Tag: Institute for Independent Journalists
The questions every journalist should ask funders (but usually don’t)
And what journalists are getting wrong in the application process.
How the 2024–25 RJI Fellows are moving journalism forward
Six months of impact, implementation and growth.
How to get started as a freelance journalist — and quickly become sustainable
A free online guide to the most important business decisions freelance journalists make, with an eye to efficiency and prioritizing actions that have a bigger impact on your bottom line.
Scheduling rest is crucial for good journalism
Planning time off makes us healthier, more productive, and creative.
5 reasons your freelance pitches are falling flat
Before complaining that editors ignore your pitch, check yourself.
![Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Sylvia A. Harvey [SAH], Katherine Fraser, Shernay Williams and Megy Karydes at the IIJ’s 2024 workshop on the business of freelancing. Courtesy of Katherine Lewis](https://rjionline.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/lewisk24091002.jpg)
Embedding accountability in your freelance journalism practice
How a cohort and trusted colleagues can help you reach your goals faster.
Why freelance journalism is the future
I’m going to help you start your independent journalism business At least twice a month, I get a request from a former colleague or friend-of-a-friend who’s looking into being a freelance journalist. Maybe they experienced a layoff, or lost out on a promotion. They ask for a half hour on the phone, just to get … Continued