When I was younger and first starting to take creative writing seriously, I thought being “a good writer” meant constructing lengthy, flowy passages of elaborate text with the longest, most complex words possible. I thought I should aim to write something with the highest reading level possible, use words understandable only by people who hadContinue reading “The Importance of Snappy Copy”
Category Archives: News Writing
[Guest Post] NaNoWriMo and Writing Immediacy
It was the afternoon of Jan. 13, 2000, and I was waiting at Microsoft’s headquarters to be ushered into a press conference with my fellow media elites. We had no idea why Microsoft had summoned us, other than it was a big announcement. Initially, I was embarrassed that I didn’t know what was going onContinue reading “[Guest Post] NaNoWriMo and Writing Immediacy”
Banned Books Week 2011: Name Your Poison
Banned Books Week, an observation held each year by the American Library Association, starts today and lasts through October 1, the end of this week, to raise awareness of books that are currently or have been banned from schools, libraries, and more simply because they were controversial. Some books that have been banned include J.Continue reading “Banned Books Week 2011: Name Your Poison”
25 August: Contributions
I had two articles posted on myUT today! Doctoral candidate awarded $12,000 research grant UT student-created website encourages safe online commerce Both were in Monday’s print issue of UT News. Yesterday, an article was posted on myUT (printed on Monday also) about this year’s Music Fest event at UT, which I wrote. It’s got 30Continue reading “25 August: Contributions”
August 2011 Current Freelancing Prices
Currently offering freelance writing, editing, and social media management services. Many prices are negotiable, so don’t be afraid to ask for help finding services to fit your budget. WRITING Resumes: $30 flat rate (1-5 pages) Press Releases: $25, $15 nonprofit, +$10 for mailing/media contact services Scriptwriting/Script Adaption: Variable Document Design: Negotiable EDITING Resume editing/formatting: $30Continue reading “August 2011 Current Freelancing Prices”
Feliza Casano 