Freelancers
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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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AB 5 lawsuit moves forward in California court
A lawsuit against California’s new independent contractor legislation took a step forward on March 11. U.S. District Court Judge Philip…
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AHCJ freelancers contribute to new book on science writing
Several AHCJ members are part of a new book, “The Craft of Science Writing,” which was published at the beginning…
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Freelancers start national group to oppose independent contractor legislation
Spurred to action after the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act passed the House on Feb. 6, a group…
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AHCJ freelancer dishes on her $135K year in new ebook
AHCJ member and freelance journalist Jen Miller earned $135,000 from her writing in 2019 and, after posting about it on…
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Legislation update: AB 5 may exempt freelance writers but PRO Act passes
Independent contractor legislation continues to shift quickly at both the state and national levels — with writers and editors waiting…
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These resources can help meet your 2020 freelance business goals
Setting goals, creating a business plan, outlining quarterly objectives — the process may go by different names, but the steps…
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What you need to know about freelancer legislation in 2020
By now, you’ve likely heard about the independent contractor bills in several states that could derail how freelance writers do…
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