Freelancing and Journalism

Want to avoid burnout and dry spells? Here’s how top freelance journalists find their footing—and keep it. Staff jobs are shrinking. Rates are inconsistent. Deadlines are always yesterday. And yet—some freelance journalists are not only surviving, but thriving. Publishing big stories. Setting their own schedules. Hitting financial goals. Taking vacations without begging an editor for […]

Old-school? Maybe. Still brilliant? Absolutely. The inverted pyramid is the fastest way to hook distracted readers—and it’s not just for journalists anymore. Your story has eight seconds to earn attention. Maybe less, if your reader is mid-scroll with 17 tabs open and half a latte left. In journalism, structure isn’t optional—it’s everything. The clearest writing […]

From timeless techniques to sneaky-smart hacks, here’s how to master idea generation and never run out of stories again. As a freelance writer or journalist, you don’t just write for a living—you pitch. Constantly. Which means idea generation isn’t optional. It’s the whole job. The good news? You don’t have to sit around waiting for […]

Memoir, essay, reportage—creative nonfiction makes fact as gripping as fiction. Learn how the pros craft stories from real events. Why settle for “based on a true story” when the real thing can knock the wind out of you? Creative nonfiction is where writers raid the drama of real life and serve it up with all […]

Freelance writing niches are more specialized (and profitable) than ever. Here’s how to spot the trends—and actually get hired. If you’re still calling yourself a “content writer,” I’ve got bad news: so is everyone else. In a market this crowded, being a generalist is a great way to get overlooked—and underpaid. But when you niche […]