And yet, editors can often count the number of freelancers they trust with commissions on one hand. There is always room for more brilliant and reliable freelance journalists – this course will help you to become one of them.
From pitching into the void to handling rejection, this course, led by experienced freelancer and commissioning editor Johanna Payton, exposes the realities and challenges that freelancing presents and teaches you how to handle them.
With a background in editorial and commercial writing, as well as university lecturing and broadcasting, Johanna will also offer pointers for increasing your income by considering new and diverse freelance opportunities.
Course description
With a focus on pitching and writing freelance features for print and online media, the course is designed to bolster your confidence and provide all the information you need to make it – from developing your specialisms and starting a blog to building relationships with a range of publications and diversifying your skills to make a good living as a freelancer.
It is open to all abilities – previous delegates have included everyone from complete beginners to experienced staffers.
The course will cover:
- An overview of the day-to-day challenges and skills required for life as a freelance journalist
- How to get started and adjust to running your own business from home
- Building contacts, starting your portfolio and networking in the industry
- How to pitch to publications
- Dealing with story sources like PRs and charities
- Interviewing and writing skills (including blogging) when you are working from home
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