Freelancing and Journalism

You don’t need a science degree to become a medical writer. Just the right strategy—and a way in. If you’ve got writing skills, a curiosity about science, and the ability to make complex things sound not-so-scary, medical writing might just be your golden ticket. It’s where technical writing meets storytelling, and where your words can […]

Not all reporting is chasing headlines. These 10 types of journalism offer very different paths—one of them might be yours. Think journalism is just about breaking news and shouting questions at politicians? Think again. The truth is, journalism comes in more flavors than a streaming service subscription—whether you’re into climate science, sneaker culture, election data, […]

You don’t need newsroom experience to start in freelance journalism. Just clips, confidence—and a solid pitch. Freelance journalism: the phrase conjures up visions of filing stories from Parisian cafés, going deep undercover to expose corruption, or casually dropping “I’m published in The Atlantic” into small talk. And sure, sometimes it’s that glamorous. But more often? […]

Every freelancer has them. Here’s how to deal with difficult clients without losing your cool—or your paycheck. At some point in your freelance career, you’ll meet them: the client who ghosts mid-project. The one who wants five extra deliverables “as a small favor.” The one who rewrites your work and then asks for a refund. […]