Tricks of the trade: clever tips for finding stories at conferences
by Lesley Evans Ogden How do you nab great stories at conferences? That’s a question I’ve been toying with a lot lately, because in late December 2015, I had the opportunity to attend The Society For Marine Mammalogy Conference in San Francisco. There, I was one of 14 COMPASS Journalist Fellows scouring the scene […]
The Internet ate my homework. (Or: How to save your published web work)
by Lesley Evans Ogden When you were a kid in grade school you probably became familiar with the worst excuse ever for losing your homework: the dog ate it. These days, it’s probably not the dog you need to look out for. At some point you’ll likely fall prey to gobbling up of another […]
The Born Freelancer Says All I Want for Christmas… Is a USB Microphone
This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome in the comments. Tis the season of giving and getting. So I could not be given a better opportunity to look into what I would really like […]
The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #25 — Frances Bula
In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian writers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life. Frances Bula knows Vancouver. She covers the city’s wide-ranging urban issues — from drug addiction and prostitution to property development and transportation — for publishers such as the Globe and Mail and Vancouver Magazine. […]
5 Snapshot Tips from a Master Photographer
by Don Genova The digital age has made taking a photo almost as easy as taking a breath. We shoot from our phones, our tablets, our webcams, and yes, sometimes we even use an actual camera. But freelance journalists and photographers need to produce photos that sell, photos that stand out from the other […]
The Journey to a Balanced Freelance Life
by Rebecca Hass Working as a freelancer requires a rare combination of skills. At the top of the list has to be flexibility. Freelancers need to have the unique ability to dance with the uncertainty of what work will show up and when. Often a freelancer will find himself or herself in the land of […]
The Born Freelancer on the Merits of Routine
This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome in the comments. I’ve been told so many times that I must have such great self-discipline (as a freelancer) that I’m beginning to believe it myself. And I […]
Allie Wilkinson: A “how did you do it?” profile.
by Lesley Evans Ogden Allie Wilkinson is a Washington DC based freelance science journalist. I met her at a freelancer workshop called Courage Camp in Colorado in August 2014, and since that time, I’ve followed her online and seen her career flourish. Wilkinson is the founder of a blog called, “This is what a scientist […]
Follow the Money: How to Find Clients & Structure Deals for Freelance Success
by Miranda Miller Ah, the freelance life… lazing on the beach, trying not to tip the hammock as you reach for that one last piña colada you’ll allow yourself before settling in for your two hours of afternoon writing. Or maybe you’re the type of freelancer who bakes all day, between keeping a spotless house […]
Are you keeping in touch with clients?
by Sue Horner The client put my business card on his desk. He had held onto it since 2003, after we had worked together on a safety newsletter. That’s right, since 2003. I was stunned. As a writer, I’m thrilled to be invited to quote on new projects with someone I have worked with before. […]
