I feel like a kid at Christmas unwrapping that Red Rider BB Gun. I’m writing music news — and only music news — all this week for Inside.com (and the Inside app for Android, iOs, and Blackberry). Follow the news feed here. I have found myself in a music journalism position over and over again in life.…… Continue reading This week — music news only for Inside.com!
Tag: Boston University
The first published thing is online!
I’m so excited! Not even three months unemployed and I’m published already. Check it out on TasteTablet.com, a new platform for the young and savvy (my words, not theirs). I like how they have the site organized into various senses and with users able to create their own “magazines.” I could probably start up about…… Continue reading The first published thing is online!
Should I get an MFA in creative writing?
I really hope someone will see this post and comment openly and honestly. Because I came across this blog started by some ’08 MFA grads and it’s really got me thinking. I really just want a master’s degree. I could get it in anything. But getting an MFA in creative writing just sounds so fun…… Continue reading Should I get an MFA in creative writing?
I finished my degree at Boston University!
I finally finished! I’ve been attending the Boston University Executive Undergrad Degree Completion Program online since January 2007. The program is run through BU’s Metropolitan College and is designed for adults who wish to finish their college degrees. I was in my 20s when I began and I wasn’t even the youngest person in the…… Continue reading I finished my degree at Boston University!
The downside of sovereignty
Now that I’ve raved about the sovereignty of working for oneself as a freelance writer…let me tell you about the downside. The one thing that was lacking for me as a freelancer who worked at home was one of the most important: peers. Say what you want about your coworkers, but they are essential. Having…… Continue reading The downside of sovereignty
Writer Heather Larson 