The DC SPJ Freelance group will take a little summer break and will meet again in September.

In the meantime, are there any urgent topics you'd like to discuss by e-mail?

Stephenie Overman

Author of Next-Generation Wellness at Work

www.stephenieoverman.com

I'm not one to want the SPJ site to be used for advertising but...

The most important book for our profession is now available as an iPhone/iTouch app.

The journalist's bible gets iPhone update

The app costs $25. (I am still waiting for the Android version.)

I can't think of any journalist who does not have a copy of the AP Stylebook within easy grasp. And, truth be told, the book is vital to anyone who puts noun to verb. Read more »

Thanks to Al Tompkins the AJR study on the decline of watchdog journalism is getting wider distribution.

AJR Study Finds Watchdog Reporting is at an 'Alarming Low'

In Washington, the DC SPJ chapter encourages and rewards watchdog journalism. Each year we present the $1,000 Robert D.G. Lewis Watchdog Award. This year the award went to John Pekkanen of Washingtonian for "Call 911!"

The award goes to a journalist "whose work best exemplifies journalism aimed at protecting the public from abuses by those who would betray the public trust."

Joe Grimm (Ask the Recruiter at Poynter) answers a question about taking business cards to conventions.

Bring Professional & Personal Business Cards to Journalism Conventions

He talks about the importance of bringing personal and professional cards to conventions. After all, we have long known that journalism conventions are perfect places to network and find new jobs. (I learned this big benefit of the SPJ early on.)

I would add that awards dinners are also a great place to network. So bring your cards. Read more »

DC SPJ Freelance will meet again Tuesday, June 22.