Freelance Files

Freelance Files is a regular column for and by environmental journalism freelancers in which a rotating cast of writers share hard-earned wisdom here about myriad aspects of weaving a life and business out of their independent status. Also check out SEJ.org's Freelance Resource Page.

For questions and comments, to suggest future Freelance Files columns or to offer to write one, email Freelance Files Co-Editors Christine Woodside at christine.woodside@gmail.com and Elyse Hauser at elysehauser@outlook.com.

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October 15, 2013

Juggling Chainsaws, Torches and Watermelons: How to Manage Multiple Assignments

Environmental journalist Adam Hinterthuer (pictured, estimating the circumference of an old-growth tree) shares in Freelance Files his tips for staying sane while balancing a love of writing with responsibilities as employee, father and husband.

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July 15, 2013

If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Guyana (Or Qatar, or France): How One Freelancer Supports a Travel Addiction

Freelancer Erica Gies shares how she has created a "citizen of the world" reporting portfolio, gets paid to travel, and gains perspective on herself, her country and the common problems we all face.

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April 15, 2013

Goal-Setting 101: You Must Lose a Fly to Catch a Trout

Freelancer Christine Woodside shares her hard-earned wisdom about myriad aspects of weaving a life and business out of independent status in the inaugural column, "The Freelance Files."

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January 15, 2012

So Now You’re A Freelancer. Here Are Some Very Important Things To Consider.

Bud Ward covers topics of interest to freelancers, including cash flow, incorporation, health insurance, business expenses and more.

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Freelance Files

October 15, 2013

Juggling Chainsaws, Torches and Watermelons: How to Manage Multiple Assignments

July 15, 2013

If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Guyana (Or Qatar, or France): How One Freelancer Supports a Travel Addiction

April 15, 2013

Goal-Setting 101: You Must Lose a Fly to Catch a Trout

January 15, 2012

So Now You’re A Freelancer. Here Are Some Very Important Things To Consider.

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