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Ruth Dawson - Freelance Web reporter and Publications Editor

Ruth Dawson is a freelance web reporter known for her work with South Wales Evening Post and various other publications. With a postgraduate diploma in magazine journalism, she offers a range of services including writing, pitching ideas, and social media management.

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Ruth Dawson - Freelance Web reporter and Publications Editor

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  1. ABOUT ME • Web reporter for southwales-eveningpost.co.uk, known for the odd scoop in the paper too • Previously publications editor for an automotive B2B company, managing a quarterly trends publication • Interned with Hearst, BBC magazines, Northcliffe media – varied experience across topics and titles • Freelanced full time for 9 months in between jobs and continue to do so - Prima, Family History Monthly, Cosmopolitan (amongst others) • Studied a postgraduate diploma in magazine journalism at Cardiff University @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  2. THE BASICS • Have an idea or respond to a pitch • Newsmodo, Elance, Linkedin, media job boards • Act fast • Timeliness is key • Have an opinion • Stick to the brief • Get your accounts in order @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  3. 11 INVALUABLE TIPS FOR FREELANCING 1. Know your niches @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  4. 11 INVALUABLE TIPS FOR FREELANCING 2. Write for free @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  5. 11 INVALUABLE TIPS FOR FREELANCING 3. Be ready to expose yourself @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  6. 11 INVALUABLE TIPS FOR FREELANCING 4. Write socially @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  7. 11 INVALUABLE TIPS FOR FREELANCING 5. Be multi talented @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  8. 11 INVALUABLE TIPS FOR FREELANCING 6. Focus on features @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  9. 11 INVALUABLE TIPS FOR FREELANCING 7. Be a brand… @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  10. 11 INVALUABLE TIPS FOR FREELANCING 8. …But don’t get cocky @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  11. 11 INVALUABLE TIPS FOR FREELANCING 9. Read the comments @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  12. 11 INVALUABLE TIPS FOR FREELANCING 10. Copywrite @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

  13. 11 INVALUABLE TIPS FOR FREELANCING 11. Keep moving forward @ruth_dawson www.ruthdawson.co.uk

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