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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In the latest series of the podcast we're digging into what life is like for newbie freelance journalists. We kick off with Emma Truscott who works permanently as a house sitter while pursuing her career as a travel journalist. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/emma...

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Emma Truscott - Freelancing for Journalists

In the latest series of the podcast we're digging into what life is like for newbie freelance journalists. We kick off with Emma Truscott who works perm...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Don't forget to grab your place at our pitching webinar next week! If you can't make the live event, don't worry, everyone who registers automatically gets emailed a recording. REGISTER HERE: www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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How to Start Pitching – Zoom, Wed 24 Jun 2026 - Pitching can feel daunting, especially when approa...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Pitching is quite possibly the most important skill to master as a freelance journalist. Here's why: open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...

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Why pitching is everything

And how we're going to help boost your skills

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We're really looking forward to hosting this freelancing session on How to Start Pitching. Between us we have 25 years' experience of pitching (eek!) and awards for health writing, travel writing, podcasting and sports book writing. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

HURRY! Last chance to grab a spot on our remote journalism work experience and mentorship scheme! REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW MORNING! This scheme only opens twice a year so if you don't register now it will be October before it opens again. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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Buy tickets – Remote Journalism Work Experience and Mentorship Scheme – Zoom

Remote Journalism Work Experience and Mentorship Scheme – Zoom, Wed 27 May 2026 - Are you struggling to find work experience as a journalism student, graduate or aspiring journalist? Would you like th...

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Rory Peck Trust @rorypecktrust.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

✨️ Entries to the 2026 #RoryPeckAwards are now open! rorypecktrust.org/awards 🏆 mib Howden Freelance Journalist of the Year 🏆 Sony Impact Award for Current Affairs 🏆 Martin Adler Prize for a local journalist 🏆 News & Features Award 🏆 NEW - Photojournalism Award

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Unable to travel for work experience? Looking to work remotely alongside a journalist. Want to get mentored by an experienced hack? Our work experience and mentorship scheme is just the right opportunity for you! Sign up before next week to secure your place! www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Are you struggling to find work experience as a journalism student, graduate or aspiring journalist? Are you in need of a journalism mentor? Do not worry - sign up below to the next found of our Remote Journalism Work Experience and Mentorship scheme! www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We have opened our work experience scheme again. If you want to know more about what it entails, read this week's newsletter open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...

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Curious about our work experience scheme?

One of our previous recruits shares how it helped her land a job

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Just two days left to grab a ticket to our webinar on changes to the UK tax system! This will affect all freelancers in the UK and this session will cover everything you need to do to prepare for Making Tax Digital. Watch back video provided to all with a ticket. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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Buy tickets – Making Tax Digital - with expert advice from tax advisor Nicola Hageman – Zoom

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Just one week left to sign up to our Making Tax Digital webinar! www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Freelance journalist and confused about Making Tax Digital? Join Freelancing for Journalists on 22 April for a practical online session with tax adviser Nicola Hageman on what’s changing, who’s affected, and how to prepare. Book here: www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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Emma Wilkinson @emmajourno.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I know none of us really want to think about Making Tax Digital but that's why we asked an expert to come and give us the lowdown. Don't miss out on your place at this @freelancingfor.bsky.social webinar next week. Recordings will be sent to ticket holders if you can't make the time.

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Are you completely bewildered by what Making Tax Digital means for you? Us too! We're hosting an explainer webinar with tax advisor Nicola Hageman on April 22 to demystify the whole process. Everyone with a ticket automatically gets sent a Watch Back recording. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Wondering what the Scooby Do you need to do for Making Tax Digital? Us too! That's why we are running a webinar with a tax advisor this April. If you can't make the live session buy a ticket anyway because all ticket holders automatically receive a recording. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Thanks to @rosietaylorjourno.bsky.social for her invaluable insights into Social Media for Reluctant Journalists. To access the full webinar visit freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/social-med...

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Lily Canter @lilycanter.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

People often ask how I earn money as a journalist who only writes about running. And how do I get my random assignments (like being chased by bloodhounds)? I realise freelancing can be a bit of an enigma especially in a niche like running. So here’s how I do it. open.substack.com/pub/runningm...

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6 ways I earn money as a running journalist

And a sneak preview of Run Forever by Damian Hall

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We have a great webinar coming up this month with award winning freelancer @rosietaylorjourno.bsky.social. She will be sharing tips and advice on how being active on social media can benefit your journalism. Grab your ticket on the link below. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

This month we have a fantastic webinar with award-winning journalist @rosietaylorjourno.bsky.social on Social Media for Reluctant Journalists. She'll be sharing her top tips and practical tools on how to make content work for you www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/2058020

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

How to Pitch Comment Pieces - with expert advice from award winning opinion writer @hannahfearn.bsky.social Just a few places left on this lunchtime webinar today! If you can't make it at 1pm - purchase a ticket and you will automatically be sent a recording www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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Buy tickets – How to Pitch Comment Pieces - with Hannah Fearn – Zoom

How to Pitch Comment Pieces - with Hannah Fearn – Zoom, Wed 25 Feb 2026 - TICKETS INCLUDE ACCESS TO THE LIVE WORKSHOP AND A WATCH BACK VID...

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Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

It's today! Last chance to grab a ticket before this lunchtime event 👇

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Last call for the Freelancing for Journalists lunch time webinar tomorrow on How to Pitch Comment Pieces. Learn from award-winning opinion writer Hannah Fearn how to pitch comment pieces to national and specialist titles. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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How to Pitch Comment Pieces - with Hannah Fearn – Zoom, Wed 25 Feb 2026 - TICKETS INCLUDE ACCESS TO THE LIVE WORKSHOP AND A WATCH BACK VID...

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Emma Wilkinson @emmajourno.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Last day to grab your place for this webinar with @hannahfearn.bsky.social Every one who gets a ticket will get a recording afterwards so definitely worth getting your place even if you can't make the 1pm time. I am so looking forward to this one!

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Lily Canter @lilycanter.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Just two days left to grab your tickets to this special webinar on How to Pitch Comment Pieces. Get expert advice from award winning opinion writer and former opinion editor @hannahfearn.bsky.social session.https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/2010749

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Buy tickets – How to Pitch Comment Pieces - with Hannah Fearn – Zoom

How to Pitch Comment Pieces - with Hannah Fearn – Zoom, Wed 25 Feb 2026 - TICKETS INCLUDE ACCESS TO THE LIVE WORKSHOP AND A WATCH BACK VID...

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Emma Wilkinson @emmajourno.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Grab your spot for this webinar later this month on pitching comment pieces with @hannahfearn.bsky.social - given she won the @freelancingfor.bsky.social award this year for best opinion writer, I can't really think of a better person to get advice from!!!!

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Freelancing for Journalists is running a workshop on How to Pitch Comment Pieces with experienced opinion writer and former The Independent Comment Editor Hannah Fearn on February 25. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

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How to Pitch Comment Pieces - with Hannah Fearn – Zoom, Wed 25 Feb 2026 - TICKETS INCLUDE ACCESS TO THE LIVE WORKSHOP AND A WATCH BACK VID...

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Lily Canter @lilycanter.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

On the pod today we speak to winner of Best Investigation at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. @willcoldwell.bsky.social investigation into the death of an offshore worker was a masterclass in handling sensitive stories. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/will...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Today's podcast is particularly topical since FFJ just deleted its Twitter account. Big tech has as much responsibility as individuals in creating a safe and meaningful society. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/harr...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

In today's newsletter we explain why we have deleted our X account and the other ways we connect with our community open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...

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Why we've walked away from X

And all the many places you can still find us

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Great advice from @hannahfearn.bsky.social on the podcast this week. Catch the full episode on Wednesday from 8am. Just search Freelancing for Journalists on your podcast provider.

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Last chance to get 30% of our newsletter subscription for a year! You'll receiving editor pitching tips, examples of successful pitches, a deep dive into freelance finances and a peek inside the diary of other freelancers. freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/last-chanc...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

We just wanted to flag up our Black Friday Sale. You can get 30% off annual subscription to the Freelancing for Journalists newsletter before Dec 5th. That’s just £28 for the whole year. You can also gift it to a friend for Christmas🎄 freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/subscribe?co...

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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Freelance Journalism Award Winners 2025 📝 ❤️ Congrats to all the winners and nominees for your brilliant work. Bookmarking this page so I can have a read later. Thanks to @freelancingfor.bsky.social

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Freelance Journalism Awards Winners 2025

Time to unveil our judges' selection!

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

A fantastic way to support freelance journalists globally. Students and freelancers get 50% discounted tickets too!

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

The winners of the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 are out! Congratulations everyone!! open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...

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Freelance Journalism Awards Winners 2025

Time to unveil our judges' selection!

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Is AI your friend or foe? We chat all things AI on the podcast today with Harriet Meyer and Rosie Taylor. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/usin...

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Amazing opportunity for freelance journalists to gain free safety training with @rorypecktrust.bsky.social

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Want to know how to get the best out of transcription apps so you can stop taking illegible long hand / short hand notes? Listen to our experts tips on the podcast today. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/tran...

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How to use transcription apps as a journalist - Freelancing for Journalists

Getting the most out of transcription apps as a journalist - using Otter.ai and other services

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Let's stop accepting excuses and demand respect and timely payment. Just one of the things we discuss on the pod today with Jem Collins of Journo Resources and Donna Ferguson of Women in Journalism. Listen wherever you download your pods. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/free...

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guidelines for editors working with freelance journalists - Freelancing for Journalists

We talk all about the new best practice guidelines for editors working with freelancers covering rates of pay, contracts, briefs and more.

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Finbarr Toesland @finbarrtoesland.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Really pleased to be on the shortlist for Best Investigation in the @freelancingfor.bsky.social Awards for my investigation for @bylinetimes.bsky.social on "How US Religious Groups are Exporting Conversion Therapy to Europe" freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-...

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Rachael Healy @rachaelhealy.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Delighted to be shortlisted for best news story in the @freelancingfor.bsky.social Freelance Journalism Awards 2025, for a story about the treatment of workers on Strictly Come Dancing, commissioned when I was freelancing for @theobserveruk.bsky.social last year. Congrats to all on the shortlist!

Front cover of Observer newspaper with story about Strictly

Shortlist for Freelancr Journalism Awards 2025 best news story category

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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

🤗 The Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 Shortlist is here! See who the finalists are... @freelancingfor.bsky.social Congrats and best of luck to everyone. Happy reading! buff.ly/FkyWDuf #FJAwards25

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Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 Shortlist!

Let's see who our finalists are

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The shortlist for our Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 is out. Check out this week's newsletter everyone open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...

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Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 Shortlist!

Let's see who our finalists are

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Rory Peck Trust @rorypecktrust.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We joined the team @freelancingfor.bsky.social to delve into the range of support Rory Peck Trust and @journalistscharity.bsky.social offer to #freelancers. You can hear the session in full on their podcast 🎙️ freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/fina...

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Financial support and grants for freelance journalists - Freelancing for Journalists

This week we look at the financial and practical support available for freelance journalists.

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Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

WOW! Chuffed to bits to discover that I'm shortlisted for two awards in this year's Freelance Journalism Awards, run by @freelancingfor.bsky.social I'm up for best news story and best columnist. When you're working outside the structure of a newsroom career, moments like this are so helpful!

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Did you know that freelance journalists are eligible for grants? Listen to our podcast with the Journalist's Charity and Rory Peck trust to hear what's available! freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/fina...

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Financial support and grants for freelance journalists - Freelancing for Journalists

This week we look at the financial and practical support available for freelance journalists.

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William Hill Sports Book Of The Year @bookieprize.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

📚 | 2025 LONGLIST "Shedding light on why female athletes are outperforming men in endurance events, despite the obstacles put in their way." @emmajourno.bsky.social and @lilycanter.bsky.social joined forces to uncover the history behind sexism in sports in their longlisted book Ultra Women.

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