Freelance Journalism FAQs

Do I Need a Degree to Succeed in Journalism?
The short answer is no. Luckily, freelance journalism is one of the most cosmopolitan and democratic professions. It does not matter what your background, as long as you are prepared to work hard and love to write then you have the potential to become a freelance journalist.Read more>>>

How do I get Started in Freelance Journalism?
To get started you need to write articles that editors want and will pay for. But, that’s easier said than done. So, you need to learn the rules of freelance journalism and the etiquette of the trade. Read more>>>

How Lucrative is Freelance Journalism?
The amount of money you can make as a freelance journalist varies from a few pounds to £40,000, with more possible if you work hard at it! Some journalists work at it full-time, putting in as much effort as they would for any other full time job. Read more>>>

I Want to be a Freelance Journalist – Should I Keep a Blog?
Blogging has become an internet phenomenon. People from all walks of life, different ages, ethnic and cultural backgrounds keep regular blogs about anything from the price of petrol to what they had for breakfast that morning. Read more>>>

What Makes Freelance Journalism Different From Ordinary Journalism?
There’s one big difference between freelance journalism and ordinary journalism and that’s who you work for. When you are an ordinary journalist you will work for a company and receive a salary for your working week – much like any other job. Read more>>>

How can I get my Freelance Writing into Newspapers and Magazines?
There are three aspects that need careful attention when trying to get work published: 1. thorough market research 2. a convincing pitch 3. timing Get these three right and you’ll have a pretty good chance of seeing your name in print. Read more>>>

What are the Best ways of Finding Stories as a Freelance Journalist?
There are two important questions to take into consideration before you start writing: 1. What you are going to write about? 2. Where to find that story? Once any budding freelance journalist cracks how to answer these two questions they should be well on their way to a successful career. Read more>>>