Freelancers
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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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Digital safety: A holiday checklist for journalists
A recent study showed that more than 40% of journalists experienced online threats and harassment, highlighting the need for digital…
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How and why to write personal essays and first-person reported features
Inserting yourself in a story can feel foreign. Here’s how, why and when to try your hand at first-person writing…
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November Lunch and Learn: Do you need an accountability partner?
Freelancers, you may benefit from an accountability partner; someone to help you commit to your aims while you help them…
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October Lunch and Learn: Building a niche beat as a freelance journalist
Our October Lunch and Learn focused on the pros and cons of building a niche beat as a freelance health…
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