Interviews with subject matter experts and “real people” give media coverage color and credibility. But if you only have 10 minutes with an expert, how
Productivity gains have a widespread appeal. Get more done always sounds good. Getting a bit more critical, it’s not just getting anything done, but hopefully
Anyone can get into a rut. When you’re a working journalist, a rut can become so deep that you no longer see over the top.
Trends are a great topic for any sort of journalism and are of particular interest in business. Knowing where companies and industries are heading, what
In business journalism, statistics may not be second nature to all reporters, but they are a constant companion and it’s necessary to understand them. You
For many freelance writers with bylines across multiple publications, the key to success is not in thinking up a million disparate ideas but in finding
Journalists attend conferences as professional development, as a way to stay abreast of trends in a certain industry, or to write about them. If you
If you want to freelance for a living rather than a hobby, it’s essential to treat it as a business. The tips below will help
Whether you’re diving into a freelance writing career or are simply doing a bit of independent journalism on the side, if you want to land
Developing new topics can be a challenge. A lot of journalists forget to look inward instead of outward. There are current events, financial filings, regulatory
Business journalism is the process of gathering, arranging, and presenting information that helps people better understand companies, industries, and economies. At the center is “information.”
You spend years learning tactics, skills, strategies, ethics, and industries in business journalism. And they’re all necessary. But after a while, you need to develop
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