Freelancers
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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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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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How to avoid onerous freelance contracts
Over the years, I’ve noticed that contracts I have been asked to sign have gotten longer and more complex. I…
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The Freelance Center now has more than 30 market guides
Photo by Vlada Karpovich via pexels. Before I begin talking about AHCJ’s latest market guides, I would like to remind…
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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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