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Tag Archives: source
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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iLove it
A few days ago, I wondered which new phone I should choose. In case you were waiting anxiously to find out what I chose, I’ll let you know. I’m sure it will surprise no one that I went with the … Continue reading
Posted in Freelancing, Random musings
Tagged assignment, At&T, Blackberry, Droid, editor, email, freelance, Internet, iPhone, phone, 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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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
Let me call you “sweetheart”
Two of my favorite writing-related blogs had very interesting discussions this week about whether it’s reasonable to get annoyed when a client (or source) calls you by a name like “sweetheart.” Tamara first raised the topic at Freelance Parent. Then Allena … Continue reading
Posted in Freelancing, Journalism, Random musings
Tagged affection, bless your heart, blog, client, darling, dear, freelance, freelance parent, garden wal publications, interview, lied, nickname, patonizing, professional, slur, source, sugar, sweetheart, worry, writer
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How Can I Miss You, if You Won’t Go Away?
You know what one of the hardest things about being a freelance writer is? I mean, other than not having bored coworkers to shoot the breeze with over the top of your cubicle or bad office coffee to complain about? Not being … Continue reading
Posted in Freelancing, Journalism
Tagged avoid, coworker, evasion, freelance, freelance assignment, interview, interviewing, persistent, reporter, source, stake, stakeout, talk, write, writer
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