Study Hall

Study Hall fosters a sense of community and collaboration within the media sector, delivering original insights on digital media and entertainment. Established in 2015 in Brooklyn, New York, by Kyle Chayka and P.E. Moskowitz, it began as a coworking hub for freelance writers and has since expanded... We offer educational resources about journalism as both a profession and an industry, along with timely analysis and breaking news, addressing the latest stories in the ongoing conversation each week. Additionally, we partner with clients, including brands and various publications, to provide editorial advice and classified advertising services.

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Adam W. Lowenstein Wrote About Two Books That Explore The Pharmaceutical Industry

2 weeks ago | studyhall.xyz | Daniel Spielberger

For The Atlantic, Adam W. Lowenstein wrote about two new books that explore the “power and impunity” of American pharmaceutical giants like Johnson & Johnson. Lowenstein told Study Hall, “[I]explored how these corporations have made money using tactics that are strikingly similar to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his so-called ‘Make America healthy again’ movement.” Lowenstein’s writing has appeared in The Guardian, The American Prospect, The Lever, and other outlets.
How To Market Yourself

3 weeks ago | studyhall.xyz | Daniel Spielberger

On the latest episode of the Study Hall Podcast, Francis Zierer shared tips on how writers can market themselves in the creator economy. Francis is the host and editor of Creator Spotlight, a podcast and newsletter which showcases how various journalists, podcasters, and YouTubers monetize their content and start independent projects. In this conversation, Francis elaborates about the importance of distribution and goes in depth on how to differentiate your independent project.
What Would Joan Didion Do?

1 month ago | studyhall.xyz | Grace Byron

On Notes to John Am I the next Joan Didion? Are you? No one can be the woman herself incarnate, but perhaps her new avatar awaits. When someone is declared the new Didion or Sontag or Adler, I pay attention, religiously, wondering who is worthy of such proclamations and if such intellectual celebrity can ever grace us again. Hannah Horvath said it best. If we cannot be the voice of our generation, perhaps we can be a voice of a generation. You are not Renata Adler, I repeat to myself over and over.
Jen Reeder Wrote About The Tariff’s Potential Impact On Pet Ownership

1 month ago | studyhall.xyz | Daniel Spielberger

For Forbes, Jen Reeder wrote about how tariffs can impact pet owners and animal shelters. In her article, Reeder analyzes how Trump’s tariffs can result in higher costs for pet owners and notes that veterinary care is already prohibitively expensive for many. Reeder notes that despite these costs, there are benefits to owning a pet.
Ari Honarvar Wrote About The Emerging Field of Neuroaesthetics

1 month ago | studyhall.xyz | Daniel Spielberger

For Nonprofit Quarterly, Ari Honarvar wrote about the emerging field of neuroaesthetics and its implications for health equity. In the article, Honarvar examines the origins of neuroaesthetics, tracing it to a neuroscientist and professor in the University College of London during the late 1990s.
R.A.E. Wells Reported On The Pros and Cons of Master’s Degrees For Nonprofit Workers

2 months ago | studyhall.xyz | Daniel Spielberger

For Vital City, R.A.E. Wells wrote about whether nonprofit professionals should get graduate degrees. For the report, Wells interviewed students and university administrators to assess if MPA programs are a good option. The article is centered on how students often go into debt to pursue higher education. Wells explores if graduate schools are being as transparent as they should about the potential sacrifice students will have to make.
Brenna Ehrlich Profiled A Death Row Reverend

2 months ago | studyhall.xyz | Daniel Spielberger

For Rolling Stone, Brenna Ehrlich wrote about her experience accompanying a death row reverend to an execution. Ehrlich told Study Hall, “I’ve been speaking with spiritual advisor Jeff Hood for over a year now about his work. He accompanies people on death row to the chamber – and fights for their lives. In September, I traveled to Oklahoma to cover the execution of Emmanuel Littlejohn.”Ehrlich is the Chief Research Editor at Rolling Stone. She’s the author of the novel Killing Time.
Jackie Fishman Wrote About Why She Bucked The Downsizing Trend For Retirees

2 months ago | studyhall.xyz | Daniel Spielberger

For Business Insider, Jackie Fishman wrote about why she decided to move to a bigger space that accommodated her needs. She told Study Hall, “We loved our two-bedroom, two-bath condo in “walkable” city of Arlington, VA, but when we had four grandchildren in five years, we didn’t have space to have everyone over comfortably.
Daniel Jarosak Reported On The Rally For Ukraine In Washington D.C.

2 months ago | studyhall.xyz | Daniel Spielberger

For New Eastern Europe, Daniel Jarosak reported on the rally for Ukraine in Washington D.C. which took place on February 22nd. He wrote about the event within the context of President Trump’s recent comments and actions regarding Ukraine. Jarosak wrote, “The toll of three years of war along with Trump’s rhetoric and America’s actions cast a shadow over the event, even if the speakers did not want to admit it.” For the piece, Jarosak interviewed rally organizers and attendees.
Amidst a Crumbling Media Industry, the Journalist-In-Your-Inbox Model Shows Promise

Mar 3, 2025 | studyhall.xyz | Steven Melendez

When, in late January, the Trump administration attempted to implement a widespread freeze on federal loans and grants, first news of the pause didn’t come from a legacy paper like The New York Times or even the Beltway reporters over at Politico. Instead, independent journalist Marisa Kabas, creator of the newsletter The Handbasket, was first to report on the later-rescinded Office of Management and Budget memo detailing the freeze by posting it to her Bluesky account.