I’m reading a book by Lama Surya Das about Buddhist values, and there’s a lot of talk about the beginner’s mind. I also learned about this concept when I studied shorin ryu karate. The beginner’s mind is an attitude of openness and the belief that there’s always more to learn.
I think the beginner’s mind is …
Jun 29, 2009 Advice, Observations, Self improvement, Writing
When you don’t hear back from an editor regarding an article pitch, do you slink away and send your query to the next magazine on your list — or do you follow up?
Following up is an important part of a writer’s business. One writer I interviewed for The Renegade Writer’s Query Letters That Rock told …
Jun 22, 2009 Writing
The Ultimate Pastor: Uplifting Stories and Profound Advice about Faith and Fellowship with Rev. Todd Outcalt will feature full color photos and true stories from those who devote their lives to spreading God’s word.
From pastors and members of the Christian writing community, we are seeking stories that can be inspiring, humorous, enlightening, or motivating, and …
Jun 19, 2009 Writing
To find sources, I sometimes use Help a Reporter Out (HARO), a free service for writers that sends their source requests to thousands and thousands of members.
When I put out a request for sources, I like to thank all the people who get back to me. But with the overwhelming response I have gotten …
Jun 17, 2009 Writing
My new office doesn’t have phone service (because I’m too cheap to buy it), so I’ve been looking for ways to record interviews with my iPhone. The solutions I’ve read about sound not-quite-reliable to me — also, I have the cheapest iPhone plan, meaning I don’t have many minutes.
My writing buddy and fellow FLXer Elaine …
Jun 15, 2009 Cool products, Cool tools, Interviewing
