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15 portfolio and publishing platforms for freelancers
2025 is all about building your brand |
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New guidelines call for the abolition of kill fees and fair payment practices for freelance journalists
A coalition of journalism advocates wants to empower freelancers and establish best practices for editors, promoting fairness and transparency in an industry reliant on freelance talent |
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OMG is it that time again? The tax troubles of a freelancer
The end of January means only one thing for self-employed folk across the UK: the deadline to have all your tax affairs in order |
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How to build a successful working relationship with editors
Landing a commission takes more than just pitching good ideas |
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Advice for freelancers: navigating requests for non-billable work calls
Use these strategies to make sure 'exploratory calls' benefit your business instead of wasting your time |
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Survey: The state of freelance journalism
EJC has launched a wide survey that will map the current landscape of freelance journalism in Europe. The answers are anonymous and you can win rewards |
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Tip: Seven portfolio websites to boost your journalism career
A professionally looking website that shows your best pieces of work is crucial for every aspiring journalist. Check out these tools for building one |
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Tip: How to report on the Sustainable Development Goals
Uncover fresh stories about progress made in tacking global crises and start pitching to development desks and news organisations |
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New policing and crime publication launches in Scotland
The 1919 Magazine will cover highly charged political subjects, offering opportunities to freelancers who are having a hard time during the pandemic |
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The future of travel writing in the post-pandemic world
2020 has forced writers to experiment with new storytelling formats, focusing on staycations, sustainable tourism and diversity. Some of these changes are here to stay |
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Five mistakes media trainers make - and how to avoid them
From vague objectives to mind-numbing monologues, media training can easily go horribly wrong |
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How to work with international clients while freelancing in the UK
The hosts of the Freelancing for Journalists podcast share their top tips |
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Freelancer launching online platform that promises to treat writers and sources with respect
New digital magazine Lacuna Voices will feature underrepresented stories while paying freelancers upon submission - not publication - of their articles |
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Tip: Perfecting your freelance pitch
The features editor at the Guardian US advises on how to make your pitch stand out from the crowd |
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Tip: What editors are looking for in your pitch
How to make your freelance pitch stand out from the rest and avoid your stories being spiked by editors |
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Know your rights: what should journalists do when their copyright is infringed?
When you discover that your content has been used without permission, these are the steps to take to resolve the issue professionally and amicably |
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10 ways Journalism.co.uk can help you smash your 2019 career goals
Start the year as you mean to go on, and let us help you along the way |
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Tip: Remember this advice for getting started as a sports journalist
Network, find your niche and more tips for breaking into sports writing |
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Tip: Remember this advice for aspiring freelance photojournalists
Freelancing has its advantages – but the pressure can sometimes mount to high levels |
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Tip: Try out these tools to help you write and edit your stories
If you need a helping hand editing your own work, these free tools could be for you |
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Tip: Check out this free resource for women in photography
Bookmark this website if you're looking for work, events to attend, or a bit of inspiration |
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How to create a pitch log using Trello
A guide for freelance journalists on tracking multiple pitches using the project management tool Trello |
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How to write the perfect pitch
Polish up your pitches with these tips and advice from seasoned freelance journalists |
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Survey: How much do freelance journalists earn?
If you’re a freelance journalist, we want to ask the million dollar question: How much do you earn? Don’t worry, answers are anonymous |
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How to get started as a freelance journalist abroad
Former Journalism.co.uk technology editor Abigail Edge, who moved from the UK to Denver in 2015, shares advice for anyone thinking about becoming a freelancer overseas |
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How to: Get started as a freelance journalist
Want to go it alone? Here are some basic tips |
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Crowdfunding independent journalism
The platform, which already launched its beta version, aims to support journalists with donations from the audience |
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10 simple steps to being a more organised freelancer
Want to get your freelance life in order? Fellow freelancer Rin Hamburgh shows you how it's done |
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5 tips for personal branding on National Freelancers Day
How you present yourself, both online and offline, can make a big difference in getting that next job |
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'Media is hypocritical when it comes to war zone freelancers'
Travis Lupick has worked as a freelance reporter in Africa |
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Journalist Q&A: From freelancer to SE Asia correspondent
A Q&A with the Guardian’s Southeast Asia correspondent Kate Hodal, on her move from freelancing to her current role |
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New milestones for freelance video journalism platform
Storyhunter lets video journalists pitch content, and those accepted are offered editorial support and feedback before the final package is submitted to media outlets |
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Freelancers can now pitch to publishers using Newsmodo
Freelance journalists can respond to briefs submitted by outlets in new iteration of company that launched as a freelance marketplace in April |
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Advice for working abroad as a freelance journalist
Freelance journalists share their pointers on how to make a success of working abroad |
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#Tip: Read this advice if you work from home
A Storify of tweets containing tips for journalists who work from home |
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10 tips for journalists who work from home
Advice shared by followers of @journalismnews and @freelance_hacks |
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How the Frontline Club plans to help conflict freelancers
By launching the Frontline Freelance Registry, this London-based organisation seeks to provide the 'safety net that staff journalists already have' |
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Journalist portfolio site Clippings.me launches pro option
The paid-for service, which costs $8 a month, provides social analytics and allows you to host your portfolio at a custom domain |
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From apps to agency: Vericorder pushes FindStringers
Vericorder, which makes apps for journalists, is looking to expand its FindStringers freelance agency |
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Newsmodo launches as online marketplace for freelancers
The online platform is for the buying and selling of newsworthy content |
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Men's lifestyle site Blokely 'licensing off' nine regions
Blokely is planning to sell licences to journalists who will then run the regional sites as quasi-independent businesses |
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How to: ride out the freelancing rollercoaster
Tips on ways to avoid the 'too much/too little work' panic |
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How Scoopinion is sharing news reading data with journalists
The news reading app's latest move into 'audience analysis' is helping freelance journalists seek out new audiences, and new commissions |
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News marketplace for freelance content set to launch
Newsmodo, a new marketplace where freelancers can sell their images, video and copy, is due to launch in beta in February |
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10 New Year's resolutions for freelance journalists
A list of 10 resolutions for freelance journalists for a prosperous 2013 |
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Knitd to launch as web app for premium content
Readers will buy articles via a micropayment system, with journalists receiving 80 per cent |
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#Tip of the day for journalists - creating freelance opportunities
On Poynter, Beth Winegarner offers some helpful pointers for freelancers keen to track down new opportunities |
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#Tip of the day for journalists: 25 popular tools for freelancers
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#Tip of the day from Journalism.co.uk - 25 most popular apps for freelance
Results of a survey into the most useful free tools for freelancers |
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News 'scrutiny' platform Byus due to launch early next year
Byus was inspired by 'misinformation' during the Japan tsunami and plans to be 'a mix between Reddit and Quora' |
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