I've mentioned it a few times in blog posts over the last year or so and I can finally talk about it. I wrote a book and it's out now! This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States is the culmination of years of work, inspired by the region I grew up in and have written about … [Read more...] about What No One Tells You About Writing a Book
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Writing Goals for 2018
This year was crazy. I WROTE A DAMN BOOK. More on that soon. I also started looking at my career differently. I don't have to take every single job that comes along, even though sometimes I feel like I do. You have to ask yourself why you are pitching or writing a story. Does it pay well? Are … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2018
What I Wish I’d Known About Being a Writer
The saying goes that hindsight is 20/20. But as I approach my ninth year as a freelancer, and third as a full-time writer, there are a few things I wish I'd known before starting down this path. I hope these lessons keep you from making the same mistakes I did! How to Invoice and Manage … [Read more...] about What I Wish I’d Known About Being a Writer
12 Things a New Writer Should Never Do
Last year was my first as a full-time freelancer. I've learned a lot since I started back in 2010 to say the least. I've made mistakes when it comes to invoicing and the amount of pay I am willing to accept. I've thought a lot about what I wish I'd known back then and also reached out to some of my … [Read more...] about 12 Things a New Writer Should Never Do
Writing Goals for 2017
This past year has been a real turning point for my career. I quit my other jobs to focus solely on writing. I became a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and the Freelancers Union. I got some stories published by major publications and picked up a few regular gigs. I've been asked … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2017