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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I ❤️ @alcs.co.uk a lot. I don't know how that magic money tree works but they are wise and glorious!

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...

This week's newsletter comes from the wise mind of @stokel.bsky.social all about the dangers of using generative AI as a journalist (and where it might be useful) freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/why-freela...

We need just a handful more UK freelance journalists to fill in our survey on the state of the industry. If you haven't already please fill it in now. It only takes a few minutes - thank you! forms.gle/eYg3hyAyrhgC...

Just 7 days left to secure a place on this remote journalism work experience scheme! Register before March 17 to ensure you get a spot. Full details here: www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...?

Me wondering why my brain hurts when current to do list is 8 features, two news shifts a week, teaching, book launch, organising MJA symposium, FFJ work, etc. Got up early today and went for 12-mile run as have no time at weekend. Let's see what state I'm in by 7pm tonight when I finally sit down

📢CALLING ALL ASPIRING JOURNALISTS! Just 2 weeks left to sign up to this remote work experience scheme. You don't have to attend the live briefing on March 17th but you must register to secure your spot. Placements run over the next 12 months. Hurry! www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

Just two weeks left to grab a place on our remote journalism work experience scheme! Register before March 17th and then have a whole year to access your placement. It is open to anyone interested in a career in journalism. Full details and registration here: www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

Calling freelance journalists - there is a consultation you can respond to today. @alcs-uk.bsky.social has more information on their website if you need.

Wondering what all the 'Make it fair' ads are about today, here's the gist. Some very big names there but don't forget there are lots of creators (including freelance journalists) who can often be screwed over on copyright because existing laws are ignored. www.thetimes.com/uk/technolog...

We're nearly there! We need just 30 more responses to our UK freelance journalism survey to meet our threshold. You'll be helping us build a robust, data-driven understanding of freelance journalism today. We promise it is super quick as we know freelancers are busy people! forms.gle/CniPmrydLqQP...

Journalism students & aspiring reporters—struggling to find work experience? Our remote scheme connects you with freelance journalists for mentoring & real-world projects. Join the induction session & register before 17 March: www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

Don't forget to fill in our UK freelance journalism survey! We are so close to getting enough responses so we can release our data but need to just get a few more responses. It only takes a few minutes 🙏https://forms.gle/iVScJhzPSiqqdgCc8

📢 Looking for remote journalism work experience? Join our online briefing to learn how to connect with experienced journalists for mentoring & hands-on experience. Register before 17 March—places are limited. Sign up now: www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

📢 Calling all freelance journalists in the UK! Help us gather crucial data on the state of freelancing in journalism. Your input will help us champion change in the industry. Take the survey here: forms.gle/MrMkV4ektbQa...

So now it's been officially announced @lilycanter.bsky.social and I have some news. Our book Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport is coming out in May 👏 This book has been a real labour of love. We can't wait for you to read it! www.thebookseller.com/rights/canbu...

If working from home is not really working then I haven't worked properly since 2008. Silly me must have dreamt those 2,000 articles in my Authory profile. And co-authored textbook and existence of @freelancingfor.bsky.social. Back to my hobby I go. La la la.... www.theguardian.com/business/202...

💡What motivates you to freelance? What challenges do you face? Tell us in our survey for UK The State of Freelance Journalism Report 2024. Together, we can drive change: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

CALLING UK FREELANCE JOURNALISTS , your voice matters! Fill in our anonymous survey and help us build a stronger case for improving conditions in UK journalism. It only takes a few minutes: forms.gle/MrMkV4ektbQa...

Always hairy few days after 2 wks off but (touch wood) I'm back on track? Until another load of commissions arrive that I'm won't say no to 😜 I did write a @freelancingfor.bsky.social newsletter on prioritising (not good at taking my own advice) freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/how-to-pri...

UK freelance journalists, your voice matters! Fill in our anonymous survey and help us build a stronger case for improving conditions in UK journalism. It only takes a few minutes: forms.gle/MrMkV4ektbQa...

Happy New Year freelancers! Let's make 2025 our year! Please fill in our freelance journalism survey which only takes a couple of minutes. The anonymous data will be used to create a report on the state of freelance journalism + recommendations for change. forms.gle/VocBKLyuYW5T...

First back to work day here at FFJ towers. First job - remember what it is we do....

Please, please, please fill in this survey if you are a freelance journalist working in the UK. We need accurate and up to date data to inform change. And thank you to everyone who has filled it in so far! forms.gle/vo8AnLWdESvF...

A Christmas book list with a difference! These titles are written by FFJ pod guests. A fantastic mix of gothic horror, tech, politics, murder mystery + more! open.substack.com/pub/freelanc... @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social @wanderingsally.bsky.social @saimamir.bsky.social @stokel.bsky.social

📢CALLING ALL UK FREELANCE JOURNALISTS! Please complete this quick survey to help us gather data on the state of freelance journalism in the UK. Your voice matters! forms.gle/TvxbGHz5Z83f...

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the freelance journalists who have completed our survey so far🙏 But we still need more responses to build a complete picture of the industry. If you haven't already, please fill it in today 😊https://forms.gle/H5nAZ3M9LEdJ5Y8a9

In the premium newsletter today @emmajourno.bsky.social reveals how much she was paid for different types of journalism work during the past year. It makes for very interesting reading! freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/a-break-do...

Thanks to everyone who has completed our survey so far. It's still open so if you are a UK freelance journalist please fill it in. It's really quick and our aim is that it will help to add weight / collective voice to freelancer's concerns forms.gle/NPLdp6FpxdBX...