In this episode we discuss the emotive subject of finances and getting paid. Showbiz reporter Ed Dyson and sex and relationships writer Charlotte Grainger share their advice on how to organise invoices, chase late payments and whether it's necessary to get an accountant.  We also discuss the controversial topics of payment on publication, working for free and how to negotiate fair rates.  Discuss finances and much more in our https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281 (Facebook community). The Guests  Ed Dyson: https://unitedqueendompodc.wixsite.com/website (https://unitedqueendompodc.wixsite.com/website ) https://open.spotify.com/show/0TDLmRw2eSeYCtODoZxjyR (https://open.spotify.com/show/0TDLmRw2eSeYCtODoZxjyR)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/edwarddyson205 (@edwarddyson205) https://twitter.com/UnitedQueendom1 (@UnitedQueendom1 ) Charlotte Grainger: https://charlottegrainger.contently.com/ (https://charlottegrainger.contently.com/)   Twitter: https://twitter.com/LottieBetty (@LottieBetty ) Resources London Freelance Guide: http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?language=en&country=UK&section=Welcome (http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?language=en&country=UK&section=Welcome)   NUJ Freelance Rates: https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/ (https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/ ) Journo Resources Salary Guide: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/salaries/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/salaries/ ) Freelance Tax help: https://www.crunch.co.uk/knowledge/tax/freelancing-side-tax-implications/ (https://www.crunch.co.uk/knowledge/tax/freelancing-side-tax-implications/ ) Things Ed mentions:  Articles he’s written for The Sun: https://www.pressrush.com/author/5774980/ed-dyson (https://www.pressrush.com/author/5774980/ed-dyson ) Facebook groups for Journalists: https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/10-facebook-groups-for-journalists-to-join/s2/a740420/ (https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/10-facebook-groups-for-journalists-to-join/s2/a740420/ ) Freelance Journalists Christmas Drinks: https://www.nuj.org.uk/tags/christmas/ (https://www.nuj.org.uk/tags/christmas/ ) https://www.receipt-bank.com/uk/automated-bookkeeping-and-accounting/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=Direct_AWUK_receipt_app_additional_r&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4pbjif-e6AIVQ7DtCh3K0wXPEAAYASAAEgJb9_D_BwE (Receipt Bank)   Things Charlotte mentions:  Rush Fees: https://www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips/12384-how-to-use-freelance-rush-fees (https://www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips/12384-how-to-use-freelance-rush-fees ) PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/uk/home (https://www.paypal.com/uk/home ) The https://twitter.com/hashtag/whattocharge?src=hashtag_click (#WhatToCharge)     https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 (Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here ) SHU students who helped produce this podcast: Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols Guest photography - Anton Velchev Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta Show notes - Isabella Tarrant Studio producer - Ben Dodd Music researcher - Ben Dodd Website designer - Alexandra Ventress Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson