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5 Ways Fiction Writing Prepared Me for Nonfiction Freelancing

From rejection letters to deadlines, fiction writers already have the skills they need to thrive as nonfiction freelancers.

When I was a devoted writer of fiction only, I understood the minuscule odds of my "making it" as a published author, but I believed I was different. I believed that my work ethic, my…

Amanda Layman Low

Q&A With Film Freelance Writer Richard Schertzer

Can you briefly describe your job as a freelance writer in the film industry? I write for three different media outlets related to the film industry. I am a writer for Sportskeeda, Fansided, Medium, and…

Jess Focht

How Sabrina Proffitt Launched Her Own Lifestyle Magazine

Sabrina Proffitt, editor-in-chief of The Zillennial Zine, shares her career path and journey starting her own lifestyle magazine. 1. What made you want to start your own magazine? I've worked for a ton of magazines,…

Jess Focht

How Portia Stewart Built a Career as a Creative Consultant

Creative consultant Portia Stewart shares her career journey and advice. 1. What made you want to start your own company? I was inspired to launch Mind Full Creatives because I saw a disconnect between the…

Jess Focht