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There’s nothing “free” about being a freelance

Filed Under: Journalism

There’s nothing “free” about being a freelance. Almost 5 million people are now self-employed and with that growth comes the need for change to ensure they are being used and paid properly

I got a bit cross when I read this article that had been flagged up to me by a health journalist colleague on LinkedIn. The piece told of Stacey MacNaught, a self-employed online marketing consultant with more than a decade of experience who revealed how she is constantly inundated with requests to work for free “for exposure”…

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Why “worthy” isn’t always “newsworthy”

Filed Under: Journalism

Just because it may be “worthy”, doesn’t automatically mean it is “newsworthy”. Just because your company or client is excited about it, doesn’t mean journalists will be. Read on to find out why.

If I had a pound for every time I had heard the words: “But it’s a major new treatment which can help 20 people every year” or “This is a healthy new product called fruit juice”, I would be languishing on a sunbed on a remote island supping a cocktail with a Hollywood hottie rubbing…

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Six fast facts about what journalists love

Filed Under: Journalism

What journalists love is a strong story, with a good angle, that is relevant for our audience. Here are my tops tips to ensure you're nailing your story.

Journalists are simple beings. What we want is not rocket science. We want a strong story, with a good angle, that is relevant for our audience. Here are my tops tips to ensure you are ticking all the right boxes when it comes to nailing your story. 1) A strong, eye-catching, new story which is…

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