Working as a freelance journalist? Here's how to pick your specialism
With the ability to choose what you write about, freelancing can be an enjoyable and rewarding career for any journalist looking for flexible working conditions.
But as publishers are constantly inundated with story pitches, editors are able to be more picky about the articles they commission, and who writes them.
As Erin Ollila explains in this article from Skyward, it would help freelance writers to develop expertise in a specialised area, so publishers are confident they are hiring a solid writer who knows a specific industry well.
Ollila gives five tips for journalists to find the perfect niche for them, ranging from sculpting the interest area from their passion, to asking for feedback from previous editors.
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