Digging into the Income of a Freelance Journalist: What I Earn and How I Earn It

Digging into the Income of a Freelance Journalist: What I Earn and How I Earn It

There's one topic freelance writers rarely discuss openly — and it's the one that arguably matters most: Money.

How much can freelance writers actually earn? What does a realistic income look like? And how do you build a career that lasts?

In our next live session with Isabel on Monday 11th May, we’re digging into the $$$. Digging into the real earnings behind her freelance career as a journalist with the FT, Atlantic and others, this session pulls back the curtain on the financial side of the work. Isabel will lay out how she breaks down her earnings, and the practical framework she'd built over years of figuring it out.

"I'm doing this because I’m not interested in advocating for a career that isn’t financially sustainable. I’ve seen so many talented writers burn out and leave because they couldn’t make it work," says Isabel ("I'm also a financial journalist, so am used to talking money!").

You'll come away with a clearer sense of:

• How to build a financial roadmap for your writing career
• How to think long-term about income, not just the next byline
• Transparency on how to charge, and what work is most lucrative

Included with your ticket: All attendees will get a £20 discount to Isabel's digital course (usually £99) on The Business of Freelance Writing. This template includes the systems, workflows, and resources that actually worked as she built her career.