
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 Get Bigger Budgets for Freelancers - Negotiating with Networks
The assets and variables that you, as a freelancer, can use to your advantage when negotiating larger budgets are 1) Experience & Quality of