Freelancing for Journalists

Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson
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Freelancing for Journalists

Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between. Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life. Contact us via email freelancingforjournalists@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno. You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/ Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/ And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.

  1. Best News & Feature Journalist

    1 HR. AGO

    Best News & Feature Journalist

    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. Guest Nicola Kelly https://x.com/NicolaKelly https://www.nicolakelly.com/ Resources Turkish border force story https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jun/07/uk-provided-3m-to-turkish-border-forces-to-stop-migrants-foi-reveals Deliveroo 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-40 The 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-journalism The best feature category was sponsored by the National Union of Journalists Freelance Branch https://www.londonfreelance.org/lfb/index.html

    48 min
  2. Best Campaigning Journalist: Liz Perkins

    OCT 2

    Best Campaigning Journalist: Liz Perkins

    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. Guest Liz Perkins https://x.com/lizperkinsmedia LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-perkins-7b667b75/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=uk Resources End This Injustice Campaign https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1819475/jade-ward-law-russell-marsh-parent-rights This award was sponsored by global journalism network Paydesk https://paydesk.co/

    33 min
  3. Best Investigation: Sahar Zand

    SEP 25

    Best Investigation: Sahar Zand

    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. Guest Sahar Zand https://x.com/SaharZand Resources Dirty Work podcast https://www.saharzand.com/podcast/skynews/dirtywork Sahar's TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/sahar_zand_why_iranians_are_cutting_their_hair_for_women_life_freedom?subtitle=en Talking Travel Writing newsletter https://travelwriting.substack.com/ This award was sponsored by market research company Savanta https://savanta.com/

    38 min
  4. Best Early Career Journalist: Hatty Willmoth

    SEP 18

    Best Early Career Journalist: Hatty Willmoth

    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. Guest Hatty Willmoth https://x.com/hattywillmoth Resources Hatty's award-winning article https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/gen-z-commune-bruderhof-darvell-sussex-celibacy-b2518811.html The award was sponsored by journalism training provider News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/ Freelancing for Journalists full resource list https://www.freelancingforjournalists.com/

    37 min
  5. Public Speaking

    APR 24

    Public Speaking

    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 guests Hannah Ajala thisishannahajala.com Twitter hannah_ajala Dhruti Shah www.dhrutishah.com/ Newsletter: https://haveyouthoughtabout.substack.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/have-you-thought-about/id1678099334 Resources Druhti's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bear-Markets-Beyond-bestiary-business/dp/1911622463 Hannah's Tedx talk https://www.ted.com/talks/hannah_ajala_how_to_be_positively_delusional Hannah's award-winning podcast Love Janessa podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvq7 https://creativeaccess.org.uk/ We Are Black Journos https://twitter.com/weblackjournos Recommendations Revolutionary Acts by Jason Okundaye https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571372218-revolutionary-acts/ The F-Rated Podcast https://f-rated.org/f-rated-podcast/

    52 min
  6. Newsletter publishing

    APR 17

    Newsletter publishing

    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. Guests Adharanand Finn https://twitter.com/adharanand https://www.instagram.com/thewayoftherunner/ https://thewayoftherunner.com/ Claire Cohen https://twitter.com/clairecohen https://www.instagram.com/clairecohen1/ Resources BFF: The Truth About Female Friendship https://www.amazon.co.uk/BFF-truth-about-female-friendship/dp/1787635635 Adharanand Finn's books https://www.adharanandfinn.com/books Monday Musings newsletter https://adharanand.substack.com/ Adharanand Finn Patreon https://www.patreon.com/adharanandfinn Tell 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-newsletter Recommendations Francesca 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/

    53 min
  7. Social media management

    APR 10

    Social media management

    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=en https://muckrack.com/nicole-letts Britt Jones https://twitter.com/the_brittjones https://linktr.ee/Thebrittjones Resources Social media managers https://www.loomly.com/ https://www.hootsuite.com/ Portfolio service https://linktr.ee/ Time tracker app https://toggl.com/ Recommendations Emma Rosen The Radical Sabbatical https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Sabbatical-Millennial-Handbook-Quarter/dp/191138273X Amy Beth Wright Texas wine https://muckrack.com/amybethwright Rebecca Deurlein Sandwich King of Chicago https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240303-a-food-network-chefs-favourite-sandwiches-in-his-hometown-of-chicago

    49 min
  8. Report writing and translation

    APR 3

    Report writing and translation

    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. Guests Priya 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-joi Judith Zerdin https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithzerdin Resources Time Management podcast https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/time-management Institute of Translation and Interpreting https://www.iti.org.uk/membership/individual-membership-categories/associate-membership.html Recommendations Linda 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-frites Ariane Sherine, Why I legally changed my name five times https://arianesherine.substack.com/p/why-i-legally-changed-my-name-five

    40 min
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Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between. Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life. Contact us via email freelancingforjournalists@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno. You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/ Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/ And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.

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  • Creator
    Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson
  • Show Website
    Freelancing for Journalists

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