by admin | Jun 23, 2014 | Blog
When I worked at a newspaper, I had my very own newsroom cubicle. There was no question about where I’d conduct phone interviews, amass stacks of filled notebooks, and write articles. But when I became a freelancer, I was suddenly without a dedicated office...
by admin | Jun 22, 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! Sheri Fink’s shocking story,”The...
by admin | Jun 21, 2014 | Blog
Some social networks — Twitter, in particular — are well-loved by freelance writers. Others, such as Pinterest, might not be quite as intuitive. I’m no social networking expert, but I do use social media as part of my professional life. Here are the...
by admin | Jun 20, 2014 | Blog
Every Friday this month, I’ll post links to articles related to freelance writing — and freelancing in general. Why You Should Stop “Building Relationships” (An interesting take on networking as a freelancer.) The Best Time Management Tip for Freelancers...
by admin | Jun 19, 2014 | Blog
“What is…” is an occasional series of definitions related to freelance writing. A ghostwriter writes copy (books, articles, blog posts, etc.) for someone else. Celebrities, business leaders, politicians, and others hire ghostwriters to write in their name. Since their...
by admin | Jun 18, 2014 | Blog
As a freelancer, I work for myself and by myself. But every freelancer should have at least one network to which they can turn for advice, ideas, and camaraderie. Below are a few journalism/writing associations that freelancers can join. I’ve been a member of...
