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Freelancing
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How I pitched a 2,300-word feature on infidelity to a trade magazine
After a story about cheating I’d been working on was killed, I made it into a successful pitch for the…
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Panel offers guidance for covering wellness trends responsibly
A panel at HJ26 highlighted the growing influence of the wellness industry and the challenges it presents for journalists.
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How to cover niche science topics like ‘glymphatics’
At HJ26, freelancer Emily Sohn shared how she covered glymphatics, a niche topic lacking a scientific consensus.
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Why freelance journalists should consider hiring a personal assistant
At HJ26, independent journalist Tara Haelle explained how a remote personal assistant enables her to be more efficient and productive.
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How a freelancer pitched a story about sperm freezing to Popular Science
Freelance journalist Julia Daye’s commitment to attending in-person media events paid off by inspiring one of her 2025 assignments.
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How a freelancer landed an attention-grabbing story about ‘nonnamaxxing’
Nicole Karlis’s piece was first published in the now-folded SELF. Then it got picked up by other outlets and referenced…
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Meet the 2026 Health Journalism Fellows
This year, more than 60 fellows will receive registration, travel support and lodging to attend the Health Journalism 2026 conference…
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5 things about freelance journalism I learned the hard way
While I find the freelance journalist lifestyle has more roses than thorns, some aspects have taken me by unpleasant surprise.
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6 ways freelance journalists can stay accountable
Without formal evaluations or demanding bosses, freelancers can struggle to meet goals outside of immediate deadlines.
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How a freelancer pitched a story on a controversial condition to Undark
For over a decade, journalist Jyoti Madhusoodanan wanted to write about Morgellon’s disease. She describes how she finally got the…