Lynn Freehill-Maye is an independent writer and co-chair of this year’s American Society of Journalists Conference (ASJA). She writes about “compelling people and places from her home in upstate New York and beyond.” Before becoming an independent writer,...
Writing about your own life can be tricky. How much do you divulge? Do you tell the people you’re writing about that you’re writing about them? How do you find publications that take essays? Should...
Breaking into journalism post-college can feel daunting. On top of first-job jitters, there are a host of new skills that need to be learned in order to succeed in a now digital-heavy industry. Earlier...
“How to Become an Infopreneur” – that’s the topic we tackled during a recent #ConnectChat featuring Andreea Ayers, CEO and founder of Launch Grow Joy. Writers are constantly looking to earn extra money on the side, or...
One of the hardest parts of becoming a freelance writer is getting your first assignment. How do you find the right magazine for your story idea? And once you do, how to you get...
Many bloggers dream of seeing their Web stats skyrocket out of nowhere. But while every blogger wants this, most have no idea how to achieve it. Is this success something one must work toward,...
Randy Dotinga knows — probably better than anyone — the difficulties of transitioning into full-time freelance work. “I’ve been a full-time freelance writer since 1999. Before that, I was a daily newspaper reporter. It’s amazing that...
One of the most frequent questions we get from writers is, “How do I break into ghostwriting?” To answer that question, we turned to ghostwriting expert Marcia Layton Turner (@MarciaTurner) for her advice and...
If you write in the consumer-products space, you’ve likely either heard of or participated in a Twitter party, an online event hosted by a brand to meet customers, announce a service, launch a product,...
Whether you work for a large publication or are self-employed, it may be challenging to balance all your professional and personal obligations, especially during the holidays. Learning how to “shut off” and appreciate what’s in front of you may seem...
For freelancers looking to grow their career, up isn’t the only direction to go. “Over is the new up!” said Joanne Cleaver (@jycleaver) during the ProfNet #ConnectChat “Making Lateral Moves as a Freelancer.” A freelance business journalist...
There’s more to business writing than earnings and executive appointments. Beyond the sales figures and percentage points is the human element. How do business journalists take a dry business profile and transform it into an article...
You don’t have to be a comedian to inject a little humor into your writing. And even if you don’t consider yourself a funny person, there are tips and tricks you can use to make...
Op-ed pieces have their own structure, length, voice, etc. Knowing how to merge your opinion with factual information is an important part of writing an op-ed piece and attracting readers to your story. Jennifer Finney Boylan,...
When Stephanie Wise graduated from college, she thought she wanted to be a newspaper reporter. However, she realized she needed another resume builder and started the blog Girl Versus Dough. Her blog combined the two things she was...
Is there a science behind running an engaging blog? ProfNet recently asked this question during its #ConnectChat on Twitter. The guest was Clarissa Silva, a behavioral scientist, clinician, and founder of a relationship wellness blog with more...
