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Episode Synopsis
In this episode we explore what makes a winning pitch and how to improve your chances of getting a commission.Learn about the most common mistakes freelancers make when pitching as we chat with two experienced freelance journalists, Punteha van Terheyden who specialises in true-life stories and Flic Everett, a self-employed journalist and editor. The GuestsPunteha van TerheydenTwitter: @vTFeatures Instagram: @vtfeaturesWebsite: https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/Flic EverettTwitter: @fliceverett Website: https://www.fliceverett.com/ResourcesPodcast on pitching https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/searchPunteha’s journalism handbookshttps://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/freelance-journalism-learning-handbooks-online-uk-part-timeThe 10-point pitching planhttps://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/affordable-freelance-journalism-handbooks-digital-ukUse the code FFJ33 to get a 33% discountFreelance RecommendationsLeah Hardy@LeahFHardy https://muckrack.com/leah-hardy/articlesIsabelle Jani-Friend @ijanifriendhttps://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/cystic-fibrosis-coronavirus_uk_600e0a68c5b6a0d83a1c766c
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