Kristen Fischer is a freelance writer, journalist, and copywriter with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as a health writer for AARP with previous staff roles at WebMD and WW. Her work has appeared in Prevention, Healthline, Woman's Day, Parade, and Writer's Digest, and she is the author of four books.
22 articles
Harness your sleuthing skills to get your pitch into the right hands
Creating a winning magazine article idea and then articulating it into a knockout query letter is challenging enough for most writers, but all that hard work can be pointless if the pitch never reaches the…
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You know the drill: A job posts on the Internet; you respond and keep your fingers crossed for an interview. Whether you are looking for a permanent or temporary gig, is there any other way…
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A headhunter makes the case for her own profession -- and explains the situations where working with one dramatically improves your odds.
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In this article: Should You Send a Goodbye Email? | 4 Dos | 3 Don'ts | Email Template | FAQs Whether you've accepted another position or are leaving voluntarily, you want to go out on…
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In this article: Be Truthful | Keep Dates Simple | How to Reference It | Fill in the Gaps | Cover Letter Advice | FAQs It's an age-old conundrum: whether you were unemployed for a…
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Tired of writing for the FOB? Veteran freelancers give their tips on how you can move up to feature bylines.
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In this article: Hed, Dek & Lede | Slug | FOB & BOB | The Well | Slush Pile | On Spec | Over the Transom | Kill Fee | Clips | Closing Date |…
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Everyone loves a good Top 10 list. We see them in magazines, scroll through them on blogs and usually chuckle when Clickhole or McSweeney's serve up a satirical top ten. Listicles provide a punchy way…
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Freelancing doesn't always have to involve scouting for gigs—if you play your cards right, the jobs can come right to you. Working with creative staffing agencies can keep money coming in, help you build a…
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Social media can be a huge asset for job-seekers. That is, if you have a solid profile. What does your social media profile say about you? What should you put on it—and what should you…
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