November 7, 2023

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Press Freedom




CRAFT

Finding a voice in digital news


“If people are coming to your website for something, give it to them not in an old-fashioned way—not in a way that you were taught when newspapers were actually typeset—but give it to them in a direct and immediate and updated way. Having a voice, style, and a recognizable tone is really important for building recognizability and loyalty among your readers. Beyond the aesthetic joy of finding a voice-y writer, I think there are important reasons for publications to develop voices among writers, to develop a voice for their publication. There are all these things about blogging that readers love and want and that suit the internet era and how people get their news—and how they want to get their news.”


-- Max Read, former Gawker editor, Columbia Journalism Review’s digital media “survival guide”

CAREER


Developing a 'visibility strategy' as a freelancer


"Marketing is essentially just letting people know you’re there and what you can do for them. People can’t and won’t find you if you can’t be seen, so you need a visibility strategy. ... You can control your visibility, so if you're an introvert it's ok. You are in control of how much personal information you put out there. Think about which social media platforms your ideal clients are on, prioritize them, and give value. Ideally your visibility strategy will be multi-layered. Try different things. Give talks at conferences, appear on podcasts, or even go down the traditional PR route. Start blogging, join networking groups, and improve your use of professional directories."


-- Claire Beveridge, editor & writer, tips shared during #ACESChat



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