In this episode we discuss the emotive subject of finances and getting paid. Showbiz reporter Ed Dyson and sex and relationships writer Charlotte Grainger share their advice on how to organise invoices, chase late payments and whether it's necessary to get an accountant. 

We also discuss the controversial topics of payment on publication, working for free and how to negotiate fair rates. 

Discuss finances and much more in our Facebook community.

The Guests 

Ed Dyson: https://unitedqueendompodc.wixsite.com/website 

https://open.spotify.com/show/0TDLmRw2eSeYCtODoZxjyR 

Twitter: @edwarddyson205 @UnitedQueendom1 

Charlotte Grainger: https://charlottegrainger.contently.com/ 

 Twitter: @LottieBetty 

Resources

London Freelance Guide: http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?language=en&country=UK&section=Welcome 

 NUJ Freelance Rates: https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/ 

Journo Resources Salary Guide: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/salaries/ 

Freelance Tax help: https://www.crunch.co.uk/knowledge/tax/freelancing-side-tax-implications/ 

Things Ed mentions: 

Articles he’s written for The Sun: https://www.pressrush.com/author/5774980/ed-dyson 

Facebook groups for Journalists: https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/10-facebook-groups-for-journalists-to-join/s2/a740420/ 

Freelance Journalists Christmas Drinks: https://www.nuj.org.uk/tags/christmas/ 

Receipt Bank  

Things Charlotte mentions: 

Rush Fees: https://www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips/12384-how-to-use-freelance-rush-fees 

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/uk/home 

The #WhatToCharge  

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here 

SHU students who helped produce this podcast:

Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols

Guest photography - Anton Velchev

Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta

Show notes - Isabella Tarrant

Studio producer - Ben Dodd

Music researcher - Ben Dodd

Website designer - Alexandra Ventress

Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson