As a journalism instructor and a longtime newsroom dweller, I am constantly reading about the industry and where it’s going. I’m also consuming media all the time, eager to see what’s out there. I’ve also spent more than 20 years in blogging and other online media-related roles, so I read…
My 20-year freelance writing career has been an amazing journey so far. Here's what I wish I knew as a writer 20 years ago.
Friends, I have a new cookbook coming and it's so cool: The Pizza Planet Cookbook, inspired by the iconic pizza shop in Toy Story!
It’s rare that I am left completely speechless, but 2025 has been a series of those rare moments. From unexpected apologies to opportunities I couldn’t have imagined to emotions I never expected, it’s been a wild ride of a year. It all started so calmly. In January, I was in…
As someone who came of age in the 90s, mixtapes hold a special place for me. But these days, playlists are the new mixtape.
Conversations are key when writing about real people, as essayists do. Thoughts on limits, guardrails and ethical writing.
This essay started as a joke between friends and became an experimental essay that was rejected by editors. Why? You decide.
Editing is for your words, not your personality. Here's how and why to avoid changing yourself for others.
I missed my flight today. It's for a trip I have been looking forward to, but somehow I just had my timing all wrong.
The writing process is personalized for every writer. I've found it evolves over time as what you need to enter that creative space morphs.