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Freelancing
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A typical workday for freelancer Ashley Abramson
The Milwaukee-based mom of two satisfies her extroverted nature by interviewing experts and getting involved in local journalism.
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Editors’ pitching advice for freelance journalists: Hook, surprise and persist
At Health Journalism 2025, a panel of editors discussed pay rates, revision policies and the art of pitching.
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Creative ways freelancers make travel reporting work
At Health Journalism 2025 in Los Angeles, panelists discussed how to make travel work as a freelance journalist.
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Steve Padilla wants you to write better. Here’s how
Steve Padilla wants writers to think a little more like criminals. “Good writing is like first-degree murder,” he said. “It’s…
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Mary Roach calls herself ‘the gateway drug to science’
Bestselling author Mary Roach shared her secrets earlier this month at HJ25 in Los Angeles: Show up. And be curious.
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PitchFest 2025: 6 tips for success
When meeting with editors during PitchFest at HJ25, remember your Ps: prepare, be professional, and don’t take personalities personally.
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How to find and tell fresh stories about infertility and reproductive health
In a news cycle jammed with dystopian headlines, experts and advocates encourage writers to find new angles on modern family…
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New guides for pitching to Huffpost Personal, Business Insider and Women’s Health
AHCJ has recently added three new freelance market guides for pitching to Huffpost Personal, Business Insider and Women’s Health.
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3 common freelance conundrums — and how to handle them
During April’s Lunch and Learn, freelance journalists advised one another on how to work through their current challenges.
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Former GQ editor shares what you should know before starting a SubStack
Newsletters can be a fulfilling way for freelance writers to share their ideas, build an audience and connect with editors.