There is just something about short stories that I have always loved. Now that I’m a mom and my pleasure reading time is limited, I appreciate them even more. Short stories are there for me when I only have a few minutes to read and even if I’m running on empty, they never seem too [...]
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Ten Commandments for a Happy Writing Life
I always have fun flipping through The Pocket Muse by Monica Wood. It is a little book full of big inspiration and writing advice. My favorite entry is the Ten Commandments for a Happy Writing Life. Here they are:
1. Don’t wait for inspiration; establish a writing habit.
2. Take time off.
3. Read voraciously.
4. Shut out the inner critic.
5. Claim a space.
6. Claim some [...]
Writing: The State of Freelance Rates
There was an interesting article in the LA Times today about the downward trend in freelance rates. I would write more about it, but I have a story due tomorrow (one that I am getting paid for) and I need to get writing! So, I’ll just post the link to the article, Freelance Writing’s Unfortunate New [...]
Writing: Quote of the Day
“When you first start writing, you never fail. You think it’s wonderful and you have a fine time. You think it’s easy to write and you enjoy it very much, but you are thinking of yourself, not the reader. He does not enjoy it very much. Later, when you have learned to write for the [...]
Writing: Now on Newsstands
The sidebar to a feature story I wrote on warehousing technology is up online. You can read it on Transport Topics’ Web site here.
Test Your Speed
Freelance writer Mindy Long shares a tip on ensuring you’re getting what you’re paying for when it comes to your internet speed.
Author Q&A: Loraine Despres (Part 2)
Freelance writer and avid reader Mindy Long presents the second half of her Q&A with best-selling author Loraine Despres. Loraine dishes about the writing life, her novels and more.
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