News from the Muse
Welcome to Boston Globe and Brazen Careerist readers! Thanks for checking out my blog. In case you’re curious what The Urban Muse is all about, I’ve compiled a list of some of my “greatest hits” to get...
View ArticleGuest Blog Post on Brazen Careerist
Yesterday, my guest “Twentysomething” blog post went live on Brazen Careerist. It’s a little different from what you’ll read here on The Urban Muse, but so far a lot of people have said it resonates...
View ArticleClips: I Enjoy Being a Girl
Guys, you may want to sit this one out, because these two writing clips are decidedly feminine: At Home Bar BasicsMega Byte
View ArticleNever Rely on the Web for Your Writing Clips
Here’s a lesson I learned the hard way this week: don’t rely solely on links for your clips. One of my favorite lifestyle articles was posted online until the website stopped publishing. Fortunately, I...
View ArticleGet People to Read Your Blog
“How to promote a blog” is one of those search phrases that consistently brings a steady stream of traffic to this blog. Seems everyone wants to boost their readership and increase their page views. I...
View ArticleCheck Out the June Issue of SELF
Run, do not walk, to your nearest bookstore/library/grocery store and flip to page 29 of Self magazine. That would be yours truly writing about a new website where you can Buy Your Friend a Drink....
View ArticleWelcome, Media Bistro readers!
Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! My latest article on MediaBistro.com just went live, so some of you may be reading The Urban Muse for the first time. Thanks for reading! Here is an overview...
View ArticleTurn Setbacks into Successes
One of my favorite parts of freelancing is writing about topics I’m passionate about. I often find myself getting really excited when I read about women who have the courage and the vision to start...
View ArticleThe Essay That Defied My Expectations
Last week I had this wacky idea that I could write an essay about attending one of my brother’s campaign events and get it published before the election. My first thought was “That’s crazy! Most of the...
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No Writing Clips? Here’s How to Land an Assignment Without Them
Pining for writing clips? Don't despair! When I teach freelance writing, students often ask what they should do if they don’t have any published clips (which is another name for writing samples). Often...
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