Library Haul and Reading List, 3/29/15
Well, this list is a couple of days late, but better late than never. This week’s list is an homage to the late Terry Pratchett. Despite having read all but… Read more »
Author Archives: Jennifer Derrick
Why You Should Shun The Content Mills
Many freelance writers work or have worked for a content mill at some point. Many have regretted the experience. Content mills are websites devoted to posting tons of articles… Read more »
Library Haul and Reading List, 3/21/15
This week’s stack of books is mostly educational, in one way or another. I’m still working on increasing my knowledge of social media and taking some time to explore WWI… Read more »
Writing With The Sims
I confess: I’m a huge fan of the computer game, The Sims. I’ve played it since the first iteration and have spent an embarrassing amount of money and time on… Read more »
The First Library Haul and Reading List, 3/13/15
People are often curious about what and how often I read. The answers are, “Almost anything and all the time.” I can churn through about five books a week unless… Read more »
Practice is Required
My parents were cleaning out their house the other day and decided to get rid of the old piano. Seeing it go to my young cousin brought back memories of… Read more »
Stumbling Into A Writing Career
When people find out that I’m a freelance writer, one of the first things they want to know is, “How did you get into that?” Sometimes it’s just passing curiosity…. Read more »
Find Your Own Path
I once had a writer friend whose entire writing routine was comprised of “rules” he’d learned from successful authors. He got up early to write because that’s what the successful… Read more »