This year has been my craziest to date. I experienced the stress of having to write an entire book in about three months, followed by fact checks and photo sourcing. I didn't handle it all that well but ultimately got through it. I had some of my best success in terms of pitching outlets and placing … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2019
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How to Survive in the Gig Economy
Now known as "the gig economy," there were many years where freelancers existed on the outskirts of business owners, somewhere in between small businesses and hobbyists. These are the only types of jobs I've ever had, cobbled together to make enough money. I've never worked a full-time job in … [Read more...] about How to Survive in the Gig Economy
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
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