Freelancers
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How a freelancer pitched a time-sensitive story about a midwifery lawsuit to the Guardian
Gray Chapman, a Georgia-based journalist, seized on a chance opportunity to get published by The Guardian — and it paid…
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4 tips for getting an editor’s letter of support for a fellowship
Receiving an editor’s backing for a fellowship can be a challenge, but a few steps can make a big difference.
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How a freelancer pitched a personal essay about running and romance to Runner’s World
Journalist Amanda McCracken shares how she turned a theme in her book about longing into a vulnerable story for Runner’s…
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Everyone’s talking about peptides: What reporters should know
In this webinar, medical experts tell you need-to-know facts about peptides, what the media often gets wrong and more.
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Laid off? 10 tips for accidental freelancers
If you’re a journalist who’s unexpectedly lost or left a staff job, here’s how to break into the freelance market…
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7 tips for negotiating higher pay as a freelance journalist
With publications’ budgets shrinking, you may hesitate to ask for a better fee. But doing so with grace rarely turns…
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Want to get published by The Atlantic? Here’s how
While The Atlantic rejects plenty of strong pitches, a senior editor tells freelancers not to give up in AHCJ’s latest…
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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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