Hi, another week has passe. Another week with online classes. Who would expect that to happen to us in 2020? Not me and not you – I guess. Iny last online of Journalism and writing 2 we were speaking about Freelance Journalism. I can guess everyone’s heard this term.
We can associate this with own business, and it’s just as difficult as it’s for a company manager. Ans at the biggining, I think this is more difficult. Because a young journalist must dare to send his article to the magazine. There are huge nerves assosiated with this, for which not everyone is ready.
But what it is Freelance Journalism? This is work wht is produced by independent journalist who is not employed by any one media organisation. In last years we can observe a growth of freelancers – in 2016 the number of United Kingdom freelancers increased by 67% from 2000-2015.
But how can a young journalist start being a freelancer? In the beggining you need find your niche and your patch – something you know/intersting about – it could be a sport discipline, travel. Then when you find that thing you need get a mentor – person who help you in the beginning, someone who will be read your articule. And last advice – pitch wisely and thoughtfully.
This is the most important things what you should know about freelance journalism. Have you more question? Ask! Don’t worry!
/Iwona
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