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Tag Archives: interview
One of the frustrations of freelancing
You know what one of the most frustrating things about being a freelance writer is? I mean, other than all the lack of benefits, job insecurity and not having your own vending machine or coworkers to complain to and all … Continue reading
Posted in Freelancing
Tagged CNN, editor, freelance, frustration, interview, magazine, New York Times, newspaper, publicxation, source
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Don’t tell me what your interview subject had for lunch
I have a pet peeve when it comes to many profile articles ( that is, an article that profiles an individual for a magazine or other publication). Over the last few years, I’ve noticed that many writers (way, way too … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism
Tagged cafe, celebrity, coffee, coffee shop, interview, magazine, newspaper, profile, publication, source, story, subject, women's magazines, write, writer, writing
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Where to work when you work from home
So as you all know, we’re expecting a baby around here. The only bad thing about the prospect of bringing home that shiny new addition to our family is that my home office is going to have go bye-bye. The Room Currently … Continue reading
Posted in Freelancing
Tagged computer, home office, interview, office, playroom, work from home, write, writing
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Hurry up, September
This month cannot end quickly enough. I’m not a big fan of hot, muggy August weather to begin with. But to make matters worse, my son isn’t in school during the month of August, which translates into no regular childcare….which … Continue reading
Specialty Buzz feature on me
How often does a writer get interviewed herself? I think I’ve been interviewed by another writer maybe three times in my whole life. Usually I’m the one asking questions! But I recently got the chance to be on the other … Continue reading
Posted in Freelancing
Tagged blog, career, freelance writer, health care, health care writing, interview, Jennifer Escalona, Specialty Buzz, write, writing
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New gadgets
Anyone else slow to adopt new technology—and then, once you finally do, wonder why on earth you’d waited so long? Last summer, my husband talked me into swapping out my ancient Sony microcassette recorder for a brand spanking new digital … Continue reading
Posted in Freelancing
Tagged Best Buy, Blackberry, digital voice recorder, electronics, email, file, gadget, Internet, interview, iPhone, microcassette recorder, MP3, sony, sound, tape recorder, technology
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Back to my usual weekday routine(s)
I survived the Week Away From Home…or, in this case, the Home Office. My son and I returned to Nashville on Friday evening. I had a great time with my family, but they’re moving to a new house, and it … Continue reading
The freelancer away from home
I’ve been out of town for the past few days, and I haven’t had a chance to post anything here on my blog. Sorry, y’all. I didn’t even say I was going anywhere, either. But I am still alive, really. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Freelancing, Journalism
Tagged assignment, caffeine, cell phone, coffee, coffee shop, colleagues, Diet Coke, freelance, freelance writing, freelancer, Freelancing, home office, interview, journalist, laundry, Mississippi, Natchez, newspaper, newsroom, noise, notes, office, parents, phone, reception, reporter, Verizon, voicemail, work, working, writer
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Working for (or during) the weekend
Raise your hand if you’re working–either as an employee of someone else or as a freelancer–today or at some point over the three-day Memorial Day weekend. I was grousing earlier because I am trying to pin a couple of people … Continue reading
Posted in Freelancing, Holiday, Journalism
Tagged Christmas, freelancer, Freelancing, Holiday, interview, job, Memorial Day, news, newspaper, reporter, Thanksgiving, time off, vacation, weekend
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