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LinkedIn is the best place you're not hanging out at
100% serious y'all
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How much pre-reporting should I do for a pitch?
A lot less than you probably think
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All it takes is one: The power of stacking your wins
Use those past successes to generate more
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What to do if you don't have 'big' bylines
Just remember: A stellar story idea will almost always outweigh a lack of clips.
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Beyond the pitch: How to get editors to come to *you*
The real secret of a sustainable freelance biz: Building relationships.
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The 10 best things I did for my freelance career
Do good work, aim high, invest in yourself, and don't forget to give back.
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A must-have checklist for getting assignments right
It's vital to get this part right — messing up in the early stages can spell disaster for your entire story.
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What editors are *really* looking for
It's not fancy bylines, it's communication. (And no, we don’t care if you went to journalism school.)
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Pitching
Answers to the 8 most common questions about pitching
Don't overthink it. Really.
How to stop pitching ideas and start pitching stories
A subtle but crucial difference.
9 reasons your pitch was rejected
It's probably not what you think
Money
Practical tips to diversify your income
Practical tips to diversify your income
How to ask for more money — and actually get it
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How this freelancer made $27,000 in 1 month
You read that right!
Skills
What is a nut graf, anyway?
They're both simpler and more complicated than they seem
What is SEO, anyway?
What is SEO, anyway?
LinkedIn is the best place you're not hanging out at
100% serious y'all
Interviews
Rae Witte thinks you should stop beating yourself up
You just get in your own way more than anything
Parker Molloy on surviving — and thriving — as an independent journalist
Obsession can be a good thing!
Rax King: Rejection isn't feedback, so don't act like it is
Advice from one of our favorite essayists
Freelance Life
3 things freelancers should stop stressing about
Never sweat the little stuff — no one else is
Treat your freelance business like a taco truck
Yes, you read that right
Where to find a job in journalism
They're out there
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