#002 - How Ann Friedman built a career as an independent journalist

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#002 - How Ann Friedman built a career as an independent journalist

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Aug 9, 2018

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Ann Friedman has crafted a journalism career on her own terms, combining freelance writing for major national outlets with a weekly newsletter and Call Your Girlfriend, a podcast she co-hosts with Aminatou Sow. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit on.substack.com

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Aug 9, 2018

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Conversations with writers, bloggers, and creative thinkers about how they got here. Produced by Substack, a place for independent writing. on.substack.com

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