Will Editors Steal My Ideas? And Other Freelancer Fears
Embarking on a freelance writing career means trusting your editors and trusting the editorial process. But what if you’re a new freelancer or you are pitching a publication you haven’t worked with...
View ArticleWhy Metaphor Makes Writing More Powerful
The Internet has put a premium on the speed of communication. Since it is instant, we have come to believe that we should be too. But what get’s lost in the need for speed, and in the attempt to write...
View Article5 Tips for Landing a Second Assignment
Getting your foot in the door is only the beginning. Landing the next assignment after you wrap up a first one is what can lead to a long-term working relationship, one in which the editor comes to...
View Article5 Tips for Meeting with and Impressing Editors
With the fast pace of digital media, the days of leisurely lunches with editors (perhaps with a martini or two à la Mad Men) are mostly behind us. However, given the chance to grab a quick lunch or...
View ArticleAre You Prepared for the Mobile Rush?
Can you imagine a world without smartphones? It’s hard to believe that 10 years ago, they were non-existent. Today, some estimates value the app economy at more than $20 billion. It’s critical that...
View ArticleFrom the Trenches: How to Grow Your Freelance Business
Success as a freelancer takes more than great writing. It takes hustle. You need to invest in your business development as much as you do your craft. Business development is a craft that is far more...
View ArticleFreelancer Secrets: Travel Writing Without the Travel
Travel writers are supposed to live in exciting places like Miami or Paris or Tokyo and jet to places like Cairo or Brisbane or Prague, right? Maybe for some, but many successful travel writers simply...
View Article3 Deadly Freelance Contract Traps
Whether you’re new to freelance writing or a grizzled veteran, contracts can be a source of frustration and bafflement. Many of my freelance colleagues just look for the dotted line and sign as...
View ArticleSelling Personal Essays in the Age of Oversharing
There are plenty of wannabe David Foster Wallaces and John Jeremiah Sullivans out there dreaming of selling a first-person essay to the likes of O, The Oprah Magazine and The New York Times. But those...
View Article‘A Language Game': NYT Bestseller Austin Kleon Explains How Freelancers...
For some creative professionals, selling your work is the same as selling out. But Austin Kleon knows otherwise. As a “writer who draws,” he’s filled his blog with side projects and inspiration that...
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