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Against Wide-Reaching Work (plus a 'zine announcement)
or "Why Your Writing Matters"
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Amelia Buzzard
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"All Cops Wanna Talk" and other things I learned at journalism bootcamp
Advice for any nonfic writer, not just journalists.
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Amelia Buzzard
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Discerning a call to... what?
Seeing divine purpose in your job, even when it’s not ministry-related
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Amelia Buzzard
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Let me lower your blood pressure
Something soothing in the age of Internet "hot takes" and a list of my 2023-24 writings.
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Amelia Buzzard
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“Is it conceited to write about oneself?” June Freelancing Diary.
The personal essay and becoming comfortable with a short vision of the future
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Amelia Buzzard
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I take the baby to interview a Cornell professor—and other freelancing updates.
The freelancing update you've been waiting for.
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Amelia Buzzard
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How to write a successful pitch as a beginner freelance writer—real life examples!
How to get your freelance essays published
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Amelia Buzzard
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What is my schedule like as a full-time mom & part-time writer?
A detailed "Day in the Life" from last Wednesday.
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Amelia Buzzard
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Amelia's 2023 Freelance Writing Wrapped
Celebrating the small triumphs of 2023 in prep for the hard work of 2024.
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Amelia Buzzard
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Virtue, Vice, and Too Many Hats!
Anyone else stressed for Christmas?
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Amelia Buzzard
I'm a Newspaper Woman—and other freelancing updates.
My mindset, list of rejections (full transparency), pay rates so far, and a few sweet triumphs.
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Amelia Buzzard
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The Pros & Cons of Instagram Writing
I tried writing on Instagram, so you don't have to. Would I recommend it for freelance writers? Let’s weigh the pros and cons.
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Amelia Buzzard
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