Jenny StallardTen things I’ve learned about pitching as a freelance journalist and you should try, tooI pitch a lot. And I get ignored a lot. But lately, I’ve been ignored less… and I believe it’s thanks to a few key things that I’ve…Jun 24, 20201Jun 24, 20201
Jenny StallardWhat do you do when the freelance road ahead seems closed?I see this sign on one of my daily walks and it kept ‘speaking’ to me — it might sound cheesy but it’s so pertinent right now — it has…Jun 11, 2020Jun 11, 2020
Jenny StallardHow freelancing is like dating, and the juggle between love and hate of self employed lifeThe things I love about freelancing include the bylines-a-plenty in so many places, and never having to ask if my holiday dates clash with…Feb 17, 2020Feb 17, 2020
Jenny StallardHow i’ve tried to embrace my tax return as a freelancerIt’s the end of January and all freelancers have one thing in their mind. Tax returns. Today, January 31, as I write is deadline day. (Yes…Jan 31, 2020Jan 31, 2020
Jenny StallardinThe StartupHow I deal with ‘Anxclienty’ (client anxiety) as a freelancerEarlier this year, I went to a networking day for the brilliant group Freelance Heroes. That was probably the first time I really heard…Dec 4, 2019Dec 4, 2019
Jenny StallardWhat if we embraced imposter syndrome?Feeling like a fraud, like you don’t belong in your workplace, at an event or even in a gym class or meeting… feeling like you are…Oct 5, 2019Oct 5, 2019
Jenny StallardMy top ten freelance mythsBeing freelance is often seen as a bit of a luxury life — I think people who work in staff jobs of any kind see us living the life of…Sep 10, 2019Sep 10, 2019
Jenny StallardThe five freelance friendships that are essential to me (and should be to you)When you’re freelance, there aren’t always immediate ‘office friends’ to chew over ideas with, rant to, cry or worry to or have a cuppa…Jul 30, 2019Jul 30, 2019
Jenny StallardFive ways to find a balance with imposter syndromeLet me give you two scenarios from a recent week.Jul 22, 2019Jul 22, 2019
Jenny Stallard“Why I’ve set up a blog about freelance mental health — and how it’s helping me cope”Writing about my freelance life has given me a new confidenceJul 8, 2019Jul 8, 2019