There’s a level of writing development and individuality that many if not most reporters try to achieve—personal style. It’s a unique form of expression that
While journalism requires a certain willingness to talk to strangers and interview sources, many writers are introverts who’d rather not spend their downtime schmoozing. But,
All writers—business journalists, too—prize creativity. Story structure, phrasing, ledes and kickers. No matter how dry the topic, you likely want to make the result as
So, you pitched a killer story idea and an editor wants to assign it. Time to get to cracking, right? Not so fast. Before you
Freelance writers seeking work from trade publications and some other types of clients often send editors a letter of introduction (LOI) rather than a pitch.
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
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
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
One of the hard truths about freelancing is that some clients don’t often pay on time, if at all. And because there isn’t a payroll
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
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