09: Longform articles and short documentaries with Christopher Clark
Christopher Clark is a freelance journalist and filmmaker. He recently co-directed two documentaries about people living on the fringes of South African society for Al Jazeera and the BBC. Today we talk about: - Transitioning from writing articles to making videos - Covering underreported stories - Returning to a single story repeatedly - Pitching short documentaries Download my free guide on how to pitch: https://www.rebeccalweber.com/5-proven-steps Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast9
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Rebecca L. Weber coaches with the sustainable strategies, mindset shifts, and creative skills development she uses to help independent writers around the world.
If you’ve got what it takes to make it as a freelance writer, but struggle with confidence, imposter syndrome, overwhelm, procrastination, time management, writer’s block, improving your craft, marketing, pitching, underearning, pursuing meaning in your work, or getting in your own way, this is the writing podcast for you.
Learn, grow, and succeed as a freelancer by identifying the wants and needs of your editors, your readers, and yourself.
Rebecca draws on her experience as a journalist covering social justice, the environment, international development, the arts, and travel for publications like CNN, the New York Times, Dwell, and Ebony.com. Download a free guide on how to pitch at www.rebeccalweber.com/5-proven-steps