I went to Portland’s Wordstock book festival over the weekend. John Hodgman, the PC in the “I’m a Mac, I’m a PC” ads, was one of the stars of a weekend that was filled with signings, readings, writing workshops and other book-related activities. In case you missed it, I wrote this guest post about Wordstock […]
Mediabistro hosts Portland 'Election Hangover Party' on Nov. 18
The scene-sters at Mediabistro.com know how to work an angle. With last week’s historic election still fresh in everyone’s minds, Mediabistro has renamed the writers gatherings it regularly hosts “Election Hangover Parties.” Whether you’re celebrating Obama’s victory, the end of what seemed like an endless campaign or just want an excuse to talk about those […]
Sometimes all it takes to get a writing gig is saying 'I can do that'
Sometimes all it takes to get a writing gig is saying ‘I can do that.’ That’s what New Jersey freelancer Jen Miller discovered when she pitched a World Series story to the sports section of the New York Times – and then another, and another. Miller doesn’t normally cover sports. But she’s a Phillies fan […]
Reposting – The secret to my LinkedIn success
I originally wrote this in September as a guest post for on The Renegade Writer blog. I’m reposting it here at the request of some freelance acquaintances. Last September I was getting ready to start writing again after spending most of the previous seven years at home with my kids. I was totally out of […]
US News, CSM join parade of pubs going online only
Add US News & World Report and the Christian Science Monitor to the list of publications that are dropping their print editions and going online only. According to this report from the Washington Post, US News will continue to publish a print once a month, but the issues will be consumer guides, like its popular […]
4 ways to bring good karma to your freelance writing business
I’m a strong believer in good karma. Blame it on the nuns who taught me in elementary school. It may sound mushy, but I believe you can do well by doing good. So I’m happy to throw a little good karma into the universe and share if it helps other writers. Don’t get me wrong. […]