Freelancing for Journalists

In this special bonus episode Lily and Emma discuss the big secret project they have been working on for the past two years. They have written a new book! It's called ULTRA WOMEN: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport and it combines their passion of endurance sport and advocacy. The book tells the hidden stories of female endurance from the first hunter-gatherers to the modern athletes pushing back boundaries in sport. It also takes a deep dive into the physiological and psychological advantages women hold in super long distances.In the pod episode, producer Maddie Drury quizzes the pair on how they worked together, how they secured a publisher and the challenges of writing a book involving more than 70 interviews.You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-Trailblazers-Defying-Sexism/dp/1914487109https://www.canburypress.com/collections/books/products/presale-ultra-women-by-lily-canter-and-emma-wilkinson-isbn-9781914487101

This week we speak to the winner of the Best Broadcast Journalist category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Bhavani Vadde tells us about her work on local television and how she juggles working across multiple platforms.GuestBhavani Vadde https://x.com/BhavaniVaddeInstagram https://www.instagram.com/bhavanivadde/?hl=enYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TwMpw5afyQKSvRIE09jEwBrilliant Resilent podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7o48RIkaFh9tFWrMx8QVzcResourcesThis award was sponsored by Women in Journalism a network to support and inspire women in the industry https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/Women in Journalism mentoring scheme https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoringHow to appraise yourself podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself

This week we speak to another double award winner at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2024. Liz Cookman won the best print journalist and best specialist journalist awards for her incredible reporting on the Ukraine war. She talks to us about the difficulty of generating interest in an ongoing conflict and how to ensure your safety as a freelance journalist.GuestLiz Cookman https://x.com/liz_cookmanhttps://linktr.ee/LizcookmanResources One of Liz's award-winning print stories https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/24/inside-occupied-ukraine-best-way-survive-stay-silent/One of Liz's award-winning specialist stories https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/08/31/he-was-tortured-for-standing-up-for-ukraine-now-he-lives-alone-in-a-forestRory Peck Safety and Security Training https://rorypecktrust.org/how-we-help/freelance-resources/safety-and-risk-assessment/taking-safety-training/Both awards were sponsored by the National Union of Journalists Freelance Branch https://www.londonfreelance.org/lfb/index.html

This week in our special award series we chat to Melissa Parker winner of the Best Opinion Writer category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards.Melissa speaks about her shift to opinion writing during the pandemic and her passion for disability rights. GuestMelissa Parker https://x.com/MelissaKParker1ResourcesOne of Melissa's award winning pieces https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/disabled-woman-mental-health-impact/827567Recording and transcription tool Otter https://otter.ai/This award was sponsored by workspace tool xTiles https://xtiles.app/en?fp_ref=xtiles25

In today's episode we speak to double award winner Nicola Kelly who scooped up two prizes at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Nicola won the best news story and best feature categories for her work on Turkish border forces, and Deliveroo drivers. We found out how her previous career as a diplomat set her on the path to freelance journalism.GuestNicola Kelly https://x.com/NicolaKellyhttps://www.nicolakelly.com/ResourcesTurkish border force story https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jun/07/uk-provided-3m-to-turkish-border-forces-to-stop-migrants-foi-revealsDeliveroo feature https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/sep/14/dodging-death-and-immigration-officers-12-hours-as-a-london-fast-food-rider-and-all-for-40The best news story category was sponsored by Birmingham City University media and journalism department https://www.bcu.ac.uk/about-us/schools-and-colleges/subject-specific/media-and-journalismThe best feature category was sponsored by the National Union of Journalists Freelance Branch https://www.londonfreelance.org/lfb/index.html

This week we sit down and chat to Liz Perkins, winner of the best campaigning journalist category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Liz led the End This Injustice campaign which called for an overhaul of the family court system. She talks about working on the campaign and the challenges of changing the law.GuestLiz Perkins https://x.com/lizperkinsmediaLinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-perkins-7b667b75/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=ukResourcesEnd This Injustice Campaign https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1819475/jade-ward-law-russell-marsh-parent-rightsThis award was sponsored by global journalism network Paydesk https://paydesk.co/

In this week's episode we speak to the winner of the Best Investigation category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Sahar Zand won the award for her investigation into interpol's misuse of power which was released as a podcast series for Sky News. She discusses fleeing Iran as a child and her drive to uncover abuses of power, often in hostile environments.GuestSahar Zand https://x.com/SaharZandResourcesDirty Work podcast https://www.saharzand.com/podcast/skynews/dirtyworkSahar's TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/sahar_zand_why_iranians_are_cutting_their_hair_for_women_life_freedom?subtitle=enTalking Travel Writing newsletter https://travelwriting.substack.com/This award was sponsored by market research company Savanta https://savanta.com/

In the latest series of the podcast we speak to the winners of the 2024 Freelance Journalist Awards. We start with Hatty Willmoth who won the Best Early Career Journalist category. She wrote a stunning observational feature for The Independent about why some Gen-Z Christians are making the decision to give up all their money and possessions to join a radical group.GuestHatty Willmoth https://x.com/hattywillmothResourcesHatty's award-winning article https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/gen-z-commune-bruderhof-darvell-sussex-celibacy-b2518811.htmlThe award was sponsored by journalism training provider News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/Freelancing for Journalists full resource list https://www.freelancingforjournalists.com/

In the final episode of this series we speak to two freelance journalists who have carved out a side income as public speakers. Award-winning podcaster Hannah Ajala and BBC freelancer Dhruti Shah discuss how they find work as inspirational speakers and take us behind the scenes of the planning process.The guestsHannah Ajala thisishannahajala.comTwitter hannah_ajalaDhruti Shah www.dhrutishah.com/Newsletter: https://haveyouthoughtabout.substack.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/have-you-thought-about/id1678099334ResourcesDruhti's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bear-Markets-Beyond-bestiary-business/dp/1911622463Hannah's Tedx talk https://www.ted.com/talks/hannah_ajala_how_to_be_positively_delusionalHannah's award-winning podcast Love Janessa podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvq7https://creativeaccess.org.uk/We Are Black Journos https://twitter.com/weblackjournosRecommendationsRevolutionary Acts by Jason Okundaye https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571372218-revolutionary-acts/The F-Rated Podcast https://f-rated.org/f-rated-podcast/

In this week's episode we chat to two freelance journalists / authors who also make a living via self-publishing on Substack and Patreon. Adharanand Finn, award-winning author of Running with the Kenyans, and former Telegraph Women editor Claire Cohen, author of BFF: The Truth About Female Friendship, discuss the appeal of writing direct to an audience and why they decided to set up their own newsletters. GuestsAdharanand Finn https://twitter.com/adharanandhttps://www.instagram.com/thewayoftherunner/https://thewayoftherunner.com/Claire Cohen https://twitter.com/clairecohenhttps://www.instagram.com/clairecohen1/ResourcesBFF: The Truth About Female Friendship https://www.amazon.co.uk/BFF-truth-about-female-friendship/dp/1787635635Adharanand Finn's books https://www.adharanandfinn.com/booksMonday Musings newsletter https://adharanand.substack.com/Adharanand Finn Patreon https://www.patreon.com/adharanandfinnTell Me About It newsletter https://clairecohen.substack.com/FFJ newsletter https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/Setting up a newsletter FFJ podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/setting-up-a-newsletterRecommendationsFrancesca Specter The Shoulds newsletter https://francescaspecter.substack.com/Devin Kelly Children in the Garden https://longreads.com/2022/01/06/children-in-the-garden-devin-kelly/Rosamund Dean Well Well Well newsletter https://rosamunddean.substack.com/Midlife Mess with Annie Scott https://anniescott.substack.com/

Ever wondered what social media management actually is? On the podcast this week we talk to two freelance journalists who also work in social media marketing and SEO writing. Nicole Letts is a lifestyle journalist based in Atlanta who works with clients on Instagram and Britt Jones is a UK freelancer who provides bespoke social media services.Guests Nicole Letts https://www.instagram.com/nicolemelv/?hl=enhttps://muckrack.com/nicole-lettsBritt Jones https://twitter.com/the_brittjoneshttps://linktr.ee/ThebrittjonesResources Social media managers https://www.loomly.com/ https://www.hootsuite.com/Portfolio service https://linktr.ee/Time tracker app https://toggl.com/RecommendationsEmma Rosen The Radical Sabbatical https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Sabbatical-Millennial-Handbook-Quarter/dp/191138273XAmy Beth Wright Texas wine https://muckrack.com/amybethwrightRebecca Deurlein Sandwich King of Chicago https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240303-a-food-network-chefs-favourite-sandwiches-in-his-hometown-of-chicago

On the podcast this week we delve into the world of report writing and translation. We speak to experienced health journalist Priya Joi who has written global reports for the World Health Organisation, United Nations and Global Vaccine Alliance, and freelance journalist Judith Zerdin who also works as a Spanish/French to English translator. We discover how to use transferable skills to get freelance work in these two fascinating fields.GuestsPriya Joi https://www.instagram.com/priya.joi/ https://www.priyajoi.com/The Art of Freelance newsletter https://priyajoi.substack.com/Forthcoming book Motherland https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/291691/priya-joiJudith Zerdin https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithzerdinResourcesTime Management podcast https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/time-managementInstitute of Translation and Interpreting https://www.iti.org.uk/membership/individual-membership-categories/associate-membership.htmlRecommendationsLinda Geddes, From lab to plate https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/feb/25/from-lab-to-plate-six-course-menu-featuring-no-kill-dim-sum-steak-fritesAriane Sherine, Why I legally changed my name five times https://arianesherine.substack.com/p/why-i-legally-changed-my-name-five

In the podcast this week we discuss the world of copywriting and how freelance journalists can find work in this field. We chat to journalists Peter Ranscombe and Ella Delancey Jones about the difference between copywriting and content writing, and how to flit between writing for the audience and writing for a client.Guestshttps://www.peter-ranscombe.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ranscombe/https://twitter.com/ellaluciewriteshttps://linktr.ee/ellaluciehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-delancey-jones-a305514b/Resourceshttps://www.airtasker.com/uk/https://www.sianmeadeswilliams.com/freelance-writing-jobshttps://writeathome.beehiiv.com/https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/copywriting-a-course-for-freelance-journalists/s43/a554233/Recommendationshttps://twitter.com/marisajbatehttps://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-10-best-non-alcoholic-drinks-according-to-retailers/

Welcome to series 13! This season we discuss how to diversify your income stream when working as a freelance journalist. The first episode delves into the world of lecturing and how to break into it. We share tips and experiences with entertainment journalist Jamie Body and lifestyle writer Beth Neil who both teach at a number of universities.The guestsJamie Body https://www.jamiebody.com/https://twitter.com/bodyjamieBeth Neil https://muckrack.com/beth-neilhttps://twitter.com/bethneilResourcesFFJ Video tutorial on breaking into lecturing https://payhip.com/b/7ESqCRecommendationsHolly Geraghty: https://www.huckmag.com/article/the-gaza-breakdancing-crew-helping-children-escape-the-trauma-of-warEimear O'Hagan https://muckrack.com/eimear-ohagan

In the final episode of this series we speak to Precious Adesina about arts and culture journalism. Curating an interest in the arts from an early age, Precious went on to work for The Telegraph before going freelance. She talks about the challenges faced by black journalists, how she champions arts writing and her passion project as a radio presenter.The guesthttps://www.preciousadesina.com/https://twitter.com/precadesinaResourcesYou're the Business by Anna Codrea-Rado https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Business-Successful-Career-Strike/dp/0753558653https://www.google.co.uk/alertsRecommendationCharlie Brinkhurst-Cuff friendship column https://www.stylist.co.uk/relationships/family-friends/friendship-political-beliefs/799772

In the penultimate episode of the series we speak to award-winning motoring journalist Charlotte Vowden. She tells us how inheriting a classic car dramatically changed her career and how she has built a niche in a male dominated industry. She also speaks candidly about calling out sexism and discusses her exciting new challenge of presenting a television series.The guesthttps://twitter.com/charlottevowdenhttps://www.instagram.com/charlottevowden/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-woman-wholl-make-us-all-fall-in-love-with-classic-cars-mjgq00clbhttps://uktvplay.co.uk/shows/repair-lot/watch-onlineRecommendationNew mums miss out for being in touch with work https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-scottish-mail-on-sunday/20231022/282754886379011

In our journalism specialism season we speak to science and technology reporter Chris Baraniuk who regularly writes for the BBC, New Scientist, BMJ, the Economist and Wired.Chris discusses how to write about complex issues when you have no scientific background and how he comes up with story ideas like farming fish on the moon.The guesthttps://chrisbaraniuk.com/https://twitter.com/chrisbaraniukFishing on the moon article https://hakaimagazine.com/news/the-plan-to-rear-fish-on-the-moon/Energy poverty article https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2695Young naturalist article https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2021/health-benefits-natureRecommendationDiary of a Young Naturalist https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diary-Young-Naturalist-Dara-McAnulty/dp/1908213795Confessions of a drone warrior https://www.gq.com/story/drone-uav-pilot-assassination

In the pod this week we chat to Arusa Qureshi about carving out a career in freelance music journalism. Arusa talks about diversity in the industry, transferable skills and life as a night owl covering gigs in Edinburgh.The guesthttps://www.arusaqureshi.com/https://twitter.com/arusaqureshiResourceshttps://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/should-you-work-for-freeRecommendationhttps://ukf.com/words/rave-scenes-edinburgh/35582

This week we speak to award-winning travel writer Shafik Meghji about press trips, country specialisms and how to write a guide book. He shares his top tips for breaking into travel journalism and tells us what he's currently working on.The guesthttps://www.shafikmeghji.com/https://twitter.com/ShafikMeghjiCrossed Off the Map: Travels in Bolivia https://www.shafikmeghji.com/#/crossedoffthemap/Resourceshttps://www.wanderlust.co.uk/https://theguardianfoundation.org/programmes/scott-trust-bursaryhttps://www.roughguides.com/https://www.lonelyplanet.com/RecommendationThe Scottish isle where native ponies roam https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20211129-the-scottish-isle-where-native-ponies-roam

We launch our specialism series by chatting to court reporter Charlie Moloney. We discuss how to cover Crown Court trials, how the commissioning process works and just how fast your shorthand needs to be. Charlie also talks about media law and how to challenge your right to report.The guesthttps://www.charliemoloney.com/https://twitter.com/CharlieMoloneyhttps://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2021/news/reporter-wins-court-fight-to-name-victim-of-fraudster-escort/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/chinese-businesswoman-questioned-over-85-000-cash-brought-to-bank-2hn36q0mhhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11042849/Queens-Olympic-skydiving-stunt-double-faces-jail-sentence-attacking-girlfriend.htmlRecommendationhttps://www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/judge-wrong-to-block-reporting-of-highly-contentious-family-case/5117456.article

In the final episode of the series we discuss the elusive art of time management. How can we get better at managing our time as freelance journalists and what are the best tricks and tools to employ. We seek advice from radio and YouTube presenter / personal trainer / ultra marathon runner Anna Harding and freelance journalist / author / agency co-founder Sally Howard.The guestshttps://www.instagram.com/anna.the.runnerhttps://twitter.com/anna_hardinghttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bailey-and-harding-ultra-sound-system/id1691373673https://twitter.com/WanderingSalhttps://twitter.com/indiastoryagentResourceshttps://calendly.com/https://trello.com/https://clockify.me/https://flown.com/https://othership.com/https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourselfRecommendationshttps://www.likethewindmagazine.com/2023/08/24/like-the-wind-37-available-to-order/https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/pay-1k-daughters-nursery-consider-lucky-nightmare-rising-cost-childcare-2627867

In the podcast this week we quiz two commissioning editors about what they want to see from freelance journalists. Rebecca Liu, commissioning editor at the Guardian, and Mun-Keat Looi international features editor at the British Medical Journal, discuss the winning formula for pitches plus how to make yourself indispensable as a freelancer. They also chat about pet hates, negotiating rates and top tips for regular commissions. Guestshttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/rebecca-liuhttps://twitter.com/becbecliuliuhttps://munkeatlooi.com/https://twitter.com/munkeatlooiResourcesPitching guide https://payhip.com/b/dcliH'What commissioning editors want' previous podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/what-commissioning-editors-wantRecommendationsMy boyfriend lives with my husband https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/22/experience-my-boyfriend-lives-with-my-husbandWhy health experts are fighting to end daylight saving time https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36958725/

In the podcast this week we talk about practical solutions to help cope with rejection as a freelance journalist. How can we become more resilient and turn rejection into positive action? Expert advice is on hand from freelance marine science writer Melissa Hobson and rural affairs and human interest reporter Kate Chapman.The guestsMelissa Hobson www.melissahobson.co.ukTwitter: https://twitter.com/mel_pudKate Chapman www.kate-chapman.co.ukTwitter: @_KateChapmanResourcesFFJ podcast on Imposter Syndrome https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/imposter-syndromeArticle on how to accept rejection https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/aug/26/turn-rejection-into-success-share-hashtagRecommendationsAnna Turns Remaking petrochemicals article https://www.theguardian.com/whats-possible-ask-toronto/2023/sep/29/how-researchers-remade-the-worlds-most-widely-used-petrochemical-without-using-fossil-fuelsJason Bittel Forget everything you know about pigeons article https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/pigeons-diversity-doves-photographs

With Elon Musk seemingly destroying Twitter, we decided it was time to ask two experts whether we need to be rethinking social media as freelance journalists. Can we live without Twitter and what are the alternatives? Should we be more mindful about how our data is used? And how on earth does Mastodon work? We spoke to tech and internet journalists Chris Stokel-Walker and Steven Asarch to find the answers.The guestsChris Stokel-Walker stokel-walker.comTwitter https://twitter.com/stokelSteven Asarch https://muckrack.com/steven-asarchTwitter https://twitter.com/IAmAsarchResourcesMastodon https://mastodon.social/Blue Sky https://bsky.app/Threads https://www.threads.net/Reddit https://www.reddit.com/Discord https://discord.com/Signal https://signal.org/Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elon-Musk-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1398527491TikTok Boom by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.amazon.co.uk/TikTok-Boom-China-Superpower-Social/dp/1912454793The History of the Internet by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Internet-Byte-Sized-Chunks-Bite-Sized/dp/1789295599Google accidentally leaking AI chats by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.fastcompany.com/90958811/google-was-accidentally-leaking-its-bard-ai-chats-into-public-search-resultsRecommendationsMiles Klee, internet culture journalist https://www.rollingstone.com/author/miles-klee/Jessica Lucas, There's a Deadly Drinking Problem on TikTok https://www.huffpost.com/entry/deadly-drinking-tik-tok_n_64760b90e4b02325c5dd1b33Seth Simons, Who's afraid of Lorne Michaels? https://longreads.com/2023/08/17/lorne-michaels-saturday-night-live/Taylor Lorenz, tech journalist on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlorenzSophia Smith Galer, journalist https://twitter.com/sophiasgalerLaura Garcia, BBC Mundo

On the podcast this week we discuss the art of Long Reads and how to pitch, research and write them. We receive excellent insights from GQ features editor Oliver Franklin-Wallis and Guardian writer Samira Shackle.The guestsOliver Franklin-WallisWebsite: https://oliverfranklinwallis.com/Book: The Wasteland https://oliverfranklinwallis.com/wasteland/Twitter: https://twitter.com/olifranklinSamira ShackleWebsite: https://samirashackle.com/Book: Karachi Vice https://samirashackle.com/books/Twitter: https://twitter.com/samirashackleResourcesGuardian The Long Read https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/the-long-readGQ Long Reads https://www.gq.com/about/long-readsLong Reads submission details https://longreads.com/submissions/RecommendationsSophie Elmhirst Long Read https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/27/man-who-wants-to-make-condoms-sexy-durexTom Lamont Long Read https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-race-to-catch-the-last-nazis

We're back for another series and in our first episode we talk about the nitty gritty of freelance rights. What can you do about late payments, poor contracts and unfair rates? We discuss the problems and the solutions with Sheron Boyle, founder of Can Pay Won't Pay Facebook group, and Natasha Hirst, president of the National Union of Journalists.The guests@hirstphotosNatasha's website https://natashahirstblog.co.uk/@sheronboyle1Sheron Boyle Media https://www.facebook.com/SheronBoyleMediaResourcesCan Pay Won't Pay Freelance Journalists (UK outlets only) Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/614195525419319NUJ freelance membership https://www.nuj.org.uk/join/how-much-will-it-cost.htmlNUJ freelance rate for the job http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.phpNUJ freelance fact pack https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html Late payment fee template https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2023/04/late-payment-letter-and-outstanding-payment-letter-template/RecommendationsHeather Brooks MP Expenses investigation https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2009/may/15/mps-expenses-heather-brooke-foiRonan Farrow Hollywood sex abuse investigation https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/oct/12/ronan-farrow-on-investigating-harvey-weinstein-family-issues-thrown-at-me-is-a-dirty-moveFaith Martin https://faithmartin.journoportfolio.com/John Pring, Disability News Service https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/

In the final episode of our awards season special we speak to the winner of the Best Specialist Journalist category. Hannah Summers talks about the challenges of family court reporting and how she has curved out a niche in this unreported field.Show noteshttps://twitter.com/hansummershttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/hannah-summersHannah's award winning work https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/mar/29/revealed-66-children-still-missing-from-just-one-uk-local-authority-after-vanishing-from-asylum-hotelPresident's guidance on the current rules which continue to apply to the non-pilot areashttps://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/president-of-the-family-division-guidance-as-to-reporting-in-the-family-courts/Guidance on the new rules under the pilot https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-01-30/how-to-operate-in-family-court-and-what-to-think-about-before-you-arriveHannah's first story for The Bureau for Investigative Journalismhttps://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-07-06/family-court-files-parental-alienation-used-to-silence-claims-of-abuseFreelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winnersAward sponsor 5WH https://www.5wh.com/

The winner of our Best Feature award, Amelia Tait, spoke to us about how she researches and writes her quirky features. She also gave some top advice on how to keep editors happy.Show noteshttps://ameliatait.com/https://twitter.com/ameliarghAmelia's winning article https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/feb/04/its-a-control-thing-why-are-we-so-fascinated-by-super-organised-homesAmelia's comment piece on bread https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/22/sourdough-sliced-white-loaf-sandwiches-bread-mouth-fashionFreelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winnersAward sponsor Lightbulb Press Hangout https://www.facebook.com/groups/lightbulbhangout/?locale=en_GB

In this episode we talk to journalist Lucy Osborne about her award winning investigation into sexual abuse in the fashion industry. She explains how the story unfolded in both print and broadcast media.Show notesLucy Osborne https://twitter.com/Lucy_OsborneLucy's Guardian profile https://www.theguardian.com/profile/lucy-osborneLucy's Guardian report https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/may/28/jean-luc-brunel-abuse-six-women-epsteinLucy's Sky series https://www.sky.com/watch/title/series/b4c6aeec-ec48-4a33-a1f6-49f19ec32dee/scouting-for-girls-fashion-s-darkest-secret-b4c6aeec-ec48-4a33-a1f6-49f19ec32deeFreelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winnersAward sponsor https://www.journalism.co.uk/

Today we speak to Lara Olszowska who won the Freelance Journalism Awards prize for best piece of work by a student or early career journalist. She talks about reporting on Ukrainian schools during the war and how her journalism training is developing.Show noteshttps://twitter.com/LaraOlszowskahttps://laraolszowska.wordpress.com/Lara's award-winning article https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/60187/how-ukrainian-teachers-keep-schools-running-in-wartimeLara's article on Uzbek theatre icon https://www.telegraph.co.uk/art/what-to-see/uzbek-theatre-icon-who-resisted-soviet-culture-washing/NCTJ training https://www.nctj.com/News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/Award sponsor Media Mentor https://www.themediamentor.info/

In the latest Freelance Journalism Awards series we speak to the winner of the Best Print Journalist category Gabriella Jozwiak.She tells us how she ended up in Ukraine reporting on the impact of the war on young children and the challenges she faced as a freelancer.Show notesWebsite http://www.gabriellajozwiak.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/GabriellaJ Rory Peck Trust who provide safety training for freelance journalists https://rorypecktrust.org/DART Center for Journalism & Trauma (who funded Gabriella's trip to Ukraine) https://dartcenter.org/NUJ resources for freelancers (including press cards) https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html

In this special Freelance Journalism Awards series the winner of Best News Story, Rachael Healy, talks to us about her exclusive investigation which led to David Walliams leaving Britain's Got Talent.Show notesRachael Healy https://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachael-healyTwitter https://twitter.com/ohrhealyWebsite http://www.rachaelhealy.co.uk/Britain's Got Talent story https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/10/david-walliams-recorded-derogatory-remarks-britains-got-talent-bgt-contestantsFreelance Journalism Awards winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winnersNews Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/

In this episode we talk to Freelance Journalism Awards winner Anna Lawlor who won Best Broadcast Journalist 2023. She chats to us about moving from print to radio broadcasting and developing her award-winning documentary Typical!Show notesAnna Lawlor https://www.weareluminescence.com/our-team/anna-lawlor/https://twitter.com/AnnaL_Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annalawlorNCTJ journalism training https://www.nctj.com/Freelance Journalism Awards winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winnersLoftus Media https://loftusmedia.co.uk/BBC Radio 4 Commissioning Rounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/radio/radio-4/Women in Journalism https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/

In this special bonus episode we talk to two members of the Freelancing for Journalism team, Madeleine Drury and Helen Quinn, who are both freelance journalists working in the broadcast industry. Maddie works as a freelance journalist and audio producer for broadcasters such as BBC World Service and Sky News, and Helen divides her time between writing health-related articles as a journalist and writing documentary scripts for television. The GuestsMadeleine DruryTwitter: @DruryMadeleine Instagram: @dreamonmaddieMaddie's work: https://linktr.ee/drurymaHelen QuinnTwitter: @helen1_quinnInstagram: @helenquinn_1Helen's journalism portfolio: https://muckrack.com/helen-quinn-3ResourcesCreative Accesshttps://creativeaccess.org.uk for jobs and placement schemes - this is your number one shop for young people.Content is Queenhttps://contentisqueen.org for getting into podcastingPlaces to find work:JournoResources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-jobs-internships/Media Beans https://mediabeans.io/Sian Meades-Williams Freelance Writing Jobs newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/69d207801f23/freelancewritingjobsFinding work in TV:Screen Skillshttps://www.screenskills.com/Production Basehttps://www.productionbase.co.uk/The Talent Managerhttps://www.thetalentmanager.com/Media Parents- good for flexible roles and job sharinghttps://www.mediaparents.co.uk/Science Telly jobs (Facebook group)https://www.facebook.com/groups/210114535757505/Working in TV (Facebook group)

In this week's episode we ask how do you get a byline in the publication you've always wanted to work for? We discuss this with award-winning freelance journalist Donna Ferguson who writes regularly for her dream publication The Guardian, and Karen Edwards, a freelance journalist, editor and author who started in the entertainment industry and made a conscious choice to move into travel journalism. The Guests Karen EdwardsTwitter: @KarenNEdwards Instagram: @karennedwards_writerWebsite: https://www.karenedwards.co.uk/Donna Ferguson Twitter: @DonnaLFergusonInstagram: @donnalfergusonResourcesWomen in Journalism Masterclass serieshttps://womeninjournalism.co.uk/masterclass-series/Donna's work in The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/donna-fergusonTelegraph Travel Section https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/Pitching and providing the goodshttps://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/pitching-and-providing-the-goodsNational Union of Journalists (NUJ)https://www.nuj.org.uk/Women in Journalismhttps://womeninjournalism.co.uk/Branding and supplementary income podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/branding-and-supplementary-incomeFFJ Quick Guide: Branding for Freelancers https://payhip.com/FreelancingforJournalistsFFJ newsletter on Branding yourself as a Journalist https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalistsMuckrack https://muckrack.com/donna-fergusonReadly App

This episode looks at how to negotiate rates and when to push back against poor rates. We chat with Elle Hunt, who writes for the Guardian but also has bylines in Tortoise, New Scientist and Grazia and Tayla Blaire, a freelance content and copywriter based in South Africa. They both have excellent tips and strategies about the best way to negotiate.The GuestsElle HuntTwitter: @elle_hunt Instagram: @elle_huntWebsite: https://ellehunt.net/Tayla BlaireTwitter: @TaylaBlaire Instagram: @tayla.blaireWebsite: https://taylablaire.com/ResourcesTayla's Huffington Post personal essay https://www.huffpost.com/entry/student-teacher-pediatric-cancer-family_n_61e9d33ee4b01440a6895a4aSonia Weiss opportunities of the week https://soniaweiser.wordpress.com/opportunities-of-the-week-newsletter/Who pays writers http://whopayswriters.com/#/resultsStudy hallhttps://studyhall.xyz/plans/study-hall-subscriptions/NUJ rate for the jobhttp://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.phpNUJ rate advice http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?§ion=General&subsect=Negotiating+rates+and+rights&page=AdviceJourno Resources freelance rateshttps://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/Book: You are a badass at making money by Jen Sincero https://jensincero.com/shop/#product=product-habits-paperbackFreelance recommendationsKushie Aminhttps://kushieamin.wixsite.com/homeAmelia Tait

This week we look at how to sell one story in multiple ways. How do you get more bang for your buck, maximise your income and make the most of a topic you have been looking into? We have Gabriella Ferlita, a journalist writing about women's health, sex and entertainment and Florian Sturm, a freelance journalist based in Germany writing about science, conservation and travel, to share how they have very successfully sold one story in different ways. The GuestsFlorian SturmTwitter: @wordscombinedInstagram: @flowritesandtravelsWebsite: https://florian-sturm.com/Gabriella FerlitaTwitter: @Gabriellaf_17Instagram: @gabriellaferlitaPortfolio: https://gabriellaferlita99.journoportfolio.com/ResourcesJourno Resources events and masterclasseshttps://www.journoresources.org.uk/events/Florian in National Geographichttps://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/author/florian-sturmWith artificial intelligence to more animal welfare in aquaculture, Greenpeacehttps://www.greenpeace.ch/de/hintergrund/80353/mit-kuenstlicher-intelligenz-zu-mehr-tierwohl-in-der-aquakultur/Florian's Kenya scholarship storyhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3de4aa25bf0252ea0e0cb4/t/5c7971b90d9297f72e955f39/1551462906497/Klick-klack_Kenia_SupriseFlorian's upcoming book: A life for the Ocean https://ein-leben-fuer-den-ozean.de/Contribute to its production and the spread of knowledge by buying plankton: https://ein-leben-fuer-den-ozean.de/produkt/supportplankton/Gabriella's sex trend articles (explainer and first-person)https://www.tyla.com/sex-and-relationships/pressing-down-womans-stomach-tiktok-20220117https://www.elitedaily.com/dating/tiktok-sex-trend-pushing-down-stomach-sex

In this episode we explore what makes a winning pitch and how to improve your chances of getting a commission.Learn about the most common mistakes freelancers make when pitching as we chat with two experienced freelance journalists, Punteha van Terheyden who specialises in true-life stories and Flic Everett, a self-employed journalist and editor. The GuestsPunteha van TerheydenTwitter: @vTFeatures Instagram: @vtfeaturesWebsite: https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/Flic EverettTwitter: @fliceverett Website: https://www.fliceverett.com/ResourcesPodcast on pitching https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/searchPunteha's journalism handbookshttps://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/freelance-journalism-learning-handbooks-online-uk-part-timeThe 10-point pitching planhttps://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/affordable-freelance-journalism-handbooks-digital-ukUse the code FFJ33 to get a 33% discountFreelance RecommendationsLeah Hardy@LeahFHardy https://muckrack.com/leah-hardy/articlesIsabelle Jani-Friend @ijanifriendhttps://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/cystic-fibrosis-coronavirus_uk_600e0a68c5b6a0d83a1c766c

In this week's episode, we look at how to generate ideas for stories. Writer and lecturer Ellie Levenson and freelancer feature writer Amelia Tait talk us through how they get some of their best ideas and where they find inspiration. The GuestsEllie LevensonTwitter: @EllieLevenson Instagram: @ellie_levensonAmelia TaitTwitter: @ameliargh Website: https://ameliatait.com/ResourcesMuseum of brandshttps://museumofbrands.com/Amelia's bubble bath brand story in The Observerhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/aug/21/whatever-happened-to-novelty-bubble-bath-toysEllie's story on the Lockerbie bombingshttps://www.ft.com/content/7c3001fc-9b21-11dd-a653-000077b07658Amelia on how crips flavours have changedhttps://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jan/14/so-long-salt-and-vinegar-how-crisp-flavours-went-from-simple-to-sensationalAmelia's story on pathwayshttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jun/14/paths-of-desire-lockdown-has-lent-a-new-twist-to-the-unofficial-trails-we-carveGoogle trends https://trends.google.com/trends/?geo=GBWhat commissioning editors wanthttps://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/what-commissioning-editors-wantLily's article about running feeshttps://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/runners-world-where-do-my-fees-go/Freelancing for Journalists newsletter https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/Freelance Recommendations:Joe Zadeh

It's series 9 of the podcast and we are going back to basics. In the first episode of the new series we discuss how to go freelance.How do you take the leap into the freelance world? What is the best way to do it, and how do you overcome the freelance imposter syndrome? Our guests this week, Laura Cooke and Charlotte Scotland, are experienced journalists who have both recently gone freelance.The GuestsLaura CookeTwitter: @lauracooke21Instagram: @laura_cooke_journalistFacebook: Laura Cooke Journalist and Writer Website: https://lauracookejournalist.wordpress.com/Charlotte ScotlandTwitter: @charlscotlandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-scotland-6637b4b2Podcast: Beach Got NewsResourcesFreelancing for Journalists Course with Lily and Emmahttps://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/kickstart-your-freelance-journalism-career/s43/a750959/ Past Freelancing for Journalist podcasts relevant to this episode:Ghosting: https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/ghostingImposter syndrome: https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/imposter-syndromeSaying No:https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/saying-noFinances and getting paid:https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/finances-and-getting-paidTrello - a tool to manage tasks https://trello.com/enBranding for Freelance Journalists https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalistsJourno Resources webinars https://www.journoresources.org.uk/events/

In the final episode of the series we chat to Terri White the former editor of Empire magazine and Time Out New York, about her first book, Coming Undone. The book is a brutally honest and moving memoir about her breakdown in New York and how her early life experiences shaped where she is today, both professionally and personally.  Terri is currently a freelance journalist writing for a range of publications and has a column in the Sunday Times. We pick her brains about choosing to go freelance for a better work/ life balance and how journalism today is affected by a lack of class diversity.  The Author Terri White  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Terri_White (@Terri_White) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrilwhite (@terrilwhite) Newsletter: White Noise https://terriwhite.substack.com/ (https://terriwhite.substack.com/) Book Coming Undone https://canongate.co.uk/books/2716-c Publisher Cannongate https://canongate.co.uk/ (https://canongate.co.uk/) Journalism  Grazia article about surviving on benefits https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/we-must-continue-to-protect-children-in-need/ (https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/we-must-continue-to-protect-children-in-need/) Big Issue  https://www.bigissue.com/news/activism/terri-white-no-child-should-know-the-emptiness-and-ache-of-hunger/ (https://www.bigissue.com/news/activism/terri-white-no-child-should-know-the-emptiness-and-ache-of-hunger/) Sunday Times column  https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/whos-that-banging-away-at-the-typewriter-look-out-heres-terri-zsks0jtdd (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/whos-that-banging-away-at-the-typewriter-look-out-heres-terri-zsks0jtdd) The New Statesman https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/media/2022/06/terri-white-media-response-strikes-working-class-journalists (https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/media/2022/06/terri-white-media-response-strikes-working-class-journalists) Empire podcast  https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/empire-podcast-479-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-jude-law-farewell-terri-white/ (https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/empire-podcast-479-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-jude-law-farewell-terri-white/) Help to get into journalism London Film Festival critics mentorship  https://www2.bfi.org.uk/lff/education/critics-mentorship-programme (https://www2.bfi.org.uk/lff/education/critics-mentorship-programme) The Guardian Scott Trust Bursary https://theguardianfoundation.org/programmes/scott-trust-bursary (https://theguardianfoundation.org/programmes/scott-trust-bursary) Arts emergency https://www.arts-emergency.org/  (https://www.arts-emergency.org/ ) Freelancing for Journalists work experience  https://freelancingforjournalists.com/journalism-work-experience-initiative/ (https://freelancingforjournalists.com/journalism-work-experience-initiative/)

In the latest episode we speak to photojournalists Angie Simms and Stuart Quinn about their photography work and their self-published cookbook. The Australian couple, who are currently travelling across Oz, talk about taking control of their passion project and the importance of hiring a strong team and calling in favours. The Authors Angie Simms and Stuart Quinn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stradbrokeislandphotography/?hl=en (@stradbrokeislandphotography) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angandstu/ (https://www.facebook.com/angandstu/) Website: https://stradbrokeislandphotography.com/ (https://stradbrokeislandphotography.com/)   The book Eat, Drink and Be Straddie  https://www.amazon.in/Eat-Drink-Be-Straddie-tastes-ebook/dp/B08QF5PBY3 (https://www.amazon.in/Eat-Drink-Be-Straddie-tastes-ebook/dp/B08QF5PBY3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUI7AITYC4Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUI7AITYC4Q) Press https://seqfoodtrails.com.au/Redlands/Articles/Redlands-Article-4 (https://seqfoodtrails.com.au/Redlands/Articles/Redlands-Article-4) https://www.pebblesandpomegranateseeds.com.au/eat-drink-straddie-tales-tastes-island-sun/ (https://www.pebblesandpomegranateseeds.com.au/eat-drink-straddie-tales-tastes-island-sun/) https://www.weekendnotes.com/eat-drink-be-straddie-cleveland-library/ (https://www.weekendnotes.com/eat-drink-be-straddie-cleveland-library/)

In this episode we speak to Polly Morland, a documentary maker turned writer, about her new book which she wrote during lockdown. The book documents the life of a GP working in a rural practice. Polly chats about the benefits of long research chats and how to maintain the anonymity of contributors when needed.  Polly is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines and also teaches part-time at Cardiff School of Journalism. The Author Polly Morland Website: https://www.pollymorland.com/ Books A Fortunate Woman, a country doctor's story (published 9th June 2022) https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139 (https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139) Metamorphosis: How and Why We Change Risk Wise: Nine Everyday Adventures The Society of Timid Souls: Or, How to be Brave https://www.pollymorland.com/books/ (https://www.pollymorland.com/books/) Agent PEW Literary https://www.pewliterary.com/author/polly-morland (https://www.pewliterary.com/author/polly-morland) Publisher Penguin Random House https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/144648/polly-morland (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/144648/polly-morland) Pan Macmillan (Picador) https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139 (https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139) Pollys' documentaries: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2295934/ (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2295934/)

In this episode we speak to the author Lucy Waterlow about the process of ghostwriting. Lucy has ghostwritten four books including Nell McAndrew's Guide to Running plus an additional guide to running and two running memoirs.  Lucy is also a freelance journalist and writes for a number of different outlets including the Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mail, Women's Running and OK! Magazine. The author Lucy Waterlow Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucyrunningfeat (@LucyRunningFeat) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningfeatlucy (@runningfeatlucy)   Books Nell McAndrew's Guide To Running  Run Mummy Run: Inspiring Women to be Fit, Healthy and Happy  Ghostwriter of ultra runner Mimi Anderson's two memoirs: Beyond Impossible: From Reluctant Runner to Guinness World Record holder, and Limitless: An Ultrarunner's Story of Pain, Perseverance and the Pursuit of Success  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucy-Waterlow/e/B00T6PX7I2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucy-Waterlow/e/B00T6PX7I2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) Publisher Bloomsbury https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/lucy-waterlow/ (https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/lucy-waterlow/) Summersdale https://summersdale.com/sd-author/lucy-waterlow/ (https://summersdale.com/sd-author/lucy-waterlow/) Journalism https://muckrack.com/lucy-waterlow (https://muckrack.com/lucy-waterlow)

In this week's episode we speak to prolific freelance journalist Chris Stokel-Walker whose work regularly appears in WIRED, The Economist and Newsweek. Chris has written two tech-based books, and we chat with him about the importance of making your ideas relevant and timeless when switching from journalism to book writing.  The author Chris Stokel-Walker Twitter: https://twitter.com/stokel (@stokel)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cstokelwalker/?hl=en (@cstokelwalker) Website: https://www.stokel-walker.com/ (https://www.stokel-walker.com/) Books TikTok Boom: China's Dynamite App and the Superpower Race for Social Media YouTubers: How YouTube shook up TV and created a new generation of stars Agent https://cmm.agency/view-author.php?AuthorID=79 (https://cmm.agency/view-author.php?AuthorID=79) Publishers https://www.canburypress.com/products/youtubers-by-chris-stokel-walker (https://www.canburypress.com/products/youtubers-by-chris-stokel-walker) https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/ (https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/) Examples of Chris's journalism:  https://www.wired.co.uk/profile/chris-stokel-walker (https://www.wired.co.uk/profile/chris-stokel-walker) https://www.theguardian.com/profile/chris-stokel-walker (https://www.theguardian.com/profile/chris-stokel-walker) https://www.newscientist.com/author/chris-stokel-walker/ (https://www.newscientist.com/author/chris-stokel-walker/) The New Statesman review of Chris's book:  https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2021/07/tiktok-boom-chris-stokel-walker-review (https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2021/07/tiktok-boom-chris-stokel-walker-review) Well told conference:  https://welltold.org/about/ (https://welltold.org/about/)

In our ‘Summer Reads' podcast series, we chat with freelance journalists who have written successful books. Bringing the first episode of series eight back with a bang is Lisa Bradley, the author of two psychological thrillers – Paper Dolls and The Lesson.  Lisa began her writing career in local news and subsequently worked as a freelance journalist for national papers and magazines. She is now a lecturer in journalism at the University of Sheffield. We chat about the importance of nailing your first draft and finding success after rejection.   The Author: Lisa Bradley Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabjourno (@lisabjourno) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabwriter/?hl=en-gb (@lisabwriter) Website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/people/academic/lisa-bradley (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/people/academic/lisa-bradley) Lisa's books: Paper Dolls The Lesson Agent: Anthony Harwood: http://antonyharwood.com/lisa-bradley/ (http://antonyharwood.com/lisa-bradley/) Publisher: Quercus Books: https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/contributor/lisa-bradley/ (https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/contributor/lisa-bradley/) Curtis Brown creative writing courses: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/creative-writing-courses/ (https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/creative-writing-courses/)

We have a very special bonus episode of the podcast this week. We sat down with award-winning freelance journalist and writer Saima Mir to discuss the paperback launch of her fantastic novel, The Khan, which is currently Waterstones Book of the Month. We talked about diversity in publishing, the writing process and what journalistic experience she was able to draw on. The Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaimaMir?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@SaimaMir)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_raf_remy/?hl=en (@ben_raf_remy) Website: https://saimamir.com/ (https://saimamir.com/)   Resources The Khan by Saima Mir https://oneworld-publications.com/the-khan.html (https://oneworld-publications.com/the-khan.html) The Godfather by Mario Puzo https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-godfather/mario-puzo/9780099528128 (https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-godfather/mario-puzo/9780099528128) Malcolm X Speaks by George Breitman https://www.amazon.co.uk/Malcolm-X-Speaks-George-Breitman/dp/0802132138 Freelancing for Journalists by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553 (https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553) Why I'm no longer talking to white people about race by Reni Eddo-Lodge https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race-9781408870587/ (https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race-9781408870587/)

In this episode, we talk about how to get funding for a project with Amanda Nunn,  a freelance broadcast journalist and co-founder of the Off the Record newsletter and Warren Nettleford, an ITN television presenter and reporter and co-founder of Need to Know, the UK's first youth news service built purely for the digital generation. Amanda Nunn Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandanunnc5 (@AmandaNunnC5) Off the record newsletter: https://www.offtherec.co.uk/ Warren Nettleford  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wnettleford (@wnettleford ) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monkish_monsignor/ (@monkish_monsignor) Need to Know website: https://ntk.network/ (https://ntk.network/)   Resources Cision https://www.cision.com/ Journalism Charity https://journalistscharity.org.uk/ (https://journalistscharity.org.uk/) Journo Resources  https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-degree-funding-training-complete-list/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-degree-funding-training-complete-list/) Women in Journalism https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/ (https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/) Royal Television Awards- Digital Award 2019: Need to Know  https://rts.org.uk/award/tvj2021 (https://rts.org.uk/award/tvj2021) Google news initiative fund  https://twitter.com/GoogleNewsInit (https://twitter.com/GoogleNewsInit) https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/ (https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/) YouTube launch warren  Need to Know https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVG8pk55TDQIYwNPTf-k7ig (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVG8pk55TDQIYwNPTf-k7ig) European Journalism Centre https://ejc.net/ (https://ejc.net/) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ (https://www.patreon.com/) Freelance journalist recommendations Amelia Tait https://ameliatait.com/ (https://ameliatait.com/) Johnny Harris https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-harris-b067488b/  (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-harris-b067488b/ )

In this episode we talk about side hustles, should you have one and how do you explore your interests alongside your freelance journalism work? We speak to Dean Sterling Jones, a chef from Northern Ireland, who works as a freelance journalist when he's not cooking, and Waseem Mirza, a sci-tech journalist and presenter who is also a screen actor and voice artist.  Waseem Mirza Twitter: https://twitter.com/waseem_mirza (@waseem_mirza) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWaseemMirza/ (@thewaseemmirza)   Dean Jones Twitter: https://twitter.com/shootingthemess (@shootingthemess) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deansterlingjones/?hl=en-gb (@deansterlingjones) Blog: https://shootingthemessenger.blog/   Resources BBC CLICK https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9ry (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9ry) Pennyworth series 3 https://collider.com/pennyworth-season-3-hbo-max/ (https://collider.com/pennyworth-season-3-hbo-max/) NUJ Freelance Resources https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html (https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html) NUJ Branches  https://www.nuj.org.uk/engage/union-democracy/branches.html (https://www.nuj.org.uk/engage/union-democracy/branches.html) Examples of how Lily brands different parts of her journalism https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/ (https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/) https://twitter.com/lilycanter (https://twitter.com/lilycanter) https://www.instagram.com/lilycanter/ (https://www.instagram.com/lilycanter/) The FutureTECH Show- Waseem's podcast  https://open.spotify.com/show/0QCdLw6UrG8sOBOgu69Vjx (https://open.spotify.com/show/0QCdLw6UrG8sOBOgu69Vjx) The FutureTECH Show - Waseem's YouTube series  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsinWmjHSi8&list=PLblZus0jlv0sHpP9g1uRKgPG_FFwJq4Rb&index=1 (The FutureTECH Show Episode 1) Dean's latest article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/deansterlingjones/russia-yevgeny-prigozhin-ukraine-trump-giuliani-films (https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/deansterlingjones/russia-yevgeny-prigozhin-ukraine-trump-giuliani-films) Freelance journalist recommendations Jane Lytvynenko https://twitter.com/JaneLytv (https://twitter.com/JaneLytv) https://www.janelytv.com/ (https://www.janelytv.com/) https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/02/ukraine-russia-conflict-livestream/622900/ (https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/02/ukraine-russia-conflict-livestream/622900/) Carol Cadwalladr https://www.theguardian.com/profile/carolecadwalladr (https://www.theguardian.com/profile/carolecadwalladr) https://twitter.com/carolecadwalla (@carolecadwalla) 

In this episode, we ask whether you need shorthand as a freelance journalist. We talk to Marc Shoffman, a journalist and podcaster, and Rachel Charlton-Dailey, a health and disability journalist, about the pros and cons of shorthand, when it can be useful, as well as considering alternatives tools.  Marc Shoffman Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcshoffman (@marcshoffman)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inforapennypodcast/?hl=en (inforapennypodcast) Website: Https://cavendishcontent.com/ (Https://cavendishcontent.com/)   Rachel Charlton-Dailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelCDailey (@RachelCDailey) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_is_dunn/ (@rachel_is_dunn) Website: https://rachelcharltondailey.com/ (https://rachelcharltondailey.com/)   Resources The unwritten https://www.theunwritten.co.uk/ (https://www.theunwritten.co.uk/) Women in Journalism Georgina Henry award for digital innovation. https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/about-us/georgina-henry-award/ (https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/about-us/georgina-henry-award/) Transcription software service https://otter.ai/home (https://otter.ai/home) NCTJ shorthand  https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/shorthand-teeline (https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/shorthand-teeline) NCTJ optional shorthand  https://pressgazette.co.uk/nctj-set-to-make-shorthand-optional-for-students-who-dont-focus-on-news/ (https://pressgazette.co.uk/nctj-set-to-make-shorthand-optional-for-students-who-dont-focus-on-news/) Freelance Journalist Recommendations Ian Fraser  https://www.ianfraser.org/ (https://www.ianfraser.org/) Charlotte Colombo https://muckrack.com/charlotte-colombo (https://muckrack.com/charlotte-colombo) Hannah Shewan Stevens https://muckrack.com/hannah-stevens (https://muckrack.com/hannah-stevens)

Trust is an essential part of journalism. In this episode, we find out why it's important and what you can do as a freelance journalist to gain it. We talk to Steve Nowottny, an editor from FullFact, who discusses how his work exposes and counters the harm false information can cause, and Jennifer Sizeland, a UK-based freelance journalist, who talks to us about how journalists can build trust with their sources. Steve Nowottny Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenowottny (@stevenowottny) Website: https://www.stevenowottny.com/ (https://www.stevenowottny.com/) Jennifer Sizeland Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifeofsize (https://twitter.com/LandofSize) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofsize/ (@lifeofsize)  Website: https://landofsize.com/ (https://landofsize.com/) Resources Full Fact https://fullfact.org/ (https://fullfact.org/) How journalists can build trust with their sources https://ijnet.org/en/story/how-journalists-can-build-trust-their-sources (https://ijnet.org/en/story/how-journalists-can-build-trust-their-sources) Muck Rack https://muckrack.com/search/ (https://muckrack.com/search/) Qwoted https://www.qwoted.com/ (https://www.qwoted.com/) Branding advice for journalists https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists?s=r (https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists?s=r) FFJ podcast episode on branding https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DiPXKqkBgZaJkSqI9VIqo (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DiPXKqkBgZaJkSqI9VIqo) FFJ Twitter verification campaign  https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/join-our-twitter-blue-tick-campaign?s=r (https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/join-our-twitter-blue-tick-campaign?s=r) Media matchmaker  https://mediamatchmaker.co.uk/ (https://mediamatchmaker.co.uk/) War on truth on BBC Radio 4 documentary by Marianna Spring  https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0btv73r (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0btv73r) Freelance journalist recommendations Harry Wallop  https://harrywallop.co.uk/ (https://harrywallop.co.uk/) Marianna Spring disinformation reporter for the BBC  https://twitter.com/mariannaspring (https://twitter.com/mariannaspring) Anya Ryan https://muckrack.com/anya-ryan (https://muckrack.com/anya-ryan)