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Regardless of where you are in your writing career, freelance copywriting is a great way to gain attribution, build your portfolio and, yes, pay some bills. Unfortunately, many businesses are wise to the knowledge that in this day and age good writers can be obtained for very little. Through that lens, it’s easy for them …
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Freelance Your Skill, Not Your Sanity Read More »
My first experience of journalism was aged 15, as a work experience assistant at my local newspaper. I spent a week in the newsroom, and for the best part of it I was bashing out ‘News In Brief’ articles – the ‘NIBs’ that nobody else wanted to write. A NIB, for the uninitiated, generally runs …
tl;dr: Every Journalism Career Should Begin with NIBs Read More »
You’ve been handed your assignment. You have a deadline. Now what? Here are some quick tips on how to write a review without succumbing to prejudice OR writer’s block! Do NOT read any other reviews. They will poison your thoughts and put words in your mouth. Commit time to read the book, listen to the …
One of the most common questions I receive is around how journalists can use statistics to better understand the impact of their portfolio. It makes sense – if you’ve spent time creating something, you want to know what it’s doing for you, and so often this will be a simple “how do I know how …
Understanding A Journalism Portfolio With Google Analytics Read More »
A lot of journalism internships are unpaid, so how do you get the most out of yours? What to do, what not to do, and important questions to ask 1. Do your homework It sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised how many interns haven’t picked up a copy of the magazine they’re interning at before …
The Six Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Journalism Intern Read More »
There’s a problem with the light in my kitchen. It flickers and stutters sometimes, makes me think that there’s something wrong with the connection. Enter Brad, a qualified electrician who fixes my light in 30 minutes. I know Brad had quoted me $200 an hour, but I say “hold on Brad, what if I recommend …
Four Reasons Journalists Should NEVER Write For Free Read More »
When it comes to the daily humiliations of freelancing, I’m a pro. I’ve been taken in by the promise of exposure, dealt with the frustrations of something called “payment upon publication” and been burned by editors I considered friends. Getting a client to pay up isn’t always easy. I’ve gotten better at those things — …
As we all know, journalism and travel writing in particular, is very competitive. But have you considered writing for inflight magazines?
Years ago, when I was starting out in journalism, I attended a "getting started in freelancing" course given by the travel editor of a prominent British newspaper. Being a keen young hack, I took copious notes, scribbling down everything I thought would be useful one day, but as it happened there was only one page …
Three Things All Editors Look For When Commissioning From New Writers Read More »
