Caroline Harrap is a freelance journalist based in Paris, France, writing about French culture, travel, and environmental issues. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, The Independent, France Today, and Euro News among others. She is also a co-founder of the Society of Freelance Journalists.
When traveling was restricted, Harrap, a freelancer who used to write about travel, had to shift her gear to cover the lockdowns, human interest stories, and personal experiences and insights of the pandemic in Paris for foreign media outlets who couldn't send reporters in. She reflected on the pros and cons of sharing personal experiences and insights with the public, including handling public criticisms and dealing with gender stereotypes and harassment. Seeing the challenges facing many freelancers, she co-founded the Society of Freelance Journalists, a network of peer support that has attracted over 2500 members worldwide.