HURRY! Last chance to grab a spot on our remote journalism work experience and mentorship scheme! REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW MORNING! This scheme only opens twice a year so if you don't register now it will be October before it opens again. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

✨️ Entries to the 2026 #RoryPeckAwards are now open! rorypecktrust.org/awards 🏆 mib Howden Freelance Journalist of the Year 🏆 Sony Impact Award for Current Affairs 🏆 Martin Adler Prize for a local journalist 🏆 News & Features Award 🏆 NEW - Photojournalism Award

Unable to travel for work experience? Looking to work remotely alongside a journalist. Want to get mentored by an experienced hack? Our work experience and mentorship scheme is just the right opportunity for you! Sign up before next week to secure your place! www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

Just over a week to grab a place on our remote work experience and mentorship scheme! Learn from journalists all over the world via our flexible programme. Full details here: www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

Are you struggling to find work experience as a journalism student, graduate or aspiring journalist? Are you in need of a journalism mentor? Do not worry - sign up below to the next found of our Remote Journalism Work Experience and Mentorship scheme! www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

We have opened our work experience scheme again. If you want to know more about what it entails, read this week's newsletter open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...

Just two days left to grab a ticket to our webinar on changes to the UK tax system! This will affect all freelancers in the UK and this session will cover everything you need to do to prepare for Making Tax Digital. Watch back video provided to all with a ticket. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

Just one week left to sign up to our Making Tax Digital webinar! www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

Freelance journalist and confused about Making Tax Digital? Join Freelancing for Journalists on 22 April for a practical online session with tax adviser Nicola Hageman on what’s changing, who’s affected, and how to prepare. Book here: www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

I know none of us really want to think about Making Tax Digital but that's why we asked an expert to come and give us the lowdown. Don't miss out on your place at this @freelancingfor.bsky.social webinar next week. Recordings will be sent to ticket holders if you can't make the time.

Are you completely bewildered by what Making Tax Digital means for you? Us too! We're hosting an explainer webinar with tax advisor Nicola Hageman on April 22 to demystify the whole process. Everyone with a ticket automatically gets sent a Watch Back recording. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

Wondering what the Scooby Do you need to do for Making Tax Digital? Us too! That's why we are running a webinar with a tax advisor this April. If you can't make the live session buy a ticket anyway because all ticket holders automatically receive a recording. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

Thanks to @rosietaylorjourno.bsky.social for her invaluable insights into Social Media for Reluctant Journalists. To access the full webinar visit freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/social-med...

People often ask how I earn money as a journalist who only writes about running. And how do I get my random assignments (like being chased by bloodhounds)? I realise freelancing can be a bit of an enigma especially in a niche like running. So here’s how I do it. open.substack.com/pub/runningm...

We have a great webinar coming up this month with award winning freelancer @rosietaylorjourno.bsky.social. She will be sharing tips and advice on how being active on social media can benefit your journalism. Grab your ticket on the link below. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

This month we have a fantastic webinar with award-winning journalist @rosietaylorjourno.bsky.social on Social Media for Reluctant Journalists. She'll be sharing her top tips and practical tools on how to make content work for you www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/2058020

How to Pitch Comment Pieces - with expert advice from award winning opinion writer @hannahfearn.bsky.social Just a few places left on this lunchtime webinar today! If you can't make it at 1pm - purchase a ticket and you will automatically be sent a recording www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

It's today! Last chance to grab a ticket before this lunchtime event 👇

Last call for the Freelancing for Journalists lunch time webinar tomorrow on How to Pitch Comment Pieces. Learn from award-winning opinion writer Hannah Fearn how to pitch comment pieces to national and specialist titles. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...

Last day to grab your place for this webinar with @hannahfearn.bsky.social Every one who gets a ticket will get a recording afterwards so definitely worth getting your place even if you can't make the 1pm time. I am so looking forward to this one!

Just two days left to grab your tickets to this special webinar on How to Pitch Comment Pieces. Get expert advice from award winning opinion writer and former opinion editor @hannahfearn.bsky.social session.https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/2010749

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