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5 Essentials for Becoming a Freelance Writer

You can start freelancing as a side-hustle while studying in school or working at a 9-to-5 job. Despite that, there's something about getting started that is intimidating to newbies. If you want to become a freelance writer but aren't sure where to start, check out these five essentials. 1.

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How to Change Your Fonts on Journo Portfolio

[J.N Paquet - Journo Portfolio User](https://www.jnpaquet.co.uk)  At first glance, [J.N. Paquet’s portfolio](

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An Interview with Andrew Darley. Dublin-based music, art and film writer.

**Hi Andrew, could you tell us a bit about yourself?** I’m a writer based in Dublin, Ireland and my main loves are music, art and film. My path into writing began when I started a blog during university, where I studied Psychology and English Literature. I wrote reviews of things I enjoyed and re

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Our Favourite Online Portfolios by Journalists

[Josephine Moulds - Freelance Journalist](https://www.josephinemoulds.co.uk)  In her [online portfolio](https://www.jos

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How University Students can Create an Attention-grabbing Portfolio

What should students keep in mind when building a portfolio? Glad you asked. I talked to three experts on the topic, and they were kind enough to share their wisdom with me. **Lisa Waananen Jones, Clinical Assistant Professor at The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State Un

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An Honest Day in the Life of a Freelance Writer

There are a lot of lofty and picturesque expectations out there, so real life doesn’t always stand up to the real thing. Here’s a look at an honest day in the life of a freelance writer. **Expectation**: Sleeping until 9 a.m. and lounging in bed for a while before actually getting up. **Reali

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5 Places You Should Be Posting Your Writing Portfolio

If having a completed portfolio is the most important thing a writer in digital spaces can do, the second most important thing is portfolio visibility. Linking to your writing portfolio, may feel like self-promotional—and frankly, that’s what it is. But giving readers easy access to your writing por

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Publications To Pitch In Order To Build Your Portfolio

Though you likely can’t expect to be published in Rolling Stone without an already-impressive portfolio to back you up, there are, luckily, plenty of publications that accept pitches and finished pieces from newbies. Some are unpaid, which shouldn’t deter you—at first, at least. If you’re serious ab

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A concise guide to your first year as a journalism student

The NCTJ side to the course Although its importance might not extend to certain sections of the media, the NCTJ accreditation that comes with the degree can seriously improve a student’s prospects in and out of university. The NCTJ accreditation means students will be taking the body’s ex

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Making the best use of Images on your Writing Portfolio

There are three places that your image choice is important: your cover image, your profile image and the individual images used with your articles. Choosing a Cover Photo Most of Journo Portfolio's themes allow you to use a large cover photo either as a header or sidebar, precisely because

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Our Top 10 Favourite Online Writing Portfolios Built in 2022

Searching for some inspiring writing portfolios? In this article, we have picked out our top 10 favourite writing portfolios built with [Journo Portfolio](https://www.journoportfolio.com/) in 2022. Read on to see view the portfolios and read our top tips for building your own writing portfolio site.

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6 Bad Habits Writers Must Give Up to Be Successful

It’s commonly known to take about 21 days to break a bad habit, so if you start today, you’re already one day closer to getting rid of these six bad writing habits. 1. Thinking about writing instead of actually writing. Time to ‘fess up, because you’ve all done it. You’ve thought about writin

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What to Include in your Copywriting Portfolio with Examples and Tips

You need an online copywriting portfolio. Yes, it&39;s true. There are so many freelancers and agencies advertising their services online that you can&39;t afford not to get online too. Plus, an online portfolio has loads of [benefits](https://www.journoportfolio.com/blog/ways-your-writing-port

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Write More with the Perfect Writing Software for You

But how about your virtual writing environment - have you given much thought to what writing software or online tools you’re using? You may prefer something with a modern design and limited features to avoid distraction, or perhaps you need software with a full set of features for all your projects.

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Should You Be a Part-Time or Full-Time Freelance Writer?

Signs You Should Start Freelancing Full-Time You thrive on change and variety. The life of a freelance writer is rarely predictable because your client roster, project types, and workload can vary drastically from month to month. To be a successful full-timer, you definitely need to be com

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Your Writer's Portfolio: How to Craft the Perfect About Me Page

Your writer’s portfolio is about more than your writing samples. People will also use it to determine the kind of person you are and if they actually want to work with you. And that is where your About Me page comes in. This page is an introduction to the kind of person you are, your history