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Freelancing and Journalism

The Path to Becoming a Skilled Grant Writer

by Natasha Khullar Relph

Hands at work on funding paperwork—daily life of a grant writer.

The grant writer career path combines research, storytelling, and persuasion—here’s how to master them all. Some writers sell stories. Grant writers sell impact. Behind every community project, research breakthrough, or grassroots nonprofit success story, there’s usually a grant writer who translated passion into a persuasive, well-structured proposal—and convinced someone with money to care. It’s part […]

Where to Find the Best Freelance Writing Opportunities in 2025

by Natasha Khullar Relph

Freelancer on laptop researching freelance writing opportunities.

Looking for high-quality freelance writing opportunities in 2025? These are the platforms, publications, and people paying real money for real talent. There’s no shortage of freelance writing opportunities out there—just a shortage of patience to dig through all the junk. For every dream gig writing travel stories from Bali, there are fifty asking you to […]

How to Write an Op-Ed That Editors Will Buy

by Natasha Khullar Relph

Close-up of a black megaphone charm, a nod to how to write an op-ed with impact.

Everyone has opinions. Few can sell them. Here’s how to write an op-ed that gets published (and paid). A good op-ed can do more than get your name in print—it can shape public opinion, influence policy, and spark the kind of conversation that has people texting articles to their group chats. It’s a chance to […]

How to Build a Career in Business Journalism (And Why It’s More Than Numbers)

by Natasha Khullar Relph

Business journalism in print—stack of newspapers on a desk.

Writers who can decode numbers and turn them into compelling stories are in demand. Here’s how to make business journalism your career. The business world never sits still—and neither do the journalists covering it. Business reporting isn’t just stock tickers and quarterly earnings calls; it’s the stories behind the deals, the decisions, and the data. […]

Money, Markets, and Power: How to Break Into Financial Journalism

by Natasha Khullar Relph

Front page of the Financial Times, a staple in financial journalism.

Financial journalism isn’t just about numbers—it’s about uncovering the forces driving economies and power. Learn what it takes to make it on this beat. The global economy doesn’t sleep—and neither do the people trying to make sense of it. Financial journalists translate market chaos into stories that explain not just what happened, but why it […]

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