Latest Writing Archives - David Silverberg

Read my latest writing in the new Portfolio page

Latest Writing / 03/24/2024 / brand, coaching, consulting, content marketing, david silverberg, journalism, portfolio, writing

It’s about time I levelled up my website by alerting visitors to my latest journalistic and brand writing. That’s why I worked with my web designer to launch my new PORTFOLIO page on this website, which included my work for news outlets such as BBC News, The Toronto Star and Fast Company, as well as […]

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Why you should ask upfront for half the fee for major projects

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 01/25/2024 / advice, freelance writing, journalism, writing

When I endured the frustration of not getting paid due to a bankrupt client, I realized I didn’t take my own advice: ask for half a project before you submit the first draft.

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Read my latest clips for BBC News, Agriculture Dive

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 12/05/2023 / advice, freelance writing, journalism, pitch, writing

This winter has been busy, due in part to working with several new clients such as Agriculture Dive and ForesightDK.

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Read my latest work in the Star, Princeton Alumni Weekly

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 10/10/2023

If there’s any particular niche I’ve established over the past five years, it’s writing profiles of successful people. I’ve always enjoyed the approach of learning about someone ambitious, interviewing them…

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Check out my latest clips in Fast Company, BBC News, Toronto Star

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 07/13/2023 / bbc news, fast company, journalism, news, news networks, toronto star

Find out where I’ve been published and what I’ve been working on this summer!

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My four-part Medium series breaks down how to write tight

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 02/07/2023 / advice, creative writing, medium, writing

A year ago, I decided to dabble in writing on Medium, where I saw many fellow writers turn to a a blogging platform. Once I found my footing and niche (writing advice), I launched a four-part series on how to hone the craft. I could’ve waxed poetic on this topic for more than four posts,

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The 5 mistake to avoid when you interview sources

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 10/04/2022 / coaching, interviewing, journalism, journalists

You just landed an interview, ideally in-person, and now you’re wondering how to get the most out of your interviewee. After conducting more than 500 interviews in my work as a freelance journalist, I can attest to how important is to prepare thoroughly and learn to be a strong listener during those one-on-one sessions. But

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The top 3 podcasts for freelance journalists

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 08/25/2022 / advice, freelance wrting, podcasts

It’s time to learn about the best podcasts for dishing out advice to freelance journalists!

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Why every writer needs to have an Inspiration File

Latest Writing / 06/03/2022 / ideas, inspiration file, le mot juste, notes, writing

In a note on my Evernote app, titled Inspiration File, a list of random words and phrases might seem confusing to a stranger’s eye, but for me, they represent five years’ worth of curating the most intriguing pieces of writing I’ve come across. In both the fiction and non-fiction I read, I pay attention to

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6 lessons I learned after 6 years of working as a full-time freelance writer

Latest Writing / 04/15/2022 / advice, freelance, freelance journalism, lessons, tips, writing

Learning to say no. Hustling non-stop. Negotiating like a boss. These are some of the takeaways from my past six years of excelling as a freelance journalist.

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