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Freelance News

Fire Brigades Union monthly magazine takes away TUC prize

Firefighter magazine and BECTU were among the winners at last night's ceremony
Posted by Judith Townend on 02/07/09

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

Impact of downturn on freelancers' workloads is limited, says new study

Survey of 535 freelance workers offers insight into how sector is facing the credit crunch
Posted by Laura Oliver on 01/07/09

Meet the Trainers: Guy Clapperton - Online marketing skills for freelancers

Freelancer of more than 20 years Clapperton on how to - and how not to - make an impression online
Posted by Laura Oliver on 24/06/09

Stories must 'shock and amaze' for the new Investigations Fund to take-off, says Stephen Grey

How a group of elite journalists hopes to rescue investigative reporting in the UK
Posted by Judith Townend on 24/06/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Jill Cartwright, London

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Jill Cartwright specialises in fitness and wellbeing and is currently based in London
Posted by Clare Fisher on 24/06/09

A freelancer in France: Making the move from journalist to publisher

Craig McGinty has crossed the channel to make a full-time go of This French Life
Posted by Craig McGinty on 17/06/09

Not forgetting Iraq: Former Baghdad correspondent on reconnecting communities

Oliver Poole, recipient of the Montaigne medal for his second book, describes new projects ahead
Posted by Judith Townend on 12/06/09

Rory Peck Awards open for entries

Freelancers, who have had work broadcast between 1 August 2008 and 31 July 2009, invited to apply
Posted by Dany Al Samad on 10/06/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Helena Iveson, Beijing, China

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Helena Iveson specialises in travel and people-based features and is currently based in Beijing, China
Posted by Clare Fisher on 10/06/09

'Freelancing gives freedom to investigate,' says former Telegraph reporter

Ben Bland on how working on a retainer can limit your journalism
Posted by Judith Townend on 03/06/09

Meet the Trainers: Richard Scrase - Podcasting for journalists and other communicators

Scrase on the benefits of podcasting for journalists and where to start
Posted by Laura Oliver on 03/06/09

A journalist's homecoming: When Rachel Roberts turned the camera on her past

Freelancer found herself in 'dark territory' at times, when she traced the children from her children's home
Posted by Judith Townend on 27/05/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Jon Stibbs, La Paz, Bolivia

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Jon Stibbs specialises in Latin America and is currently based in La Paz, Bolivia
Posted by Clare Fisher on 27/05/09

New freelance journalism degree to focus on enterprise and new media

Birmingham City University course will run for first time from September
Posted by Laura Oliver on 21/05/09

Q&A with William Knight: Moving abroad as a freelancer

How to emigrate your career and why starting a blog can supplement your freelance work
Posted by Laura Oliver on 18/05/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Louise Bolotin, Chester

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Louise Bolotin specialises in finance, technology and social justice issues
Posted by Laura Oliver on 14/05/09

Q&A: Helen Croydon on investigative journalism and freelancing

'It's only since being freelance that I've felt like a real journalist', says Croydon
Posted by Laura Oliver on 11/05/09

Freelances asked for recession experiences in new survey

FreeAgentCentral exploring impact of downturn on freelancers
Posted by Laura Oliver on 11/05/09

Social media: How can freelancers make it work for them?

Journalism.co.uk talks to freelancer Christina McDermott about getting work, ideas and a readership the social media way
Posted by Laura Oliver on 07/05/09

Spending your tax bill money on travelling and other rookie freelance mistakes

Advice from freelancers who've learned the hard way
Posted by Anne Wollenberg on 05/05/09

Knowledge magazine ends print edition to go online-only

Freelancers music magazine to relaunch website
Posted by Laura Oliver on 30/04/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Mark Rivlin, London

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Mark Rivlin specialises in sport and social care and is currently based in London
Posted by Clare Fisher on 29/04/09

'Thank you for your existence' or how not to apply for a freelance job

Emma Rubach gives her top tips on covering letters after advertising for a freelancer
Posted by Emma Rubach on 23/04/09

'The high cost and little reward of investigative journalism'

Helen Croydon, freelance journalist
Posted by Helen Croydon on 17/04/09

What's in a commission? The pros and cons of freelance writing gigs

Freelancers share their experiences of diversifying in their writing
Posted by Laura Oliver on 15/04/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Vincent Zandri, New York

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Vincent Zandri specialises in construction and architectural-related topics and is currently based in New York
Posted by Clare Fisher on 15/04/09

Freelancer's global project attracts 1,300 images

Photographs were taken at 4am local time for collaborative Flickr collection
Posted by Laura Oliver on 09/04/09

How are freelance journalists coping in the current economic downturn?

Journalism.co.uk looks at the ways in which freelancers are dealing with the recession
Posted by Claire Rowe on 02/04/09

Linda Jones: Advice for going freelance after regional newspaper redundancy

Recognise the skills that you've gained and get your business head on, says freelancer Jones
Posted by Linda Jones on 01/04/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: John Ozimek, Lincolnshire

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. John Ozimek specialises in law and IT and is currently based in Lincolnshire
Posted by Clare Fisher on 01/04/09

Freelance photographer to capture 4am 'global snapshot'

Karen Strunks tells Journalism.co.uk about her collaborative photographic initiative - the 4am Project
Posted by Laura Oliver on 31/03/09

Free tax advice for freelance journalists

NUJ and H.W. Fisher team up for guidance
Posted by Laura Oliver on 26/03/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Sally Rowland, Amberley

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Sally Rowland specialises in family issues and parenting and is currently based in Amberley
Posted by Clare Fisher on 18/03/09

Q&A: 'The site was almost as old as the club itself' - changes at the Frontline website

Graham Holliday tells Journalism.co.uk about the club's new look
Posted by Judith Townend on 13/03/09

Expect to work for free for two years, magazine editor tells students

Two speakers offered advice to students at a Women in Journalism event
Posted by Alison Battisby on 13/03/09

Journalist turned PR turned volunteer: adapting to world 2.0

Journalism.co.uk speaks to Steve Jackson, blogger and volunteer in Cameroon
Posted by Judith Townend on 09/03/09

Photographers' rights neglected by UK copyright law, suggests BPC survey

Growing demand for rights and insufficient compensation, say respondents
Posted by Laura Oliver on 09/03/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Arran Frood, Herefordshire

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Arran Frood specialises in health and medicine and is currently based in Herefordshire
Posted by Clare Fisher on 04/03/09

Succeeding in the world of the freelance - Susan Grossman's approach for newcomers

The most important ingredients are the idea and the pitch, says freelance journalist
Posted by Alison Battisby on 27/02/09

How to: Look out for extra income as a freelance

Freelancers can do with a bit more money, so make sure you sign up for whatever's going, says Humphrey Evans, tutor on the NUJ's Getting Started as a Freelance course
Posted by Humphrey Evans on 25/02/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Robert Melia Watson, London

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Robert Melia Watson specialises in finance and is currently based in London
Posted by Clare Fisher on 18/02/09

Freelance journalist plans to 'Twitchhike' across globe in 30 days

Paul Smith will blog on-the-road while raising money for Charity:Water
Posted by Judith Townend on 13/02/09

Q&A: Freelancer calls on US newspapers and AP to shutdown websites for one week

This isn't about saving newsprint, it's about saving newsgathering, says creator TJ Sullivan
Posted by Laura Oliver on 11/02/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Arsalan Mohammad, Dubai

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Arsalan Mohammad specialises in music and is currently based in Dubai
Posted by Clare Fisher on 04/02/09

Washington Times hires YouTube journalism contest finalist

Torrey Meeks to cover US-Mexico border issues after videojournalism success
Posted by Laura Oliver on 02/02/09

Through the eyes of a visually impaired journalist

Freelancer Lesley Smith on shorthand, group interviews and how online journalism helps
Posted by Lesley Smith on 26/01/09

Update: UCLAN and BBC training course open to freelancers from March 23

New six-week multi-platform training course open to applications
Posted by Laura Oliver on 23/01/09

Police shouldn't control press accreditation, says denied NY blogger

Publisher David Wallis says his lawsuit against the NYPD is for the recognition of online journalists
Posted by Judith Townend on 21/01/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Joe Roberts, London

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Joe Roberts specialises in music and contemporary culture and is currently based in London
Posted by Clare Fisher on 21/01/09