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What I'm reading, Hilary Mantel, Angelina Jolie, freelance apps, and more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 for Jan. 25: Crossword puzzles, insurance, brand journalism, and more

Good reads for Jan. 25: Crossword puzzles, insurance, brand journalism, and more

Analyzing the “crosswordiest” words in NY Times crossword puzzles, finding insurance, embracing sponsored content, and other good reads from the past week.

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