Writing

8 ways to take the pain out of writing slideshows

Turns out slideshows are tougher to tackle than you’d think. But there are simple ways to lessen the sting.

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.

Reminder: #wclw writer chat today @ 10 am PT/1 pm ET

Join me and Urban Muse Writer blogger Susan Johnson today at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET to share grammar, style and usage do’s and don’ts.

April 24 #wclw writer chat covers grammar dos and don’ts

Join me and cohost, freelancer and Urban Muse Writer blogger Susan Johnson, for a lively discussion of grammar, style and usage. 4/24 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.

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,

5 ways writing is like snowmobiling

I was inches away from driving over a cliff when it dawned on me that there was a lesson to be learned about writing, and life.

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.