What I’m reading, Hilary Mantel, Angelina Jolie, freelance apps, and more
Searching for something good to read? I’ve got suggestions. Plus this week’s media industry news for writers.
Finding freelance work, Natl Magazine Awards, apps for writers, and more
The most grueling assignment aren’t as bad if you’re working with the right people, plus other good reads from this week.
Spring is sprung
The season’s causing me to rethink my freelance business. Other inspirations: good reads this week from Nate Thayer, Tom+Lorenzo, #BUNarrative and more.
A Roger Ebert tribute
In memoriam: some of my favorites from and about the late movie critic and consumate newspaperman,
Good reads: Quitting the newsrooms, following your instincts, and more
Writers talk about alternatives to newsroom careers, going with your gut as a reporter, male v. female bylines in literary magazines, and more good reads.
National Day of Unplugging March 1-2, Said to Lady Journos, and more
Taking a tech sabbath, sexism in the news business and other good reads for writers from the past week.
Good reads: Google to ding guest posts, Patch.com, sponsored content and more
Google is getting ready to ding websites that run spammy guest posts, according to a Problogger post that tops my picks for good reads for writers from this week.
Good reads: Feral freelancer, writer’s rituals, taking time off and more
An ex-freelancer finds you can go back to a staff job again, plus the importance of habits and taking time off, and other good reads from this week.
Good reads: Lynda Barry on writing, plus verifying sources, writing explainers and more
Best reads from this week include a profile of cartoonist turned creativity guru Lynda Barry, a webinar on verifying sources, and more.
Good reads: The hard work of writing, Teddy Forstmann’s ghost, one paper’s second act, and more
Poor baby, you didn’t realize how hard it is to make it in the writing business. Read on for more on that and the week’s other top reads for writers.
