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Freelancing
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November Lunch and Learn: Mining medical studies for story ideas
As healthcare reporters, we often rely on studies to inform our articles and back up the main points. But research…
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A typical workday for freelancer Jyoti Madhusoodanan
Independent journalist Jyoti Madhusoodanan covers health and life science for The New York Times, NPR, Scientific American and other publications.
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October Lunch and Learn: Using generative AI tools
Freelancers shared their questions and concerns about how to responsibly and practically AI tools like ChatGPT.
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September Lunch and Learn: Using social media to find editors calling for pitches
In September, attendees at the monthly Lunch and Learn discussed how to use social media to find editors who are…
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A typical workday for freelancer Marcus Banks
For this installment of “A Typical Workday,” I interviewed independent health care journalist Marcus Banks. He has been freelancing full…
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How to prepare to report on a medical research conference
Learn what you should do in the weeks before and during a conference to make for an easier, less hectic…
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A typical workday for freelancer Jeanette Beebe
Freelance reporter, fact checker and audio producer Jeanette Beebe describes her workday.
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A typical workday for freelancer Melba Newsome
For this installment of A Typical Workday, I interviewed independent journalist, writer and editor Melba Newsome. Newsome’s byline has appeared…
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May Lunch and Learn: Writing Profiles
Health journalism provides plenty of compelling content. We tell stories of patients who have mystifying, painful or even incurable conditions,…
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Tips for finding and keeping accountability partners
Freelance journalists usually work alone, often at home, without support from workplace colleagues. Many staff writers now find themselves in…