Freelancers and independent contractors can learn a lot from each other. Sometimes we learn things directly. Sometimes indirectly. I’ve recently had a series of tradesmen repairing exterior and interior storm damage to the house. A team of at least a dozen roofers descended early one morning to replace the garage roof and a flat roof … Read more
Dealing with publicists is a big part of my job. Most publicists understand there’s a symbiotic relationship between themselves and writers. (With editors, too, for that matter.) But every so often you encounter a publicist with a superiority complex. Close encounters with unpleasant publicists Years ago a publicist set up an interview with one of … Read more
I can’t believe it’s May 10 and I haven’t yet mentioned Writers Worth Month—and this is its 10th anniversary. Writers Worth Month was founded by the wonderful wordsmith Lori Widmer whose Words On the Page is one of a handful of writing blogs I visit multiple times per week. You can read all about how … Read more