Hot take?

I don't think anyone is looking for an entry-level or mid-level writer.

I think that just means they want to pay lower rates.

It's also very hard to quantify 'mid-level.' No one will publish a 'mid-level' piece.

Working for a European company taught me one amazing thing.

Fridays are for planning the weekend, looking forward to the weekend, and being excited about the weekend.
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The right wing is frothing at the mouth at the prospect of major clashes between students and police. It will give them the 'Biden's America is spiraling out of control' story they crave. The most important thing D mayors and governors can do is NOT give them that story.

Last time we had a leader who was officially immune and above the law, his name was King George III.

Don't miss out on this - Rupert Cornwell Award: £5,000 bursary for budding foreign correspondents independent.co.uk/news/media/rup…

Gross

Just saw a job description that said you should apply if you think you're in the top 1% of writers.
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A gorgeous goodbye. I’m sure this will resonate for so many journalists, me included.

Better exists in so many other industries and roles. And yes, the exit is challenging. Yes, learning something new is challenging.

But you deserve to walk away if this is no longer…

one thing i've noticed is that small businesses always pay their invoices early or on time, and big businesses are almost always late 🫠

The 19th is excited to announce that veteran journalist @Byfernandas is joining as managing editor to help shape our coverage during this crucial election year and beyond. bit.ly/3UiI0BZ

Why do I keep seeing 'fiction novel'?! I know I keep banging on about this, but a novel IS fiction, by definition. Fiction novel is like saying 'poetry poem' or 'musical song'. Everybody has to stop with 'fiction novel' right now. Thank you ;-)

Anyone who says a million dollars isn’t that much money doesn’t have a million dollars saved & invested.

If they did, they would know how hard it is to acquire this much money and they would never diminish that.

We cannot have a discussion about the low birth rate without acknowledging that parents are left with almost zero resources and exorbitant childcare costs.

And we’re criticized for having to take time out of work to care for our kids. It is near impossible.

The French Window #DodProcter

If this was a functioning democracy, we wouldn’t be waiting for 2 justices who took secret gifts from billionaires and 3 others appointed by a criminal to tell us whether it’s OK for the president to murder his rivals.

Any travel writers in my network know Ottawa or Louisville, Kentucky well to commission for a city guide? Please get in touch at my email in my bio if that's you. Thank you!

Stopped to get lunch, wearing my scrubs.
Girl behind the counter: “Are you a nurse?”
“Medical student.”
“So you’ll be a doctor?”
“Yes, next year.”
“That’s so cool! I always wanted to be a doctor.”
“You could do it!”
“Girl, I work at Subway.”
“Girl, my first job was at Subway.” 💁🏻‍♀️

David Roberts I remember all the women who came before us. It was worse for them and yet they dug in, grew food, nurtured and educated new generations, fought for rights, created civilizations, made art and music, suffered, loved, danced, sang songs and so much more.

I owe them. I persevere.

How do women not die of rage aneurysms every day?