Kickstart your freelance journalism career

Learn how to make a success of working for yourself with Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson, hosts of the Freelancing for Journalists podcast

Course Summary

The authors of 'Freelancing for Journalists' lift the lid on the secrets of successful self-employment in this online course. Learn about where to find work and how to pitch your ideas along with getting paid, developing contacts and building your brand.

Course Curriculum

Welcome instructions
1 Lesson
- Please read and watch me
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Week 1: Where to find paid work
4 Lessons
- Lesson 1: Getting ready
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- Lesson 2: Calls for pitches
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- Lesson 3: Reaching out
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- Assignment 1
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Week 2: Developing story ideas
4 Lessons
- Lesson 4: Story types
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- Lesson 5: Sources of inspiration
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- Lesson 6: Angles and interviewees
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- Assignment 2
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Week 3: Pitching, finding the right editor and rates
4 Lessons
- Lesson 7: Pitching
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- Lesson 8: Finding the right editor
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- Lesson 9: Rates and fees
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- Assignment 3
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Week 4: Branding, networking and building regular work
4 Lessons
- Lesson 10: Building your brand and social media
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- Lesson 11: Websites and email signatures
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- Lesson 12: Networking and getting regular work
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- Assignment 4
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