Latest Writing

Not born with talent? Then earn a skill

Most of us aren't born with a talent to be exceptional writers. But we can get there by doing what's available to all of us: honing our skills...

My January 2021 journalism work

In January, I wrote about QR codes for BBC News, the oldest sci-fi bookstore in the world for the Toronto Star, and the medical benefits of magic mushrooms for an alumni magazine...

Busy is a decision

Do you often claim how busy you are in order to avoid the creative project peeking around the corner?...

5 things I wish I knew when I started freelancing

Find out the truisms and practices I wished I followed when I first started working as a freelance journalist...

Freelance writers, don’t pitch curveballs. Pitch fastballs

Learn how I equate my yesteryear passion for pitching to my current strategy of querying strong ideas to news editors...

Where I’ve been published – December 2020

From VR-controlled robots to a Toronto deli landmark, my work this month has given me a lot of fun content to cover...