Skills
The practical side of freelance journalism
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May 19, 2026
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6 min read
How to keep rejected pitches alive
Sure, know when to cut your losses, but some ideas are just too good to drop.
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May 12, 2026
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4 min read
How to pitch multiple outlets the same idea at the same time
Plus: More Zoom workshops this month
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May 7, 2026
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4 min read
What's on your 'Shit List'?
A novel, genuinely effective way of coming up with story ideas.
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May 5, 2026
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4 min read
Should you be a generalist or a specialist?
Plus: Lots of upcoming Zoom workshops, and discounts for one-on-one coaching!
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Apr 30, 2026
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2 min read
How to write better personal essays
Personal essays can be one of the most difficult, intimidating forms of storytelling. Here's some help from a top-notch editor.
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Apr 28, 2026
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3 min read
How to write better first drafts of your stories
Better first drafts come from alignment, not perfection.
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Apr 10, 2026
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7 min read
I pored over 700+ job applications. Here are 6 takeaways.
Remember: Don't take rejection personally, because it truly is not. The odds — and system — are stacked against you.
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Apr 8, 2026
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5 min read
What to do when your story is falling apart
Don’t give up and take that L too soon. A lot of the time your story is salvageable if you go about it the right way.
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Dec 18, 2025
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4 min read
The Great EOY Purge: It's time to dump some of your clients
Is that paycheck really worth the emotional cost?
