Freelancing for Journalists

Grab your spot for this webinar later this month on pitching comment pieces with @hannahfearn.bsky.social - given she won the @freelancingfor.bsky.social award this year for best opinion writer, I can't really think of a better person to get advice from!!!!

Freelancing for Journalists is running a workshop on How to Pitch Comment Pieces with experienced opinion writer and former The Independent Comment Editor Hannah Fearn on February 25. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

On the pod today we speak to winner of Best Investigation at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. @willcoldwell.bsky.social investigation into the death of an offshore worker was a masterclass in handling sensitive stories. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/will...

Today's podcast is particularly topical since FFJ just deleted its Twitter account. Big tech has as much responsibility as individuals in creating a safe and meaningful society. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/harr...

Why we've walked away from X And all the many places you can still find us

In today's newsletter we explain why we have deleted our X account and the other ways we connect with our community open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...

Great advice from @hannahfearn.bsky.social on the podcast this week. Catch the full episode on Wednesday from 8am. Just search Freelancing for Journalists on your podcast provider.

Half of UK freelance journalists offered less than 10p a word, new study reveals Research from Sheffield Hallam University and Freelancing for Journalists shows two extreme ends of

Our freelance members might be interested in this report on the State of Freelance Journalism from @freelancingfor.bsky.social www.journalism.co.uk/half-of-uk-f...

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Freelance Journalism Awards Winners 2025 Time to unveil our judges' selection!

Freelance Journalism Award Winners 2025 📝 ❤️

Congrats to all the winners and nominees for your brilliant work. Bookmarking this page so I can have a read later. Thanks to @freelancingfor.bsky.social

A fantastic way to support freelance journalists globally. Students and freelancers get 50% discounted tickets too!

Freelance Journalism Awards Winners 2025 Time to unveil our judges' selection!

The winners of the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 are out! Congratulations everyone!! open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...

Is AI your friend or foe? We chat all things AI on the podcast today with Harriet Meyer and Rosie Taylor.
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Amazing opportunity for freelance journalists to gain free safety training with @rorypecktrust.bsky.social

How to use transcription apps as a journalist - Freelancing for Journalists Getting the most out of transcription apps as a journalist - using Otter.ai and other services

Want to know how to get the best out of transcription apps so you can stop taking illegible long hand / short hand notes? Listen to our experts tips on the podcast today.
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guidelines for editors working with freelance journalists - Freelancing for Journalists We talk all about the new best practice guidelines for editors working with freelancers covering rates of pay, contracts, briefs and more.

Let's stop accepting excuses and demand respect and timely payment. Just one of the things we discuss on the pod today with Jem Collins of Journo Resources and Donna Ferguson of Women in Journalism.
Listen wherever you download your pods. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/free...

Really pleased to be on the shortlist for Best Investigation in the @freelancingfor.bsky.social Awards for my investigation for @bylinetimes.bsky.social on "How US Religious Groups are Exporting Conversion Therapy to Europe"

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Front cover of Observer newspaper with story about Strictly

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Shortlist for Freelancr Journalism Awards 2025 best news story category

Delighted to be shortlisted for best news story in the @freelancingfor.bsky.social Freelance Journalism Awards 2025, for a story about the treatment of workers on Strictly Come Dancing, commissioned when I was freelancing for @theobserveruk.bsky.social last year. Congrats to all on the shortlist!

Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 Shortlist! Let's see who our finalists are

🤗 The Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 Shortlist is here! See who the finalists are... @freelancingfor.bsky.social

Congrats and best of luck to everyone.

Happy reading! buff.ly/FkyWDuf #FJAwards25

Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 Shortlist! Let's see who our finalists are

The shortlist for our Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 is out. Check out this week's newsletter everyone open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...

Financial support and grants for freelance journalists - Freelancing for Journalists This week we look at the financial and practical support available for freelance journalists.

We joined the team @freelancingfor.bsky.social to delve into the range of support Rory Peck Trust and @journalistscharity.bsky.social offer to #freelancers. You can hear the session in full on their podcast 🎙️

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Best news story - Sponsored by Paydesk Khaled Shalaby was shortlisted for his exclusive ‘Palestinian child in Gaza documentary row holds BBC responsible for fate’ Rachael Healy entered her piece bringing scrutiny on ‘Fresh crisis at “toxic” Strictly as ex-staff claim they faced sexualised comments and cruelty’ Kathryn Torney submitted this shocking piece reporting ‘More than 1,200 arrests for non-fatal strangulation since new NI law introduced’ James Moules was shortlisted for his scoop reporting the ‘MoD gives military training to over a dozen countries with poor human rights records’ Hannah Fearn brought to light stories of lockdown in child prisons titled ‘Like a dog in a kennel’

Absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted at this year’s @freelancingfor.bsky.social Freelance Journalist awards for my scoop on the MoD continuing to provide military training for countries with poor human rights records.

WOW! Chuffed to bits to discover that I'm shortlisted for two awards in this year's Freelance Journalism Awards, run by @freelancingfor.bsky.social

I'm up for best news story and best columnist.

When you're working outside the structure of a newsroom career, moments like this are so helpful!

Financial support and grants for freelance journalists - Freelancing for Journalists This week we look at the financial and practical support available for freelance journalists.

Did you know that freelance journalists are eligible for grants? Listen to our podcast with the Journalist's Charity and Rory Peck trust to hear what's available! freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/fina...

📚 | 2025 LONGLIST

"Shedding light on why female athletes are outperforming men in endurance events, despite the obstacles put in their way."

@emmajourno.bsky.social and @lilycanter.bsky.social joined forces to uncover the history behind sexism in sports in their longlisted book Ultra Women.

@lilycanter.bsky.social and I are over the moon that Ultra Women has made it onto this year's @bookieprize.bsky.social longlist. Many of you will know that it was a long road to get this book published but we always had faith that people would want to hear these stories. @canburypress.bsky.social

Lovely to see Ultra Women longlisted in @bookieprize.bsky.social amongst a sea of men's sports books. @emmajourno.bsky.social and I fought to have the stories of these women told and we're delighted our perseverance paid off 😃 #WHSBOTY

As a freelance journalist it can sometimes be tricky to get hold of material. On the podcast this Wednesday we talk about how to access paywalled content and memberships without breaking the bank. Great tips from @elliebroughton.bsky.social @davidwclarke.bsky.social Listen on Spotify, Apple etc.

📢 Mentoring: At @tbij.bsky.social we are launching a mentorship programme open to both staff and freelance journalists interested in gaining experience and guidance on reporting on the family courts. Full details here 👉 tinyurl.com/42xdkk5b

The podcast is back! We kick off this week with a great episode on how to use trends to find stories. Listen wherever you get your podcasts from 8am Weds September 17th. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm