January 2011
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On Journalism
Last month, I transitioned from a “proper” job as the editor of a small newspaper to a freelancer. Now that the novelty of working at home and out of cafes at whatever hours I choose is wearing off, I’ve made some observations.
To be completely honest, what I’m going to miss most about my job, besides the people I worked with, is the press previews, free passes, and...
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The Journalist as Timekeeper
One morning a couple of months ago when I still had a job (a painful 9:15 am to be exact, about five hours before my brain tends to wake up), a colleague and I interviewed one of the trumpeters of St. Mary’s Church (if you don’t know what I’m talking about, I suggest clicking the afore-mentioned link to read about an awesome legend that involves a Tatar warrior with rather...
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Freelance is not a fancy word for not having employment; it is a fancy word for not wanting employment.
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“Despite all this, I’ve stubbornly stuck to my basic plan of being an artist,...”
– Don’t Panic! | Pixiq
I have to share this as it’s damn good advice from one of my favorite photographers from one of my favorite countries.
I recommend this post (and the entire blog) not just to photographers, but to anyone in a creative field, especially those trying to freelance it....
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“Remember, someone you know, respect, and interact with every day is an...”
– Caring for Your Introvert - Magazine - The Atlantic
My New Year’s gift to you, fellow introverts.