Can I Afford to Take This Writing Assignment? 4 Questions to Ask Before You Do
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that tomorrow is never guaranteed and time is a stone-cold thief. So, why squander it on an unworthy writing gig?
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How To Write Something True
No one is above being questioned about the accuracy of their work, and those who write nonfiction may be especially scrutinized.
The Good and Bad Side of Google (and Other Search Engines)
All about the beauty and pitfalls of using Google to research your book or other writing.
Get Dressed: A Case for the In-Person Interview
Email and phone interviews are convenient, but you’ll learn infinitely more by sitting down with someone in real time.
Writing Creative Nonfiction That Editors Can’t Refuse
Though there are always matters of taste and every literary journal is different, I suspect that many editors respond to creative nonfiction queries as I do.