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Cleveland, Ohio
Joined August 2009
Liability insurance is something to consider if getting into freelancing. Protect yourself in the event someone sues over a story.
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Sometimes being a freelancer means you're an expert in whatever you wrote last week. Freelancers are often considered generalists --Grant Segall
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Developing expertise in a geographic area and a particular topic allow you to build sources for articles.
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Consider why a company wants you to write a story for them, that includes giving your #writing background when you pitch an article.
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If you have an idea for a story, find a market where you can pitch that story. Always look for things you could be writing about. #journalism #freelance
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Our freelance panel is kicking off with Faith Boone, Jay Miller, Ken Prendergast and Grant Segall!
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Are you a freelancer? Whether a veteran or a rookie, join us Wednesday, Feb. 28, to hear advice from seasoned freelance journalists! Scan the QR code to register.
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Normalize trans people in all news stories, not just stories on transgender issues
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Don't dead name a person --the name on a government ID -- if the person uses and goes by a new name
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Don't use "sexual preference" use "sexual orientation/identity"
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Use the term "assigned" female or male ar birth not "born" in articles
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Kicked off our event with Ken Schneck talking about covering LGBTQ issues in journalism
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Our panel consists of editors for magazines, newspapers and trade publications. #WritingCommunity #editi
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Don't be afraid to bring up your rates for a story early. #freelance
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Sometimes it's good to include your personal feelings in an article to show you care about the topic. --Barbara Daniel
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Be persistent in pitching. Have details on the story, how long it will take you, look at previous article formats--Dillon Stewart
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Personalize your pitch, don't make it sound like you sent it to several people. --John Hitch
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Most freelancers are self-starting people--Ann Norman, Sun News
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Review a publication and its website before pitching a story. It's all about knowing your audience --@AngelaGWriter
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Our freelancing panel has begun with Ann Norman, Barbara Daniel, Dillon Stewart, Angela Gartner, and John Hitch! #journalism #Editors #freelance
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