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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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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · Nov 19

Calling all freelance journalists 📢
Help us to shape the future of journalism by sharing your voice. We're conducting a survey about the state of freelance journalism in the UK.
But we need your help! Please complete this anonymous survey to share your experiences.
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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 16h

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...

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 · 1d

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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Rachael Healy @rachaelhealy.bsky.social · 4d

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 Branch 🗞️ @nujlfb.bsky.social · 7d

🤗 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

Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 Shortlist!

Let's see who our finalists are

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 7d

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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Rory Peck Trust @rorypecktrust.bsky.social · 7d

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 🎙️

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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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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 7d

Absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted at this year’s @freelancingfor.bsky.social Freelance Journalist awards for my scoop on the MoD continuing to provide military training for countries with poor human rights records.

Best news story - Sponsored by Paydesk

Khaled Shalaby was shortlisted for his exclusive ‘Palestinian child in Gaza documentary row holds BBC responsible for fate’
Rachael Healy entered her piece bringing scrutiny on ‘Fresh crisis at “toxic” Strictly as ex-staff claim they faced sexualised comments and cruelty’
Kathryn Torney submitted this shocking piece reporting ‘More than 1,200 arrests for non-fatal strangulation since new NI law introduced’
James Moules was shortlisted for his scoop reporting the ‘MoD gives military training to over a dozen countries with poor human rights records’
Hannah Fearn brought to light stories of lockdown in child prisons titled ‘Like a dog in a kennel’

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Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 7d

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

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William Hill Sports Book Of The Year @bookieprize.bsky.social · 10d

📚 | 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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Emma Wilkinson @emmajourno.bsky.social · 13d

@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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Lily Canter @lilycanter.bsky.social · 13d

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 😃 #WHSBOTY

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 16d

As a freelance journalist it can sometimes be tricky to get hold of material. On the podcast this Wednesday we talk about how to access paywalled content and memberships without breaking the bank. Great tips from @elliebroughton.bsky.social @davidwclarke.bsky.social Listen on Spotify, Apple etc.

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Hannah Summers @hansummers.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 Mentoring: At @tbij.bsky.social we are launching a mentorship programme open to both staff and freelance journalists interested in gaining experience and guidance on reporting on the family courts. Full details here 👉 tinyurl.com/42xdkk5b

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · 23d

The podcast is back! We kick off this week with a great episode on how to use trends to find stories. Listen wherever you get your podcasts from 8am Weds September 17th. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm

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NUJ London Freelance Branch 🗞️ @nujlfb.bsky.social · Aug 26

✍️ Last chance to enter the Freelance Journalism Awards - 29 August.
If you have a bit of extra time this week, make sure your best work gets the recognition it deserves.

LFB is sponsoring TWO: Best Feature and Best Investigation. @freelancingfor.bsky.social
Enter now: buff.ly/WQz7f7Z

Good luck!

Don’t miss out – enter the Freelance Journalism Awards before 29 August

Happy bank holiday – the perfect time to enter the awards

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · Aug 19

Some great advice here from FFJ's @lilycanter.bsky.social on how to track down the perfect case study for your story www.journalism.co.uk/news/how-to-...

How to track down case studies for your next article

Learn the secrets of sourcing compelling human interest stories

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NUJ London Freelance Branch 🗞️ @nujlfb.bsky.social · Aug 6

🏆 Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 - we’re sponsoring TWO categories:
- Best Feature
- Best Investigation

A look back at previous winners for inspo. Get your entries in by 29 August. @freelancingfor.bsky.social
Enter here:

Awards, prizes and bursaries | The Freelance

Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 - enter now!

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · Aug 4

Isn't it annoying when editors ghost you? But don't worry, it happens to all of us! Here's some tips on what to do if an editor goes quiet... www.journalism.co.uk/news/what-to...

What to do when an editor 'ghosts' you

So your story has been commissioned but the editor suddenly stops responding? Try these tips

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · Jul 1

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NUJ London Freelance Branch 🗞️ @nujlfb.bsky.social · Jun 30

🏆 Awards and fellowships - amazing opportunities for journalists with deadlines coming up.

@sirharrysummit.bsky.social @rorypecktrust.bsky.social @nujofficial.bsky.social #GeorgeViner, @freelancingfor.bsky.social - we're sponsoring two of their awards.

Good luck!
Apply here: buff.ly/bY9mjo8

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · Jun 30

We're running a free webinar on Wednesday all about AI, Public Relations and Building Trust. It has a great panel and should be a fascinating discussion! All PRs and journalists welcome! www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

Select tickets – Spotlight Session: AI, Public Relations & Building Trust – Zoom

Co-hosted by Synapse and Freelancing for Journalists Trust is the foundation of good media relations. But in 2025, that trust ...

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · Jun 24

#Prize: Are you a #freelance journalist covering international news & current affairs? Take part in the Rory Peck Awards and win £1,000 + trophy. Deadline: 10 July
@rorypecktrust.bsky.social

Awards | Rory Peck Trust

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Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · Jun 9

We're currently offering 30% off our Premium newsletter subscription. For just £28 a year you'll get access to editors’ tips, real life pitching examples, financial advice, recommendations, and a nosy inside the diary of freelance journalists.
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Ralph Cunningham - journalist/writer/editor @ralph-ire.bsky.social · Jun 4

For all freelance journalists resident in the UK...

Freelancing for Journalists @freelancingfor.bsky.social · Jun 4

Exciting news for all UK freelance journalists! The Freelance Journalism Awards are back! Full details 👇
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Freelance Journalism Awards 2025!

Now open for entries so what are you waiting for

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