Freelancing for Journalists
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A community for freelance journalists across the world. We create resources to help you make a success of your freelance journalism career. https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/
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But we need your help! Please complete this anonymous survey to share your experiences.
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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...
January 14, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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...
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...
January 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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...
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...
Why we've walked away from X
And all the many places you can still find us
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January 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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...
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.
December 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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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Our freelance members might be interested in this report on the State of Freelance Journalism from @freelancingfor.bsky.social www.journalism.co.uk/half-of-uk-f...
Half of UK freelance journalists offered less than 10p a word, new study reveals
Research from Sheffield Hallam University and Freelancing for Journalists shows two extreme ends of
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December 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Our freelance members might be interested in this report on the State of Freelance Journalism from @freelancingfor.bsky.social www.journalism.co.uk/half-of-uk-f...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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.
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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.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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.
Thatβs just Β£28 for the whole year. You can also gift it to a friend for Christmasπ
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Thatβs just Β£28 for the whole year. You can also gift it to a friend for Christmasπ
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Freelance Journalism Award Winners 2025 π β€οΈ
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
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
Freelance Journalism Awards Winners 2025
Time to unveil our judges' selection!
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November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Freelance Journalism Award Winners 2025 π β€οΈ
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
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
A fantastic way to support freelance journalists globally. Students and freelancers get 50% discounted tickets too!
π Join us, & the great and the good from the news & media industry on Nov 26 @BFI Southbank when we celebrate the finalists + announce the winners of the 2025 #RoryPeckAwards. Hosted by Isa Soares CNN.
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Show your support for our finalists & freelance journalists globally.
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Show your support for our finalists & freelance journalists globally.
November 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A fantastic way to support freelance journalists globally. Students and freelancers get 50% discounted tickets too!
The winners of the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 are out! Congratulations everyone!! open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...
Freelance Journalism Awards Winners 2025
Time to unveil our judges' selection!
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November 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The winners of the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 are out! Congratulations everyone!! open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...
Is AI your friend or foe? We chat all things AI on the podcast today with Harriet Meyer and Rosie Taylor.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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...
freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/usin...
Amazing opportunity for freelance journalists to gain free safety training with @rorypecktrust.bsky.social
π’Calling all #freelance journalists in Manchester & Glasgow for this free, essential, one-day safety workshop.
COVERING PROTESTS & CIVIL UNREST
Manchester (3rd November) and Glasgow (4th November)
Info and register here: rorypecktrust.org/get-help/tra...
Photo with thanks to Deeyah Khan.
COVERING PROTESTS & CIVIL UNREST
Manchester (3rd November) and Glasgow (4th November)
Info and register here: rorypecktrust.org/get-help/tra...
Photo with thanks to Deeyah Khan.
October 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Amazing opportunity for freelance journalists to gain free safety training with @rorypecktrust.bsky.social
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.
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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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October 15, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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...
freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/tran...
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...
Listen wherever you download your pods. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/free...
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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October 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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...
Listen wherever you download your pods. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/free...
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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"
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October 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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"
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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!
October 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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!
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π€ 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
Congrats and best of luck to everyone.
Happy reading! buff.ly/FkyWDuf #FJAwards25
Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 Shortlist!
Let's see who our finalists are
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October 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
π€ 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
Congrats and best of luck to everyone.
Happy reading! buff.ly/FkyWDuf #FJAwards25
The shortlist for our Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 is out. Check out this week's newsletter everyone open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...
Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 Shortlist!
Let's see who our finalists are
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October 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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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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 ποΈ
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.
freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm
October 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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 ποΈ
freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/fina...
freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/fina...
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Absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted at this yearβs @freelancingfor.bsky.social Freelance Journalist awards for my scoop on the MoD continuing to provide military training for countries with poor human rights records.
October 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted at this yearβs @freelancingfor.bsky.social Freelance Journalist awards for my scoop on the MoD continuing to provide military training for countries with poor human rights records.
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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!
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!
October 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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!
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!
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...
Financial support and grants for freelance journalists - Freelancing for Journalists
This week we look at the financial and practical support available for freelance journalists.
freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm
October 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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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π | 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.
"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.
September 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
π | 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.
"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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@lilycanter.bsky.social and I are over the moon that Ultra Women has made it onto this year's @bookieprize.bsky.social longlist. Many of you will know that it was a long road to get this book published but we always had faith that people would want to hear these stories. @canburypress.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
@lilycanter.bsky.social and I are over the moon that Ultra Women has made it onto this year's @bookieprize.bsky.social longlist. Many of you will know that it was a long road to get this book published but we always had faith that people would want to hear these stories. @canburypress.bsky.social
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Lovely to see Ultra Women longlisted in @bookieprize.bsky.social amongst a sea of men's sports books. @emmajourno.bsky.social and I fought to have the stories of these women told and we're delighted our perseverance paid off π #WHSBOTY
September 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Lovely to see Ultra Women longlisted in @bookieprize.bsky.social amongst a sea of men's sports books. @emmajourno.bsky.social and I fought to have the stories of these women told and we're delighted our perseverance paid off π #WHSBOTY