I really want to pursue a full-time career in freelance writing. My dream would be to do corporate writing 1/2-3/4 of the time (bread and butter!) and then do magazine/newspaper/article pieces the rest of the time. Since you seem to be familiar with these areas, can I ask you how on earth you got your […]
The American Reporter Who Didn’t Quit
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 […]