What Editors Really Want From Writers (Insider Tips)
Advice on mastering the writer-editor relationship
Editors reveal what makes for a successful, mutually beneficial writer-editor relationship
Amanda Layman Low
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When to Say No: Turning Down Freelance Work the Right Way
Passing on assignments—whether you’re a full-time freelancer or have a side gig to your 9 to 5—is often the best decision for your career, your sanity, your bank account or all of the above.
Aja Frost
Hard Truths About Freelancing You Need to Accept Before Going Solo
From a distance, freelance writing sounds dreamy because of the freedoms that are associated with the gig life, like creating your own schedule and working wherever you please. But, freelancing isn’t all fat paychecks and…
Ayana Young
Essential Safety Resources Every Freelance Journalist Needs
In the early years of his career, Luke Duggleby found himself in a situation that he hadn't quite anticipated. He had traveled to East China to meet villagers protesting against massive pollution caused by a…
Ayana Young
3 Web Tools That Will Supercharge Your Idea Generation and Research
3 Web Tools That Can Help in Idea Generation and Research Every writer has their tricks for inspiration or getting unstuck. For some it's reading, jogging, or engineering breaks into the day with a Pomodoro timer.…
Chris Johnson
How Freelance Journalists Are Reshaping the Media Landscape
The media landscape is vastly different today for freelance journalists than it was 15 years ago. According to the Pew Research Center, full-time U.S. newsroom employment has dropped 26% since 2008. And while traditional newsrooms…
Jess Focht
