Thought leadership at its best needs to be credible, curious, critical and adhere to a content strategy.
5 reasons to schedule social media posts
If you’re a freelance writer or independent creative, save time and build your presence with social media scheduling for your weekly posts.
Are you working alone?
Working alone has its challenges, but with the ranks of freelancers swelling, there’s a growing community of creatives to tap into.
5 books to help you become a better writer
Five books that provide rules and guidance on how to write effectively, plus the pleasures of a well-crafted sentence.
What’s up with California’s new freelance law?
California’s new freelance law restricts freelancers and independent contractors to 35 assignments, but some say it hinders their work prospects while others say it’s a protection from media organisations shedding salaried employees for contractors.
Long-tail vs short-tail keywords
Understanding the difference between long-tail vs short-tail keywords and where keywords and keyphrases fit into content and the overall SEO picture.
Consumer watchdog: journalism in crisis and only public funding can help
The report into the ACCC digital platforms inquiry outines the problem of funding journalism and the dominance of Google and Facebook.
It’s all about rates, rates, rates
Rates are one of the most important parts of making a living, let’s say a financially viable living, from freelancing. Whether you’re a writer, designer, illustrator, video maker, animator, editor, content producer or any other type of creative in the media industry, it all comes down to your rates when you work for yourself. Yet … Continue Reading
A few of my favourite things: 2018 edition
My last post for 2018 could focus on my first part-year back freelancing, but I’m not going to do that. Honestly, it’s been a mix of good, bad and downright depressing freelancing this year. I’ll formulate a post over the break after I’ve had time to collect my thoughts and when it’s time to look … Continue Reading
Find Ideas for Your Story Pitch: Where and How?
Where and how to find ideas for your story pitch, where you’re working as an in-house journalsit or a freelance journalist.
