Tag Archives: clips

How do you choose clips?

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

Someone recently asked me to provide a small selection of my clips. Not an unexpected phenomenon, not for someone who makes her living as a writer. And especially not for someone who makes her living as a writer who’s on … Continue reading →

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Free samples aren’t so free

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

Over at one of my favorite writing websites, The Freelance Writing Jobs Network, there’s a discussion going on about whether writers should respond to job ads that require them to produce a bunch of new (and free) writing samples to … Continue reading →

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Paper copies

Posted on May 11, 2009 by

You know what is currently frustrating me? No? Ah, well let me just tell you then. Many of my best writing clips are not in digital format. In fact, most of my favorite clips from my stint as a reporter … Continue reading →

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No New Year’s Resolutions Here

Posted on January 5, 2009 by

As a general rule, I don’t take New Year’s Resolutions too seriously. Some years, I chose one golden resolution, and then for at least a month or so, I worked hard to maintain my vow. But ultimately, my enthusiasm waned. … Continue reading →

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