“Thanks for Not Letting Me Give Up.”
A few weeks ago, I went rock climbing at Chimney Rock for an assignment. It was my first time. And it was hard. I made [...]
3 Ways to Spark Your Creativity
Staring at a blank computer screen sucks. It makes me feel anxious: Will I find the right lede before the deadline? Am I ever going [...]
When is the best time to send a query?
When I work with writers, one of the most common questions I’m asked is, “When is the best time to send a query?” It’s a [...]
The Best Intentions
I am a list-maker, a goal-setter, a planner of epic proportions. Few things make me happier than putting pen (or glue stick) to paper and [...]
A 2013 confession: I screwed up
Happy New Year! I started 2013 by screwing up. A big, fat mistake. In December, I accepted an assignment from a regular client. I signed [...]
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