Four tips for journalists transitioning from a staff job to life as a freelancer. ("Let's go to WoRk!" image by Marco Pakoeningrat via flickr, CC BY - SA 2.0)

Staff editor to freelance writer: 4 tips for a successful career transition

Bryan Borzykowski November 18, 2016

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

Freelance writing: Successfully pitch editors

Staff September 25, 2014

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?

Tips from freelance journalist Megan Kamerick

Staff July 17, 2013

From real estate and economic development to tourism and the creative economy, Megan Kamerick has dabbled in almost every business beat. In her 20-year career,

Freelancing

Staff editor to freelance writer: 4 tips for a successful career transition

Freelance writing: Successfully pitch editors

Tips from freelance journalist Megan Kamerick

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