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freelance
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Signs you’re dangerously overwhelmed as a freelancer — and what to do about it
During November’s Lunch and Learn, freelancers discussed their mental health challenges and shared resources to help.
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Stand up for yourself: How to be your own best advocate
Join January’s Lunch and Learn, for a discussion with fellow freelance journalists about how to be your own best advocate.
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Virtual PitchFest
AHCJ’s popular Virtual PitchFest is back — giving independent journalists the chance to pitch directly to editors at top health…
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Freelance journalists share their financial challenges and potential solutions
At September’s Lunch and Learn, AHCJ freelance members talked candidly about how they make their finances work in an increasingly…
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6 ways to find fresh story ideas — and where to sell them
If your story-generation engine is running out of steam, follow these tips for thinking outside of the box.
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How one freelancer juggles writing, voice-over acting and her cat rescue
Freelance journalist Stephanie Stephens writes mostly for health care systems, while also running a cat rescue and pursuing voice-over acting.
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Why rest and sleep aren’t the same — and why journalists should know the difference
Check out these tips for journalists who want to understand rest better for their readers and themselves.
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Freelancing with ADHD: How to embrace your strengths and manage the challenges
Lots of freelance journalists have ADHD. Here’s how they make it work — plus bonus advice from a psychologist.
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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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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.