Jun 12, 2019 | Freelance Writing
My Internet research presentation was born in 2009 shortly after my book came out. It was related as Taking Aim was created out of intensive research for people and events 30 years earlier. It is not historical fiction as there is nothing fictional about it. It could...
May 11, 2019 | News and comment
Long before Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, San Francisco offered affordable healthcare to all residents. The Healthy San Francisco program costs are substantially less than private health insurance plans. Tse Dong Chow,...
Apr 11, 2019 | News and comment
I get asked a lot about how I begin my research on a new article. Well, I tell you, it depends on the topic. However, some tasks are always the same. I always begin with secondary research. What is that, you say? It is what has already been written, if anything. What...
Feb 23, 2019 | Freelance Writing
I have never taken a course in journalism. Some would characterize my development as a news person as having been “organic.” What does that even mean? Well, I’ll just tell you my story and you can decide if it makes sense. Let me go way back to the beginning of my...
Feb 14, 2019 | Freelance Writing
My husband likes to say I’m a “sole contributor.” What he means by that is that I like to work alone. It’s true. My entire career has consisted of working on my own. I like to stay just put me in front of my computer and leave me alone to do my job. Writing, whatever...
Feb 2, 2019 | Freelance Writing
I’m in the middle of researching an article for Truthdig.com and I’m reflecting on the process and how not to get surprised when my research may take me to some unexpected places. And in particular, this story. I pitched a particular point of view and was sure I was...
Jan 24, 2019 | Freelance Writing
Working from home? Not an option for everyone. There seem to be two schools regarding writing from home or in a coffee shop: Works for some and not for all. I’m in the middle. I find office settings very conducive to getting work and writing accomplished. I also am...
Jan 13, 2019 | Freelance Writing
Lately I’ve seen several posts and questions from people who are writing their first book, but getting comments from people telling them they will never get published or, if they self-publish their books will never get found for read. They will tell you their story...
Jan 11, 2019 | Freelance Writing
As long as I can remember, the phrase New Year’s Resolutions inspired guilt in me. I realize I had no obligation to answer this question or to make a “resolution” to do something different or fulfill a goal I let slide the year before. However, I do appreciate the...
Dec 21, 2018 | Freelance Writing
What’s the Difference Writing Hard News, Feature and Investigative Journalism? I’ve been a writer and journalist various formats most of my professional career. I’ve been a reporter of hardnews, features and investigative pieces. It’s been an interesting ride and if...
