journalism 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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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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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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Freelance Journalists: What you should do (and not do) after you send your pitch to editors

Latest Writing / 03/20/2022 / email, freelance journalism, journalism, pitch

Once you click SEND on your emailed pitch to an editor, relief washes over your bones and you unclench your jaw. Done and done! But are you, really? In one sense, sure. You just sent a pitch for a story idea that fills you with such confidence, you even told your parents you might get

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How freelance writers can better manage the scourge of rejection

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 02/03/2022 / advice, freelance writing, journalism, pitch, rejection

Your pitches will be rejected. No one bats 1000. So how will you recover from that feeling and rebound to freelance another day?

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My February 2021 journalism work

Latest Writing / 03/08/2021 / bylines, david silverberg, journalism

Shortest month of the year but busiest one I’ve had since September, thanks to a slew of BBC News assignments and working with two new clients. I made it a goal to develop relationships with a new client every quarter, and so far I’ve been succeeding. I’m excited to write for The Daily Hive and

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Where I’ve been published – November 2020

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 11/28/2020 / journalism, my work, portfolio, published in november

In this edition of “Where is my byline now?” I look at my recent work for BBC News, Fodor’s, and an alumni publication.

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How being a journalist has made me a stronger creative writer

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 10/01/2020 / career, creative writing, journalism, writing

When I first began working as a journalist, I was worried. I had spent years believing I would grow up to become a fiction novelist or creative writer

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