Freelancers
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How to update your AHCJ Freelance Directory profile
AHCJ’s Freelance Directory allows editors to search for health journalists who could be a good fit for their projects.
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From nonfiction to fiction: How a health care reporter wrote and sold her first novel
Journalist Amanda Eisenberg, whose first novel comes out in April, says journalists already have many skills that translate to fiction.
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Finding sustainable work you love in an era of relentless layoffs
In this webinar, AHCJ’s Anna Medaris leads a conversation with writers, editors and industry experts about life after layoffs.
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10 signs you’re a new freelancer, and how to act more experienced
Skirt some of the hardships of being a new freelancer and act like a pro by following the advice of…
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How to start a local news outlet: A Q&A with Andrea Faye Hart of Tiny News Collective
Andrea Faye Hart, membership director of Tiny News Collective, talks about media entrepreneurship, local news and filling information gaps.
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Laid off? 8 tips for accidental freelancers
If you’re one of the hundreds of journalists who’s lost a job in 2025, here’s how to break into the…
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Freelance science writer shares pros of writing for research institutions, universities
About a year into freelancing, Rachel Tompa, Ph.D., describes her transition from staff jobs, writing mostly for institutions and more.
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January Lunch and Learn: Tools and tips to meet your goals
During January’s Lunch and Learn, AHCJ’s freelance members focused on practical, tactical tools that make their lives easier.
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December Lunch and Learn: Jumpstart your freelance business in 2025
During December’s Lunch and Learn, AHCJ members shared goals and how, when, and why they take stock of their freelance…
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How to care for your mental health over the next few years
A second Trump administration will likely make health reporters’ jobs more chaotic (again). Here’s how journalists — and a psychologist…
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