Demystifying the world of freelance journalism.
May 19, 2026
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5 min read
Sure, know when to cut your losses, but some ideas are just too good to drop.
May 14, 2026
4 min read
Plus: Upcoming Zoom workshops, and discounts for one-on-one coaching!
May 7, 2026
3 min read
A novel, genuinely effective way of coming up with story ideas.
May 5, 2026
Plus: Lots of upcoming Zoom workshops, and discounts for one-on-one coaching!
Apr 30, 2026
2 min read
Personal essays can be one of the most difficult, intimidating forms of storytelling. Here's some help from a top-notch editor.
Apr 28, 2026
Better first drafts come from alignment, not perfection.
Apr 21, 2026
The way we present ourselves and our work can be the difference between landing an assignment and getting passed over.
Apr 16, 2026
It starts with broadening your idea of what freelance work you can do.
Apr 14, 2026
6 min read
There are countless ways to pitch every story, but there are very, very few concrete rules that apply to every pitch.
Apr 10, 2026
Remember: Don't take rejection personally, because it truly is not. The odds — and system — are stacked against you.
Apr 8, 2026
Don’t give up and take that L too soon. A lot of the time your story is salvageable if you go about it the right way.
Dec 23, 2025
1 min read
It's been a rough year, but our community came together in huge ways.
Dec 18, 2025
Is that paycheck really worth the emotional cost?
Dec 16, 2025
Being impressive is one thing. Being an obvious choice puts you on a whole other level.
Oct 9, 2025
Every pitch is different, but there are some common themes you should look for — both to include and to avoid
Oct 7, 2025
Build your case and prove your cred
Sep 19, 2025
100% serious y'all
Sep 16, 2025
Love 'em or hate 'em, they're still a factor
Sep 11, 2025
A subtle but crucial difference.
Sep 9, 2025
Sometimes keeping it simple is best
Sep 4, 2025
Take a beat, relax, and don't overthink.
Sep 2, 2025
A lot less than you probably think
Aug 28, 2025
Use those past successes to generate more
Aug 26, 2025
Just remember: A stellar story idea will almost always outweigh a lack of clips.
Aug 21, 2025
The real secret of a sustainable freelance biz: Building relationships.
