Featured Writings Archives - David Silverberg

Why I’m not worried about AI tech coming for my job

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 06/17/2024 / AI, artificial intelligence, chatbot, david silverberg, journalism

The hand-wringing is so prevalent I can practically hear the anxious breathing, the knuckles cracking, the flurry of keystrokes to fine-tune that dusty CV. Journalists are worried about AI encroaching on their livelihood, especially in the light of 2022 headlines about CNET employing AI systems to pen articles. Watch out, writers, AI is coming for […]

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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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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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Inside the 5 challenges every freelance writer faces

Featured Writings, Latest Writing / 12/13/2021 / challenges, freelance journalist, freelance writing, negotiating rates, worksharing space

Negotiating higher rates. Evading imposter syndrome. Instilling self-discipline. These are some of the challenges you’ll endure as a freelance writer, and in this week’s post I want to help you overcome them.

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