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BBC, Channel 4 and NFTS to host free masterclasses for freelance writers
The BBC, Channel 4 and the National Film and Television School are collaborating to deliver two weeks of free online sessions aimed at freelancers working in the UK.
The schedule which takes place between 2-13…
“Streaming and AI changed everything”: Why the actors’ and writers’ strikes…
The actors' and writers' strikes are having a more lasting financial impact on freelancers than expected. The Freelance Informer looks into how a petition created for income support for those UK freelancers affected by the strikes, could…
Amazon’s call for freelance video creators backfires
Amazon has been looking to boost its TikTok-style shopping feed by offering payments to creators to make videos, it has been reported. However, creators feel their services and skills are being mocked as the offers are too low, according…
Sinéad O’Connor one of the world’s most loved and controversial music artists dies at age 56
Sinéad O’Connor, the singer from Ireland that was equally beloved and scrutinised across the globe since the 1990s lived a rich and tumultuous life filled with success and great loss
Singers, comedians, artists. They are the ultimate…
How quickly can you become a freelance SEO expert?
Once you get trained as a Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) expert you could branch out into new freelance roles and offer existing clients a whole new level of service to generate extra income
Becoming an SEO expert is a great way to…
How to create an app in a week
Conceptualising, building and selling an app in a week sounds like a crazy idea. But we thought we'd outline what would be involved if you tried to attempt it and no-code apps to make it easier.
Why do people use apps? To make their…
Newspaper aims to solve structural racism in media by launching freelance hiring campaign
Freelancers are often the answer to talent gaps. Now they could be helping diversify the media industry and the stories we read
"Bringing in more people underrepresented in the media is not easy," writes Priyanka Raval, a reporter for…
Niche freelance translators gain an edge to compete with AI
Freelance translators will see a spike in demand for their services over the next 5 years. But with artificial intelligence bursting into the translation scene, should freelance translators be concerned? We ask both a freelance bilingual…
The song’s not over yet for BBC Singers’ freelancers
BBC's plans to axe its BBC Singers programme have been thwarted by public outcry and Musician Union negotiations leaving the future of freelancers and young singers across the UK with a renewed sense of hope.
Be informed, be Freelancer…
Free Careers Course For Disabled Creatives Looking To Expand Their Skills
With just over 14.6 million disabled people in the UK, more than one in five of us will be affected by disability at some point in our lives, it's important that the creative industries start investing in disabled talent.
That is why…