Archive - Freelancing for Journalists

What makes a good awards entry

Boost your chances of success with our top tips

17 hrs ago •

How to pitch ideas from existing content

We share examples of story ideas developed from films, podcasts and magazine articles

Jun 13 •

Being deceived by a source

What can freelancers do to protect themselves

Jun 11 •

Summer sale: 30% off premium subscription

Deal ends July 31

Jun 9 •

The ten digital tools I can't live without

A list of the online services or apps that support my work

Jun 6 •

Freelance Journalism Awards 2025!

Now open for entries so what are you waiting for

Jun 4 •

May 2025

Where my freelance income comes from

A deep dive into my earnings from newspapers, magazines, websites and books

May 30 •

New FFJ resources and events!

Take a look at what we've got coming up

May 27 •

It's freelance Q&A time!

Future proofing, tax, late fees and AI

May 23 •

There's a time and a space for mobile phones

Another perspective on finding the balance

May 21 •

Peek at my Week

We chat to a freelance national newspaper journalist

May 16 •

Can a journalist quit their smartphone?

Or even put some healthy boundaries in place

May 14 •

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