In this episode we discuss how to make great contacts and the best online and offline places for networking. Broadcast journalist Adam Hancock and technology writer Umar Hassan share their advice on using social media platforms and attending events to build up a pool of regular commissions. The Guests Adam Hancock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hancock-0b437597 (linkedin.com/in/adam-hancock-0b437597) Twitter: @adamhankers Umar Hassan: https://umarthejourno.com/ (https://umarthejourno.com/) Twitter: @umarhassan96 Resources Freelancing for Journalists Facebook network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281) http://birminghampressclub.com/ (http://birminghampressclub.com/) Guild of Heath Writers: https://www.healthwriters.com/ (https://www.healthwriters.com/) Googledoc: https://www.google.co.uk/docs/about/ (https://www.google.co.uk/docs/about/) Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 (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