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Marc Leverton - How to Work as a Freelance Journalist - 9781845283957 - KRA0013069
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How to Work as a Freelance Journalist

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Description for How to Work as a Freelance Journalist Paperback. This book contains all you need to know to work as a freelance journalist. Num Pages: 225 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNTJ; VSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear

It is the perfect introduction for career changers, writers, university graduates, school and college leavers, communications professionals and those who just wants a rewarding part-time challenge. In it you'll discover: - the tools of the trade - news, views, reviews, opinion pieces, plus feature writing, travel writing, music writing, sports writing - what it's like to step into the unknown and work for yourself - how to pitch your ideas successfully to editors - how to brainstorm original ideas - how to market yourself as a freelance journalist. You'll also find tips and advice from a wide range of successful ... Read more

Contents: Introduction; Part One - Learning to write as a journalist; 1. Tool of the trade; 2. Who is the audience?; 3. Writing reviews; 4. Writing opinion pieces; 5. And now for the new; 6. Feature writing; 7. Travel writing; 8. Lifestyle writing; 9. Sports writing; 10. Music Journalism; 11. Finding ideas; 12. How to approach editors; 13. The journalist and PR relationship; 14. Improving your writing skills; 15. Media Law basics; 16. Media ethics; Part One - The business of freelancing; 17. Stepping into the unknown; 18. Gaining industry experience; 19. Marketing yourself; 20. Planning, organisation and time management; 21. Negotiating; 22. Self-employment checklist; 23. Self-employment: the pros and cons; 24. Working from home; Appendix 1: Jargon Buster; Appendix 2: Further reading; Appendix 3: Further training. Index.

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Product Details

Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
How To Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Number of Pages
225
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845283957
SKU
KRA0013069
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1

About Marc Leverton
The author, Marc Leverton, has over two decades of media experience. As a freelance journalist, he has written for The Guardian, The Big Issue, Tangent Books, Openmind Magazine, Real Travel and many others. He also teaches journalism skills at Bath Spa University and Weston College.

Reviews for How to Work as a Freelance Journalist
'I defy the novice writer to find any aspect of his newly-chosen profession that isn't covered somewhere. This is a very good place to start.' Bristol review of Books. 'This book has a wealth of places and organisations that a budding writer can go for advice and for further informaton.' www.familyfriendlyworking.co.uk. 'Valuable insight in today's global marketplace.' Freelance Writer's ... Read more

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