Freelancers
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April Lunch and Learn: Repurposing Stories
Journalism may be our passion, but it’s also our business. At this Lunch & Learn, freelancers agreed that leveraging knowledge…
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A typical workday for freelancer Jen A. Miller
For the inaugural installment of A Typical Workday, a periodic interview with freelancers about how they get the job done,…
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HJ23: PitchFest sign ups remain open, freelance panels to explore in St. Louis
Photo by Paola RodriguezJournalists share their pitches with editors during PitchFest. Health Journalism 2023 is fast approaching. We look forward to…
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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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Why freelancers should attend Health Journalism 2023
Photo by Paola RodriguezEditors attentively listen to freelancers pitch their ideas.Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the…
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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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Freelancers: AHCJ’s 36 market guides can help you craft your pitches
Photo by George Milton via pexels.It’s that time again when I provide a snapshot of the latest market guides that…
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Tips for finding great interview subjects on social media
Photo by PixabayEditors often want people with lived experience in stories. The question is, where to find them? I spoke…
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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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When to quote survey results: How to judge quality and recognize red flags
My editor at the online magazine CQ Researcher always asks if I can include survey results in my article. I…
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