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!
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Soon to be writing for Inside.com!
I am proud to announce you’ll soon be seeing my name pop up on Inside.com and the Inside app (for iOs, Blackberry, and Android). Time to put that news writing and journalism experience to work! I made this video about it because I’ve been making lots of videos for my Wichita radio listening audience on…… Continue reading Soon to be writing for Inside.com!
My first freelance writing gig is in!
I am once again writing SEO copy as well as social media updates. The last time I wrote SEO copy, we didn’t have social media to contend with, so that’s one change. I started working on this type of writing in 2006 when I took a job at SEO firm Submitawebsite.com. Back then, we could…… Continue reading My first freelance writing gig is in!
The power of blogging
I have this friend who has the ultimate slash career. He’s a teacher/radio DJ/wrestling ring announcer/wedding DJ/comedian/actor/small business owner/entrepreneur. He’s doing pretty well with his businesses but he has a new one he wants to spread the word about. But he says he doesn’t know how. I told him he needs to go online to…… Continue reading The power of blogging
Twitter tips for journalists
140characters.com has a decent post about Twitter tips for journalists. I would add to it though. Not that there are forgotten tips here. When the list says to verify sources — something important for a story whether it involves Twitter or not, it doesn’t hurt to be more specific. There are lots of people by…… Continue reading Twitter tips for journalists
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