By Mandy Shunnarah Many writers have dreams of hitting the literary big time, but would like to eat something other than Ramen Noodles while working toward that goal. Peter Bowerman, commercial writer and founder of WellFedWriter.com, offers some advice about finding well-paying freelance gigs writing for businesses with marketing and promotional needs. “Writing commercially… Continue reading Sell Your Writing, Not Your Soul
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Advice for young reporters from Leonard Pitts of Miami Herald
By Ariel Worthy As a student journalist at the University of Alabama, whenever I hear an accomplished journalist speak to an audience, the same question burns in my mind each time: What do I have to do to get to your success? Leonard Pitts Jr., a Pulitzer Prize winning writer with Miami Herald, recently spoke… Continue reading Advice for young reporters from Leonard Pitts of Miami Herald
Can I make a living as a writer?
By Kim Herrington For most people, making a living as a writer is a far off dream in another world where they don’t have bills to pay and can live a life of leisure mulling over the perfect words to start their novel. However, good writers can make a good living with their skills—but it… Continue reading Can I make a living as a writer?
How Writers Can Build and Maintain Business Contacts
By Mandy Shunnarah Peter Bowerman, commercial writer and founder of WellFedWriter.com, spoke at the Alabama Media Professionals Fall Workshop on Thurs., Oct. 10. While the focus of Bowerman’s talk “Love to Write, But Hate to Starve?” was how to be a successful commercial writer, he mentioned a number of networking and marketing techniques that most any kind… Continue reading How Writers Can Build and Maintain Business Contacts
Lessons Learned from the UA Greek System Segregation Story
By Ariel Worthy I must admit that when I decided to attend University of Alabama’s (insert the name of the panel discussion) I wasn’t too sure what to expect. I was hoping the discussion wouldn’t turn into a debate about whose race is right and whose is wrong. The University of Alabama was caught with… Continue reading Lessons Learned from the UA Greek System Segregation Story
Man of the Hour: Author Christopher Paul Curtis
By Chanda Temple Author Christopher Paul Curtis feels comfortable in a library. It’s where he’s written many of his books, including his first one, The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963, which has won numerous awards. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, he will visit the Birmingham Public Library. But it won’t be to work on his… Continue reading Man of the Hour: Author Christopher Paul Curtis