What is Freelancing With Tim?

It's always been tough to be a freelance journalist. The industry is designed to be opaque, and getting basic information — much less information to move up and grow — is nearly impossible.

Freelancing With Tim is changing that by lowering the barrier of entry into journalism through a twice-weekly newsletter full of advice, insight and guidance on everything from pitching stories and writing longform features to setting rates and building up your freelance business. We also host regular skills- and knowledge-based Zoom workshops, featuring specific, actionable advice to upping your freelance game.

Who is this ‘Tim,’ anyway?

Hi! That’s me. I’m a former New York Times editor, where I helped launch then edit the Smarter Living section. Prior to that I worked at The Washington Post as a strategist and reporter, and before that I worked at amNewYork/Newsday as a reporter. I’m also an adjunct professor at The New School, and I’ve been commissioning and editing work from freelancers for more than 10 years.

This sounds great! How can I join?

It’s simple: Subscribe to this newsletter! The free version comes out every Tuesday, and the paid-only version comes out Thursdays. Keep an eye out in the newsletter for info about upcoming Zoom workshops, and you can book a one-on-one coaching session with me here.