Carol asks: I recently submitted a health-related article to a local magazine, and my main source asked to be referred to by her first name and last initial. My editor replied that anonymity is reserved for sensitive subject matters, maiden names aren’t allowed (I thought that could be a compromise), and requested that I convince …… Click here to keep reading…
Feb 7, 2008 Advice, You Ask, We Answer
Feb 4, 2008 Ass, Editors, Personal yammerings
Susan asks: Question about freelancers who are single (or have a spouse who is also self-employed)… How do you show proof of employment so you can get approved for credit cards or a mortgage?
When my husband and I bought our first house in 2000, we had to get letters from a few of our editors …… Click here to keep reading…
Feb 4, 2008 Advice, You Ask, We Answer
RW blog reader Tiffani handily won the match the movie to the state contest with a total of 47 points. Congrats, Tiffani! A gift certificate from Fandango is heading your way.
I was amazed by how many movies you all came up with! My Delaware was “American Splendor” and Rhode Island was “Reversal of Fortune.” Remember …… Click here to keep reading…
Feb 4, 2008 Contests
One of my favorite organizational tools is a plain old dry-erase board. In fact, I have two: one for my interview schedule, and one to list my assignment due dates and to-dos that are too far in the future to put on my daily to-do list (like conferences that take place months from now). You …… Click here to keep reading…
Feb 3, 2008 Advice, Organization
