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My March/April 2021 journalism and brand work

From Big Data in real estate to predicting where smartphone camera lens technology is heading, I tackled a range of intriguing subjects in the past two months. Isn’t that a key appeal of becoming a freelance writer? Monday’s not like Tuesday, and every week delivers chewy education on whatever topic I’m writing about for my...

Watch my webinar on freelance journalism and landing clients

Check out this free webinar I produced for my work-sharing space, focusing on the strategies I bring to my freelance journalism career...

My February 2021 journalism work

Shortest month of the year but busiest one I’ve had since September, thanks to a slew of BBC News assignments and working with two new clients. I made it a goal to develop relationships with a new client every quarter, and so far I’ve been succeeding. I’m excited to write for The Daily Hive and...

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...

Not born with talent? Then earn a skill

Most of us aren't born with a talent to be exceptional writers. But we can get there by doing what's available to all of us: honing our skills...

My January 2021 journalism work

In January, I wrote about QR codes for BBC News, the oldest sci-fi bookstore in the world for the Toronto Star, and the medical benefits of magic mushrooms for an alumni magazine...