Teaching

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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NEW DATE: March 2nd is the new date for Editor-on-Call with New York Times Editor, Julia Calderone

I have another free NYU webinar coming up where I’ll be in conversation with a New York Times editor.…

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What to Reveal and How to Conceal on the Freelance Writing Direct Podcast

Our latest episode is a topic that so many of you can relate to—What to Reveal and How to Conceal!…

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My 4th column in Writer’s Digest, my Zoom NYU classes and other highlights

  Welcome to my newest readers. As soft summer energy turns to the brisker feel of fall, I plan to post more.…

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My Tiny Love Story Is In The New York Times And Other Highlights

Welcome to all my new readers! I’m so excited to connect with you here. I have a lot to share. There has been much movement, not only for me but for my students (I will share about them below and in another post, and I’m always so proud of what they are achieving in and out of my classes).…

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I Had 2 Articles In The New York Times This Summer

Hello to all my new readers and writing students! I imagine many of you are joining me here from my NYU classes (Writing Parenthood, Writing Midlife & Beyond, Writing Health and Beauty and a Journalism class for high school students) and Writer’s Digest classes (I teach three classes, including on Pitching, Getting Started in Writing and Personal Essay Writing).…

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