How to win at freelancing
Shortest guide ever.
Aug 26, 2017 · 1 min read
New Zealand freelance journalist Michelle Duff has worked for news organisations all over the world—you may have seen her viral story on Maori women’s chin tattoos in Vice a while back. From her lightning talk at Storyology, here are a few of her tips for anyone considering work as a freelancer:
1. Contacts are everything.
2. Nail the pitch — don’t promise things you can’t deliver.
3. Check your spelling.
4. Land a regular gig.
5. Be smart — research your topic.
6. Get an accountant.
7. Write lists. Be organised. Manage your workload.

