Episode 76

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Published on:

20th Mar 2024

Breaking into lecturing

Welcome to series 13! This season we discuss how to diversify your income stream when working as a freelance journalist. The first episode delves into the world of lecturing and how to break into it. We share tips and experiences with entertainment journalist Jamie Body and lifestyle writer Beth Neil who both teach at a number of universities.

The guests

Jamie Body https://www.jamiebody.com/

https://twitter.com/bodyjamie

Beth Neil https://muckrack.com/beth-neil

https://twitter.com/bethneil

Resources

FFJ Video tutorial on breaking into lecturing https://payhip.com/b/7ESqC

Recommendations

Holly Geraghty: https://www.huckmag.com/article/the-gaza-breakdancing-crew-helping-children-escape-the-trauma-of-war

Eimear O'Hagan https://muckrack.com/eimear-ohagan

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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.

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