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Don't overthink it. Really.
How to stop pitching ideas and start pitching stories
A subtle but crucial difference.
9 reasons your pitch was rejected
It's probably not what you think
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How this freelancer made $27,000 in 1 month
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What is a nut graf, anyway?
They're both simpler and more complicated than they seem
What is SEO, anyway?
What is SEO, anyway?
LinkedIn is the best place you're not hanging out at
100% serious y'all
Interviews
Rae Witte thinks you should stop beating yourself up
You just get in your own way more than anything
Parker Molloy on surviving — and thriving — as an independent journalist
Obsession can be a good thing!
Rax King: Rejection isn't feedback, so don't act like it is
Advice from one of our favorite essayists
Freelance Life
3 things freelancers should stop stressing about
Never sweat the little stuff — no one else is
Treat your freelance business like a taco truck
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Where to find a job in journalism
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