Escape from New York: Freelance Dispatch

GalleyCat spends way too much time in New York City.

Taking advantage of an unexpected trip home, we interviewed Greg Baldino–a Michigan-based author, writing teacher, and bookstore worker. In this lo-fi video dispatch, Baldino discussed the state of Michigan letters, including: freelancing, National Novel Writing Month, the death of ‘zines, Schuler Books, and how writing culture in Lansing has changed during the recession.

We’d love to escape from New York on a more regular basis. If you are interested in discussing the state of writing in your city or town, email GalleyCat with your thoughts.

Create a social media strategy, launch your campaign, and track the results in our Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting February 16. The online event and workshop will feature speakers including The Onion‘s Baratunde Thurston (left), Facebook’s Morin Oluwole, and bitly’s Tim Devane. Register now.