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Freelancing for Journalists

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by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson

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Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between. Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life. Contact us via email freelancingforjournalists@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno. You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/ Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/ And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.

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January 21, 2026

Annual Appraisal 2025

<p>In this special bonus episode Lily and Emma sit down to do an annual appraisal together. They discuss what went well over the past year and what their ambitions are for 2026. They also scrub out previous goals and chat about what is important to them in the short and long term going forward.</p><p><a href="https://authory.com/?utm_source=FFJ&amp;utm_campaign=FFJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get your free portfolio today</a>. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!</p><p>Our previous appraisal episodes:</p><p>2021: <a href="https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself</a></p><p>2022: <a href="https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself-part2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself-part2</a></p><p>2024: <a href="https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/time-for-a-self-appraisal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/time-for-a-self-appraisal</a></p>

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January 14, 2026

Best Investigation Will Coldwell

<p>Today we speak to the winner of Best Investigation at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. Will Coldwell's <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/feb/15/offshore-worker-robbie-robson-was-bludgeoned-to-death-on-an-oil-rig-was-it-a-random-attack-or-does-the-industry-have-questions-to-answer?ref=journalism.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">investigation into the death of an offshore worker</a> raised important questions about industry safety and was highlighted by judges as a significance piece of freelance work. Will discussed how to win the trust of sources when reporting sensitive subjects and how to craft long reads to keep the reader engaged to the very end.</p><p><a href="https://authory.com/?utm_source=FFJ&amp;utm_campaign=FFJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get your free portfolio today</a>. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!</p><p><strong>Guest</strong></p><p><a href="https://willcoldwell.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">willcoldwell.com</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/willcoldwell.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@willcoldwell.bsky.social</a></p><p><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2021/09/22/petrol-pints-and-pasta-meet-one-of-the-lorry-drivers-plugging-britains-shortages" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.economist.com/1843/2021/09/22/petrol-pints-and-pasta-meet-one-of-the-lorry-drivers-plugging-britains-shortages</a></p>

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January 7, 2026

Best Feature Harriet Grant

<p>We are kick starting the New Year with a fascinating discussion with Harriet Grant, winner of Best Feature in the 2025 Freelance Journalism Awards. Harriet impressed judges with her deep dive into the impact of porn algorithms on men. In today's episode she explains how she tackles issues of online child abuse as a freelance journalist and the ethical and legal issues she has to grabble with.</p><p><a href="https://authory.com/?utm_source=FFJ&amp;utm_campaign=FFJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get your free portfolio today</a>. We also have a special offer for our FFJ community. Sign up via the link above to any paid plan for 20% off for the first year!</p><p><strong>Guest</strong></p><p>Harriet Grant<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-grant-5a797b25/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-grant-5a797b25/</a></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>Harriet’s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/05/i-didnt-start-out-wanting-to-see-kids-are-porn-algorithms-feeding-a-generation-of-paedophiles-or-creating-one?ref=journalism.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">deep dive into the impact of porn algorithms on young people</a> was praised for its research and persistence</p><p>Safer Lives <a href="https://www.saferlives.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.saferlives.com/</a></p>

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What is Freelancing for Journalists?

Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between.

Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters.

Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life.

Contact us via email freelancingforjournalists@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno.

You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/

Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d

For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558

You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/

And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists

We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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