A story is only as good as the research that goes into it. Here’s how to get better at digging up data, without adding a lot of extra time.
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13 media industry trends freelancers need to watch for in 2013
Shifting markets. Interactive storytelling. Web-based apps. Here’s what self-employed writers need to know to make it this year.
Q&A with ghostwriting expert Claudia Suzannne
A ghostwriting author, teacher and conference organizer explains why it’s a great time to get into the business, common mistakes and what typical fees are.
Helpful hints for starting your freelance writing business
Advice for launching a freelance writing career, including tips on querying, interviews, writing, copyediting, and working with editors.
Good Reads: Webcomics and paywalls, best long-form reads of 2012, unanswered email, and more
Debate over Andrew Sullivan’s subscriber-based blog continues, plus the best stories of 2012. why editors don’t reply to email, and more.
The Dish’s Andrew Sullivan is putting his blog behind a paywall – should you?
The author and political commentator is starting a subscription-only blog, opening the door for other bloggers to consider following suit.