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Freelancing and Journalism

What is Political Journalism? A Guide to the Beat That Shapes Nations

by Natasha Khullar Relph

Man kicking back in a chair, catching up on political journalism in the newspaper.

From campaign trails to press briefings, political journalism holds power to inform—and influence—public opinion. Here’s what it takes to report on the world of politics with clarity, ethics, and backbone. Political journalism isn’t glamorous. It’s not sexy. And it’s definitely not always safe. But it is essential. It’s the beat that shows up when power […]

What is Evergreen Content? A Guide for Content Marketing Writers

by Natasha Khullar Relph

A keyboard, mouse, and laptop on a desk—tools often used to create evergreen content.

Evergreen content is the secret weapon behind traffic that never dies. What makes it work—and how do you write it? Here’s what content marketers need to know. In the world of content marketing, evergreen content is the gift that keeps on giving. Unlike news stories or trend pieces that wilt after a week, evergreen content […]

How to Become a Medical Writer and Break into This Lucrative Field

by Natasha Khullar Relph

Notebook with a stethoscope on top next to a laptop—tools of a medical writer at work.

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 […]

The 10 Types of Journalism: How to Choose the Best Fit for Your Career

by Natasha Khullar Relph

Group of people reading newspapers, each engaged with different types of journalism.

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, […]

The Beginner’s Guide to Freelance Journalism

by Natasha Khullar Relph

Black camera beside a laptop and coffee mug—tools of the freelance journalism trade.

You don’t need newsroom experience to break into freelance journalism. Here’s how to pitch, get published, and get paid. 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. […]

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