Latest Writing
Introducing my new PR consulting service to help brands get media attention
03/08/2025
I’ve been quietly working with several brands and non-profits over the past couple of years to ensure journalists and editors write about their new products, services or initiatives. I feel like it’s time to not be so quiet about it. As you’ll see on my website, I’ve added a quick explainer on what I do...
Are you learning from rejection?
11/20/2024
Being turned down is painful. It doesn’t matter if rejection comes at the hands of a crush, employer or editor, the sting can be 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 emails more than 250 pitches a...
Why I’m not worried about AI tech coming for my job
06/17/2024
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...
Read my latest writing in the new Portfolio page
03/24/2024
It’s about time I levelled up my website by alerting visitors to my latest journalistic and brand writing. That’s why I worked with my web designer to launch my new PORTFOLIO page on this website, which included my work for news outlets such as BBC News, The Toronto Star and Fast Company, as well as...
Why you should ask upfront for half the fee for major projects
01/25/2024
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...
Read my latest clips for BBC News, Agriculture Dive
12/05/2023
This winter has been busy, due in part to working with several new clients such as Agriculture Dive and ForesightDK...