Freelancing for Journalists Supercharge your pitching
In this episode we explore what makes a winning pitch and how to improve your chances of getting a commission.
Learn about the most common mistakes freelancers make when pitching as we chat with two experienced freelance journalists, Punteha van Terheyden who specialises in true-life stories and Flic Everett, a self-employed journalist and editor.
The Guests
Punteha van Terheyden
Twitter: @vTFeatures
Instagram: @vtfeatures
Website: https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/
Flic Everett
Twitter: @fliceverett
Website: https://www.fliceverett.com/
Resources
Podcast on pitching
https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/search
Punteha’s journalism handbooks
https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/freelance-journalism-learning-handbooks-online-uk-part-time
The 10-point pitching plan
https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/affordable-freelance-journalism-handbooks-digital-uk
Use the code FFJ33 to get a 33% discount
Freelance Recommendations
Leah Hardy
https://muckrack.com/leah-hardy/articles
Isabelle Jani-Friend
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/cystic-fibrosis-coronavirus_uk_600e0a68c5b6a0d83a1c766c