Freelancing for Journalists

In the latest episode we speak to photojournalists Angie Simms and Stuart Quinn about their photography work and their self-published cookbook. The Australian couple, who are currently travelling across Oz, talk about taking control of their passion project and the importance of hiring a strong team and calling in favours.The AuthorsAngie Simms and Stuart QuinnInstagram: @stradbrokeislandphotographyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/angandstu/Website: https://stradbrokeislandphotography.com/ The bookEat, Drink and Be Straddie https://www.amazon.in/Eat-Drink-Be-Straddie-tastes-ebook/dp/B08QF5PBY3https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUI7AITYC4QPresshttps://seqfoodtrails.com.au/Redlands/Articles/Redlands-Article-4https://www.pebblesandpomegranateseeds.com.au/eat-drink-straddie-tales-tastes-island-sun/https://www.weekendnotes.com/eat-drink-be-straddie-cleveland-library/

In this episode we speak to Polly Morland, a documentary maker turned writer, about her new book which she wrote during lockdown. The book documents the life of a GP working in a rural practice. Polly chats about the benefits of long research chats and how to maintain the anonymity of contributors when needed. Polly is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines and also teaches part-time at Cardiff School of Journalism.The AuthorPolly MorlandWebsite: https://www.pollymorland.com/BooksA Fortunate Woman, a country doctor’s story (published 9th June 2022)https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139Metamorphosis: How and Why We ChangeRisk Wise: Nine Everyday AdventuresThe Society of Timid Souls: Or, How to be Bravehttps://www.pollymorland.com/books/AgentPEW Literary https://www.pewliterary.com/author/polly-morlandPublisherPenguin Random Househttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/144648/polly-morlandPan Macmillan (Picador)https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139Pollys’ documentaries:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2295934/

In this episode we speak to the author Lucy Waterlow about the process of ghostwriting. Lucy has ghostwritten four books including Nell McAndrew’s Guide to Running plus an additional guide to running and two running memoirs. Lucy is also a freelance journalist and writes for a number of different outlets including the Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mail, Women’s Running and OK! Magazine.The authorLucy WaterlowTwitter: @LucyRunningFeatInstagram: @runningfeatlucy BooksNell McAndrew's Guide To Running Run Mummy Run: Inspiring Women to be Fit, Healthy and Happy Ghostwriter of ultra runner Mimi Anderson's two memoirs: Beyond Impossible: From Reluctant Runner to Guinness World Record holder, and Limitless: An Ultrarunner’s Story of Pain, Perseverance and the Pursuit of Success https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucy-Waterlow/e/B00T6PX7I2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_sharePublisherBloomsbury https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/lucy-waterlow/Summersdale https://summersdale.com/sd-author/lucy-waterlow/Journalismhttps://muckrack.com/lucy-waterlow

In this week's episode we speak to prolific freelance journalist Chris Stokel-Walker whose work regularly appears in WIRED, The Economist and Newsweek. Chris has written two tech-based books, and we chat with him about the importance of making your ideas relevant and timeless when switching from journalism to book writing. The authorChris Stokel-WalkerTwitter: @stokel Instagram: @cstokelwalkerWebsite: https://www.stokel-walker.com/BooksTikTok Boom: China’s Dynamite App and the Superpower Race for Social MediaYouTubers: How YouTube shook up TV and created a new generation of starsAgenthttps://cmm.agency/view-author.php?AuthorID=79Publishershttps://www.canburypress.com/products/youtubers-by-chris-stokel-walkerhttps://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/Examples of Chris’s journalism: https://www.wired.co.uk/profile/chris-stokel-walkerhttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/chris-stokel-walkerhttps://www.newscientist.com/author/chris-stokel-walker/The New Statesman review of Chris’s book: https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2021/07/tiktok-boom-chris-stokel-walker-reviewWell told conference: https://welltold.org/about/

In our ‘Summer Reads’ podcast series, we chat with freelance journalists who have written successful books. Bringing the first episode of series eight back with a bang is Lisa Bradley, the author of two psychological thrillers – Paper Dolls and The Lesson. Lisa began her writing career in local news and subsequently worked as a freelance journalist for national papers and magazines. She is now a lecturer in journalism at the University of Sheffield. We chat about the importance of nailing your first draft and finding success after rejection.  The Author:Lisa BradleyTwitter: @lisabjournoInstagram: @lisabwriterWebsite: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/people/academic/lisa-bradleyLisa's books:Paper DollsThe LessonAgent:Anthony Harwood: http://antonyharwood.com/lisa-bradley/Publisher:Quercus Books: https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/contributor/lisa-bradley/Curtis Brown creative writing courses:https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/creative-writing-courses/

We have a very special bonus episode of the podcast this week. We sat down with award-winning freelance journalist and writer Saima Mir to discuss the paperback launch of her fantastic novel, The Khan, which is currently Waterstones Book of the Month. We talked about diversity in publishing, the writing process and what journalistic experience she was able to draw on.The GuestTwitter: @SaimaMir Instagram: @ben_raf_remyWebsite: https://saimamir.com/ ResourcesThe Khan by Saima Mirhttps://oneworld-publications.com/the-khan.htmlThe Godfather by Mario Puzohttps://www.waterstones.com/book/the-godfather/mario-puzo/9780099528128Malcolm X Speaks by George Breitmanhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Malcolm-X-Speaks-George-Breitman/dp/0802132138Freelancing for Journalists by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinsonhttps://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race by Reni Eddo-Lodgehttps://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race-9781408870587/

In this episode, we talk about how to get funding for a project with Amanda Nunn,  a freelance broadcast journalist and co-founder of the Off the Record newsletter and Warren Nettleford, an ITN television presenter and reporter and co-founder of Need to Know, the UK’s first youth news service built purely for the digital generation.Amanda NunnTwitter: @AmandaNunnC5Off the record newsletter: https://www.offtherec.co.uk/Warren Nettleford Twitter: @wnettleford Instagram: @monkish_monsignorNeed to Know website: https://ntk.network/ ResourcesCision https://www.cision.com/Journalism Charity https://journalistscharity.org.uk/Journo Resources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-degree-funding-training-complete-list/Women in Journalism https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/Royal Television Awards- Digital Award 2019: Need to Know https://rts.org.uk/award/tvj2021Google news initiative fund https://twitter.com/GoogleNewsInithttps://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/YouTube launch warren  Need to Knowhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVG8pk55TDQIYwNPTf-k7igEuropean Journalism Centre https://ejc.net/Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Freelance journalist recommendationsAmelia Taithttps://ameliatait.com/Johnny Harrishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-harris-b067488b/ 

In this episode we talk about side hustles, should you have one and how do you explore your interests alongside your freelance journalism work? We speak to Dean Sterling Jones, a chef from Northern Ireland, who works as a freelance journalist when he’s not cooking, and Waseem Mirza, a sci-tech journalist and presenter who is also a screen actor and voice artist. Waseem MirzaTwitter: @waseem_mirzaInstagram: @thewaseemmirza Dean JonesTwitter: @shootingthemessInstagram: @deansterlingjonesBlog: https://shootingthemessenger.blog/ ResourcesBBC CLICK https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9ryPennyworth series 3 https://collider.com/pennyworth-season-3-hbo-max/NUJ Freelance Resourceshttps://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.htmlNUJ Branches https://www.nuj.org.uk/engage/union-democracy/branches.htmlExamples of how Lily brands different parts of her journalism https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/https://twitter.com/lilycanterhttps://www.instagram.com/lilycanter/The FutureTECH Show- Waseem’s podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0QCdLw6UrG8sOBOgu69VjxThe FutureTECH Show - Waseem’s YouTube series The FutureTECH Show Episode 1Dean's latest article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/deansterlingjones/russia-yevgeny-prigozhin-ukraine-trump-giuliani-filmsFreelance journalist recommendationsJane Lytvynenkohttps://twitter.com/JaneLytvhttps://www.janelytv.com/https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/02/ukraine-russia-conflict-livestream/622900/Carol Cadwalladrhttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/carolecadwalladr@carolecadwalla 

In this episode, we ask whether you need shorthand as a freelance journalist. We talk to Marc Shoffman, a journalist and podcaster, and Rachel Charlton-Dailey, a health and disability journalist, about the pros and cons of shorthand, when it can be useful, as well as considering alternatives tools. Marc ShoffmanTwitter: @marcshoffman Instagram: inforapennypodcastWebsite: Https://cavendishcontent.com/ Rachel Charlton-DaileyTwitter: @RachelCDaileyInstagram: @rachel_is_dunnWebsite: https://rachelcharltondailey.com/ ResourcesThe unwritten https://www.theunwritten.co.uk/Women in Journalism Georgina Henry award for digital innovation.https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/about-us/georgina-henry-award/Transcription software service https://otter.ai/homeNCTJ shorthand https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/shorthand-teelineNCTJ optional shorthand https://pressgazette.co.uk/nctj-set-to-make-shorthand-optional-for-students-who-dont-focus-on-news/Freelance Journalist RecommendationsIan Fraser https://www.ianfraser.org/Charlotte Colombohttps://muckrack.com/charlotte-colomboHannah Shewan Stevenshttps://muckrack.com/hannah-stevens

Trust is an essential part of journalism. In this episode, we find out why it's important and what you can do as a freelance journalist to gain it. We talk to Steve Nowottny, an editor from FullFact, who discusses how his work exposes and counters the harm false information can cause, and Jennifer Sizeland, a UK-based freelance journalist, who talks to us about how journalists can build trust with their sources.Steve NowottnyTwitter: @stevenowottnyWebsite: https://www.stevenowottny.com/Jennifer SizelandTwitter: https://twitter.com/LandofSizeInstagram: @lifeofsize Website: https://landofsize.com/ResourcesFull Fact https://fullfact.org/How journalists can build trust with their sourceshttps://ijnet.org/en/story/how-journalists-can-build-trust-their-sourcesMuck Rack https://muckrack.com/search/Qwoted https://www.qwoted.com/Branding advice for journalistshttps://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists?s=rFFJ podcast episode on brandinghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2DiPXKqkBgZaJkSqI9VIqoFFJ Twitter verification campaign https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/join-our-twitter-blue-tick-campaign?s=rMedia matchmaker https://mediamatchmaker.co.uk/War on truth on BBC Radio 4 documentary by Marianna Spring https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0btv73rFreelance journalist recommendationsHarry Wallop https://harrywallop.co.uk/Marianna Spring disinformation reporter for the BBC https://twitter.com/mariannaspringAnya Ryanhttps://muckrack.com/anya-ryan