Shorthand

In this episode, we ask whether you need shorthand as a freelance journalist. We talk to Marc Shoffman, a journalist and podcaster, and Rachel Charlton-Dailey, a health and disability journalist, about the pros and cons of shorthand, when it can be useful, as well as considering alternatives tools. Marc ShoffmanTwitter: @marcshoffman Instagram: inforapennypodcastWebsite: Https://cavendishcontent.com/ Rachel Charlton-DaileyTwitter: @RachelCDaileyInstagram: @rachel_is_dunnWebsite: https://rachelcharltondailey.com/ ResourcesThe unwritten https://www.theunwritten.co.uk/Women in Journalism Georgina Henry award for digital innovation.https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/about-us/georgina-henry-award/Transcription software service https://otter.ai/homeNCTJ shorthand https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/shorthand-teelineNCTJ optional shorthand https://pressgazette.co.uk/nctj-set-to-make-shorthand-optional-for-students-who-dont-focus-on-news/Freelance Journalist RecommendationsIan Fraser https://www.ianfraser.org/Charlotte Colombohttps://muckrack.com/charlotte-colomboHannah Shewan Stevenshttps://muckrack.com/hannah-stevens