Freelancers
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Freelancers, be wary of assignment scams by email
In recent weeks, many freelance writers have received the same email — a consultant says she needs help with a…
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Good time to keep careful track of freelance payments
For some of AHCJ’s freelancers, payment issues were already a hassle before 2020. Now they may be even more difficult,…
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AHCJ beat-reporting award winner and freelancer targets military health care
Health care issues in the military are becoming increasingly important to uncover, especially as the nation watches the response to…
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Emergency grants available to freelance journalists during COVID-19
During the current coronavirus outbreak, freelancers have reported a mixed bag — some work is on pause, but other work…
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Reporters suddenly thrown into health beat need veterans’ support
In an op-ed for the Columbia Journalism Review, Ivan Oransky, M.D., draws on an apt metaphor for reporters from other…
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What the CARES Act means for freelance writers now
Freelance writers and other independent contractors have faced obstacles in securing federal funds to help with lost income during the…
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Freelance reporter reveals challenges in Georgia’s inmate health care
For more than a year, Atlanta-based freelance journalist and AHCJ member Max Blau investigated the troublesome health care delivery in jails across…
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Should freelancers pitch right now? Yes, and here’s what to do
In numerous groups, forums and discussion lists, freelance journalists are asking three big questions: Do I pitch right now? Can…
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Another AB 5 lawsuit update: Motion denied but groups consider appeal
After a Los Angeles District Court judge declined to halt the current limits on freelance journalists and photographers in California,…
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AHCJ announces winners of 2019 health journalism contest
Investigations into flawed or corrupt health-care practices won many of the top honors in the Association of Health Care Journalists’…
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