Freelancing for Journalists

Freelancing for Journalists

Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson

Episodes 111
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

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About This Podcast

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 [email protected] 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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Recent Episodes

S16 Annual Appraisal 2025

Jan 21, 2026 44m Bonus

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…

S16E99 Best Investigation Will Coldwell

Jan 14, 2026 35m

Today we speak to the winner of Best Investigation at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. Will Coldwell's investigation into the death of an offshore worker raised important questions about…

S16E98 Best Feature Harriet Grant

Jan 07, 2026 30m

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…

S16E97 Best Specialist Journalist Rebecca Pitcairn

Dec 31, 2025 36m

Just in time for New Year's Eve we speak to freelance English wine writer Rebecca Pitcairn. A regional journalist turned wine writer, Rebecca was winner of Best Specialist at the Freelance Journalism…

S16E96 Best Early Career Journalist Yvette Cook

Dec 24, 2025 31m

Today we speak to Yvette Cook who was winner of Best Early Career Journalist at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. Yvette, a former civil servant, has made a successful shift into travel writing,…

S16E95 Best News & Opinion Journalist Hannah Fearn

Dec 17, 2025 35m

On the podcast today we talk to the first of our Freelance Journalism Awards winners from 2025. Hannah Fearn won Best News Story and Best Opinion Writer for her work on social affairs. In this…

S15 Interview with a book publisher

Oct 29, 2025 33m Bonus

In this special bonus episode we chat to Martin Hickman the director of Canbury Press. The independent publisher specialises in working with journalists and publishes a range of non-fiction books.…

S15E94 Using AI

Oct 22, 2025 52m

In the podcast today we dig into the hot topic of using AI as a journalist. We have expert advice from AI Media trainer Harriet Meyer and award-winning freelance health journalist Rosie Taylor. We…

S15E93 Transcription apps

Oct 15, 2025 38m

In the podcast today we talk to two experts about transcriptions apps. How, where and why to use them, and what some of the pitfalls may be. Sage Lazzaro a freelance tech journalist shares her tips…

S15E92 Freelance Rights Guide

Oct 08, 2025 47m

This week we have two returning guests to talk all about the new best practice guidelines for editors working with freelancers. These vital guidelines are a benchmark for freelance journalists to use…

S15E91 Financial support for freelance journalists

Oct 01, 2025 37m

This week we look at the financial and practical support available for freelance journalists. We speak to Mary Kearns of the Journalists' Charity and Sophie Pacellini of the Rory Peck Trust to…

S15E90 Accessing paywall and membership-only content

Sep 24, 2025 40m

In today's episode we discuss how to access paywalled content and membership-only resources. We glean useful tips and tricks from Ellie Broughton, an award-winning freelance journalist - and hear…

S15E89 Using trends to find stories

Sep 17, 2025 44m

We're back for series 15 and kick off with a great episode all about using trends to find stories. We get excellent advice from Fleurine Tideman, a freelancer who specialises in trend-driven stories…

We've Written a Book!

May 07, 2025 38m Bonus

In this special bonus episode Lily and Emma discuss the big secret project they have been working on for the past two years. They have written a new book! It's called ULTRA WOMEN: The Trailblazers…

S14E88 Best Broadcast Journalist: Bhavani Vadde

Oct 30, 2024 38m

This week we speak to the winner of the Best Broadcast Journalist category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Bhavani Vadde tells us about her work on local television and how she juggles…

S14E87 Best Print and Specialist Journalist: Liz Cookman

Oct 23, 2024 38m

This week we speak to another double award winner at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2024. Liz Cookman won the best print journalist and best specialist journalist awards for her incredible reporting…

S14E86 Best Opinion Writer: Melissa Parker

Oct 16, 2024 32m

This week in our special award series we chat to Melissa Parker winner of the Best Opinion Writer category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards.Melissa speaks about her shift to opinion writing…

S14E85 Best News & Feature Journalist

Oct 09, 2024 48m

In today's episode we speak to double award winner Nicola Kelly who scooped up two prizes at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Nicola won the best news story and best feature categories for her…

S14E84 Best Campaigning Journalist: Liz Perkins

Oct 02, 2024 32m

This week we sit down and chat to Liz Perkins, winner of the best campaigning journalist category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Liz led the End This Injustice campaign which called for an…

S14E83 Best Investigation: Sahar Zand

Sep 25, 2024 37m

In this week's episode we speak to the winner of the Best Investigation category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Sahar Zand won the award for her investigation into interpol's misuse of…

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