Field Notes Blog
Field Notes Blog
August 30, 2016
I'm all for stretch goals. But I also know that there are some topics and writing assignments where I am not a good fit — at all. In those cases, it's best to be honest with the client.
July 25, 2016
Some freelance writers ignore your word count limits. That's not a good idea, and here's why.
March 7, 2016
I used to labor over blog posts, especially when I wrote for my own blog, which included selecting and editing photos. But now that I write for clients, I’ve developed a process for writing fast.
January 4, 2016
Whether it’s a ghost-written piece, quotes for an article, or information about a company’s services, creating content often means talking to subject matter experts, and usually by phone. One of the main things I’ve learned from interacting with countless sources is how busy they are.
December 14, 2015
“Writing for the Web.” That was the name of a conference, offered by Shel Holtz, that I attended in San Francisco more than 10 years ago. […]