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 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
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
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
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
This winter has been busy, due in part to working with several new clients such as Agriculture Dive and ForesightDK.
Check out my latest clips in Fast Company, BBC News, Toronto Star
Find out where I’ve been published and what I’ve been working on this summer!
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 […]
Freelance Journalists: What you should do (and not do) after you send your pitch to editors
Once you click SEND on your emailed pitch to an editor, relief washes over your bones and you unclench your jaw. Done and done! But are you, really? In one sense, sure. You just sent a pitch for a story idea that fills you with such confidence, you even told your parents you might get […]
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?
My February 2021 journalism work
Shortest month of the year but busiest one I’ve had since September, thanks to a slew of BBC News assignments and working with two new clients. I made it a goal to develop relationships with a new client every quarter, and so far I’ve been succeeding. I’m excited to write for The Daily Hive and […]