If you're new to freelance journalism and are feeling slightly daunted by the prospect of starting up on your own, especially if you're making the jump from a full-time job, check out these nine tips from Ralitsa Golemanova at Hubstaff, who explains why good planning and ambition can help you make the move more confidently.
From finding the right platforms for your freelance writing to staying open to new opportunities, Golemanova provides useful advice to get you on the right track. She advises setting up an online portfolio for your work, joining writing communities and attending industry events to make contacts and keep up with industry updates.
You can also check out this guide to crafting the perfect pitch and these tips from news organisations on how to make your story idea stand out in editors' inboxes.
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