Health editors offer tips for freelancers

From the Association of Health Care Journalists conference in Denver, Lisa Krieger reports on a panel featuring editors from the New York Times, Family Circle, Men's Health, and AARP Media. The four offered tips to freelancers on how to pitch stories to them, such as this from Betsy Agnvall, AARP Media features editor: "Beware of getting on the 'bad' list. Word spreads quickly when a writer is rude or snarky. Even if the editor drives you crazy, it is not worth it."

April 8, 2014

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