A guide to planning for unsteady pay
Freelancing can mean waiting a while for a paid invoice, as we all know. So how do you deal with consistentinconsistency?
How to secure press attention for your brand
There’s no such thing as bad press, or so they say. So if you want to get some attention for the work you’re doing from a media outlet, here’s the way to go
Why it’s more than OK to start freelancing without a niche
Freelancing with a niche is often encouraged. But Ellen Juliette argues that you don’t always need a specific interest to get started.
Online Validation and The Blue Tick
Branding is all about trust. Sadly, sometimes it feels like the best way to get that trust is to validation from strangers online. There are other routes to freelance stability.
How to avoid clichés when writing pitch emails
Why are your pitch emails getting aired? Prospective clients want you to stand out. The worst way to do that? Including clichés in your messages.
Switching it up: How diversifying your beats will make you a better freelance writer
You may have gone into journalism for a very specific niche. But if the work there is limited, what do you do? Well, even if you’re swimming in work, expanding your beat is a fantastic way to grow as a journalist.
Should you ask potential clients to sign an NDA?
What do you think would happen if you asked new clients to sign an NDA? Would they consider it, or immediately say no? Either way, it’s something to consider. So here’s everything you need to understand it.
Navigating the journalism waiting game
What do you do if your editor is taking FOREVER to release your piece to the public? Well, you don’t have a whole lot of options, but you do have a couple.
Staying agile as a freelancer
You’ve grown your business into something to be proud of. Congrats! But you gotta stay light on your feet. How do you do that?
Setting the bar for your freelance rates
Deciding your rates is difficult, but here’s how you can at least make a start of getting an idea of the choices you need to make as an early-stage freelancer