I wasn’t picky. That’s what it came down to in the end, the 1,000+ articles I wrote over 15 years as a full-time journalist and the hundreds of newsletters and blog posts I wrote on the side for fun. I wanted to write. That’s all I’d ever wanted to do and if someone, anyone, would […]
When Life Gives You Stories
Hey everyone, I put up this post up on Facebook last month: Under my old name, I wrote 1,000+ stories for more than 300 publications. I have to admit, having a new byline has felt like starting over and fucked with my ego a bit. Anyway, story #5 for publication #3. Not that I’m counting. […]
The New York Times Is Looking For Writers
Hey everyone, The New York Times is looking for writers. Always. Seriously, if you sent editors at The New York Times a story idea that their reporters have missed or haven’t covered, they’ll give you the assignment, with many more to boot. How do I know? It’s exactly how I got my first break with them. The […]
Can You Tell Your Editor What You Really Think?
Writers don’t typically write to become rich but after twelve years of freelancing full-time, I’ve discovered that those who ignore money do so at their own peril. Because money gives you choices and the lack of it rips them away from you. Imagine the scenario: You pitch a 1,000-word story that you care deeply about […]
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