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Free, practical tools built for UK freelance journalists. Calculate rates, chase late payments, generate pitches, download templates and check your ethics — all in one place.

Rate Calculator Templates Late Payment Pitch Generator Ethics Flowchart Quick Converters

Freelance Rate Calculator

Estimate what to charge based on assignment type, publication tier and your experience level.

Assignment Type

Publication Tier

Experience Level

Select all three options above to see your estimated rate.

Downloadable Templates

Click any template to view the full text. Use the Print button to save as PDF or print a hard copy.

Late Payment Calculator

Calculate statutory interest and compensation for overdue invoices under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.

Invoice Amount (£)

Days Overdue

Enter the invoice amount and number of days overdue to calculate interest.

Pitch Email Generator

Fill in the details below to generate a professional pitch email you can copy and send.

Your Name

Editor's Name

Publication

Story Type

Headline / Angle

Key Detail / Story Summary

Word Count

Delivery Date

Your Credentials

Generated Pitch Email

Subject: Pitch: [Your headline / angle]

Dear [Editor's Name],

I'd like to pitch the following [story type] for [Publication Name].

HEADLINE / ANGLE:
[One-sentence summary of the story and why it matters now]

THE STORY:
[Explain what the story is about, why it matters to readers, and what new information or access you have]

FORMAT & LENGTH:
[e.g. 1,200-word feature]

DELIVERY:
I can deliver this piece by [date].

WHY ME:
[Your relevant experience, expertise, or access that makes you right for this story]

I'm happy to discuss the angle or adapt the approach. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

Ethics Decision Flowchart

Answer the questions below to check whether your story is ready for publication from an ethical and legal standpoint.

Question 1 of 8

Does your story involve private or personal information about an individual?

Quick Converters

Word Count to Read Time

Based on average reading speed of 238 wpm.

Word Count

VAT Calculator

Calculate net to gross at UK standard 20% VAT.

Net Amount (£)

Journalist Tools & Calculators

Freelance Rate Calculator

Downloadable Templates

FOI Request

Ethics Checklist

Freelance Invoice

Pitch Email