Fire Tips

How to Write, Lesson 4: Reporting & Quoting Like a Pro

This is how people take you seriously.

Jun 17 •

11:28

How to Write, Lesson 3: The 7 Golden Rules for Writing Well

This is the quickest journalism class you'll ever take.

Jun 10 •

10:08

How to Write, Lesson 2: Nailing the Perfect Angle, Title, and Intro

Including tips on how to use AI for brainstorming help.

Jun 3 •

12:22

How to Write, Lesson 1: What Makes a Story Worth Telling

And where it should live.

May 27 •

11:11

Fire Tips: These 7 Things Will Make You Feel Alive

A meta post for meta people.

May 1 •

Fire Tips: 7 Ways to Get Paid for Your Creative Work

If you’re a freelancer, independent contractor, consultant, or working on commissioned pieces, this is for you.

Apr 8 •

Fire Tips: 15 Best-Kept Secrets of Substack

Here's exclusive access to the slides from my in-person panel last week.

Apr 1 •

Fire Tips: 5 Steps to Take When Someone Steals Your Work

Mar 18 •

Fire Tips: 7 Ways to Own & Protect Your Work as a Creative

Recent examples of stolen or copied work are a good reminder to know your rights.

Mar 10 •

Fire Tips: How to Successfully Change Your Niche

Feel like your writing or career is ready to explore a new space? Here are 4 ways to pull off a pivot.

Dec 17, 2024 •

Fire Tips: How to Ask Anyone Anything & Get the Best Responses

9 interviewing skills you need to grill celebs, experts, job candidates, dates... you name it.

Nov 20, 2024 •

Fire Tips: 7 Ways to Market Yourself and Create a Personal Website

My ultimate guide to building, designing, and promoting your persona and portfolio.

Oct 18, 2024 •

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