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How to succeed in journalism

How to: build a distinctive portfolio website with ease

Multimedia journalist Adam Westbrook compares the different tools available to help you build portfolio website from scratch

Posted by Adam Westbrook on 15/03/10

Advertorial: How to make a claim for an accident at work

Advice from No Win No Fee, a specialist in accident claims that deals with various types of personal injury claims

Posted by No Win No Fee on 10/02/10

How to: track FOI requests for stories on your patch

What online tools are available for tracking information that's been released by other people's Freedom of Information requests?

Posted by Laura Oliver on 03/02/10

How to: get a head start in health and science journalism

Kim Rutter advises on the importance of thorough research and strict accuracy in the practice of science journalism

Posted by Kim Rutter on 02/02/10

How to: make a successful transition to freelance journalism (part two)

Practical advice from John Brazier, managing director of PCG, on becoming a successful freelance journalist

Posted by John Brazier on 05/01/10

How to: make a successful transition to freelance journalism (part one)

Practical advice from John Brazier, managing director of PCG, on becoming a successful freelance journalist

Posted by John Brazier on 04/01/10

How to: get hired by a book publisher as a freelancer

Mary James gives a publisher's view on what will make you stand out as a freelancer

Posted by Mary James on 13/11/09

How to: master online sub-editing (part two)

Advice on how to treat the page to ensure your website engages its audience and keeps them coming back for more

Posted by Danielle Colyer on 07/09/09

How to: master online sub-editing (part one)

Advice on how to approach words to maximise your story's online potential

Posted by Danielle Colyer on 04/09/09

How to: get to grips with numbers as a journalist (part two)

Steve Harrison on presenting audience-friendly numbers and data

Posted by Steve Harrison on 10/08/09

How to: be a successful freelancer (part three) - Negotiating the rate you want

Advice on getting started, getting commissioned and getting paid

Posted by Joanne Mallon on 04/08/09

How to: write the perfect press release for journalists

Journalism.co.uk asked its readers what they want - and what they don't - from a release

Posted by Laura Oliver on 28/07/09

How to: be a successful freelancer (part two) - Talking to editors on the phone

A guide to selling your journalistic ideas effectively

Posted by Joanne Mallon on 09/07/09

How to: be a successful freelancer (part one) - Pitching

Advice on getting started, getting commissioned and getting paid

Posted by Joanne Mallon on 02/07/09

How to: get to grips with numbers as a journalist

Steve Harrison on the numeracy basics that many reporters miss

Posted by Steve Harrison on 01/07/09

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