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Side Effects of Writing Fiction

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

A few weeks ago, Health magazine came out with a ranking of the ten most depressing jobs in America. Writing came in at number five, right after Justin Bieber’s bodyguard and Lindsay Lohan. Reasons cited were frequent rejection, irregular pay, … Continue reading →

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The Health Hazards of Freelancing

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Twice during my career, I’ve jettisoned the 9-5 world for the independence and flexibility of freelancing. Twice I’ve had to face the pitfalls of being my own boss: the long hours searching for clients, the pulsating pressure of an hour … Continue reading →

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Have You Hugged Your Proofreader Today?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Every glamorous profession requires its share of trench workers. For every Kate Moss wannabe strutting down the catwalk during Fashion Week, there are dozens of people toiling away behind the curtain to make sure she doesn’t fall on her pretty … Continue reading →

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Best And Worst Jobs of 2010

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

As if you didn’t already know where your job stacks up against, say, that dream you always had of ditching the suit and tie and becoming a lumberjack, a ranking of the 200 best and worst jobs of 2010 was … Continue reading →

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