Shorthand

In this episode, we ask whether you need shorthand as a freelance journalist. We talk to Marc Shoffman, a journalist and podcaster, and Rachel Charlton-Dailey, a health and disability journalist, about the pros and cons of shorthand, when it can be useful, as well as considering alternatives tools. Marc ShoffmanTwitter: @marcshoffman Instagram: inforapennypodcastWebsite: Https://cavendishcontent.com/ Rachel Charlton-DaileyTwitter: @RachelCDaileyInstagram: @rachel_is_dunnWebsite: https://rachelcharltondailey.com/ ResourcesThe unwritten https://www.theunwritten.co.uk/Women in Journalism Georgina Henry award for digital innovation.https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/about-us/georgina-henry-award/Transcription software service https://otter.ai/homeNCTJ shorthand https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/shorthand-teelineNCTJ optional shorthand https://pressgazette.co.uk/nctj-set-to-make-shorthand-optional-for-students-who-dont-focus-on-news/Freelance Journalist RecommendationsIan Fraser https://www.ianfraser.org/Charlotte Colombohttps://muckrack.com/charlotte-colomboHannah Shewan Stevenshttps://muckrack.com/hannah-stevens

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Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between. Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life. Contact us via email [email protected] or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno. You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/ Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/ And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.