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.
Is it OK to bypass a source’s PR firm?
When it comes to sources, start out by playing by the rules, and if that doesn’t get you what you need, break them.
Reminder: Today’s AOG teleseminar on story research tips
There’s still time to sign up for my teleseminar on story research tips today at 11 am PT/2 pm ET, hosted by the Association of Ghostwriters.