I used to be a freelance journalist. I gave up and went over to the dark (corporate) side where I am now a copywriter for big tech companies. This is a summary of a longer post on my blog that tries to sum up whatever lessons I can remember about being a freelance hack. Your mileage may vary.  Continue reading...

Need some company as you wrestle words to the page? Check out these online communities for writers:

Critters (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror)

Forward Motion For Writers

Toasted Cheese

RAWSISTAZ

These authors blog about writing and the writing life -- and review books, a move that has stirred a bit of controversy (read this LA Times article for the scoop).

Seedcake

Maud Newton

Silliman's Blog

Moby Lives

The doctors and nurses who put together these blogs write eloquently -- and often humorously -- about their lives, professions, fellow practitioners and you, their patients! Wondering how not to fake an illness? Read on...

Emergiblog, the life and times of an ER nurse

ER Nursey

Dr. Val & The Voice of Reason

Doc Around The Clock

Writing about your family history? These blogs offer stories, advice and inspiration:

Family History Circle

Hays & Greene Family History Blog

The Oracle of OMcHody

Genealoge

The World of my Ancestors

From practical advice to raising children while disabled, the authors of these blogs write engaging, touching and funny posts about the thrills, chills -- and, ultimately, the joys of parenting:

Ask Moxie

Sweet Juniper!

Indigo Girl

Twinkle Little Star