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What's on your 'Shit List'?
LockSimple

May 7, 2026

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3 min read

What's on your 'Shit List'?

A novel, genuinely effective way of coming up with story ideas.

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Freelancing With Tim
Should you be a generalist or a specialist?

May 5, 2026

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3 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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Freelancing With Tim
How to write better personal essays
LockSimple

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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Freelancing With Tim
How to write better first drafts of your stories

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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Freelancing With Tim
I pored over 700+ job applications. Here are 6 takeaways.
LockSimple

Apr 10, 2026

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6 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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Freelancing With Tim
A quiet truth about getting more freelance work

Dec 16, 2025

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4 min read

A quiet truth about getting more freelance work

Being impressive is one thing. Being an obvious choice puts you on a whole other level.

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Freelancing With Tim
Should you try to kill a 'kill fee'? Maybe ...

Sep 16, 2025

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4 min read

Should you try to kill a 'kill fee'? Maybe ...

Love 'em or hate 'em, they're still a factor

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Freelancing With Tim
How to stop pitching ideas and start pitching stories
LockSimple

Sep 11, 2025

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4 min read

How to stop pitching ideas and start pitching stories

A subtle but crucial difference.

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Freelancing With Tim
The exact text of 2 personal essay pitches that sold

Sep 9, 2025

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3 min read

The exact text of 2 personal essay pitches that sold

Sometimes keeping it simple is best

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Freelancing With Tim
3 things all freelancers should stop stressing about
LockSimple

Sep 4, 2025

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4 min read

3 things all freelancers should stop stressing about

Take a beat, relax, and don't overthink.

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Freelancing With Tim
How much pre-reporting should I do for a pitch?

Sep 2, 2025

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6 min read

How much pre-reporting should I do for a pitch?

A lot less than you probably think

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Freelancing With Tim
Your 15-minute assignment for today

Oct 22, 2024

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3 min read

Your 15-minute assignment for today

It just might get you paid!

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Freelancing With Tim
What is a nut graf, anyway?
LockSimple

Oct 17, 2024

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4 min read

What is a nut graf, anyway?

They're both simpler and more complicated than they seem

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Freelancing With Tim
Is this a conflict of interest?
LockSimple

Oct 9, 2024

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5 min read

Is this a conflict of interest?

That and more in today's Q&A

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Freelancing With Tim
What's on your 'Shit List'?
LockSimple

Jul 25, 2024

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3 min read

What's on your 'Shit List'?

Just go with me here

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Freelancing With Tim
The 3 questions you should end every interview with
LockSimple

Jul 18, 2024

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3 min read

The 3 questions you should end every interview with

A quick path to more story ideas

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Freelancing With Tim

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