Tricks of the trade: clever tips for finding stories at conferences
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by Lesley Evans Ogden How do you nab great stories at conferences? That’s a question I’ve been toying with a lot lately, because in late December 2015, I had…
The Internet ate my homework. (Or: How to save your published web work)
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by Lesley Evans Ogden When you were a kid in grade school you probably became familiar with the worst excuse ever for losing your homework: the dog ate it….
The Born Freelancer Says All I Want for Christmas… Is a USB Microphone
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This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome in the comments….
The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #25 — Frances Bula
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In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian writers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life. Frances Bula knows Vancouver….
5 Snapshot Tips from a Master Photographer
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by Don Genova The digital age has made taking a photo almost as easy as taking a breath. We shoot from our phones, our tablets, our webcams, and yes,…
The Journey to a Balanced Freelance Life
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by Rebecca Hass Working as a freelancer requires a rare combination of skills. At the top of the list has to be flexibility. Freelancers need to have the unique ability…
The Born Freelancer on the Merits of Routine
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This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome in the comments….
Allie Wilkinson: A “how did you do it?” profile.
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by Lesley Evans Ogden Allie Wilkinson is a Washington DC based freelance science journalist. I met her at a freelancer workshop called Courage Camp in Colorado in August 2014, and…
Follow the Money: How to Find Clients & Structure Deals for Freelance Success
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by Miranda Miller Ah, the freelance life… lazing on the beach, trying not to tip the hammock as you reach for that one last piña colada you’ll allow yourself before…
Are you keeping in touch with clients?
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by Sue Horner The client put my business card on his desk. He had held onto it since 2003, after we had worked together on a safety newsletter. That’s right,…