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Freelancing for Journalists

Freelancing for Journalists

By: Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson
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Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between. Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life. Contact us via email freelancingforjournalists@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno. You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/ Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/ And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.Copyright 2026 Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Tom Matsuda

    Tom Matsuda
    Sep 23 2026

    In series 17 we chat to new freelancers about how they are developing their journalism careers. In today's episode we chat to Tom Matsuda about his range of income streams, why he went freelance and the skills he is learning along the way.

    Guest links

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommatsuda/

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_tommatsuda/

    Resource links

    The Freelance Writing Network https://www.thefreelancewritingnetwork.com/

    Study Hall https://members.studyhall.xyz/sign-up

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  • Mariam Amini

    Mariam Amini
    Sep 16 2026

    In this week's show we chat to Mariam Amini who is a new freelancer writing about faith, travel and diaspora culture. She talks about starting out as a freelance, how she has built up her portfolio and the challenges of creating financial stability when starting out.

    Guest links

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-amini/

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aminiarchives/

    TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@aminiarchives/video/7355413066328182048

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  • James Banyard

    James Banyard
    Sep 9 2026

    We continue our series delving into the working lives of new freelance journalists finding their way in the first couple of years. In this episode we speak to James Banyard about securing bylines with the Guardian, i and Positive News and setting up his own newsletter Pitch Fail Club to help other freelance writers.

    Guest Links

    Website https://jamesbanyardwriter.wordpress.com/

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-banyard-446612290/

    Pitch Fail Club newsletter https://pitchfailclub.substack.com/about

    Resource links

    Freelancing for Journalists webinars https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists

    Freelancing for Journalists workshops https://payhip.com/FreelancingforJournalists

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