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, especially for freelancers who don’t
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 start writing your magnum opus,
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. This is especially true of
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 ways to put a new
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 or human resources department to
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 you get in the right
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 assignments, you’ll need to spend
Generating ideas is one of the more difficult challenges for many freelance reporters. Independent journalism requires not only sending out pitches but also doing so in near-isolation, without a
Maybe you’re freelance. Perhaps you’re at a publication where the idea of a splurge is finding $10 on the street and buying a box of doughnuts for the staff. It
J.M. Henderson is a freelance journalist and researcher who has been covering Millennials since they were still being called “Generation Y.” Her writing focuses on the intersection of economics, demographics,
Whether or not to go freelance might be one of the most agonizing questions in journalism. While there have always been freelance journalists, recent turbulence in the publishing industry means a
For freelance writers, pitching stories can be intimidating. What should you say? How many clips should you include? How do you ask for more money? A panel of assignment editors
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