Working as a freelance journalist can be great fun and extremely rewarding, but it can be tough to get pitches assigned, especially when you are starting out and haven't made the contacts you need.
Don't fear, because this advice from freelance writer Elna Cain will help you get started. She lists 20 ways you can make contacts, up your reputation and find a job sharpish.
Among the advice provided, she explains the difference between cold and warm pitching, the benefits of both and how to do them in the best way to get your pitches commissioned.
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