Tag: the writing life

Substack Freelancer Gets A White House Press Pass

Hunter Walker, a Substack freelancer, gets a White House press pass, without being attached to a major publication.

Family Upset Over Mac Miller Book

It’s a battle of the books. Two Mac Miller books are on the way. One is authorized by the family. One is not.

Lawmakers Propose New Federal Writers Project

House Reps. Ted Lieu and Teresa L. Fernandez are proposing a new Federal Writers Project, a grant program to address unemployment in the writing community.

Tips To Raise Your Freelance Rates

Are you worried that if you raise your freelance rates you’ll lose clients? Here are tips to help you reduce the risk.

Police Violence Against Journalists Covering Daunte Wright Protests

Police in Minneapolis have once again decided to flex on journalists. This time it’s the reporters covering the Daunte Wright protests.

How To Deal When You’re Getting Rejected

If you’re getting rejected and it’s starting to frustrate you, here’s some advice to help you handle it.

PRO Act 2021 Update: Senator King’s A Co-Sponsor

Senator Angus King has signed on as a co-sponsor for PRO Act 2021, a body of labor legislation that could crush freelancers.

New PPP Loan Extensions & Other Date Changes

On March 30, President Biden signed a law providing PPP loan extensions. That law extended the deadline to apply for first draw and second draw PPP loans until May 31.

New Facebook Freelancing Platform In The Works (Podcast)

A Facebook freelancing platform is in the works to help freelance writers, journalists, and content creators make money.

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