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578. Michael Venutolo-Mantovani: Accidental journalist

Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, who dreamed of becoming a rock musician when he was young, talks to It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell about how he accidentally started a career as a freelance journalist.

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575. Why freelance journalists should join a union

Abigail Higgins talks about how the National Writers Union’s Freelance Solidarity Project is working to improve the working conditions of freelance journalists and why freelancers should consider joining a union.

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525. Kassondra Cloos: Adventures in freelance travel reporting

Kassondra Cloos discusses what it takes to become a successful freelance travel writer with It’s All Journalism producer Amelia Brust. To learn more about her work, subscribe to Cloos’ Out of Office newsletter.

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468. Bitchin’ Pitchin’ creator talks freelance tips, moral and ethical convictions

Abby Lee Hood, a freelance writer and creator of the monthly Bitchin’ Pitchin’ newsletter, offers tips for successful freelance pitching.

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447. Freelancer won’t let cerebral palsy sideline his sports writing career

Freelance sports writer Blake Baumgartner discusses his passion for sports and the difficulties he’s faced as a reporter with cerebral palsy.

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380. Lacuna Voices will be home to stories that deserve an audience

As both a staff writer and a freelancer, Punteha van Terheyden has been sharing “true life” stories of real people for many years.  But last summer, she had a week where incredible stories she pitched to newspapers and magazines in the UK weren’t being picked up.  “They weren’t landing like they normally do,” she says….

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