Freelancers
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Getting a grant or fellowship to support your project
In this webinar, learn what makes a grant application for a narrative journalism project stand out and hear from a…
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What freelancers need to know about media liability insurance
Freelance journalists need to weigh the nature of their reporting, risk of being sued, relationship with publishers and cost of…
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November Lunch and Learn: Mining medical studies for story ideas
As healthcare reporters, we often rely on studies to inform our articles and back up the main points. But research…
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A typical workday for freelancer Jyoti Madhusoodanan
Independent journalist Jyoti Madhusoodanan covers health and life science for The New York Times, NPR, Scientific American and other publications.
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October Lunch and Learn: Using generative AI tools
Freelancers shared their questions and concerns about how to responsibly and practically AI tools like ChatGPT.
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September Lunch and Learn: Using social media to find editors calling for pitches
In September, attendees at the monthly Lunch and Learn discussed how to use social media to find editors who are…
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A typical workday for freelancer Marcus Banks
For this installment of “A Typical Workday,” I interviewed independent health care journalist Marcus Banks. He has been freelancing full…
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Boost your reporting by tapping into libraries’ vast resources
On deadline but you’re overwhelmed by the wealth of information available online? Find out how your local public or academic…
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Tips for covering medical research conferences
Attending medical research conferences is a great way to find unique story ideas, develop sources and meet researchers, fellow journalists…
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Top tips for breaking into narrative journalism
Narrative journalism can provide readers with a powerful and rewarding experience. Instead of cut-and-dry facts and figures, this form of…
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