Why turning down jobs can benefit your freelance writing career
In this post, I break down the various reasons why freelance journalists may want to pass on gigs and instead focus on more enriching opportunities.
My published work in May/June 2021
Find out how I researched, pitched and worked on several intriguing articles in May and June.
What Agatha Christie can teach you about developing characters with just one sentence
In this post, I reveal the one line from Christie’s Nemesis that every writer should emulate.
To write vivid scenes, find the strongest verbs and nouns
Writers who craft compelling scenes recognize the importance of bringing the best verbs and nouns to their scene descriptions. Harlan Ellison and Toni Morrison show us how it’s done.
5 things I wish I knew when I started freelancing
Find out the truisms and practices I wished I followed when I first started working as a freelance journalist
Freelance writers, don’t pitch curveballs. Pitch fastballs
Learn how I equate my yesteryear passion for pitching to my current strategy of querying strong ideas to news editors.
Where I’ve been published – December 2020
From VR-controlled robots to a Toronto deli landmark, my work this month has given me a lot of fun content to cover.
Struck by imposter syndrome? Shut it down like how you’d close an intrusive pop-up ad
If you’re a creative or non-fiction writer, you likely have felt the tendrils of imposter syndrome wrap around your chest. Here’s how to combat this ego-destroying monster.
Where I’ve been published – November 2020
In this edition of “Where is my byline now?” I look at my recent work for BBC News, Fodor’s, and an alumni publication.
My origin story
How did I become a full-time freelance writer and theatre artist? Here’s an abridged version…