How to succeed in journalism
How to: track FOI requests for stories on your patch
What online tools are available for tracking information that's been released by other people's Freedom of Information requests?
Posted by Laura Oliver on 03/02/10
How to: get a head start in health and science journalism
Kim Rutter advises on the importance of thorough research and strict accuracy in the practice of science journalism
Posted by Kim Rutter on 02/02/10
How to: make a successful transition to freelance journalism (part two)
Practical advice from John Brazier, managing director of PCG, on becoming a successful freelance journalist
Posted by John Brazier on 05/01/10
How to: make a successful transition to freelance journalism (part one)
Practical advice from John Brazier, managing director of PCG, on becoming a successful freelance journalist
Posted by John Brazier on 04/01/10
How to: get hired by a book publisher as a freelancer
Mary James gives a publisher's view on what will make you stand out as a freelancer
Posted by Mary James on 13/11/09
How to: master online sub-editing (part two)
Advice on how to treat the page to ensure your website engages its audience and keeps them coming back for more
Posted by Danielle Colyer on 07/09/09
How to: master online sub-editing (part one)
Advice on how to approach words to maximise your story's online potential
Posted by Danielle Colyer on 04/09/09
How to: get to grips with numbers as a journalist (part two)
Steve Harrison on presenting audience-friendly numbers and data
Posted by Steve Harrison on 10/08/09
How to: be a successful freelancer (part three) - Negotiating the rate you want
Advice on getting started, getting commissioned and getting paid
Posted by Joanne Mallon on 04/08/09
How to: write the perfect press release for journalists
Journalism.co.uk asked its readers what they want - and what they don't - from a release
Posted by Laura Oliver on 28/07/09
How to: be a successful freelancer (part two) - Talking to editors on the phone
A guide to selling your journalistic ideas effectively
Posted by Joanne Mallon on 09/07/09
How to: be a successful freelancer (part one) - Pitching
Advice on getting started, getting commissioned and getting paid
Posted by Joanne Mallon on 02/07/09
How to: get to grips with numbers as a journalist
Steve Harrison on the numeracy basics that many reporters miss
Posted by Steve Harrison on 01/07/09
How to: protect your ideas as a freelancer
After having his own idea stolen, Dan Roberts investigates how to protect your freelance pitches
Posted by Dan Roberts on 15/01/09
How to get a book deal (part two)
Author and journalist Maria McCarthy gives her advice on getting published
Posted by Maria McCarthy on 03/12/08
How to: get a book deal (part one)
Journalist turned published author Maria McCarthy talks us through securing a book deal
Posted by Maria McCarthy on 25/11/08
How to: write for the web (part 2)
Christian Dunn, digital editor of NWN media, explains why headlines, intros and structure matter
Posted by Christian Dunn on 20/10/08
How to: write for the web (part 1)
Christian Dunn, digital editor of NWN Media, explains why journalists should adapt their writing style for the web
Posted by Christian Dunn on 17/10/08
How to: get to grips with RSS
'Really simple syndication' made... really simple. How to set up and filter RSS to get the news and updates you want on the device you want
Posted by Mel Poluck on 30/08/08
How to: search for information within social networking sites
Journalists looking for information stored on Facebook, Myspace and Bebo can easily access users' information
Posted by Colin Meek on 30/05/08
How to: master Twitter, if you're a journalist
Twitter can be an absolute goldmine for a journalist looking for new ways to publish, news-gather and create content, the only limitation is your imagination. Here are some suggestions about how to do this
Posted by Paul Bradshaw on 22/04/08
How to: use RSS and social media for newsgathering
Setting up alerts and joining networks online can be a great way for journalists to get the news to come to them rather than having to chase leads all the time - here are some suggestions about how to do this
Posted by Paul Bradshaw on 11/04/08
How to: set up video for newspaper websites on a budget (part three)
In this concluding article Andy Dickinson looks at approaches newspapers can take to web video that could have them looking like pros
Posted by Andy Dickinson on 09/01/08
How to: set up video for newspaper websites on a budget (part two)
To follow up his look at super-cheap approaches to video for newspapers websites Andy Dickinson looks at the offerings for the cheap-to-budget range
Posted by Andy Dickinson on 09/01/08
How to: set up video for newspaper websites on a budget (part one)
Andy Dickinson looks at the super-cheap approaches newspapers can take to capturing video for their websites
Posted by Andy Dickinson on 09/01/08
Daniell Morrisey: Get networking for career success!
How to get out there meet new contacts and fill up that little black book
Posted by on 08/08/07
How to: handle your tax and legal affairs so they don't come back and bite you
Charlie Bradburn takes a look at the employment issues freelance journalists have to consider
Posted by Charlie Bradburn on 06/08/07
How to: protect your privacy online and why
Colin Meek looks at how reporters can protect themsleves from unwanted attention while working on the web
Posted by Colin Meek on 08/07/07
Review: Advanced online research training masterclass
Journalism.co.uk held its first course in advanced online research. We asked a freelance attendee for a review of the content
Posted by Liisa Rohumaa on 23/05/07
How to: tame your RSS sources using Feed Rinse
Get those filthy feeds whiter than white in a few simple steps
Posted by John Thompson on 21/03/07
How to: use search engines for precision surfing
It may be damn long, but Colin Meek's look at smart search is also very handy
Posted by Colin Meek on 19/03/07
How to: create a pre-filtered mash-up of RSS feeds
Yahoo! Pipes can put you back in charge of your RSS feed subscriptions. Here's how to do it...
Posted by John Thompson on 12/03/07
Daniell Morrisey: How to attract and recruit top talent
Careers writer Daniell Morrisey on the steps employers can take to hire the best job candidates
Posted by Oliver Luft on 21/12/06
How to: find contacts and information about people online
If your search strategy starts and ends with Google you are missing out. Colin Meek looks at some of the smart ways journalists can search the internet
Posted by Colin Meek on 15/12/06
Daniell Morrisey: How to prepare a killer CV
Careers writer Daniell Morrisey on what makes a CV stand out to potential employers
Posted by Oliver Luft on 01/08/06
How to: Become a podcaster
Simple steps to make your voice heard, by Graham Holliday
Posted by Graham Holliday on 14/03/06
How to: Get to grips with podcasting in three minutes
If you still think podcasting has something to do with fishing, check out our speedy guide...
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 09/02/06
How to: Record Skype calls with Nicecast
A neat solution for recording your telephone interviews on an Apple Mac
Posted by John Thompson on 19/12/05
Daniell Morrisey: How to make the most of work experience
Good planning and a rewarding placement can open doors to the industry
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 27/07/05
How to: Run a sticky blog, by Mimi New York
Tricks to help get readers - and keep them where you want them
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 13/07/05
How to: Get to grips with RSS in three minutes
Not interested in RSS? You should be - it will save you hours
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 04/07/05
Daniell Morrisey: How to prepare for that crucial interview
Research and preparation is the key to the job you want
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 14/04/05
How to: Apply for a job - and how not to
What happened when we advertised for freelance journalists
Posted by John Thompson on 06/04/05
How to: Get work experience without being exploited
Are web publishers pushing out professionals? Jemima Kiss reports for the second of our two-part special
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 02/10/03
How to: Get work experience without being exploited - part II
Work placements: experience or exploitation? The first of a two-part report into writing for free
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 25/09/03
How to: Get the most out of work placements
dotJournalism's 10-point guide to successful work experience
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 25/09/03
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