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Lunch and Learn
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February Lunch and Learn: Website makeovers
In this Lunch and Learn, participants discussed the challenges of setting up a professional website and whether it was worth…
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January Lunch and Learn: The trouble with editors
Writers may not realize it but one of our most valuable skills is diplomacy. Sometimes story edits go smoothly, but…
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November Lunch and Learn: Navigating difficult interviews
As usual, we had a good showing of members who are freelance journalists. This month, we shared tips for navigating…
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October Lunch and Learn: Staying Organized
Finding success as a freelancer is more than pitching and publishing enough stories to pay the mortgage. Freelancing is a…
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September Lunch and Learn: Accountability Partners
Working with accountability partners can bring out your better self. Such a partner can act as a sounding board for…
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June Lunch and Learn: Tips for negotiating contracts
You have just signed with a new client with the promise of a steady gig, or you have successfully pitched…
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May Lunch and Learn: Sources and Reporting
Whether you are reporting on a fast-turnaround news story or a juicy feature, gathering the information you need to tell…
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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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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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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…