Since 2005, the number of people working from home has grown by over 100 percent. This is largely thanks to the increasing number of technological tools that enable companies from numerous industries to create remote work opportunities. However, just because […]
Three and a half years ago, I stopped swimming. Before the abrupt drop-off, I’d go to the local rec center and swim a few miles’ worth of laps five times a week. I loved the practice itself: the smell of […]
Today’s publishing landscape is shifting. Traditional publishing used to be seen as the only relevant choice and self-published books were looked down on as unrefined or unprofessional. Now, both avenues are reputable and worthy choices, but each has its strengths […]
Last winter I was given the opportunity to work as a library assistant in a research library for three months. I’d never done any kind of library work before, but I was intrigued by the idea. Before I knew it, […]
Life and Writing Advice is a blog series intended to help writers, editors, and freelancers learn from each other. Sometimes the most helpful information is knowing that we’re not alone in our experiences, that others can empathize with us, and […]