Newsletters, Conflicts of Interest Add New Challenges

[kevin1]

Some freelancers are experimenting with newsletters on platforms like Substack to build expertise and attract editors, though the approach is time-consuming and not guaranteed to pay off. Others are grappling with ethical gray areas when taking non-journalism gigs — such as writing for associations or universities. The takeaway from AHCJ’s session: freelancing can be creatively rewarding, but financial stability and ethical clarity remain ongoing challenges.

[kelson10]

Managing conflicts is part of the modern freelance world — transparency builds trust.

[Nahid10]

Freelancing freedom comes with income swings — stability takes time to build.