Variable income is one of the biggest challenges many freelancers have to contend with. But you can find ways to create stability.

There’s no magic rule to the question of when to follow up on a pitch. But because it’s such an important step, it helps to know what editors think…

If you can research, interview, write, revise and do some basic editing, then you can find more than one type of market to sell your wares.

Chronic procrastination need not be a deal-breaker when contemplating the freelance lifestyle.

A review of some important contract clauses to look out for… and some advice on negotiating better terms.

The Canadian Media Guild will now offer a media card to its freelance journalist members

Mouallem’s session, “Pitch Perfect” broke down the magazine pitch into three integral parts: the research, the letter itself, and the response.

Maskell says it’s important to keep in mind that the other person — the engager — may not have these numbers in their head. They might have just come up with a number out of the blue (or have been told what the fee is by a superior) so you may need to have a conversation about it and explain your position.

After you’ve read my list, please share your own personal favourites with us via the comments section at the end of this post.

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