Tag freelancing

How to give a good brief to a freelance copywriter

Melissa shares key things to share with your freelance copywriter when briefing them on a project to set yourself up for success.

A few thoughts on some things Melissa would love to achieve during her career as a freelance ocean writer.

Being a marine journalist isn't all rainbows and butterfly fish. As a quick reality check, Melissa shares some of the worst bits.

Melissa shares some of her favourite things about being a freelance ocean journalist.

Based on Melissa's experience of becoming a freelance conservation writer, here are some tips to help you do the same.

Examples of my work as a whale writer: from humpbacks and to sperm whales and not forgetting the other cetaceans (dolphins and porpoises).

Examples of my work as a shark writer: from whale sharks and great whites to zebra sharks, threshers and even the Meg!

Melissa gives some insight into what's involved in sending a pitch to her editors, from her experience as a marine science journalist.

Keeping track of and celebrating wins, achievements and general things that made me happy in my business each month.

How I went from a London-based PR professional to a freelance writer specialising in marine conservation and sustainability.