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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 3h

Have you been ghosted by a client? Are you confused by a contract? We can help! Ask us your burning questions about freelancing, and we may answer them on an future episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast! bit.ly/IIJAMA

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 13h

Get that chip off your shoulder…and into the opinion pages! Our Oct. 17 webinar features a panel of opinion editors who will give you more than a penny for your thoughts. Learn more and RSVP for free: bit.ly/474FI1l

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 19h

Freelancing for the first time can feel a lot like working at a start-up with a staff of one – it’s easy to get overwhelmed! That’s why the IIJ has created the Freelance Quick Start Guide, a free resource to get you launched: bit.ly/iijquickstart

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 1d

Take the guesswork out of freelance journalism, and register for the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course! Tackle the thorniest challenges freelancers face, from determining rates to managing your time. Learn more: theiij.com/biz25

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 2d

Your voice deserves to be heard! Learn how to land in the opinion pages with this FREE webinar featuring a panel of editors from USA Today, Bloomberg, and Undark who are waiting for your pitches! Learn more and RSVP: bit.ly/474FI1l

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 2d

Until now, freelancing didn’t come with a roadmap. But thanks to the IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide, there’s now a free, self-paced resource to make sure you hit the ground running: bit.ly/iijquickstart

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 2d

Sunnie Clahchischiligi, Diné, is the Indigenous affairs editor for High Country News. The deciding factor for her when reviewing a freelance pitch: has this writer gained the trust of the community they’re covering? Hear the whole conversation on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be...

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 3d

See you this Friday at AccessFest hosted by @ire.org! IIJ leaders @anntastic.bsky.social, @lygianavarro.com, Shernay Williams and freelance journalist Mónica Ortiz Uribe will share strategies to jumpstart your freelancing. Check out the full AccessFest lineup here: schedules.ire.org/accessfest-2...

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 3d

Join us tomorrow for a pop-up webinar hosted by IIJ founder Katherine Reynolds Lewis! This is your chance to ask questions about our upcoming business of freelancing course, or any other burning Q's you may have about freelancing or the state of the industry. RSVP here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 3d

Tired of burnout? Looking for a more intentional freelance career? The IIJ can help you get there! Our Business of Freelancing online course teaches you how to find new clients, organize your time, set realistic goals, and much more! Register now: theiij.com/biz25

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 3d

Join us tomorrow for a pop-up webinar hosted by IIJ founder Katherine Reynolds Lewis! This is your chance to ask questions about our upcoming business of freelancing course, or any other burning Q's you may have about freelancing or the state of the industry. RSVP here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 4d

We want to make it easier to hit the ground running as a freelancer. That’s why we created the Freelance Quick-Start Guide – an interactive online course covering the basics of sustainable freelancing for absolute beginners! Take it for a free test drive: bit.ly/iijquickstart

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 4d

The Sick Times was founded in 2023 to cover the Long Covid-19 crisis, and accepts pitches for reporting, essays and investigations and stories about biomedical research. Learn more in the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: bit.ly/45Obhfa

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 4d

Produce impactful journalism without sacrificing your financial and emotional sustainability. It’s possible, with the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course! Register now: theiij.com/biz25

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 4d

On Nov 14, join us for a FREE webinar all about project scoping. Avoid burnout and manage your time more effectively with advice from a panel of audio producers and entrepreneurs. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 5d

Building a better freelance business isn’t a mystery. Register for the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course and learn everything you need to earn sustainable income and banish burnout! Grab your spot now theiij.com/biz25

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 6d

Work life balance is within reach for freelancers. It all depends on proper project scoping, a skill you can develop in our Nov 14 webinar, featuring a panel of all-star audio producers. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 6d

Take the guesswork out of freelance journalism, and register for the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course! Tackle the thorniest challenges freelancers face, from determining rates to managing your time. Learn more: theiij.com/biz25

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 6d

Reporting a story for High Country News is a “rigorous” process, says Sunnie Clahchischiligi, Indigenous affairs editor. Writers should expect multiple edits and prepare for a thorough fact check. Learn more on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: tinyurl.com/4xnjxkw6

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 7d

Have you been ghosted by a client? Are you confused by a contract? We can help! Ask us your burning questions about freelancing, and we may answer them on an future episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast! bit.ly/IIJAMA

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 7d

Don’t fall victim to the creep – scope creep! Join us on Nov 14 for a panel on keeping client projects from snowballing out of control, featuring an all-star lineup of audio producers. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP

The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 7d

Find yourself freelancing but not sure where to begin? The IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide provides a customized springboard for free: bit.ly/iijquickstart

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 8d

Tired of burnout? Looking for a more intentional freelance career? The IIJ can help you get there! Our Business of Freelancing online course teaches you how to find new clients, organize your time, set realistic goals, and much more! Register now: theiij.com/biz25

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 8d

At @sojo.net, managing editor @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social says the outlet follows fast-moving news stories. Freelancers interested in pitching stories on faith should be prepared for a quick turn around. Learn more on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/A1ykzUcC-vM

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 8d

At @sojo.net , managing editor @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social says the outlet follows fast-moving news stories. Freelancers interested in pitching stories on faith should be prepared for a quick turn around. Learn more on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/A1ykzUcC-vM

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