metro

https://metro.co.uk/author/andy-webb/

Andy’s column in Reader’s Digest 

https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/author/andy-webb

‘Cash Chats’ podcast

https://becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast/

Andy’s Facebook group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2661970707423383/

Andy’s YouTube channel 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_T7G3RjQe7ghD0ikr4reuw

Louise Tickle, freelance journalist specialising in the family courts. 

https://louisetickle.co.uk/

Hidden Homicides

https://www.tortoisemedia.com/file/hidden-homicides/

Jenni Hill, Can’t Swing a Cat blog 

https://cantswingacat.co.uk/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.



]]>In 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

Blog: https://becleverwithyourcash.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyclevercash?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyclevercash/

Marisa Bate

Blog and newsletter: https://www.writingaboutwomen.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisajbate

Resources and recommendations

Playing Big by Tara Mohr

https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/ 

Freelance Writing Awards 

https://www.freelancewritingawards.com/

Andy’s column in Metro

https://metro.co.uk/author/andy-webb/

Andy’s column in Reader’s Digest 

https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/author/andy-webb

‘Cash Chats’ podcast

https://becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast/

Andy’s Facebook group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2661970707423383/

Andy’s YouTube channel 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_T7G3RjQe7ghD0ikr4reuw

Louise Tickle, freelance journalist specialising in the family courts. 

https://louisetickle.co.uk/

Hidden Homicides

https://www.tortoisemedia.com/file/hidden-homicides/

Jenni Hill, Can’t Swing a Cat blog 

https://cantswingacat.co.uk/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.



]]>7e1cc0c5-84a7-4669-8432-908f3432cbd5Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:45:00 +000040:18falsefull634346GhostingGhostingIn the first episode of series 6, we speak to two freelance journalists about how to handle editor ghosting. What can you do when an editor, who was initially keen, is now ignoring your emails?

We get advice from Solape Alatise, a freelance journalist with business and financial reporting experience, and Joel Snape a fitness writer and former commissioning editor at Men's Fitness. 

The Guests

Solape Alatise

Twitter: @solapealatise 

Instagram: @solapealatise

Website: https://www.solapealatise.com/ 

Joel Snape

Twitter: @JoelSnape

Website: http://www.livehard.co.uk/about/


Resources and recommendations

Lily’s long read in Runners World 

https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/runners-world-where-do-my-fees-go/

Amelia Tait, freelance journalist

https://ameliatait.com/ 

https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kxkd3/am-i-the-asshole-reddit

https://www.vice.com/en/article/epn8ge/millennial-buy-home-how-article

Lateefah Jean-Baptiste

https://www.lateefahjb.com/ 

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.

]]>In the first episode of series 6, we speak to two freelance journalists about how to handle editor ghosting. What can you do when an editor, who was initially keen, is now ignoring your emails?

We get advice from Solape Alatise, a freelance journalist with business and financial reporting experience, and Joel Snape a fitness writer and former commissioning editor at Men's Fitness. 

The Guests

Solape Alatise

Twitter: @solapealatise 

Instagram: @solapealatise

Website: https://www.solapealatise.com/ 

Joel Snape

Twitter: @JoelSnape

Website: http://www.livehard.co.uk/about/


Resources and recommendations

Lily’s long read in Runners World 

https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/runners-world-where-do-my-fees-go/

Amelia Tait, freelance journalist

https://ameliatait.com/ 

https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kxkd3/am-i-the-asshole-reddit

https://www.vice.com/en/article/epn8ge/millennial-buy-home-how-article

Lateefah Jean-Baptiste

https://www.lateefahjb.com/ 

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.

]]>27819a6f-378d-4793-abe1-4a48d50ff940Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:45:00 +000035:16falsefull633336How to appraise yourselfHow to appraise yourselfIn this bonus episode podcast hosts Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson conduct an appraisal on one another.

They set out how to do a performance review and the importance of assessing your work and setting yourself goals as a freelancer.

Resources

Original appraisal form by Laura Oliver, Society of Freelance Journalists: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy5YhMO1pBxIyXj6phUr_ApEorqT1OIPi7tIm45aMb4/edit?usp=sharing

Adapted appraisal form used by Lily and Emma in this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZd2JfSEjjLPdluCOS7ogRMgLX5q5g8vMSdBhW7q9vw/edit?usp=sharing

]]>In this bonus episode podcast hosts Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson conduct an appraisal on one another.

They set out how to do a performance review and the importance of assessing your work and setting yourself goals as a freelancer.

Resources

Original appraisal form by Laura Oliver, Society of Freelance Journalists: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy5YhMO1pBxIyXj6phUr_ApEorqT1OIPi7tIm45aMb4/edit?usp=sharing

Adapted appraisal form used by Lily and Emma in this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZd2JfSEjjLPdluCOS7ogRMgLX5q5g8vMSdBhW7q9vw/edit?usp=sharing

]]>a2bf90c3-b042-48a7-96c3-299782566d90Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:45:00 +000001:04:37falsebonus55CrowdsourcingCrowdsourcingIn this episode, we talk about crowdsourcing stories, what it means and how to go about it. 

We speak to Charlotte Godart, an investigator for Bellingcat who discusses how she used crowdsourced data in a recent investigation into police violence at the Black Lives Matter protests. We also chat with Eric Reidy a freelance journalist involved in crowdsourcing information for migrant-related stories. 

Guests 

Charlotte Godart

Twitter: @hicharl0tte

Eric Reidy

Twitter: @Eric_Reidy

Website https://ericreidy.com/

Resources

ProPublica crowdsourcing example (maternal harm)  https://www.propublica.org/article/how-we-collected-nearly-5-000-stories-of-maternal-harm

Guide to crowdsourcing from the Tow Centre for Digital Journalism

https://www.cjr.org/tow_center_reports/guide_to_crowdsourcing.php

Bellingcat https://www.bellingcat.com/

Examples of Bellingcat crowdsourcing stories https://www.bellingcat.com/category/resources/case-studies/

Bellingcat crowdsourcing police violence in US https://blmprotests.forensic-architecture.org/

The Ghost Boat Story crowdsourcing background https://deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org/refugees/community/2016/03/15/following-the-ghost-boat

Bellingcat’s open training workshops https://www.bellingcat.com/workshops/

Bellingcat’s digital toolkit https://credibilitycoalition.org/credcatalog/project/bellingcats-digital-toolkit/

Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) resource centre for safety and security resources https://helpdesk.gijn.org/support/solutions/articles/14000036509-safety-and-security

Reporting grants https://gijn.org/grants-and-fellowships-2/#reporting

]]>In this episode, we talk about crowdsourcing stories, what it means and how to go about it. 

We speak to Charlotte Godart, an investigator for Bellingcat who discusses how she used crowdsourced data in a recent investigation into police violence at the Black Lives Matter protests. We also chat with Eric Reidy a freelance journalist involved in crowdsourcing information for migrant-related stories. 

Guests 

Charlotte Godart

Twitter: @hicharl0tte

Eric Reidy

Twitter: @Eric_Reidy

Website https://ericreidy.com/

Resources

ProPublica crowdsourcing example (maternal harm)  https://www.propublica.org/article/how-we-collected-nearly-5-000-stories-of-maternal-harm

Guide to crowdsourcing from the Tow Centre for Digital Journalism

https://www.cjr.org/tow_center_reports/guide_to_crowdsourcing.php

Bellingcat https://www.bellingcat.com/

Examples of Bellingcat crowdsourcing stories https://www.bellingcat.com/category/resources/case-studies/

Bellingcat crowdsourcing police violence in US https://blmprotests.forensic-architecture.org/

The Ghost Boat Story crowdsourcing background https://deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org/refugees/community/2016/03/15/following-the-ghost-boat

Bellingcat’s open training workshops https://www.bellingcat.com/workshops/

Bellingcat’s digital toolkit https://credibilitycoalition.org/credcatalog/project/bellingcats-digital-toolkit/

Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) resource centre for safety and security resources https://helpdesk.gijn.org/support/solutions/articles/14000036509-safety-and-security

Reporting grants https://gijn.org/grants-and-fellowships-2/#reporting

]]>0d49fda1-0cd0-41a3-9876-5a75810e23ffWed, 23 Jun 2021 07:45:00 +000043:09falsefull532325Safety and securitySafety and securityIn this episode we talk to about safety and security and what it means for freelance journalists.

We speak to Sarah Giaziri, Director of Frontline Freelance Register (FFR), which supports the physical and mental well-being of international freelance journalists around the world. And Michael Bird, a freelance investigative journalist who specialises in reporting on drugs, slave trade and criminal gangs - where his online security is as important as his general safety.

Guests

Sarah Giaziri

Twitter: @Sarah_Giaziri

Michael Bird

Twitter: @MichaelBirdUK

Website: https://michaelbirdjournalist.wordpress.com

Resources

Frontline Freelance Register https://www.frontlinefreelance.org/

FFR Freelance Journalist Safety principles https://www.frontlinefreelance.org/freelance-journalist-safety-principles/

A Culture of Safety Alliance (ACOS alliance) Safety Principles  https://www.acosalliance.org/the-principles

ACOS resources and digital toolbox https://www.acosalliance.org/resources-1

UNESCO report safety issues https://en.unesco.org/themes/safety-journalists/dgreport/2018

Organisations which help support freelance journalists who are at risk:

Reporters sans Frontieres https://rsf.org/en

European Center for Press and Media Freedom in Leipzig, Germany https://www.ecpmf.eu/

Rory Peck Trust in the UK https://rorypecktrust.org/

Media Defence in UK https://www.mediadefence.org/

Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma in the US https://dartcenter.org

Safety training for freelance journalists:

Freelance Journalism Assembly safety clinics: https://journalismassembly.com/conference/safety-clinics

Rory Peck Trusts bursary for training https://rorypecktrust.org/freelance-assistance/training-fund/

Silk Road...]]>In this episode we talk to about safety and security and what it means for freelance journalists.

We speak to Sarah Giaziri, Director of Frontline Freelance Register (FFR), which supports the physical and mental well-being of international freelance journalists around the world. And Michael Bird, a freelance investigative journalist who specialises in reporting on drugs, slave trade and criminal gangs - where his online security is as important as his general safety.

Guests

Sarah Giaziri

Twitter: @Sarah_Giaziri

Michael Bird

Twitter: @MichaelBirdUK

Website: https://michaelbirdjournalist.wordpress.com

Resources

Frontline Freelance Register https://www.frontlinefreelance.org/

FFR Freelance Journalist Safety principles https://www.frontlinefreelance.org/freelance-journalist-safety-principles/

A Culture of Safety Alliance (ACOS alliance) Safety Principles  https://www.acosalliance.org/the-principles

ACOS resources and digital toolbox https://www.acosalliance.org/resources-1

UNESCO report safety issues https://en.unesco.org/themes/safety-journalists/dgreport/2018

Organisations which help support freelance journalists who are at risk:

Reporters sans Frontieres https://rsf.org/en

European Center for Press and Media Freedom in Leipzig, Germany https://www.ecpmf.eu/

Rory Peck Trust in the UK https://rorypecktrust.org/

Media Defence in UK https://www.mediadefence.org/

Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma in the US https://dartcenter.org

Safety training for freelance journalists:

Freelance Journalism Assembly safety clinics: https://journalismassembly.com/conference/safety-clinics

Rory Peck Trusts bursary for training https://rorypecktrust.org/freelance-assistance/training-fund/

Silk Road Training https://silkroadtraining.international

]]>6fd03323-f27b-4229-a3b8-877b0e6d0b61Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:45:00 +000041:47falsefull531315Collaborative journalismCollaborative journalismIn this episode we speak to two journalists about collaborative journalism.  

Tina Lee, head of the ambassador network at Hostwriter, and Suchit Chavez, an investigative reporter based in El Salvador, discuss the pros, cons and practicalities of working in collaborative with other freelance journalists.

The guests

Tina Lee

Twitter @tinaleeinberlin

Suchit Chavez

Twitter @suchitchavez

Resources 

Freelance Journalism Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/  

Freelance Journalism Assembly free summer conference https://journalismassembly.com/conference/ 

Lily’s freedom of information story with Ethan Davies https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-postcode-lottery-of-business-support-grants-084924816.html 

Suchit’s digital tools list https://ijnet.org/en/story/10-google-tools-investigative-reporters-can-use-find-information 

Hostwriter https://hostwriter.org 

Unbias The News https://unbiasthenews.org 

International Center for Journalists https://www.icfj.org 

International Consortium of Investigative Journalists https://www.icij.org 

Connectas https://www.connectas.org 

The Arena Housing Project https://journalismarena.eu/the-networks/the-arena-housing-project/ 

]]>In this episode we speak to two journalists about collaborative journalism.  

Tina Lee, head of the ambassador network at Hostwriter, and Suchit Chavez, an investigative reporter based in El Salvador, discuss the pros, cons and practicalities of working in collaborative with other freelance journalists.

The guests

Tina Lee

Twitter @tinaleeinberlin

Suchit Chavez

Twitter @suchitchavez

Resources 

Freelance Journalism Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/  

Freelance Journalism Assembly free summer conference https://journalismassembly.com/conference/ 

Lily’s freedom of information story with Ethan Davies https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-postcode-lottery-of-business-support-grants-084924816.html 

Suchit’s digital tools list https://ijnet.org/en/story/10-google-tools-investigative-reporters-can-use-find-information 

Hostwriter https://hostwriter.org 

Unbias The News https://unbiasthenews.org 

International Center for Journalists https://www.icfj.org 

International Consortium of Investigative Journalists https://www.icij.org 

Connectas https://www.connectas.org 

The Arena Housing Project https://journalismarena.eu/the-networks/the-arena-housing-project/ 

]]>280bcef1-0b7b-4cc4-b9de-22c4df8e386cWed, 09 Jun 2021 07:45:00 +000054:03falsefull530305Gender and identityGender and identityIn this episode we look into reporting on gender and identity.

Rachael Davies, a freelance journalist who has written extensively on these issues, talks about how everyone should be learning to write without gender or identity based assumptions.

And Imara Jones, creator of TransLash Media, a story-telling platform highlighting trans voices across the US, discusses how curiosity and learning can help you tell more accurate gender based stories. 

The Guests

Rachael Davies https://rachdaviesetc.com/

Twitter @rachdaviesetc

Instagram @rachdaviesetc

Imara Jones https://imarajones.com/

Twitter: @imarajones

Insta: @imara_jones_

Resources

Freelance Journalism Assembly - A freelancer's guide on gender and identity https://journalismassembly.com/resources/a-freelancers-guide-on-gender-and-identity

Independent Newsletter Awards Twitter: @IndieNLAwards

TransLash Media https://translash.org/

TransLash newsletter https://translash.org/connect/

Imara in Time magazine https://time.com/5880964/imara-jones-black-trans-women/

TransLash podcast https://translash.org/podcast/

Disclosure documentary https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81284247

Trans in Trumpland https://www.transintrumpland.com/

Condé Naste LGBTQ reporting https://www.condenast.com/brands/them

Trans Journalist Association https://transjournalists.org

Guides to reporting on gender and identity

Reporting on LGBTQ stories from Journalism.co.uk https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/a-guide-to-reporting-on-lgbtq-stories/s2/a740869/

Trans Journalist Association https://transjournalists.org/style-guide

LGBTQI+ communities, a reporters’ guide from the European Journalism Centre https://ejc.net/uploads/downloads/EJC_LGBTQI_communities_a_reporters_guide.pdf

]]>In this episode we look into reporting on gender and identity.

Rachael Davies, a freelance journalist who has written extensively on these issues, talks about how everyone should be learning to write without gender or identity based assumptions.

And Imara Jones, creator of TransLash Media, a story-telling platform highlighting trans voices across the US, discusses how curiosity and learning can help you tell more accurate gender based stories. 

The Guests

Rachael Davies https://rachdaviesetc.com/

Twitter @rachdaviesetc

Instagram @rachdaviesetc

Imara Jones https://imarajones.com/

Twitter: @imarajones

Insta: @imara_jones_

Resources

Freelance Journalism Assembly - A freelancer's guide on gender and identity https://journalismassembly.com/resources/a-freelancers-guide-on-gender-and-identity

Independent Newsletter Awards Twitter: @IndieNLAwards

TransLash Media https://translash.org/

TransLash newsletter https://translash.org/connect/

Imara in Time magazine https://time.com/5880964/imara-jones-black-trans-women/

TransLash podcast https://translash.org/podcast/

Disclosure documentary https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81284247

Trans in Trumpland https://www.transintrumpland.com/

Condé Naste LGBTQ reporting https://www.condenast.com/brands/them

Trans Journalist Association https://transjournalists.org

Guides to reporting on gender and identity

Reporting on LGBTQ stories from Journalism.co.uk https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/a-guide-to-reporting-on-lgbtq-stories/s2/a740869/

Trans Journalist Association https://transjournalists.org/style-guide

LGBTQI+ communities, a reporters’ guide from the European Journalism Centre https://ejc.net/uploads/downloads/EJC_LGBTQI_communities_a_reporters_guide.pdf

]]>eebef26b-7092-4827-8d9e-e0c45c63404eWed, 02 Jun 2021 07:45:00 +000049:16falsefull529295Reporting MigrationReporting MigrationIn this episode, we speak to two experts about reporting migration, a topic that raises a number of ethical issues for journalists to confront. 

Caitlin Chandler, a journalist covering migration, security and human rights and Georg Gassauer, a migration researcher and journalist based in Austria, discuss how we can do better when telling the stories of migration. 

The Guests

Caitlin Chandler http://www.caitlinlchandler.com

Twitter @CaitLChandler

Georg Gassauer 

Twitter @GGassauer

LinkedIn @georggassauer 

Resources

Freelance Journalism Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/  

Freelance Journalism Assembly free summer conference https://journalismassembly.com/conference/ 

UN World Migration Report 2020 https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/wmr_2020.pdf

International Organisation for Migration https://www.iom.int 

Global Journalism Investigative Network migration reporting guides https://gijn.org/migration-reporting-sources-guidelines-contests/

Ethical Journalism Network migration reporting guide 

https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/ethical-guidelines-on-migration-reporting

Examples of Caitlin’s reporting on migration

https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/refugees-to-europe-do-better-than-this/

https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/6-years-8-countries-an-eritrean-couples-harrowing-search-for-safety/

https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/special-report/2018/01/30/inside-eu-s-flawed-200-million-migration-deal-sudan 

https://www.cjr.org/special_report/heiko-jessen-germany-me-too.php 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/10/sci-fi-surveillance-europes-secretive-push-into-biometric-technology

https://www.nybooks.com/daily/2019/01/28/rome-where-migrants-face-eviction-while-fascists-find-a-home/

Georg’s reporting on migration

In this episode, we speak to two experts about reporting migration, a topic that raises a number of ethical issues for journalists to confront. 

Caitlin Chandler, a journalist covering migration, security and human rights and Georg Gassauer, a migration researcher and journalist based in Austria, discuss how we can do better when telling the stories of migration. 

The Guests

Caitlin Chandler http://www.caitlinlchandler.com

Twitter @CaitLChandler

Georg Gassauer 

Twitter @GGassauer

LinkedIn @georggassauer 

Resources

Freelance Journalism Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/  

Freelance Journalism Assembly free summer conference https://journalismassembly.com/conference/ 

UN World Migration Report 2020 https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/wmr_2020.pdf

International Organisation for Migration https://www.iom.int 

Global Journalism Investigative Network migration reporting guides https://gijn.org/migration-reporting-sources-guidelines-contests/

Ethical Journalism Network migration reporting guide 

https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/ethical-guidelines-on-migration-reporting

Examples of Caitlin’s reporting on migration

https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/refugees-to-europe-do-better-than-this/

https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/6-years-8-countries-an-eritrean-couples-harrowing-search-for-safety/

https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/special-report/2018/01/30/inside-eu-s-flawed-200-million-migration-deal-sudan 

https://www.cjr.org/special_report/heiko-jessen-germany-me-too.php 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/10/sci-fi-surveillance-europes-secretive-push-into-biometric-technology

https://www.nybooks.com/daily/2019/01/28/rome-where-migrants-face-eviction-while-fascists-find-a-home/

Georg’s reporting on migration

https://www.potemkinharmattan.com/post/the-financial-dilemma-of-ingos-in-syria

Train of Hope https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.trainofhope.at/_www_/&prev=search&pto=aue

Hostile Environment Training and safety courses 

https://dartcenter.org/events/2016/10/reporting-safely-crisis-zones-course

https://rorypecktrust.org/freelance-resources/safety-and-risk-assessment/taking-safety-training/

Grants and funding for journalists reporting on migration 

https://www.newamerica.org/international-reporting-project/

https://www.investigativejournalismforeu.net 

https://www.iwmf.org/programs/fund-for-women-journalists/ 

Sources of info and data for reporting on migration   

https://dtm.iom.int

https://mirekoc.ku.edu.tr/about-us/about/ 

https://www.msf.org 

]]>84c22b58-0e0d-47a2-a315-6bb9ce8a5446Wed, 26 May 2021 07:45:00 +000001:01:50falsefull528285Solutions JournalismSolutions JournalismIn the first episode of series five, we speak to two freelance journalists about solutions journalism, the part of journalism which seeks to offer responses to challenges in society rather than simply reporting the problem.  

Julia Hotz, community manager at the Solutions Journalism Network, and Laura Oliver who recently reported on the rise of solutions journalism, discuss how solutions journalism can be incorporated into everyday reporting.

The Guests

Julia Hotz https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/who-we-are/team

Twitter @hotzthoughts

Laura Oliver  https://lauraoliverfreelance.com/

Twitter @LauraOliver

Resources:

Freelance Journalism Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/

Freelance Journalism Assembly free summer conference https://journalismassembly.com/conference/

The Elements of Journalism by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/232324/the-elements-of-journalism-revised-and-updated-3rd-edition-by-bill-kovach-and-tom-rosenstiel/

Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/

Training and webinars from SJN https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/hub/get-trained

SJN Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/solutionsjournalismhub/

Laura’s Reuters report on media and journalism trends in the global south

https://lauraoliverfreelance.com/2021/01/01/reporter-reuters-institute-for-the-study-of-journalism/

Examples of Jules’s reporting on loneliness and solutions journalism

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/well/mind/feeling-lonely-perhaps-youd-like-to-talk-to-some-strangers.html

https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/dirt/2019/02/25/the-new-art-of-making-friends-and-finding-community

In the first episode of series five, we speak to two freelance journalists about solutions journalism, the part of journalism which seeks to offer responses to challenges in society rather than simply reporting the problem.  

Julia Hotz, community manager at the Solutions Journalism Network, and Laura Oliver who recently reported on the rise of solutions journalism, discuss how solutions journalism can be incorporated into everyday reporting.

The Guests

Julia Hotz https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/who-we-are/team

Twitter @hotzthoughts

Laura Oliver  https://lauraoliverfreelance.com/

Twitter @LauraOliver

Resources:

Freelance Journalism Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/

Freelance Journalism Assembly free summer conference https://journalismassembly.com/conference/

The Elements of Journalism by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/232324/the-elements-of-journalism-revised-and-updated-3rd-edition-by-bill-kovach-and-tom-rosenstiel/

Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/

Training and webinars from SJN https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/hub/get-trained

SJN Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/solutionsjournalismhub/

Laura’s Reuters report on media and journalism trends in the global south

https://lauraoliverfreelance.com/2021/01/01/reporter-reuters-institute-for-the-study-of-journalism/

Examples of Jules’s reporting on loneliness and solutions journalism

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/well/mind/feeling-lonely-perhaps-youd-like-to-talk-to-some-strangers.html

https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/dirt/2019/02/25/the-new-art-of-making-friends-and-finding-community

https://muckrack.com/julia-hotz/articles

Reuters report (2019) showing high news avoidance in the UK due to perceived negativity https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2019-06/DNR_2019_FINAL_0.pdf

Laura reporting on solutions journalism outside the global north for Reuters https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/risj-review/what-solutions-journalism-can-bring-news-media-global-south

Inkline, an international media platform focused on solutions journalism https://the-inkline.com/

European Journalism Centre https://www.ejc.net/


]]>9778c86d-0517-4814-96d9-a07756d74eceWed, 19 May 2021 07:45:00 +000046:49falsefull527275A dualcast special with Northern NatterA dualcast special with Northern NatterWe finished off the series with a dualcast special with Northern Natter. We were quizzed by Katie Baggott and Katie Williams about getting your finances sorted when starting your freelance journey.

The FFJ intro was edited by Anthony Coote and the main episode was edited by Northern Natter.

Resources

Northern Natter @NorthernNatter

https://anchor.fm/northernnatter

https://northernnatter.substack.com/

HMRC self-assessment guidance

https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns

Creative Money newsletter

https://creativemoney.substack.com/

]]>We finished off the series with a dualcast special with Northern Natter. We were quizzed by Katie Baggott and Katie Williams about getting your finances sorted when starting your freelance journey.

The FFJ intro was edited by Anthony Coote and the main episode was edited by Northern Natter.

Resources

Northern Natter @NorthernNatter

https://anchor.fm/northernnatter

https://northernnatter.substack.com/

HMRC self-assessment guidance

https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns

Creative Money newsletter

https://creativemoney.substack.com/

]]>36e51fe8-83cf-442c-864d-06ae5658ba71Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:45:00 +000030:32falsebonus44Demystifying TikTokDemystifying TikTokIn this episode we speak to two experts about how best to use TikTok and why journalists need to know about it. 

Dr Gavin Allen, digital journalism lecturer at the University of Cardiff, talks about why being an early adopter of new apps can be valuable for employability. And Neve Gordon-Farleigh, TikTok producer for JournoResources, discusses how to get the most out of the app and what kind of things to post as a journalist. 

The Guests

Neve Gordon-Farleigh

Twitter @Neve_GF

Instagram  @neve.gf

Podcast https://anchor.fm/uncanventional

TikTok @nevethejournalist   

Gavin Allen 

Twitter @Gavinallen

Website https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/1422775-allen-gavin

Resources

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/

JournoResources TikTok channel @journoresources   

‘Should journalism schools teach TikTok?’ by Gavin Allen

https://medium.com/the-scrum/should-journalism-schools-teach-tiktok-despite-newsroom-indifference-7b168e156914 

Gavin’s student, Ffion Clarke using TikTok to bag a job

https://twitter.com/ffion_clarke/status/1301843144129077249

Journalists mentioned using TikTok:   

@abbiedewhurst Weather presenter for the BBC

@Marcella Whittingale BBC Brighton newsreader/ journalist 

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.

]]>In this episode we speak to two experts about how best to use TikTok and why journalists need to know about it. 

Dr Gavin Allen, digital journalism lecturer at the University of Cardiff, talks about why being an early adopter of new apps can be valuable for employability. And Neve Gordon-Farleigh, TikTok producer for JournoResources, discusses how to get the most out of the app and what kind of things to post as a journalist. 

The Guests

Neve Gordon-Farleigh

Twitter @Neve_GF

Instagram  @neve.gf

Podcast https://anchor.fm/uncanventional

TikTok @nevethejournalist   

Gavin Allen 

Twitter @Gavinallen

Website https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/1422775-allen-gavin

Resources

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/

JournoResources TikTok channel @journoresources   

‘Should journalism schools teach TikTok?’ by Gavin Allen

https://medium.com/the-scrum/should-journalism-schools-teach-tiktok-despite-newsroom-indifference-7b168e156914 

Gavin’s student, Ffion Clarke using TikTok to bag a job

https://twitter.com/ffion_clarke/status/1301843144129077249

Journalists mentioned using TikTok:   

@abbiedewhurst Weather presenter for the BBC

@Marcella Whittingale BBC Brighton newsreader/ journalist 

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.

]]>56a3f503-5e44-417f-9129-94c7dd2639c6Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:45:00 +000045:57falsefull426264MentoringMentoringIn this episode we speak to two young freelance journalists about the value of finding a mentor.

Jessica Morris, who is studying for her NCTJ Diploma and MA in Journalism, talks about how having a great mentor has advanced her career. Asyia Iftikhar, founder of the Young Journalist Community, discusses how to build a great relationship with your mentor.  

The Guests

Jessica Morris @_Jess_Morris jessmorrisportfolio.com 

Asyia Iftikhar @asyiaiftikhar

Resources

Freelancing for Journalists Journalism Work Experience Initiative

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/476449/

Young Journalist Community Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/

Young Journalist Community mentor scheme 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/mentorship_application

NCTJ diversity fund JDF 

https://www.nctj.com/Journalism-Diversity-Fund

The Freelance Parent newsletter

http://cathufton.com/the-freelance-parent/

And Jess’s guest newsletter for The Freelance Parent

https://cathufton.substack.com/p/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-student-parent

Women in Journalism mentor scheme for women who have been in the industry for 2-5yrs https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring/

John Schofield mentoring for early career journalists 

https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/face-to-face-mentoring-for-early-career-journalists/

Journo Resources information about a range of mentoring schemes

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/

The Second Source mentorship scheme 

http://www.thesecondsource.co.uk/the-second-source-mentorship-scheme/

The University of Sheffield mentor scheme

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/new/student/explore/mentor

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.




]]>In this episode we speak to two young freelance journalists about the value of finding a mentor.

Jessica Morris, who is studying for her NCTJ Diploma and MA in Journalism, talks about how having a great mentor has advanced her career. Asyia Iftikhar, founder of the Young Journalist Community, discusses how to build a great relationship with your mentor.  

The Guests

Jessica Morris @_Jess_Morris jessmorrisportfolio.com 

Asyia Iftikhar @asyiaiftikhar

Resources

Freelancing for Journalists Journalism Work Experience Initiative

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/476449/

Young Journalist Community Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/

Young Journalist Community mentor scheme 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/mentorship_application

NCTJ diversity fund JDF 

https://www.nctj.com/Journalism-Diversity-Fund

The Freelance Parent newsletter

http://cathufton.com/the-freelance-parent/

And Jess’s guest newsletter for The Freelance Parent

https://cathufton.substack.com/p/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-student-parent

Women in Journalism mentor scheme for women who have been in the industry for 2-5yrs https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring/

John Schofield mentoring for early career journalists 

https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/face-to-face-mentoring-for-early-career-journalists/

Journo Resources information about a range of mentoring schemes

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/

The Second Source mentorship scheme 

http://www.thesecondsource.co.uk/the-second-source-mentorship-scheme/

The University of Sheffield mentor scheme

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/new/student/explore/mentor

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.




]]>5d979d0e-c20c-413d-87d3-ac3c8d3ae206Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:45:00 +000040:34falsefull425254Training and qualificationsTraining and qualificationsIn this episode we speak to two freelance journalists, one who has no formal journalism training and the other who studied on an NCTJ accredited degree.

Anna Turns, a freelance environmental journalist, talks to us about her self-taught route into journalism and how each turn of her career informed her storytelling.  Chandni Sembhi, a freelance digital journalist, who runs So you want to be a journalist? Instagram account, discusses how her university course gave her confidence to start out in journalism. 

The Guests

Chandni Sembhi

Instagram: @soyouwanttobeajournalist

Twitter: @chandnisembhi

Anna Turns 

Twitter: @AnnaTurns

Website: https://www.environmentaljournalist.co.uk/

Resources

Mark Grist podcast http://www.markgrist.com/markcantrap

Lily Canter research examining the value of accredited journalism courses:

https://journalism-education.org/2015/08/chasing-the-accreditation-dream/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ulXwfU58Hk

https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2015/news/new-study-raises-questions-about-value-of-accredited-journalism-courses/

https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2015/news/regional-press-no-longer-established-pathway-into-journalism-says-academic/

National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) accredited courses 

https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalism/Accreditedcourses/course-search

NCTJ qualifications (incl. diploma and national qualification in journalism)

https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalism

Masters in print journalism

https://www.findamasters.com/masters-degrees/united-kingdom/print-media/?70MhoIM400

The Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BTJC) accredited courses

https://bjtc.org.uk/students

In this episode we speak to two freelance journalists, one who has no formal journalism training and the other who studied on an NCTJ accredited degree.

Anna Turns, a freelance environmental journalist, talks to us about her self-taught route into journalism and how each turn of her career informed her storytelling.  Chandni Sembhi, a freelance digital journalist, who runs So you want to be a journalist? Instagram account, discusses how her university course gave her confidence to start out in journalism. 

The Guests

Chandni Sembhi

Instagram: @soyouwanttobeajournalist

Twitter: @chandnisembhi

Anna Turns 

Twitter: @AnnaTurns

Website: https://www.environmentaljournalist.co.uk/

Resources

Mark Grist podcast http://www.markgrist.com/markcantrap

Lily Canter research examining the value of accredited journalism courses:

https://journalism-education.org/2015/08/chasing-the-accreditation-dream/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ulXwfU58Hk

https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2015/news/new-study-raises-questions-about-value-of-accredited-journalism-courses/

https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2015/news/regional-press-no-longer-established-pathway-into-journalism-says-academic/

National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) accredited courses 

https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalism/Accreditedcourses/course-search

NCTJ qualifications (incl. diploma and national qualification in journalism)

https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalism

Masters in print journalism

https://www.findamasters.com/masters-degrees/united-kingdom/print-media/?70MhoIM400

The Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BTJC) accredited courses

https://bjtc.org.uk/students

Professional Publishers Association (PPA) https://www.ppa.co.uk/

News associates course https://newsassociates.co.uk/

Freelancing for Journalists training course 

https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-journalist/s43/a750959/

National Union of Journalists (NUJ)  training courses 

https://www.nuj.org.uk/learn/nuj-training.html

Guild of food writers http://www.gfw.co.uk/

Women in Journalism training 

https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/events/upcoming-events/

International Women’s Day Webinar with Terri White and Jane Garvey

https://ajeuk.org/aje-celebrates-international-womens-day-2021/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.

https://www.responsesource.com/

]]>0733e89c-65e0-4eb8-ab6b-4a04c9467945Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:45:00 +000045:58falsefull424244Trolling and online abuseTrolling and online abuseWe speak to two freelance journalists about how to handle and navigate negative feedback, criticism and online abuse. 

Jess Evans, fashion journalist, lecturer and founder of the Freelance Sessions talks about how to deal with negativity whilst JR Moores discusses how a band review sparked a Twitter spat with unexpected consequences.

Please note this was recorded on March 2nd 2021.

The guests

Jessica Hope Evans @jesshopeevans

Instagram @thefreelancesessions

Website https://freelancemasterclass.wixsite.com/website

JR Moores @spinal_bap

Website https://jrmoores.contently.com/

New book Electric Wizards: A Tapestry of Heavy Music from 1968 to the Present, published by Reaktion Books, September 2021 http://www.reaktionbooks.co.uk/

Resources

Lily’s experience of below the line comments on Hold the Front Page

https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2014/news/weeklies-cutting-corners-in-rush-to-publish-on-web/ 

JR’s review that ended up on a T-shirt https://thequietus.com/articles/28899-idles-ultra-mono-review

Dan Lucas’s review on Drowned in Sound https://drownedinsound.com/releases/17684/reviews/4146495

Recent survey for The International Centre for Journalists documenting online attacks on women information https://www.icfj.org/news/online-attacks-women-journalists-leading-real-world-violence-new-research-shows and report https://www.icfj.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/UNESCO%20Online%20Violence%20Against%20Women%20Journalists%20-%20A%20Global%20Snapshot%20Dec9pm.pdf

Courtney Tenz presentation on online harassment at Berlin Media Convention 2019 https://courtneytenz.com/2019/06/17/for-your-viewing-pleasure-my-speech-on-online-harassment-from-the-media-convention-berlin-2019-dick-pics-death-threats/

Nadine White, HuffPost reporter attacked by Government minister after asking questions about the Covid-19 vaccination campaign https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/kemi-badenoch-nadine-white-press-freedom_uk_601853ccc5b622df90f5df60

Jen Williams Manchester Evening News journalist targeted by the...]]>We speak to two freelance journalists about how to handle and navigate negative feedback, criticism and online abuse. 

Jess Evans, fashion journalist, lecturer and founder of the Freelance Sessions talks about how to deal with negativity whilst JR Moores discusses how a band review sparked a Twitter spat with unexpected consequences.

Please note this was recorded on March 2nd 2021.

The guests

Jessica Hope Evans @jesshopeevans

Instagram @thefreelancesessions

Website https://freelancemasterclass.wixsite.com/website

JR Moores @spinal_bap

Website https://jrmoores.contently.com/

New book Electric Wizards: A Tapestry of Heavy Music from 1968 to the Present, published by Reaktion Books, September 2021 http://www.reaktionbooks.co.uk/

Resources

Lily’s experience of below the line comments on Hold the Front Page

https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2014/news/weeklies-cutting-corners-in-rush-to-publish-on-web/ 

JR’s review that ended up on a T-shirt https://thequietus.com/articles/28899-idles-ultra-mono-review

Dan Lucas’s review on Drowned in Sound https://drownedinsound.com/releases/17684/reviews/4146495

Recent survey for The International Centre for Journalists documenting online attacks on women information https://www.icfj.org/news/online-attacks-women-journalists-leading-real-world-violence-new-research-shows and report https://www.icfj.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/UNESCO%20Online%20Violence%20Against%20Women%20Journalists%20-%20A%20Global%20Snapshot%20Dec9pm.pdf

Courtney Tenz presentation on online harassment at Berlin Media Convention 2019 https://courtneytenz.com/2019/06/17/for-your-viewing-pleasure-my-speech-on-online-harassment-from-the-media-convention-berlin-2019-dick-pics-death-threats/

Nadine White, HuffPost reporter attacked by Government minister after asking questions about the Covid-19 vaccination campaign https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/kemi-badenoch-nadine-white-press-freedom_uk_601853ccc5b622df90f5df60

Jen Williams Manchester Evening News journalist targeted by the government on Twitter after reporting on defunding of homelessness project https://www.wired.co.uk/article/government-targeting-journalists-on-twitter

Yorkshire Post editors support journalist in the face of government attack over story https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2021/news/editor-hits-back-as-ministers-and-mps-attack-daily-over-accurate-story/

Places where you can get support in you are experiencing online abuse as a freelancer: 

https://www.nuj.org.uk/about-us.html

https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/app-for-journalist-jsafe-for-reporting-online-abuse/s2/a762437/

https://newsrooms-ontheline.ipi.media/freelance-journalist/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.

Response Source https://www.responsesource.com/ and their journalistic enquiry service is at https://journalistenquiries.responsesource.com/send/

PR & Journo Requests on Twitter @PRJOurnoRequest use #JournoRequest or #PRRequest

]]>1cc5bbfe-82c7-4327-9525-6f36ad8a4804Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:45:00 +000053:53falsefull423234Should you work for free?Should you work for free?In the second episode of series 4 we speak to a consumer culture scholar from the Victoria University of Wellington, and the founder and editor of The Indiependent about whether you should ever work for free. 

Dr Kathleen Kuehn, senior lecturer in media studies, talks us through the prevalence of  ‘hope-labour’ and Beth Kirkbride, a freelance journalist, and editor at The Indiependent, discusses how the nuances of working for free need to be explored. 

The Guests

Dr Kathleen Kuehn https://kmkuehn.com/

Katheleen’s book The Post-Snowden Era- Mass Surveillance and Privacy in New Zealand https://www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-post-snowden-era 

Twitter:@kathleenkr 

Bethany Kirkbride, Freelance journalist and Founder and editor of The Indiependent 

https://bethkirkbride.com/

Twitter: @BettyKirkers and @indie_pendent

Resources

Academics Anonymous, The Guardian 

https://www.theguardian.com/education/series/academics-anonymous

The Indiependent https://www.indiependent.co.uk/

The Indiependent - writer of the month https://www.indiependent.co.uk/?s=writer+of+the+month

Press pad https://presspad.co.uk/

JournoResources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/

Journalism co.uk podcast: Robyn Vinter, founder of The Overtake, on closing down the publication https://www.journalism.co.uk/podcast/robyn-vinter-founder-of-the-overtake-on-closing-down-the-website/s399/a795339/

Article by Lily in The Overtake: Baking a difference

https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/the-overtake-baking-a-difference/

Information on rates of pay https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/ and https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-salaries-how-much-journalists-paid/

NUJ freelance fees guide http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php

NUJ rates for the job http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.php

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by the ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the...]]>In the second episode of series 4 we speak to a consumer culture scholar from the Victoria University of Wellington, and the founder and editor of The Indiependent about whether you should ever work for free. 

Dr Kathleen Kuehn, senior lecturer in media studies, talks us through the prevalence of  ‘hope-labour’ and Beth Kirkbride, a freelance journalist, and editor at The Indiependent, discusses how the nuances of working for free need to be explored. 

The Guests

Dr Kathleen Kuehn https://kmkuehn.com/

Katheleen’s book The Post-Snowden Era- Mass Surveillance and Privacy in New Zealand https://www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-post-snowden-era 

Twitter:@kathleenkr 

Bethany Kirkbride, Freelance journalist and Founder and editor of The Indiependent 

https://bethkirkbride.com/

Twitter: @BettyKirkers and @indie_pendent

Resources

Academics Anonymous, The Guardian 

https://www.theguardian.com/education/series/academics-anonymous

The Indiependent https://www.indiependent.co.uk/

The Indiependent - writer of the month https://www.indiependent.co.uk/?s=writer+of+the+month

Press pad https://presspad.co.uk/

JournoResources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/

Journalism co.uk podcast: Robyn Vinter, founder of The Overtake, on closing down the publication https://www.journalism.co.uk/podcast/robyn-vinter-founder-of-the-overtake-on-closing-down-the-website/s399/a795339/

Article by Lily in The Overtake: Baking a difference

https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/the-overtake-baking-a-difference/

Information on rates of pay https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/ and https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-salaries-how-much-journalists-paid/

NUJ freelance fees guide http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php

NUJ rates for the job http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.php

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by the ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.

]]>21af9467-a2f9-4156-a032-585132f89e27Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:45:00 +000044:31falsefull422224Finding case studies and expertsFinding case studies and expertsIn the first episode of series 4 we speak to two experts about how to track down the perfect case study and how to source the best experts. 

Tom Bettison, account manager at ResponseSource talks us through the journalist enquiry service whilst freelance documentary maker Kate Dooley discusses how she works to develop relationships in order to get that little bit extra during her interviews.

The Guests

Tom Bettison LinkedIn profile

Kate Dooley @d00ley https://www.thetalentmanager.com/talent/12425

Resources

FFJ lunchtime webinar series https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists

How to become a successful journalist (with additional premium FFJ community)

https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-journalist/s43/a750959/

FFJ on Instagram @freelancingforjournalists

FFJ work experience programme

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/476446/

How to track down case studies for your next article by Lily Canter 

https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/how-to-track-down-case-studies-for-your-next-article/s2/a793552/

Diversity episode- Freelancing for Journalists podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/diversity/id1511920418?i=1000501819068

Response Source

https://www.responsesource.com/ and their journalistic enquiry service is at https://journalistenquiries.responsesource.com/send/

PR & Journo Requests on Twitter @PRJOurnoRequest use #JournoRequest or #PRRequest

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.


]]>In the first episode of series 4 we speak to two experts about how to track down the perfect case study and how to source the best experts. 

Tom Bettison, account manager at ResponseSource talks us through the journalist enquiry service whilst freelance documentary maker Kate Dooley discusses how she works to develop relationships in order to get that little bit extra during her interviews.

The Guests

Tom Bettison LinkedIn profile

Kate Dooley @d00ley https://www.thetalentmanager.com/talent/12425

Resources

FFJ lunchtime webinar series https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists

How to become a successful journalist (with additional premium FFJ community)

https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-journalist/s43/a750959/

FFJ on Instagram @freelancingforjournalists

FFJ work experience programme

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/476446/

How to track down case studies for your next article by Lily Canter 

https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/how-to-track-down-case-studies-for-your-next-article/s2/a793552/

Diversity episode- Freelancing for Journalists podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/diversity/id1511920418?i=1000501819068

Response Source

https://www.responsesource.com/ and their journalistic enquiry service is at https://journalistenquiries.responsesource.com/send/

PR & Journo Requests on Twitter @PRJOurnoRequest use #JournoRequest or #PRRequest

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.


]]>d1c4b0a9-ae4c-4222-b003-1c005be35bfaWed, 03 Mar 2021 07:45:00 +000050:01falsefull421214Setting up a newsletterSetting up a newsletterIn the last episode of series 3 we speak to two newsletter writers / freelance journalists about how they started.

Lottie Gross, travel writer and co-author of Talking Travel Writing, discusses how she set up her newsletter during the heart of the pandemic whilst Alistair Lane, author of Write at Home, talks us through the challenges of launching his jobs newsletter.

The Guests

Lottie Gross @lottiecgross

Alastair Lane @AlasdairJMLane

Resources

Talking Travel Writing https://travelwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Write at Home https://writeathome.substack.com/

Freelancing for Journalists https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/

Substack newsletter platform https://substack.com/

MailChimp newsletter platform https://mailchimp.com/

The top journo newsletters https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-newsletters-journo-freelance/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>In the last episode of series 3 we speak to two newsletter writers / freelance journalists about how they started.

Lottie Gross, travel writer and co-author of Talking Travel Writing, discusses how she set up her newsletter during the heart of the pandemic whilst Alistair Lane, author of Write at Home, talks us through the challenges of launching his jobs newsletter.

The Guests

Lottie Gross @lottiecgross

Alastair Lane @AlasdairJMLane

Resources

Talking Travel Writing https://travelwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Write at Home https://writeathome.substack.com/

Freelancing for Journalists https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/

Substack newsletter platform https://substack.com/

MailChimp newsletter platform https://mailchimp.com/

The top journo newsletters https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-newsletters-journo-freelance/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>ffbb0717-aeb1-4b26-8f59-0f09bf6c687bWed, 30 Dec 2020 07:45:00 +000051:53falsefull320203Writing for specialist titlesWriting for specialist titlesIn this episode we quiz two specialist writers about how they carved out their niche.

Freelance music journalist Matt Parker discusses how he broke into magazines whilst technology journalist Sooraj Shah tells us how to approach editors when you cover a specialist beat.

The Guests

Matt Parker https://mattparkerfreelance.com/ @emptyparker

Sooraj Shah https://soorajshah.com/ @Sooraj_Shah

Resources

Worldwide freelance writing markets https://www.worldwidefreelance.com/

Readly magazine database https://gb.readly.com/

Journo Resources freelance rate https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/

NUJ freelance rates https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/

Creative Money https://www.creativemoney.co.uk/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>In this episode we quiz two specialist writers about how they carved out their niche.

Freelance music journalist Matt Parker discusses how he broke into magazines whilst technology journalist Sooraj Shah tells us how to approach editors when you cover a specialist beat.

The Guests

Matt Parker https://mattparkerfreelance.com/ @emptyparker

Sooraj Shah https://soorajshah.com/ @Sooraj_Shah

Resources

Worldwide freelance writing markets https://www.worldwidefreelance.com/

Readly magazine database https://gb.readly.com/

Journo Resources freelance rate https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/

NUJ freelance rates https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/

Creative Money https://www.creativemoney.co.uk/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>6294728f-e77e-4ed3-b857-12d932751a20Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:45:00 +000042:12falsefull319193What commissioning editors wantWhat commissioning editors wantIn this episode we pick the brains of two commissioning editors to find out exactly what they want from freelance journalists.

We discuss pitching techniques, reliability and writing skills with The Observer deputy news editor Lisa Bachelor and Pulse magazine editor Jaimie Kaffash.

The Guests

Lisa Bachelor @lisabachelor

Jaimie Kaffash @jkaffash

Resources

Pitching guidelines https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitching-guidelines/

ClipShare newspaper and magazine archive https://www.nlamediaaccess.com/publishers/publisher-services/clipshare/

Readly magazine database https://gb.readly.com/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>In this episode we pick the brains of two commissioning editors to find out exactly what they want from freelance journalists.

We discuss pitching techniques, reliability and writing skills with The Observer deputy news editor Lisa Bachelor and Pulse magazine editor Jaimie Kaffash.

The Guests

Lisa Bachelor @lisabachelor

Jaimie Kaffash @jkaffash

Resources

Pitching guidelines https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitching-guidelines/

ClipShare newspaper and magazine archive https://www.nlamediaaccess.com/publishers/publisher-services/clipshare/

Readly magazine database https://gb.readly.com/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>ee409f17-d4ed-4ca7-a661-f4839f1c37edWed, 16 Dec 2020 07:45:00 +000050:22falsefull318183DiversityDiversityIn this episode we unpick issues around the lack of diversity in the media and how it impacts freelance journalists.

We discuss how to tackle this growing concern with travel writer Travis Levius and freelance journalist and author Saima Mir.

The Guests

Travis Levius @misterlevius

https://www.instagram.com/misterlevius

Saima Mir @SaimaMir

https://saimamir.com/

Resources

Journalism Diversity Fund https://www.nctj.com/Journalism-Diversity-Fund

Women in Journalism diversity report https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/lack-diversity-british-newsrooms/

White Paper: Diversity in Journalism https://www.responsesource.com/blog/whitepaper-diversity-in-journalism/

Press Pad: Media Diversity in the UK https://presspad.co.uk/making-the-case-for-diverse-newsrooms/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>In this episode we unpick issues around the lack of diversity in the media and how it impacts freelance journalists.

We discuss how to tackle this growing concern with travel writer Travis Levius and freelance journalist and author Saima Mir.

The Guests

Travis Levius @misterlevius

https://www.instagram.com/misterlevius

Saima Mir @SaimaMir

https://saimamir.com/

Resources

Journalism Diversity Fund https://www.nctj.com/Journalism-Diversity-Fund

Women in Journalism diversity report https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/lack-diversity-british-newsrooms/

White Paper: Diversity in Journalism https://www.responsesource.com/blog/whitepaper-diversity-in-journalism/

Press Pad: Media Diversity in the UK https://presspad.co.uk/making-the-case-for-diverse-newsrooms/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>0a3bd914-76d0-4f14-8dbc-6fcff3c3e64dWed, 09 Dec 2020 07:45:00 +000050:13falsefull317173Sports JournalismSports JournalismIn this episode we speak to broadcast journalist Sam Ashoo and former professional netball player Sarah Leach about breaking into a freelance career in sports journalism.

We also discuss the impact of Covid-19, the obstacles faced by women reporters in sports and how to negotiate pay rates as a freelance journalist.

The Guests

Sam Ashoo @samashoo_tv

https://www.samashoo.com/

Sarah Leach @sarleach

http://www.sarahleach.com/about

Resources

The freelance place for new starters in TV: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tv.runners

Sky Sports Careers https://careers.sky.com/jobsearchresults/

The Athletic Careers https://theathletic.co.uk/careers/

Journo resources freelance rate https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/

NUJ freelance rates https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>In this episode we speak to broadcast journalist Sam Ashoo and former professional netball player Sarah Leach about breaking into a freelance career in sports journalism.

We also discuss the impact of Covid-19, the obstacles faced by women reporters in sports and how to negotiate pay rates as a freelance journalist.

The Guests

Sam Ashoo @samashoo_tv

https://www.samashoo.com/

Sarah Leach @sarleach

http://www.sarahleach.com/about

Resources

The freelance place for new starters in TV: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tv.runners

Sky Sports Careers https://careers.sky.com/jobsearchresults/

The Athletic Careers https://theathletic.co.uk/careers/

Journo resources freelance rate https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/

NUJ freelance rates https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>8bf0799a-7677-4e3d-b9b8-5624fa5700d1Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +000047:16falsefull316163Working Outside LondonWorking Outside LondonCan you have a successful freelance journalism career outside of London? This week we spoke to two freelancers living outside the capital about how they make it work and the benefits of being based elsewhere in the country.

Broadcast journalist Danielle Hayden currently lives in Manchester and is determined to work away from London, whilst print journalist Nicola Slawson wishes she had moved to Shrewsbury years ago.

The guests

Nicola Slawson @Nicola_Slawson

https://thesinglesupplement.substack.com/about

Danielle Hayden @Daniellehayd

Resources

FFJ newsletter https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/

Medical Journalists Association https://www.mjauk.org/

Scott Trust Bursary https://workforus.theguardian.com/index.php/entry-level-opportunities/scott-trust-bursaries/

Positive News https://www.positive.news/

Write About Your Life https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-about-your-life-how-to-pitch-and-find-new-stories-tickets-129277010017

Broadcast Journalists Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/863351437010810

People in TV: Northern England https://www.facebook.com/groups/IneedCREWNorthernEngland

Freelancing for Journalists Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancingforjournalists

No.1 Freelance Media Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/No1FreelanceMediaWomen

Northern Freelance UK journalists & media group https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=freelance%20north

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>Can you have a successful freelance journalism career outside of London? This week we spoke to two freelancers living outside the capital about how they make it work and the benefits of being based elsewhere in the country.

Broadcast journalist Danielle Hayden currently lives in Manchester and is determined to work away from London, whilst print journalist Nicola Slawson wishes she had moved to Shrewsbury years ago.

The guests

Nicola Slawson @Nicola_Slawson

https://thesinglesupplement.substack.com/about

Danielle Hayden @Daniellehayd

Resources

FFJ newsletter https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/

Medical Journalists Association https://www.mjauk.org/

Scott Trust Bursary https://workforus.theguardian.com/index.php/entry-level-opportunities/scott-trust-bursaries/

Positive News https://www.positive.news/

Write About Your Life https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-about-your-life-how-to-pitch-and-find-new-stories-tickets-129277010017

Broadcast Journalists Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/863351437010810

People in TV: Northern England https://www.facebook.com/groups/IneedCREWNorthernEngland

Freelancing for Journalists Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancingforjournalists

No.1 Freelance Media Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/No1FreelanceMediaWomen

Northern Freelance UK journalists & media group https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=freelance%20north

Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners.  The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions.  Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.

]]>5de407ab-1d5c-4578-9221-ab564a1cea75Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +000051:31falsefull315153A dualcast special with Jobs BoredA dualcast special with Jobs BoredWe joined forces with journalism graduates George Goldberg, Bryony Smith and Oli Hammett, the hosts of podcast Jobs Bored, for this special bonus episode.

We talk about the freelance journey, scrutinising CVs and what our alternative jobs might be. Lily and Emma also answer dilemmas from Jobs Bored listeners.

]]>We joined forces with journalism graduates George Goldberg, Bryony Smith and Oli Hammett, the hosts of podcast Jobs Bored, for this special bonus episode.

We talk about the freelance journey, scrutinising CVs and what our alternative jobs might be. Lily and Emma also answer dilemmas from Jobs Bored listeners.

]]>527a0625-bc25-4b6a-8bd6-e35282bfa3a5Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +000001:05:55falsebonusImposter syndromeImposter syndromeThis week we talk about the nagging feeling that freelance journalists get when they doubt their accomplishments or talents and fear being exposed as a fraud.

We speak to award-winning journalist Donna Ferguson and entertainment specialist Nick McGrath about acknowledging your achievements, dealing with rejection and putting negative thoughts into perspective.

The guests

Donna Ferguson @DonnaLFerguson

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/donna-ferguson

Nick McGrath @nhmcgrath

https://www.nick-mcgrath-freelance-journalist.co.uk/

Resources

How to pitch, get commissioned and make a living interviewing celebrities https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-pitch-get-commissioned-and-make-a-living-interviewing-celebrities-tickets-118077632377 

Donna's article: How to accept rejection https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/aug/26/turn-rejection-into-success-share-hashtag

Mentor schemes: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring-2020/

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/

https://journalismassembly.com/assembly

https://presspad.co.uk/how-it-works/

https://www.journalismdiversityfund.com/

]]>This week we talk about the nagging feeling that freelance journalists get when they doubt their accomplishments or talents and fear being exposed as a fraud.

We speak to award-winning journalist Donna Ferguson and entertainment specialist Nick McGrath about acknowledging your achievements, dealing with rejection and putting negative thoughts into perspective.

The guests

Donna Ferguson @DonnaLFerguson

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/donna-ferguson

Nick McGrath @nhmcgrath

https://www.nick-mcgrath-freelance-journalist.co.uk/

Resources

How to pitch, get commissioned and make a living interviewing celebrities https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-pitch-get-commissioned-and-make-a-living-interviewing-celebrities-tickets-118077632377 

Donna's article: How to accept rejection https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/aug/26/turn-rejection-into-success-share-hashtag

Mentor schemes: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring-2020/

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/

https://journalismassembly.com/assembly

https://presspad.co.uk/how-it-works/

https://www.journalismdiversityfund.com/

]]>d632ccd0-0239-4971-a53f-6000a4433a0bWed, 02 Sep 2020 08:00:00 +000048:46truefull214142Disability: barriers, opportunities and tackling prejudiceDisability: barriers, opportunities and tackling prejudiceIn this episode we discuss the challenges of working as a freelance journalist whilst living with a disability. We talk candidly to freelance writer Lydia Wilkins, who is on the autistic spectrum, and sports broadcaster Gemma Stevenson, who was diagnosed with dystonia following a car accident.

Our guests talk passionately about tackling prejudice, overcoming physical and mental barriers and making the most of opportunities.

The guests:

Lydia Wilkins

Twitter: @Journo_Lydia

Blog: https://mademoisellewomen.com/

Newsletter: https://lydia.substack.com/

Sign up - with paid option: https://lydia.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=web&utm_source=subscribe-widget&utm_content=347386

Special offer for podcast listeners: Get 20% off for a year (offer ends September 2) https://lydia.substack.com/cd313585 

Gemma Stevenson

Twitter: @gstevensonsport

Website: https://www.gemmalouisestevenson.com/

The Constant Cheerleader podcast: https://www.gemmalouisestevenson.com/podcast

Resources:

Access to Work policy: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

Access to Work advisor handbook: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/877171/access-to-work-staff-guide.pdf

Disability rights under 2010 Equality Act: https://www.gov.uk/browse/disabilities/rights

NCTJ Journalism Diversity Fund: 

https://www.journalismdiversityfund.com/

Thomas Read Bursary:

http://www.thomasread.org/

Ableism: https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/11/what-does-being-ableist-mean-12221655/

National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Dystonia UK: https://www.dystonia.org.uk/

]]>In this episode we discuss the challenges of working as a freelance journalist whilst living with a disability. We talk candidly to freelance writer Lydia Wilkins, who is on the autistic spectrum, and sports broadcaster Gemma Stevenson, who was diagnosed with dystonia following a car accident.

Our guests talk passionately about tackling prejudice, overcoming physical and mental barriers and making the most of opportunities.

The guests:

Lydia Wilkins

Twitter: @Journo_Lydia

Blog: https://mademoisellewomen.com/

Newsletter: https://lydia.substack.com/

Sign up - with paid option: https://lydia.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=web&utm_source=subscribe-widget&utm_content=347386

Special offer for podcast listeners: Get 20% off for a year (offer ends September 2) https://lydia.substack.com/cd313585 

Gemma Stevenson

Twitter: @gstevensonsport

Website: https://www.gemmalouisestevenson.com/

The Constant Cheerleader podcast: https://www.gemmalouisestevenson.com/podcast

Resources:

Access to Work policy: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

Access to Work advisor handbook: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/877171/access-to-work-staff-guide.pdf

Disability rights under 2010 Equality Act: https://www.gov.uk/browse/disabilities/rights

NCTJ Journalism Diversity Fund: 

https://www.journalismdiversityfund.com/

Thomas Read Bursary:

http://www.thomasread.org/

Ableism: https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/11/what-does-being-ableist-mean-12221655/

National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Dystonia UK: https://www.dystonia.org.uk/

]]>c632030b-04ed-4e08-8b96-b43d13ff072dWed, 26 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +000053:51falsefull213132Fighting for fair payFighting for fair payIn this episode we discuss fighting for fair pay as a freelancer and how to build confidence in order to effectively challenge commissioning editors.

We speak to freelance advocate Anna Codrea-Rado who launched the #FairPayForFreelancers campaign last year and award-winning journalist Chris Wheal who took the Guardian to the small claims court.

The episode covers payment on publication, late payment fees, negotiation and how to equip yourself with the knowledge to fight back against low pay rates and slow payment systems.

The guests:

Anna Codrea-Rado

Twitter: @annacod

Website: https://www.annacodrearado.com/about

Newsletter: https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com/

Is This Working? podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-this-working/id1473508626

Chris Wheal

Twitter: @whealie

Editorial services: https://www.whealassociates.com/

Blog: https://www.chriswheal.com/

Resources:

#FairPayForFreelancers open letter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvCJbsaLVlNkgCPCqiyBxnqHtFincmCyvIOvRiw5LOo/edit

The Freelancer Pay Gap project https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com/p/the-freelancer-pay-gap

Freelancer Pay Gap data https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GajDnwJHgWDzNnaZRmi8eoZtaV5A8NZqLV8l_aKJf08/edit?usp=sharing

Who Pays Writers? rates http://whopayswriters.com/#/results

Can Pay, Won't Pay Freelance Journalists https://www.facebook.com/groups/614195525419319

Late payment legislation https://www.gov.uk/late-commercial-payments-interest-debt-recovery

Payment on publication in-depth article https://www.pressgazette.co.uk/how-payment-on-publication-is-making-life-a-misery-for-many-freelance-journalists/

How to get paid on time guide https://www.chriswheal.com/how-to/get-paid/

Accountancy software https://www.xero.com/uk/, https://quickbooks.intuit.com/uk/

]]>In this episode we discuss fighting for fair pay as a freelancer and how to build confidence in order to effectively challenge commissioning editors.

We speak to freelance advocate Anna Codrea-Rado who launched the #FairPayForFreelancers campaign last year and award-winning journalist Chris Wheal who took the Guardian to the small claims court.

The episode covers payment on publication, late payment fees, negotiation and how to equip yourself with the knowledge to fight back against low pay rates and slow payment systems.

The guests:

Anna Codrea-Rado

Twitter: @annacod

Website: https://www.annacodrearado.com/about

Newsletter: https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com/

Is This Working? podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-this-working/id1473508626

Chris Wheal

Twitter: @whealie

Editorial services: https://www.whealassociates.com/

Blog: https://www.chriswheal.com/

Resources:

#FairPayForFreelancers open letter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvCJbsaLVlNkgCPCqiyBxnqHtFincmCyvIOvRiw5LOo/edit

The Freelancer Pay Gap project https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com/p/the-freelancer-pay-gap

Freelancer Pay Gap data https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GajDnwJHgWDzNnaZRmi8eoZtaV5A8NZqLV8l_aKJf08/edit?usp=sharing

Who Pays Writers? rates http://whopayswriters.com/#/results

Can Pay, Won't Pay Freelance Journalists https://www.facebook.com/groups/614195525419319

Late payment legislation https://www.gov.uk/late-commercial-payments-interest-debt-recovery

Payment on publication in-depth article https://www.pressgazette.co.uk/how-payment-on-publication-is-making-life-a-misery-for-many-freelance-journalists/

How to get paid on time guide https://www.chriswheal.com/how-to/get-paid/

Accountancy software https://www.xero.com/uk/, https://quickbooks.intuit.com/uk/

]]>ec535164-3402-414d-8641-ad17552f04e3Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +000050:03falsefull212122Working internationallyWorking internationallyIn this episode we discuss how to work internationally as a freelance journalist. We talk about working in the UK for overseas publications and moving abroad to freelance.

Investigative journalist Jessica Bateman tells us about living and working in Greece and Germany, whilst financial expert Pete Carvill explains how he ended up living in Berlin working for publications in the UK and USA.

The episode covers managing international transactions, cultural barriers and coronavirus travel restrictions plus the impact of Brexit on working across Europe.

The Guests:

Jessica Bateman @JessicaBateman

Pete Carvill @Pete_Carvill

Resources:

Summer of Solidarity project https://www.summerofsolidarity.eu/

Funding for investigative journalism in Europe https://www.journalismfund.eu/

International payments https://transferwise.com/

Business payment platforms https://stripe.com/ and https://www.revolut.com/

Global Investigative Journalism Network https://gijn.org/

]]>In this episode we discuss how to work internationally as a freelance journalist. We talk about working in the UK for overseas publications and moving abroad to freelance.

Investigative journalist Jessica Bateman tells us about living and working in Greece and Germany, whilst financial expert Pete Carvill explains how he ended up living in Berlin working for publications in the UK and USA.

The episode covers managing international transactions, cultural barriers and coronavirus travel restrictions plus the impact of Brexit on working across Europe.

The Guests:

Jessica Bateman @JessicaBateman

Pete Carvill @Pete_Carvill

Resources:

Summer of Solidarity project https://www.summerofsolidarity.eu/

Funding for investigative journalism in Europe https://www.journalismfund.eu/

International payments https://transferwise.com/

Business payment platforms https://stripe.com/ and https://www.revolut.com/

Global Investigative Journalism Network https://gijn.org/

]]>7807c969-2682-4bf1-b53c-891ff9a7f62bWed, 12 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +000038:19falsefull211112Mental health and well beingMental health and well beingIn this episode we discuss how to look after your mental health and well being whilst working as a freelance journalist. We talk candidly to Jenny Stallard of newsletter and podcast Freelance Feels and gaming journalist Jake Tucker.

Jenny opens up about working through periods of low self-esteem and Jake talks us through his struggles with Asperger syndrome, depression and anxiety. We also discuss strategies for motivation and how being freelance can be a huge advantage when it comes to managing our mental load.

The Guests:

Jenny Stallard @JStallard_Media

https://www.freelancefeels.com/

Jake Tucker @_JakeTucker

Resources:

Freelance Feels podcast https://www.freelancefeels.com/podcast

No.1 Freelance Media Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/No1FreelanceMediaWomen

Freelancing for Journalists https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281

Society of Freelance Journalists https://freelancesoc.org/

Freelance Heroes https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelanceheroes

Doing It For The Kids https://www.facebook.com/groups/DIFTK

A Few Good Hacks https://www.facebook.com/groups/213675832507619

Mind mental health support https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

]]>In this episode we discuss how to look after your mental health and well being whilst working as a freelance journalist. We talk candidly to Jenny Stallard of newsletter and podcast Freelance Feels and gaming journalist Jake Tucker.

Jenny opens up about working through periods of low self-esteem and Jake talks us through his struggles with Asperger syndrome, depression and anxiety. We also discuss strategies for motivation and how being freelance can be a huge advantage when it comes to managing our mental load.

The Guests:

Jenny Stallard @JStallard_Media

https://www.freelancefeels.com/

Jake Tucker @_JakeTucker

Resources:

Freelance Feels podcast https://www.freelancefeels.com/podcast

No.1 Freelance Media Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/No1FreelanceMediaWomen

Freelancing for Journalists https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281

Society of Freelance Journalists https://freelancesoc.org/

Freelance Heroes https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelanceheroes

Doing It For The Kids https://www.facebook.com/groups/DIFTK

A Few Good Hacks https://www.facebook.com/groups/213675832507619

Mind mental health support https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

]]>f0d6373d-c45c-4463-9600-f6ca1f2d268fWed, 05 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +000046:47falsefull210102Publishing your first bookPublishing your first bookIn this episode we celebrate the launch of our first book Freelancing for Journalists. We talk to freelance journalists and published authors Michelle Rawlins and Frank Shennan about getting your first non-fiction book published and navigating the world of agents, ghost writing and self-publishing.

Michelle has recently released Women of Steel which tells the stories of the feisty factory sisters who helped to win the Second World War. Frank is co-author of Rebels in Paradise, the inside story of the battle for Celtic Football Club together with a range of other non-fiction books.

The guests:

Michelle Rawlins @Mrawlins1974

Frank (Francis) Shennan @francisshennan

Resources:

Crowd funding publisher https://unbound.com/

Facebook group - The No 1 author ladies buddy agency https://www.facebook.com/groups/629905610420201

Publishers Marketplace https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/

How to get published guide https://getpublished.penguin.co.uk/

]]>In this episode we celebrate the launch of our first book Freelancing for Journalists. We talk to freelance journalists and published authors Michelle Rawlins and Frank Shennan about getting your first non-fiction book published and navigating the world of agents, ghost writing and self-publishing.

Michelle has recently released Women of Steel which tells the stories of the feisty factory sisters who helped to win the Second World War. Frank is co-author of Rebels in Paradise, the inside story of the battle for Celtic Football Club together with a range of other non-fiction books.

The guests:

Michelle Rawlins @Mrawlins1974

Frank (Francis) Shennan @francisshennan

Resources:

Crowd funding publisher https://unbound.com/

Facebook group - The No 1 author ladies buddy agency https://www.facebook.com/groups/629905610420201

Publishers Marketplace https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/

How to get published guide https://getpublished.penguin.co.uk/

]]>41a17f71-992f-4e8e-9f07-1911b71ea358Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +000044:40falsefull2992Getting StartedGetting StartedIn this episode we talk to Jem Collins, director of Journo Resources and recent journalism graduate Connor Stringer about how to get started as a freelance journalist.

We discuss keeping lists, contacting the tax office and creating email addresses - plus much more! if you want to get started in freelance journalism but are not sure how to get organised, then this is the perfect episode for you.

*This was recorded online so there is the occasional dip in sound quality.

The guests:

Jem Collins @Jem_Collins

Connor Stringer @connor_stringer

Resources: 

Freelancing for Journalists published by Routledge  https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553

Journo Resources https://www.journoresources.org.uk

List of pitching guidelines: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitching-guidelines/

Trello https://trello.com

The Professional Freelancer Newsletter by Anna Codrea-Rado  https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com 

Press Pad https://presspad.co.uk

EJC Freelance Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/assembly

Journalism.co.uk https://www.journalism.co.uk

Young Journalist Community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535

Wired pitching guidelines https://www.wired.co.uk/article/contributor-guidelines

HMRC register as self-employed https://www.gov.uk/log-in-file-self-assessment-tax-return/register-if-youre-self-employed

]]>In this episode we talk to Jem Collins, director of Journo Resources and recent journalism graduate Connor Stringer about how to get started as a freelance journalist.

We discuss keeping lists, contacting the tax office and creating email addresses - plus much more! if you want to get started in freelance journalism but are not sure how to get organised, then this is the perfect episode for you.

*This was recorded online so there is the occasional dip in sound quality.

The guests:

Jem Collins @Jem_Collins

Connor Stringer @connor_stringer

Resources: 

Freelancing for Journalists published by Routledge  https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553

Journo Resources https://www.journoresources.org.uk

List of pitching guidelines: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitching-guidelines/

Trello https://trello.com

The Professional Freelancer Newsletter by Anna Codrea-Rado  https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com 

Press Pad https://presspad.co.uk

EJC Freelance Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/assembly

Journalism.co.uk https://www.journalism.co.uk

Young Journalist Community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535

Wired pitching guidelines https://www.wired.co.uk/article/contributor-guidelines

HMRC register as self-employed https://www.gov.uk/log-in-file-self-assessment-tax-return/register-if-youre-self-employed

]]>652a6885-b494-4e64-a34c-2e0b53d294ddWed, 22 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +000049:00falsefull2882Demystifying LinkedInDemystifying LinkedInIn this episode we speak to LinkedIn experts James Upsher and Linda Aitchison about how freelance journalists can make the most of this professional networking platform.

We discuss building brand reputation, promoting your work and finding case studies on LinkedIn, a platform that often mystifies hosts Lily and Emma.

If you would like to support the podcast series then head over to our Kofi page to buy us a cuppa: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists

The Guests 

James Upsher @JamesUpsher

Linda Aitchison @LindaAitchison https://www.lindaaitchison.co.uk/

Resources

LinkedIn for Journalists: https://news.linkedin.com/media-resources/linkedin-for-journalists

]]>In this episode we speak to LinkedIn experts James Upsher and Linda Aitchison about how freelance journalists can make the most of this professional networking platform.

We discuss building brand reputation, promoting your work and finding case studies on LinkedIn, a platform that often mystifies hosts Lily and Emma.

If you would like to support the podcast series then head over to our Kofi page to buy us a cuppa: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists

The Guests 

James Upsher @JamesUpsher

Linda Aitchison @LindaAitchison https://www.lindaaitchison.co.uk/

Resources

LinkedIn for Journalists: https://news.linkedin.com/media-resources/linkedin-for-journalists

]]>aa1906fe-3648-4bc5-855a-f7838049754aWed, 15 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +000039:23falsefull2772When you become the storyWhen you become the storyIn our pilot episode we speak to Sheffield Hallam University lecturers and freelance journalists David Clarke and Clare Jenkins about what happens when you become the story. 

David Clarke is an expert in folklore and supernatural phenomena whilst Clare Jenkins is an experienced BBC radio broadcaster focusing on human interest stories. 

We discuss the ethical dilemmas around interviewing friends and family and how much information to give away when you producing a personal story. The episode also looks becoming a talking head and how to handle media enquiries. 

Find out more about freelancing by joining our Facebook community.

The Guests 

Clare Jenkins: http://www.pennineproductions.co.uk/  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarejenkins13/?originalSubdomain=uk 

Twitter: @clarejenkins13

David Clarke: https://drdavidclarke.co.uk/ 

@shuclarke

Articles that Lily mentions: 

Sweet Banning story https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/my-children-have-never-eaten-sweets-call-me-mean---but-im-winnin/ 

‘Why couples should never go running together’ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2018/jan/04/why-couples-should-never-go-running-together 

Meningitis Vaccine https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/should-i-have-my-child-vaccinated-for-meningitis-b/ 

Love Money Profile https://www.lovemoney.com/profile/352759/lily-canter 

Samantha Brick https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2124246/Samantha-Brick-downsides-looking-pretty-Why-women-hate-beautiful.html  

Articles that Emma mentions: 

Big Babies https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5898235/Why-British-babies-getting-bigger.html 

Websites/Articles Clare mentions: 

A Casual Clearance, Clare’s Documentary on clearing out her mother’s home https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07wpf5n 

Melanie Reid https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/melanie-reid?page=1 

In our pilot episode we speak to Sheffield Hallam University lecturers and freelance journalists David Clarke and Clare Jenkins about what happens when you become the story. 

David Clarke is an expert in folklore and supernatural phenomena whilst Clare Jenkins is an experienced BBC radio broadcaster focusing on human interest stories. 

We discuss the ethical dilemmas around interviewing friends and family and how much information to give away when you producing a personal story. The episode also looks becoming a talking head and how to handle media enquiries. 

Find out more about freelancing by joining our Facebook community.

The Guests 

Clare Jenkins: http://www.pennineproductions.co.uk/  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarejenkins13/?originalSubdomain=uk 

Twitter: @clarejenkins13

David Clarke: https://drdavidclarke.co.uk/ 

@shuclarke

Articles that Lily mentions: 

Sweet Banning story https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/my-children-have-never-eaten-sweets-call-me-mean---but-im-winnin/ 

‘Why couples should never go running together’ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2018/jan/04/why-couples-should-never-go-running-together 

Meningitis Vaccine https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/should-i-have-my-child-vaccinated-for-meningitis-b/ 

Love Money Profile https://www.lovemoney.com/profile/352759/lily-canter 

Samantha Brick https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2124246/Samantha-Brick-downsides-looking-pretty-Why-women-hate-beautiful.html  

Articles that Emma mentions: 

Big Babies https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5898235/Why-British-babies-getting-bigger.html 

Websites/Articles Clare mentions: 

A Casual Clearance, Clare’s Documentary on clearing out her mother’s home https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07wpf5n 

Melanie Reid https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/melanie-reid?page=1 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=melanie+reid+the+world+i+fell+out+of&adgrpid=79461903778&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwf7izdLG5wIVjbTtCh2s8AmNEAAYAiAAEgKHuPD_BwE&hvadid=381579673326&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007064&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12543101933394328236&hvtargid=kwd-645203849747&hydadcr=28213_1821156&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_5b5dww24zx_e 

Bryony Gordon https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/bryony-gordon/ 

Liz Jones https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/columnist-1009327/Liz-Jones-Diary-The-Mail-Sunday.html 

Websites/Articles David mentions: 

NUJ Freelance Fees Guide http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?language=en&country=UK&section=Welcome#general 

UFO Hoax https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/c3riimpact/david-clarke-bbc-insideout-ufo/?doing_wp_cron=1554430824.0856170654296875000000

 

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here

SHU students who helped produce this podcast:

Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols

Guest photography - Anton Velchev

Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta

Show notes - Isabella Tarrant 

Studio producer - Ben Dodd 

Music researcher - Ben Dodd

Website designer - Alexandra Ventress

Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson 

]]>58854d77-a1b9-41e4-bcd8-7d3a2856f9e8Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +000034:34falsebonus1661Branding and Supplementary IncomeBranding and Supplementary IncomeIn this episode we speak to radio documentary maker Perminder Khatkar and journalist-copywriter-cooking teacher Javaria Akbar about branding and supplementary income streams. 

We discuss how to identify as a brand and the importance of social media, websites and email signatures. We also talk about alternative income streams and how to reach out to contacts to secure teaching, writing and other forms of freelance work.

Discuss branding and much more in our Facebook community.

The Guests 

Perminder Khatkar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perminder-khatkar-00262118/ 

Twitter: @Perminder_k 

Javaria Akbar: https://javaria-akbar.com 

https://muckrack.com/javaria-akbar/articles 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Honestly-Strong-Opinions-Smart/dp/1509887199 

Twitter: @javaria_akbar   

Resources

Email signature website - https://www.wisestamp.com/ 

Journalism web designer - https://www.journosites.co.uk/ 

Life coach – https://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/karen-foy  

 MuckRack - https://muckrack.com

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here 

SHU students who helped produce this podcast:

Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols

Guest photography - Anton Velchev

Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta

Show notes - Isabella Tarrant

Studio producer - Ben Dodd

Music researcher - Ben Dodd

Website designer - Alexandra Ventress

Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson

]]>In this episode we speak to radio documentary maker Perminder Khatkar and journalist-copywriter-cooking teacher Javaria Akbar about branding and supplementary income streams. 

We discuss how to identify as a brand and the importance of social media, websites and email signatures. We also talk about alternative income streams and how to reach out to contacts to secure teaching, writing and other forms of freelance work.

Discuss branding and much more in our Facebook community.

The Guests 

Perminder Khatkar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perminder-khatkar-00262118/ 

Twitter: @Perminder_k 

Javaria Akbar: https://javaria-akbar.com 

https://muckrack.com/javaria-akbar/articles 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Honestly-Strong-Opinions-Smart/dp/1509887199 

Twitter: @javaria_akbar   

Resources

Email signature website - https://www.wisestamp.com/ 

Journalism web designer - https://www.journosites.co.uk/ 

Life coach – https://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/karen-foy  

 MuckRack - https://muckrack.com

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here 

SHU students who helped produce this podcast:

Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols

Guest photography - Anton Velchev

Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta

Show notes - Isabella Tarrant

Studio producer - Ben Dodd

Music researcher - Ben Dodd

Website designer - Alexandra Ventress

Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson

]]>cab74f2d-6492-4e5d-8a53-fff59a73e4deWed, 10 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +000034:48falsefull1551Finances and getting paidFinances and getting paidIn this episode we discuss the emotive subject of finances and getting paid. Showbiz reporter Ed Dyson and sex and relationships writer Charlotte Grainger share their advice on how to organise invoices, chase late payments and whether it's necessary to get an accountant. 

We also discuss the controversial topics of payment on publication, working for free and how to negotiate fair rates. 

Discuss finances and much more in our Facebook community.

The Guests 

Ed Dyson: https://unitedqueendompodc.wixsite.com/website 

https://open.spotify.com/show/0TDLmRw2eSeYCtODoZxjyR 

Twitter: @edwarddyson205 @UnitedQueendom1 

Charlotte Grainger: https://charlottegrainger.contently.com/ 

 Twitter: @LottieBetty 

Resources

London Freelance Guide: http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?language=en&country=UK&section=Welcome 

 NUJ Freelance Rates: https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/ 

Journo Resources Salary Guide: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/salaries/ 

Freelance Tax help: https://www.crunch.co.uk/knowledge/tax/freelancing-side-tax-implications/ 

Things Ed mentions: 

Articles he’s written for The Sun: https://www.pressrush.com/author/5774980/ed-dyson 

Facebook groups for Journalists: https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/10-facebook-groups-for-journalists-to-join/s2/a740420/ 

Freelance Journalists Christmas Drinks: https://www.nuj.org.uk/tags/christmas/ 

Receipt Bank  

Things Charlotte mentions: 

Rush Fees: https://www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips/12384-how-to-use-freelance-rush-fees 

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/uk/home 

The In this episode we discuss the emotive subject of finances and getting paid. Showbiz reporter Ed Dyson and sex and relationships writer Charlotte Grainger share their advice on how to organise invoices, chase late payments and whether it's necessary to get an accountant. 

We also discuss the controversial topics of payment on publication, working for free and how to negotiate fair rates. 

Discuss finances and much more in our Facebook community.

The Guests 

Ed Dyson: https://unitedqueendompodc.wixsite.com/website 

https://open.spotify.com/show/0TDLmRw2eSeYCtODoZxjyR 

Twitter: @edwarddyson205 @UnitedQueendom1 

Charlotte Grainger: https://charlottegrainger.contently.com/ 

 Twitter: @LottieBetty 

Resources

London Freelance Guide: http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?language=en&country=UK&section=Welcome 

 NUJ Freelance Rates: https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/ 

Journo Resources Salary Guide: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/salaries/ 

Freelance Tax help: https://www.crunch.co.uk/knowledge/tax/freelancing-side-tax-implications/ 

Things Ed mentions: 

Articles he’s written for The Sun: https://www.pressrush.com/author/5774980/ed-dyson 

Facebook groups for Journalists: https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/10-facebook-groups-for-journalists-to-join/s2/a740420/ 

Freelance Journalists Christmas Drinks: https://www.nuj.org.uk/tags/christmas/ 

Receipt Bank  

Things Charlotte mentions: 

Rush Fees: https://www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips/12384-how-to-use-freelance-rush-fees 

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/uk/home 

The #WhatToCharge  

 

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here 

SHU students who helped produce this podcast:

Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols

Guest photography - Anton Velchev

Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta

Show notes - Isabella Tarrant

Studio producer - Ben Dodd

Music researcher - Ben Dodd

Website designer - Alexandra Ventress

Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson

]]>196d253b-9c77-4048-9104-faff5fbf2ea4Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +000048:01truefull1441Contacts and networkingContacts and networkingIn this episode we discuss how to make great contacts and the best online and offline places for networking. Broadcast journalist Adam Hancock and technology writer Umar Hassan share their advice on using social media platforms and attending events to build up a pool of regular commissions.

The Guests

Adam Hancock: linkedin.com/in/adam-hancock-0b437597

Twitter: @adamhankers

Umar Hassan: https://umarthejourno.com/

Twitter: @umarhassan96

Resources

Freelancing for Journalists Facebook network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281

http://birminghampressclub.com/

Guild of Heath Writers: https://www.healthwriters.com/

Googledoc: https://www.google.co.uk/docs/about/

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here 

SHU students who helped produce this podcast:

Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols

Guest photography - Anton Velchev

Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta

Show notes - Isabella Tarrant

Studio producer - Ben Dodd

Music researcher - Ben Dodd

Website designer - Alexandra Ventress

Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson

]]>In this episode we discuss how to make great contacts and the best online and offline places for networking. Broadcast journalist Adam Hancock and technology writer Umar Hassan share their advice on using social media platforms and attending events to build up a pool of regular commissions.

The Guests

Adam Hancock: linkedin.com/in/adam-hancock-0b437597

Twitter: @adamhankers

Umar Hassan: https://umarthejourno.com/

Twitter: @umarhassan96

Resources

Freelancing for Journalists Facebook network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281

http://birminghampressclub.com/

Guild of Heath Writers: https://www.healthwriters.com/

Googledoc: https://www.google.co.uk/docs/about/

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here 

SHU students who helped produce this podcast:

Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols

Guest photography - Anton Velchev

Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta

Show notes - Isabella Tarrant

Studio producer - Ben Dodd

Music researcher - Ben Dodd

Website designer - Alexandra Ventress

Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson

]]>6330129d-86b9-454c-97cf-aa1b06409714Wed, 27 May 2020 08:00:00 +000044:13falsefull1331Pitching and providing the goodsPitching and providing the goodsIn our second episode we discuss how to write the perfect pitch and track down the correct commissioning editor to send it to. We hear from experienced real life journalist Jill Foster and fintech writer Tom Rodgers who share some of their pitching tricks.

*Please note this episode was recorded via Zoom during the COVID-19 lock down which may affect the sound quality. This was the final episode to be recorded but is not the final episode in the series.

The Guests

Jill Foster: https://www.jillfoster.co.uk/

Twitter: @JournalistJill

Tom Rodgers: https://www.tomrodgersmedia.co.uk/

Twitter: @TomRodgers4

Resources

Journo Resources pitching guidelines: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitch-us/

The Overtake pitching guidelines: https://theovertake.com/write-for-us/

How to write the perfect pitch: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/wij-workshop-how-to-write-the-perfect-pitch/

Pitching course: https://www.museflash.academy/shop/self-paced-cracking-pitches

Women In Journalism Mentoring Scheme: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring-2018/

Journalism Mentoring Schemes: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here 

]]>In our second episode we discuss how to write the perfect pitch and track down the correct commissioning editor to send it to. We hear from experienced real life journalist Jill Foster and fintech writer Tom Rodgers who share some of their pitching tricks.

*Please note this episode was recorded via Zoom during the COVID-19 lock down which may affect the sound quality. This was the final episode to be recorded but is not the final episode in the series.

The Guests

Jill Foster: https://www.jillfoster.co.uk/

Twitter: @JournalistJill

Tom Rodgers: https://www.tomrodgersmedia.co.uk/

Twitter: @TomRodgers4

Resources

Journo Resources pitching guidelines: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitch-us/

The Overtake pitching guidelines: https://theovertake.com/write-for-us/

How to write the perfect pitch: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/wij-workshop-how-to-write-the-perfect-pitch/

Pitching course: https://www.museflash.academy/shop/self-paced-cracking-pitches

Women In Journalism Mentoring Scheme: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring-2018/

Journalism Mentoring Schemes: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here 

]]>4132484c-3ffe-467f-9106-6e25cbce8bfaWed, 20 May 2020 08:00:00 +000038:53falsefull1221Where the freelance work isWhere the freelance work isIn our launch episode we speak to travel writer David Whitley and film journalist Tasha Jagger about where to the find the freelance work.

We discuss the importance of working for a range of media outlets, how to branch out beyond traditional media and the unexpected places where journalism work can be found.

The Hosts

Lily Canter: https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/ 

Twitter: @lilycanter 

Emma Wilkinson: https://emmawilkinson.net/ 

Twitter: @Emmajourno 

Things Lily mentions:

South China Morning Post - https://www.scmp.com/author/lily-canter 

The Sun, My First Home - https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/money/the-sun-my-first-home/ 

The Guests

Tasha Jagger: https://tashajagger.contently.com/ 

Twitter: @tashajagger_ 

David Whitley: http://www.grumpytraveller.com/ 

Twitter: @mrdavidwhitley  

Things Tasha mentions:

Little White Lies, Female Composer - https://lwlies.com/articles/why-are-there-so-few-female-film-composers/ 

Digital Spy - https://www.digitalspy.com/ 

Organic Film - http://www.organicfilm.com.tr/ 

Things David mentions: 

National Geographic Article - https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2019/12/frequent-flyer-what-do-when-theres-airline-strike 

 

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here 

SHU students who helped produce this podcast:

Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols

Guest photography - Anton Velchev

Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta

Show notes - Isabella Tarrant

Studio producer - Ben Dodd

Music researcher - Ben Dodd

Website designer - Alexandra Ventress

Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson


]]>In our launch episode we speak to travel writer David Whitley and film journalist Tasha Jagger about where to the find the freelance work.

We discuss the importance of working for a range of media outlets, how to branch out beyond traditional media and the unexpected places where journalism work can be found.

The Hosts

Lily Canter: https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/ 

Twitter: @lilycanter 

Emma Wilkinson: https://emmawilkinson.net/ 

Twitter: @Emmajourno 

Things Lily mentions:

South China Morning Post - https://www.scmp.com/author/lily-canter 

The Sun, My First Home - https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/money/the-sun-my-first-home/ 

The Guests

Tasha Jagger: https://tashajagger.contently.com/ 

Twitter: @tashajagger_ 

David Whitley: http://www.grumpytraveller.com/ 

Twitter: @mrdavidwhitley  

Things Tasha mentions:

Little White Lies, Female Composer - https://lwlies.com/articles/why-are-there-so-few-female-film-composers/ 

Digital Spy - https://www.digitalspy.com/ 

Organic Film - http://www.organicfilm.com.tr/ 

Things David mentions: 

National Geographic Article - https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2019/12/frequent-flyer-what-do-when-theres-airline-strike 

 

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here 

SHU students who helped produce this podcast:

Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols

Guest photography - Anton Velchev

Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta

Show notes - Isabella Tarrant

Studio producer - Ben Dodd

Music researcher - Ben Dodd

Website designer - Alexandra Ventress

Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson


]]>1caf3b5b-5980-435b-a965-de7fdd9c031eWed, 13 May 2020 08:00:00 +000028:35falsefull1111The Gratitude EpisodeThe Gratitude EpisodeFreelance journalists have experienced many challenges over the past six weeks during the UK coronavirus lock down. In this episode we take stock of the positive ways in which freelancers have adapted to their new working life.

We talk to Punteha Van Terheyden, who recently launched digital platform Lacuna Voices, and music journalist John Earls about humanity, slowing down and sending nice emails.

]]>Freelance journalists have experienced many challenges over the past six weeks during the UK coronavirus lock down. In this episode we take stock of the positive ways in which freelancers have adapted to their new working life.

We talk to Punteha Van Terheyden, who recently launched digital platform Lacuna Voices, and music journalist John Earls about humanity, slowing down and sending nice emails.

]]>c8e8ad6a-611a-4ddc-8ee8-c0b2c9c3e67fWed, 06 May 2020 08:00:00 +000045:54falsebonusWorking, homeschooling and coping with lock downWorking, homeschooling and coping with lock downIn our second coronavirus special we see how freelance journalists are coping two weeks into UK lock down. The episode features parenting and career specialist Georgina Fuller, and, charity and Fantasy Football journalist Joe Lepper. They talk us through working at home whilst homeschooling, understanding the government's self-employment financial aid packages and why now is the time to get networking.

Episode notes:

Georgie's website: https://www.georginafuller.co.uk/

Joe's website: http://www.newsandfeatures.co.uk/

Coronavirus petition to support small limited companies: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310515

NUJ coronavirus guidance for freelancers: https://www.nuj.org.uk/documents/coronavirus--advice-for-freelances/

Self-employment income support scheme: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme

Citizens Advice self-employment guidance: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/coronavirus-if-youre-self-employed/

]]>In our second coronavirus special we see how freelance journalists are coping two weeks into UK lock down. The episode features parenting and career specialist Georgina Fuller, and, charity and Fantasy Football journalist Joe Lepper. They talk us through working at home whilst homeschooling, understanding the government's self-employment financial aid packages and why now is the time to get networking.

Episode notes:

Georgie's website: https://www.georginafuller.co.uk/

Joe's website: http://www.newsandfeatures.co.uk/

Coronavirus petition to support small limited companies: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310515

NUJ coronavirus guidance for freelancers: https://www.nuj.org.uk/documents/coronavirus--advice-for-freelances/

Self-employment income support scheme: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme

Citizens Advice self-employment guidance: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/coronavirus-if-youre-self-employed/

]]>c5a4c349-5448-466d-9e0a-24ccd7b8cadeMon, 06 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +000049:56falsebonusCoping with the impact of coronavirusCoping with the impact of coronavirusIn this special episode freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson examine how coronavrius is impacting the world of self-employed journalism.

We discuss revenue streams, diversification and making the most of a difficult situation.

Special guests include running specialist Kate Carter and personal finance journalist Faith Archer.

Episode Notes:

Here are links to all of the people and resources mentioned in the show.

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/

https://www.annacodrearado.com/newsletter

https://twitter.com/katehelencarter

https://twitter.com/MuchMore_Less

https://jackmonroe.bigcartel.com/

https://twitter.com/AnyaMeyerowitz

https://twitter.com/lilycanter

https://twitter.com/emmajourno

]]>In this special episode freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson examine how coronavrius is impacting the world of self-employed journalism.

We discuss revenue streams, diversification and making the most of a difficult situation.

Special guests include running specialist Kate Carter and personal finance journalist Faith Archer.

Episode Notes:

Here are links to all of the people and resources mentioned in the show.

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/

https://www.annacodrearado.com/newsletter

https://twitter.com/katehelencarter

https://twitter.com/MuchMore_Less

https://jackmonroe.bigcartel.com/

https://twitter.com/AnyaMeyerowitz

https://twitter.com/lilycanter

https://twitter.com/emmajourno

]]>a591c9af-3911-4926-ab39-2713998393deMon, 16 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +000029:31falsebonus11