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Freelancing
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Preparing for PitchFest and tips for making the most of Health Journalism 2022
Editors meet with independent journalists at PitchFest at Health Journalism 2016. (Photo by Pia Christensen) AHCJ Health Journalism 2022 is…
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8 ways to land story assignments by attending health journalism conferences
As freelance writers, we sometimes struggle with the decision to attend professional development conferences. Can we afford the travel —…
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March Lunch and Learn: Is pitching worth the effort?
Freelancers have a love-hate relationship with pitching. It is the best (and sometimes only) way to break into publications. Sometimes…
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Ready for PitchFest? More freelance market guides to help you prepare
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels. Before you leave for Health Journalism 2022 in Austin at the end of April,…
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Stay in the know: Upcoming awards and fellowships
The Freelance Center will soon be adding a new information tab about non-AHCJ awards, grants and fellowships. (AHCJ fellowship information…
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February Lunch and Learn: Applying for grants and fellowships
Fellowships look great on your resume, but they become increasingly competitive. Freelancers can have an especially tough time winning a…
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Two writers offer tips for setting up a local writers’ group
Freelancing remotely can be isolating. Many independent writers find that joining a local writers’ group helps to build a sense…
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AHCJ’s freelance committee launches “Lunch and Learn”
Freelancers can find all sorts of tips and resources on AHCJ’s Freelance Center, but there’s nothing like one-on-one interaction. Now…
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January Lunch and Learn: How to plan goals and work income for the year
During AHCJ’s inaugural Lunch and Learn, we set out to find ways writers could keep their careers moving forward and…
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New year, new Freelance Center content
Photo by Isaac Smith via Unsplash.The new year is off to a swift start at the Freelance Center. I have added…