FREELANCING

Nature and scopeTechniques of freelancing

Scouting the talent Feature Syndicates Specialized writings

INTRODUCTION Prestigious Profession all over the world People earn high Salaries enjoy many

benefits. Contribution in Various fields but majoring

we will be talking about Journalism

Why ? Saves time Gives Deeper Perspective Majorly seen in Journalism Cost effective Working for passion & interest

Meaning Free – Freedom Lance – Weapon Writes Independently Works for Him or her self Can be a personality or a normal person

Nature Without Restriction Any Newspaper, Publication or Magazine Freelancers get remuneration Anyone with flare to write and analytical

mind can freelance Its focused on the subject of expertise The Writing should be more of a value

addition for the readers

o Successful Freelancer, Should be writing for masses

o Important personalities from various fields may write feature on different subjects

o Writers can write on any topic: domestic problems, personal relations, newly weds

Types of Writing Feature Personality Features or Profiles Human – Interest Stories Reviews Articles

Middle – Humorous, entertaining & Crisply Column Letter to the Editor Can also send Photographs, Comics,

Cartoons..

SCOPE Sky is the Limit It’s all about an individuals skills &

Imagination Subject: Any were anytime, Should have

the ability to convert the subject into a feature or an article.

Every newspaper reserves one page for opinion pieces Everyday. Consisting, Editorial, Articles, Columns, Middle, Reviews, and Letter to editor.

Freelancer can not only have the choice for writing for a paper, but also for Writing Style.

Not only in general Newspapers, but also in Specialized Newspapers & Special Supplements

More scope in Magazine (many in Number, Many Languages,

Wide scope, but cannot be dependent.. Amount offered is much less than foreign countries.

One can earn well, but noting is fixed.. it can be done for a side business in our country but cannot be a full time job for survival.. Unless the person is not a known writer

Future of Freelancing in India: Enormous Growth of press in India. Personalities have lot more scope to write

Techniques of Freelancing:

Freelancing Journalism is one of the few Hobbies.

Work from Home, Cafe, Reduces Editorial Budget Beginners think of the Idea first, sends it

to the Magazine but Professionals decide first about the magazine for which they want to write.

A professional can be a Freelancer, One doesn't need a University Degree to

be a freelance journalist Editors hire freelancer for fresh ideas,

background & Knowledge

Meaning: Freelancing Literally free Get well paid depending on the experience

and popularity. NO Regular Income Many youngsters opting for it..

Freelancers are not free in literal sense, as they take up permanent job for their regular income. One takes it up as an hobby or passion.

Field is wide open. There is no limitation on what one can write or imagine.

Some techniques for a freelance writer: It demands some aids some tools of

trade or techniques, which a freelancer must acquire.

Every profession has its own professional techniques: Doctors, Engineers, Scientists, Economist

Mountaineer knows his very own survival

Tips by R K Murthy on Frelancing: Keep a scrap Book: things which

appeals to you… Let the scrapbook grow with you Can note abt the mannerasim,

Language, dress, reflection, etc

Indexing is imp to keep the important events on track

Learn how to use library Keep note of time.. depending on the

time and events the articles need to be written

Meet editors personally

Keep exploring on different forms of writing

Never get disappointed Must add in- depth study and expets

opinion to the article Focus on human interest stories, Hunt

for new Ideas and New form of approach

Visit exotic places, meet people,.. come up with innovative ideas

Writers should actually make its readers drown in his writing

Must keep some sample of our wiritng always handy

Must keep good contacts with the editors.. Should never depend on only one

organization or newspaper Should be punctual Never use carbon copy of the article. Must honor commitments. Must build up a good will

Scouting the Talent: NO clear picture of media operations. Most of the youngsters think that, media us

suppose to do public services only. They have no idea about the actual and the

financial structure of the Media Orgn Reality is every medium, Prepares a product

containing news and entertainment, sell it to the advertisers..

No medium can survive without advertising Income

Morality & ethical dimension changes according to the changes in the society and time

NO doubt Mass Communication is a Business

Media writing is totally different from the literary writing

BORN OR MADE? There was a time when it was impressions

that Journalist are born not made It took a long time to convince journalists

that it also can be trained and educated Mass communication is not merely about

writing.

Great writers have become great not bec of their writing but bec of their thoughts & knowledge.

Mass communication combines both theory and Practical’s

Anyone interested in the media profession has to have one important trait i.e Inquisitiveness.

An unending thurst for knowledge. Interest in every aspect of Human Life

FAIR MEANS Never use unethical ways to take out

information Persistence, Patience, Nerve and

resourcefulness are the qualities suggested to be acquired for a talented media person.

Never have a Negative approach

Face of Mass Communication Changed during the last ten years due to the arrival of new Technology.

Ability to write. Qualities of Writing and editing style

and presentation make them immediately acceptable.

NOSE FOR NEWS Interest the Media Consumer. Gather important news Get the right facts Commonsense Clarity in writing very imp Optimism

Field of communication is growing at phenomenal speed and newer jobs

Communication is identified as a social change and hence, an overdose of professionalism is not accepted.

Each medium has its own requirement

FEATURE SYNDICATE Feature syndicates act as agent,

between freelancers and newspapers and magazines.

The news story stops after it has presented facts or ideas..

The feature story goes further. It talks about the writers prespective

about the incident, news etc

Feature is a detailed presentation of some interesting subject in a popular form.

Its Purpose is to entertain and Partical Guidance

Now news stories can also be played as feature story by playing a human story angle.

Feature syndicate can sell the article. Magazines have a limited number of staff, so

they have to depend upon freelancers.

NEWS AGENCY & FEATURE SYNDICATE: News Agency : Collects news provides

news reports of current events to the News papers. Day and Night news Services, Agencies are less in India.

Feature Syndicate: collects articles & features from freelancers and provides them to the newspapers and magazines, Gives out article depending on the requirements, in many languages.

SPECIALISED WRITING Variety is the live-blood of Media Writing. Society News Health Contents Obituaries Business & Finance Sports Writing Reviews & Criticism Reporting Science & Technology Election Reporting