I’m in The Auction for Artists Against Antisemitism

The Artists Against Antisemitism Auction is going on now. Put in your bids — and help a good cause.…

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Writing That Gets Noticed Wins A Zibby Award

I’m so excited to share this news: WRITING THAT GETS NOTICED (getting noticed in the center photo) won a Zibby Award for the “Best Book for The Writer”.…

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The Freelance Writing Direct Podcast is 1 Year Old

Freelance Writing Direct is celebrating a birthday!…

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Writing That Gets Noticed is Now an Official NYU Journalism Course

Hi everyone, I’m so excited to share a piece of good news today with all of you that I’ve been sitting on waiting for it to become a reality!…

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I Spoke at the Annual Writer’s Digest Conference in August

I have been so remiss in writing this post. I spoke at the Writer’s Digest annual conference in NYC this year again at the end of August, and, as usual, had an amazing time.…

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I’m Co-Teaching a Workshop on Pitching and Publishing Reported Essays

I have so much to share. It seems like life is moving very quickly these days. Maybe it has to do with the scientific-based fact that time seems to move faster as you get older.…

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What I Learned During My Book Launch Week for Writing That Gets Noticed To Help You With Yours

Writing That Gets Noticed had its launch week this past Wednesday (June 13th) (yay) and I wanted to share some of the steps I’ve taken to get the word out that have worked.…

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I Received a “Buy This Book” Review from Publisher’s Weekly

Hi everyone, I might have buried the lede in my last post, so I want to move this front and center.…

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I’ve Joined Substack To Allow for Greater Interaction with You

Hi everyone, Well, as April starts, we are looking at beautiful weather here in the Northeast. I hope your part of the country or world is doing its part, too.…

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So Exciting! You Can Pre-Order Writing That Gets Noticed

My book Writing That Gets Noticed is available for pre-order now! What are you waiting for?…

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I’m Moderating a Panel at AWP

Hi everyone, This is my new headshot. What do you think? Lots of exciting news on the publishing front. I’ll start with the panel I’m moderating at AWP in Seattle, WA, called Through a Literary Lens: Craft Techniques to Get You Published in Mainstream Publications on Friday, March 10th from 12:10-1:25 pm.…

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Breaking Down Pitches and Some Updates

Our latest podcast episode breaks down pitches my students have submitted. Also an update on the next Editor-on-call webinar.…

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