Creative/Editorial/Media

Conceptualising, building and selling an app in a week sounds like a crazy idea. But we thought we'd outline what would be involved if you tried to attempt it and no-code apps to make it easier. Why do people use apps? To make their…

Freelancers are often the answer to talent gaps. Now they could be helping diversify the media industry and the stories we read "Bringing in more people underrepresented in the media is not easy," writes Priyanka Raval, a reporter for…

Freelance translators will see a spike in demand for their services over the next 5 years. But with artificial intelligence bursting into the translation scene, should freelance translators be concerned? We ask both a freelance bilingual…

BBC's plans to axe its BBC Singers programme have been thwarted by public outcry and Musician Union negotiations leaving the future of freelancers and young singers across the UK with a renewed sense of hope. Be informed, be Freelancer…

With just over 14.6 million disabled people in the UK, more than one in five of us will be affected by disability at some point in our lives, it's important that the creative industries start investing in disabled talent. That is why…

AI-generated photography is trending, but younger generations are already getting bored with its perfection, say reports. They're even on the hunt for 1990s digital cameras. Is this a hopeful sign for freelance photographers who thought AI…

Bectu gives evidence in parliament on freelancer and self-employment issues Head of Bectu Philippa Childs has attended parliament to give evidence to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select…

All of us are looking for ways to bring in extra cash. For freelancers that usually means pitching for more work and trying to attract more clients. But there could be yet another way to bring in some earnings: renting your place out to a…

Freelancers in the theatrical arts and entertainment are considered the lifeblood of the industry, especially when it comes to London's West End shows. The sad thing is, they can't even afford to go to a show if they wanted. This is one of…