The Frog Piece

Two and a half years ago I waltzed out of a law office and into a new career as a freelance writer. Despite the fact that I held a JD and had five years legal experience under my belt, when it came to journalism, I was as green as a baby tree frog . . .

Thus begins my latest article online today at MediaBistro.com (it's not about breaking into freelancing, but I think of it as "the frog piece"). Thanks to all the writers who responded to an e-mail I sent out a few months ago asking for thoughts to add to it.

The article is here: Voice from the Other Side: Tips for Editors (30 freelancers sound off on rules they wish their editors would follow).

This is the first article I've ever been nervous about seeing in print -- but it turned out fine. Mostly, I want to say thanks to the editors who have taken a chance and hired me, especially to those who hired me when I was as green as a baby tree frog and barely had a clip to my name. I was (and am) so very grateful. Ribbet.