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Freelancing
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What was that number again …? The solution to re-using stats in your writing
Like many reporters, I have developed several niches in my reporting within medical research. I most often write about pediatrics,…
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Plan ahead to get answers at a medical conference
One challenge when covering medical conferences is that, depending on your publication’s needs, you often must conduct many interviews on…
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Moore Foundation awards $500,000-plus grant to AHCJ
The Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, the educational arm of the Association of Health Care Journalists, has been…
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Tips for freelancers to unleash their inner entrepreneur
Two top freelancers at Health Journalism 2018 – Linda Marsa and Heather Boerner – and attorney Ruth Carter offered a…
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Freelancers learn to maximize social media skills
Why do some journalists have thousands of followers and others barely a handful? Is it better to tweet, ‘gram or…
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Editors at #AHCJ18 share tips on composing a winning pitch
PHOENIX – Successfully selling story ideas requires energy, skill and plenty of patience. At Health Journalism 2018 in Phoenix on Thursday,…
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AHCJ announces new member benefit: Greatly discounted LexisNexis access
AHCJ is excited to announce an offer for significantly discounted access to LexisNexis for association members. The offer, made possible…
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Freelancers share best practices, top tools
In April, several experienced independent journalists shared their advice for having a successful freelance career during a panel at Health…
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Writing about new subjects, pursuing fellowships help freelancers keep careers fresh
Journalists desiring to keep their freelance career fresh might consider writing new types of stories for different publications, says Laura…
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Experienced freelancers provide valuable tips, advice
Ah, the freelance life. Sleeping until noon. Working in your pajamas. Picking and choosing just the right assignments that appeal…