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Episode Synopsis
Can you have a successful freelance journalism career outside of London? This week we spoke to two freelancers living outside the capital about how they make it work and the benefits of being based elsewhere in the country.Broadcast journalist Danielle Hayden currently lives in Manchester and is determined to work away from London, whilst print journalist Nicola Slawson wishes she had moved to Shrewsbury years ago.The guestsNicola Slawson @Nicola_Slawsonhttps://thesinglesupplement.substack.com/aboutDanielle Hayden @DaniellehaydResourcesFFJ newsletter https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/Medical Journalists Association https://www.mjauk.org/Scott Trust Bursary https://workforus.theguardian.com/index.php/entry-level-opportunities/scott-trust-bursaries/Positive News https://www.positive.news/Write About Your Life https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-about-your-life-how-to-pitch-and-find-new-stories-tickets-129277010017Broadcast Journalists Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/863351437010810People in TV: Northern England https://www.facebook.com/groups/IneedCREWNorthernEnglandFreelancing for Journalists Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancingforjournalistsNo.1 Freelance Media Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/No1FreelanceMediaWomenNorthern Freelance UK journalists & media group https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=freelance%20northFreelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners. The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions. Talk to John at The Tax Farm today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.
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