Freelance life and journalism tips
Why pay a writer when generative AI makes articles for free?
To understand the difference between skilled writers and AI content, let’s go back to iconic noughties’ gameshow, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”. Famously, “Ask the Audience” was one of the most popular
✨ 2025, wrapped! ✨
Data-heavy is how I would describe the past twelve months. Of the 42 articles I wrote, more than half of them were (at least somewhat) on the topic of data analysis, making it
25 marketing ideas for freelancers🎄
Freelancers don’t have a big budget, but we do need to be constantly marketing to stay relevant. And December can be a chilly time if we don’t promote ourselves well. It’s a careful
Five HUUUUUUGE life lessons I learned on my wedding day! 💐💐💐😝
In the giddying months leading up to a wedding, there are whirlpools, waterfalls and wild rapids of emotions rising up inside you. Some are kind of nonsensical (should we pay extra for mini
21 secrets your interview reveals about you 🫢
Interviewing four or five people on the same topic is pretty standard for journalists. In my case, the topics are usually so painfully niche, it feels like you’re drawing information out of the
Money2020: How to get spontaneous interviews (from me)
Ok, so as a financial journalist, Money2020 is a hive of brains for me to go pick at. But better than that, it’s a place to meet fresh experts, and get completely new
25 things freelancers hear the time
I average about 65 emails a day, and *SPOILER* around 45 will be press releases. I think every journalist can relate to this. But freelancers get a few extra surprises thrown in the
How To Massively F**k Up SEO
Dan Callis has seen it all. As a self-employed SEO Advisor, he spends his working days unpicking the website damage done by well-meaning marketing teams. Ever the professional, Dan refuses to spill what
My Favourite Freelance Cafes in London ☕️✨
When you freelance, you get to be your own boss! YASSSS!!! You can go wherever you want. Do whatever you like. Eat whenever you fancy. But there is an awkward catch… You have
104 Freelancing Tips🕺
Oh my days. I’ve now been a full-time freelance writer for four years and two months! It’s been a journey. I’ve had to battle my tiny business through Brexit, COVID, huge fintech redundancies,
Laura Miller’s Survival Guide for Freelance Journalists 💪
As well as being an all-round legend, Laura Miller is what I would describe as a ‘real journalist’. Unlike me, Laura studied a hardcore master’s degree in journalism. And she grew her career
What makes me write about your panel?
Your panel. It’s a big deal. I know what it’s like. Sweaty palms, palpitations, trying to memorise stats. It’s like you’re 15 again, about to go into a French-speaking exam. Except it’s in