Book description
This book contains all you need to know to work as a freelance
journalist. It is the perfect introduction for career changers,
writers, university graduates, school and college leavers,
communications professionals and anybody who just wants a rewarding
part-time challenge. In it you'll discover: *the tools of the trade -
news, views, reviews, opinion pieces, feature writing, travel writing,
music writing, sports writing and business writing *what it's like to
step into the unknown and become self-employed *how to pitch your
ideas to editors *how to brainstorm ideas *how to market yourself as a
freelance journalist. You'll also find tips and advice from successful
freelance journalists and editors, plus a useful self-employment checklist.
