In 1969, a 32-year old American reporter came across what seemed like a cover-up. He called and wrote to editors to ask if they’d be interested in funding his investigation, which would require travel to a foreign country. No one was interested. The reporter eventually managed to get funding of $250 from a journalism organization. […]
It’s Not About Networking, It’s About Community
Writers are the most generous people on the planet. Well, most of them anyway. I asked a few experienced journalists for tips on how to make my upcoming transition smoother, career-wise, and not only did I get a huge list of tips, but one amazing and generous writer emailed me a list of some of […]
(Productive) Day In The Life Of A Freelance Writer
7 p.m. Boyfriend calls. Turn cell phone off, roll over and go back to sleep. 7.30 p.m. Mom calls. “Are you still sleeping?” she says. “No,” I reply with my eyes closed. “I was napping.” She laughs. She’s used to my bullshit. 7.50 p.m. Grumble grumble. Force self out of bed. It’s time to start […]
(Unproductive) Day In The Life Of A Freelance Writer
7 p.m. Boyfriend calls. Turn cell phone off, roll over and go back to sleep. 7.30 p.m. Grumble grumble. Force self out of bed. It’s time to start the day. 7.40 p.m. Make tea. Eyes remain half-closed. 8 p.m. Call boyfriend in India, wish him a good day, tell him I’m currently working on his […]