May 19, 2026
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5 min read
Sure, know when to cut your losses, but some ideas are just too good to drop.
May 14, 2026
4 min read
Plus: Upcoming Zoom workshops, and discounts for one-on-one coaching!
May 12, 2026
In a word: gracefully.
May 7, 2026
3 min read
A novel, genuinely effective way of coming up with story ideas.
May 5, 2026
Plus: Lots of upcoming Zoom workshops, and discounts for one-on-one coaching!
Apr 30, 2026
2 min read
Personal essays can be one of the most difficult, intimidating forms of storytelling. Here's some help from a top-notch editor.
Apr 28, 2026
Better first drafts come from alignment, not perfection.
Apr 21, 2026
The way we present ourselves and our work can be the difference between landing an assignment and getting passed over.
Apr 16, 2026
It starts with broadening your idea of what freelance work you can do.
Apr 14, 2026
6 min read
There are countless ways to pitch every story, but there are very, very few concrete rules that apply to every pitch.
Dec 23, 2025
1 min read
It's been a rough year, but our community came together in huge ways.
Dec 18, 2025
Is that paycheck really worth the emotional cost?
Oct 9, 2025
Every pitch is different, but there are some common themes you should look for — both to include and to avoid
Sep 19, 2025
100% serious y'all
Sep 4, 2025
Take a beat, relax, and don't overthink.
Aug 14, 2025
It's vital to get this part right — messing up in the early stages can spell disaster for your entire story.
Jul 17, 2025
7 min read
"There are too many factors for me to mentally or emotionally take full responsibility for a rejection. So, I don’t."
Oct 22, 2024
It just might get you paid!
Oct 17, 2024
They're both simpler and more complicated than they seem
Aug 23, 2024
Who has the time to sit around wait?
Jul 25, 2024
Just go with me here
Mar 26, 2024
The power of the cold email
Mar 12, 2024
8 min read
Advice from a reporter who did it
Mar 5, 2024
And where she finds all of that work
Feb 27, 2024
