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Friday, August 22, 2008 4:41 PM

Freelancers Beware: Pay Cuts Hurt

Amy’s Blog woe about articles that garner pay checks, but never get published, sparked my own bad memories of squelched, portfolio dreams. Most painful, thinking back, was the thoroughly researched, painstakingly written, and -- I thought, and still
posted by AmyGreen | 3 Comments
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 4:09 PM

More for freelancers at SPJ convention

Do you suspect your queries end up in the slush pile? Got a great idea, but aren't sure how to pitch it? Here's an opportunity to craft a great pitch with an expert fellow freelancer or editor. Sign up to meet with a query mentor at one of our query
posted by AmyGreen | 0 Comments
Monday, August 18, 2008 1:07 PM

For freelance legal reporters

Syracuse University’ S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will award four Carnegie/Newhouse School Legal Reporting Fellowships to support freelance journalists reporting on legal issues. The $3,000 awards include paid student research assistants
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Friday, August 08, 2008 1:47 PM

Going to the SPJ conference?

The SPJ conference is only a few weeks away, Sept. 4-7 in Atlanta, Ga. Here is what is planned for freelancers. Hope to see you there!Friday, Sept. 5 Freelance committee meeting. 2 p.m. in the hotel's Auburn, Atlanta conference room,
posted by AmyGreen | 0 Comments
Thursday, August 07, 2008 6:28 PM

Get paid -- and get published

It's the second time it's happened to me -- I've sold a story, written it, worked with the editor on the edits, been paid -- and then the story never gets published.The first time was with a well-established, widely read news and lifestyle Web site.
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008 4:31 PM

The freelance challenge: A recap

The hot markets today for freelance journalists are online. That was the consensus today of participants in a teleconference hosted by the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, entitled The Freelance Challenge. The hour-long teleconference
posted by AmyGreen | 0 Comments