Freelancers
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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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Beyond PitchFest: New market guides and tips for negotiating contracts
Hello freelancers! Many of you may be finalizing your pitches for the editors you met at PitchFest during Health Journalism…
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Tips for freelancers — from ideas to rewrites and beyond
Freelance writers, even those with years of experience, can run into challenges working with the editors who commission their pieces.…
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How to co-author a book with experts
Wendy Lyons Sunshine is an award-winning writer, editor and collaborator based in Sarasota, Florida, whose byline is in scores of…
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Preparing for PitchFest and tips for making the most of Health Journalism 2022
Editors meet with independent journalists at PitchFest at Health Journalism 2016. (Photo by Pia Christensen) AHCJ Health Journalism 2022 is…
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8 ways to land story assignments by attending health journalism conferences
As freelance writers, we sometimes struggle with the decision to attend professional development conferences. Can we afford the travel —…
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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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Ready for PitchFest? More freelance market guides to help you prepare
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels. Before you leave for Health Journalism 2022 in Austin at the end of April,…
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Stay in the know: Upcoming awards and fellowships
The Freelance Center will soon be adding a new information tab about non-AHCJ awards, grants and fellowships. (AHCJ fellowship information…
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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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