Hiya writer friends! Exactly two weeks ago, on a Thursday morning, I received a call from the CS Monitor asking me to be their UK correspondent. I accepted. Two hours later, the Prime Minister resigned. Which is to say, my Diwali holiday was less of a break and more of a juggling act. I juggled […]

Hi again, writer friends! I’m embarrassed to admit it, but even though I’ve been a successful freelancer for almost two decades and taught hundreds of writers how to pitch and build amazing writing careers of their own, once I stepped away from full-time freelancing, my confidence wavered. The more time passed, the more I worried […]

Hi again, writer friends, A few months ago, I had a call with an editor about working together. He walked me through the various verticals and told me he usually prefers freelancers to stick to one or two because then he can send them assignments. I told him I wanted technology and education, but really, […]

Happy Thursday, writer friends, I have to admit, I’m a bit frazzled. You see, I started freelancing full time again earlier this year after five years of focusing solely on business and books. And I thought, I have to beat all my old records. (Because what sane person wouldn’t put that kind of pressure on themselves?) Anyway, […]