I once had a woman tell me that only journalists notice bylines. She may have been right. But, no matter how many times I’ve seen mine, I still get a kick out of it. The first time I saw my byline in something other than my college or high school paper was when I was [...]

There is a great guide to freelancing on the Writer’s Digest website—the type I would like to write for the blog if I could ever find the time! In the meantime, check out the WD article here if you’re interested in the freelance life. 

I write for a lot of trade publications, so this article on new driver safety regulations that ran in June is a bit tech heavy. But, I wanted to post it for your reading pleasure! Click here to read What’s Your Safety Score: Software Helps Fleets Break Down CSA 2010 Data. It doesn’t matter how many [...]

To be a successful freelancer you need two things—the ability to provide quality work and clients that are willing to pay for that work. When I decided to become a full-time freelancer, I was certain I could provide writing that would make my editors happy. The right preparations also gave me the confidence that I [...]

 
A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz. — Humphrey Bogart 
A few weeks ago we got to take my little guy to his first Major League Baseball game. The sun was shining, the seats were great and the Nationals won. My guy got to have popcorn and his first Cracker Jacks. [...]

I love the quick and dirty tips offered up on Grammar Girl. The girl recently took on bad vs. badly, which is one I’ve caught myself wondering about before, so I thought I’d share the link: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/bad-versus-badly.aspx. 

I’ve turned in the last of my articles, wrapped up a few lingering story questions with an editor and sent out my latest batch of invoices, which means it is time for this little baby to arrive. I still have a few weeks before her official due date, but now would be a great time [...]