Dear Editor, When you emailed me this morning to tell me that even though the subject I’m writing about is very technical, you’re confident I’m going to bring out the human interest element because it’s something I’m so obviously good at, you made my day. That story I was going to send to your better-paying […]

People assume that because I’m so sure now of what I want and seem so focused on getting it, that I always have. This isn’t true. For a long time, I struggled. I didn’t always admit it, because I was ashamed of my struggle. People came to this blog to see a freelance writer at […]

Want to know the best way to get assignments? 1. Decide to write an essay. The moment you say, “Hmm, I think I’ll write a brilliant essay about this very interesting topic that should sell to this national newspaper,” an assignment will arrive in your Inbox, pretty much ensuring that you will never get around […]

I’ve been waking up every day with the biggest smile on my face. In December last year, Sam and I decided that it would be better for our personal lives if we moved to New York and lived there for the next three years. As much as we both love India, there’s no denying that […]