July 11, 2019
Feature Story Ideas
Every once in a while you read a story that sticks with you. For some reason or another it resonates... View Article
Writing to Success
Tips, reviews and inspiration from the writers of Clippings.me
2019/04/12
The Freelance Mom: Journalism, Copywriting and Motherhood with Annie Ridout
In this month's installment of freelancer profiles, we talked to Annie Ridout, a champion who, quite literally, wrote the book on how to juggle motherhood with the demands of being a freelance mom.
2019/03/12
Trade Secrets of a Travel Writer: Pitching, Writing and Traveling with Will Hide
In this series, we ask successful freelance writers from different disciplines to share their personal experiences, tips and tricks on how they've been able to stay in the game.
2019/03/09
Introducing Enhanced Portfolios
We launched the current design of our portfolios back in 2015 and it’s served us (and, we hope, you...), well. However, the web has changed since then, and it’s time for us to thank the old design for its service, and let it go.
2019/02/14
Trade Secrets of a Food Writer – Eating, Writing and Pitching with Naomi Tomky
Tomky’s byline has graced the pages of some of the most auspicious and well-read food and travel publications on the market: Saveur, Food and Wine, Serious Eats and the defunct Lucky Peach.
2016/02/29
How Coworking Abroad Can Boost Your Freelance Career
I started working remotely from coworking spaces abroad for the first time last year – and the results have been extraordinary. Here are the five biggest professional benefits I’ve experienced from my time as a digital nomad.
2015/12/17
Empathy: A Journalist’s Most Important Tool
At a time when the industry is becoming increasingly automated with reports generated by computer algorithms, the only assurance journalists have for now; the one distinctly human trait that can’t be automated; is the capacity to empathize with a fellow human being and share their story with others.
2015/10/26
Five Examples of Changes Editors Make to Your Work and Why They Make Them
When your work gets published, you may find that it differs considerably from what you submitted. Are you making the same mistakes over again?
2015/09/25
Digital Or Print Journalism: Does It Matter?
The digital landscape offers lots of advantages for writers – but do they outweigh the kudos of seeing your byline in a physical magazine or newspaper?
2015/09/01
Five Things To Remember When Building A Journalism Portfolio
Congratulations – you’ve made the first step and decided to begin your journalism portfolio! You’re already on the way to showcasing brilliant examples of your work, but the next step is making sure you’re really getting the most out of your page.