Featured Writings

Are you learning from rejection?

Being turned down is painful. It doesn’t matter if rejection comes at the hands of a crush, employer or editor, the sting can as sharp as a scorpion attack. But it’s how you learn from failure that separates the despondent from the successful. As a freelance writer who sends more than 250 pitches a year, […]

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Why I’m not worried about AI tech coming for my job

The hand-wringing is so prevalent I can practically hear the anxious breathing, the knuckles cracking, the flurry of keystrokes to fine-tune that dusty CV. Journalists are worried about AI encroaching on their livelihood, especially in the light of 2022 headlines about CNET employing AI systems to pen articles. Watch out, writers, AI is coming for

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Why you should ask upfront for half the fee for major projects

When I endured the frustration of not getting paid due to a bankrupt client, I realized I didn’t take my own advice: ask for half a project before you submit the first draft.

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Read my latest clips for BBC News, Agriculture Dive

This winter has been busy, due in part to working with several new clients such as Agriculture Dive and ForesightDK.

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My four-part Medium series breaks down how to write tight

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The 5 mistake to avoid when you interview sources

You just landed an interview, ideally in-person, and now you’re wondering how to get the most out of your interviewee. After conducting more than 500 interviews in my work as a freelance journalist, I can attest to how important is to prepare thoroughly and learn to be a strong listener during those one-on-one sessions. But

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If you build it, they might not come. But that’s not the point. Just build it.

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Want to inspire yourself? Read Neil Gaiman’s Art Matters

I'm not being hyperbolic when I say every creative person should read Neil Gaiman's Art Read more

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A question I often get is: How do you hustle to get those freelance gigs? Read more

How being a journalist has made me a stronger creative writer

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The top 3 podcasts for freelance journalists

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How freelance writers can better manage the scourge of rejection

Your pitches will be rejected. No one bats 1000. So how will you recover from that feeling and rebound to freelance another day?

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