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...

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.

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...

Last chance to get 30% of our newsletter subscription for a year! You'll receiving editor pitching tips, examples of successful pitches, a deep dive into freelance finances and a peek inside the diary of other freelancers. freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/last-chanc...

We just wanted to flag up our Black Friday Sale. You can get 30% off annual subscription to the Freelancing for Journalists newsletter before Dec 5th. That’s just £28 for the whole year. You can also gift it to a friend for Christmas🎄 freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/subscribe?co...

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!

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. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/usin...

Amazing opportunity for freelance journalists to gain free safety training with @rorypecktrust.bsky.social

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. freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/tran...

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" freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-...

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!

🤗 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

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

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 🎙️ freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/fina...

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!

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

✍️ Last chance to enter the Freelance Journalism Awards - 29 August. If you have a bit of extra time this week, make sure your best work gets the recognition it deserves. LFB is sponsoring TWO: Best Feature and Best Investigation. @freelancingfor.bsky.social Enter now: buff.ly/WQz7f7Z Good luck!

Some great advice here from FFJ's @lilycanter.bsky.social on how to track down the perfect case study for your story www.journalism.co.uk/news/how-to-...

🏆 Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 - we’re sponsoring TWO categories: - Best Feature - Best Investigation A look back at previous winners for inspo. Get your entries in by 29 August. @freelancingfor.bsky.social Enter here:

Isn't it annoying when editors ghost you? But don't worry, it happens to all of us! Here's some tips on what to do if an editor goes quiet... www.journalism.co.uk/news/what-to...

Grab a 30% discount off our newsletter this summer! Get access to tips from commissioning editors, peek inside the diary of freelance journalists, learn about managing finances, get top recommendations - and much more! freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/subscribe?co...

🏆 Awards and fellowships - amazing opportunities for journalists with deadlines coming up. @sirharrysummit.bsky.social @rorypecktrust.bsky.social @nujofficial.bsky.social #GeorgeViner, @freelancingfor.bsky.social - we're sponsoring two of their awards. Good luck! Apply here: buff.ly/bY9mjo8

We're running a free webinar on Wednesday all about AI, Public Relations and Building Trust. It has a great panel and should be a fascinating discussion! All PRs and journalists welcome! www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

#Prize: Are you a #freelance journalist covering international news & current affairs? Take part in the Rory Peck Awards and win £1,000 + trophy. Deadline: 10 July @rorypecktrust.bsky.social

We're currently offering 30% off our Premium newsletter subscription. For just £28 a year you'll get access to editors’ tips, real life pitching examples, financial advice, recommendations, and a nosy inside the diary of freelance journalists. freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/subscribe?co...

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Exciting news for all UK freelance journalists! The Freelance Journalism Awards are back! Full details 👇 open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...

Just a heads up that there is a special bonus episode of the podcast out on Wednesday. @emmajourno.bsky.social @lilycanter.bsky.social will be discussing the work that went into their latest book ULTRA WOMEN and how they juggled book writing alongside their normal freelance workload.

We need just 2 more sponsors to be able to run the 2025 Freelance Journalism Awards. This is the only awards in the UK which recognises the work of freelance journalists. Sponsorship costs just £250. Please get in touch if you think you can help! [email protected]

Starting publicity for the Ultra Women book with @lilycanter.bsky.social with some podcast records… Less than four weeks to publication day (you can get it early here! www.canburypress.com/collections/...)

In an earlier iteration of this book and before we met our current publisher @lilycanter.bsky.social and I were told men wouldn’t read it and not enough women would be interested. Ready to prove them so very very wrong everyone? 🏃‍♀️💪😜 Out in May but you can pre-order right now! (link below)

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LAST CHANCE! Registration for our remote journalism work experience scheme closes 11am today (GMT). Sign up + receive membership for a full year. If you can't make the briefing today don't worry - we send everyone a recording automatically. Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

LAST CALL for a spot on our remote journalism work experience scheme. You must register by 10am Monday (UK time) on March 17th. Full details on the link - make sure you read through all the info! www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

I wrote about where generative AI can and can't help when it comes to freelance journalism for @freelancingfor.bsky.social (the golden rules are always check things yourself, and never use it in the actual reporting process) freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/why-freela...