by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | Blog
Every Tuesday this month, I’ll post a link to one of my articles along with the backstory about how the piece came to be. When I saw the HBO film “Temple Grandin,” I knew the movie’s namesake would make an excellent SmartPlanet Q&A subject....
by admin | Jun 9, 2014 | Blog
“What is…” is an occasional series of definitions related to freelance writing. A profile is a nonfiction story that focuses on a single person. These are pieces of writing that highlight a person who is in the news or who has an interesting story. The New Yorker is...
by admin | Jun 8, 2014 | Blog
Every Sunday this month, I’ll post a link to one of my favorite pieces of nonfiction. These are the stories that make you want to curl up with a cup of coffee and stay put until you’ve finished the last word. Happy reading! Some consider “Pearls Before...
by admin | Jun 7, 2014 | Blog
Below are four key writing tips I try to keep in mind with every piece I publish: Watch word choice — Make sure every word you use is just right. This Mark Twain quote sums up this idea perfectly: “The difference between the right word and the almost right...
by admin | Jun 6, 2014 | Blog
Every Friday this month, I’ll post links to articles related to freelance writing — and freelancing in general. Tips for Those Who Set Their Own Salaries (Calling all freelancers!) Five apps for writing and blogging (I already have a professional Facebook page...
