How to Get Inspired
It's 2pm. As I order a second Stella at a dive bar in Brooklyn, a dozen story ideas swim around in my head. 80s music plays in the...
Digital Security at the U.S. Border - Interview with Ed Ou
This is a transcript from THE FREELANCE JOURNALIST 5 MINUTE TAKLSHOW podcast. You can listen to it on iTunes. Ed: They asked me if I've...
The Freelance Lifestyle is Not for Everyone - Interview with Myrna Perez
Our work as freelancers can be sometimes romanticized as travelers and storytellers and whatnot, but what kind of person do you have to be i
Basic Gear to Break Into Freelance Video - Interview with Neil Brandvold
Today we're talking basics. Gear. What's essential in order for us to be able to tell a story and be commissioned. Joining us from E
How to Build Credibility Before the First Pitch - Talkshow Interview
Today we're going to be talking about building credibility before pitching our first story to a media network. Today, we're going to
How to Make a Viral Video: Lesson 1
But the need to understand and make viral videos was not reserved for your neighbor - or your 16 year old cousin trying to become the next J
How to Edit Documentary-Style Pieces
It's all about prep-work and and being organized. The Puzzle Pieces approach. This piece of advice best suits video producers getting...