The first in an occasional series of observations about the writing life.
Dreams do come true, and one of mine did today
The story behind my first ever piece for the Wall Street Journal, which appears today, and some takeaways from the experience.
Dear WordCount: What should I take when I’m traveling to report a story?
This installment of the weekly writing advice column looks at the essentials a writer should take on the road. What’s in your reporting gear bag?
Save yourself from getting duped by dishonest sources
Sources lie, as two recent incidents point out. Here are 5 steps writers can take to make sure the person they’re talking to is who they say they are.
Good reads for Oct. 5: OC Register’s Night Stalker update, freelance income survey, bogus interview rules, and more
Worth checking out this week: rethinking anniversary stories, freelance & staff income surveys, and what to do when a source limits what questions you can ask.
Promote your writing business through your email signature
If you’re not adding a signature to end of your emails, you’re missing out on a great opportunity to promote yourself. Here are 5 examples, from basic to wow!