Category Archives: Newspaper article

Does a Book Validate You as A Writer?

Posted on August 11, 2019 by thomasfarley01

It’s in every writer’s DNA to want to have a book published but it’s not necessary to prove a writer’s worth. I make little money from my writing but I am still a professional and proud of it. Writing can … Continue reading →

The Greatest Challenges in Writing for Publication

Posted on July 28, 2019 by thomasfarley01

The greatest challenge in writing for publication is word count. It’s set by the editor, it can’t be exceeded. A topic easily explained in 1,000 words becomes tremendously difficult given 250. A reader never knows your word count, only that … Continue reading →

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Her Beautiful Death

Posted on December 3, 2018 by thomasfarley01

Touching, tragic story of Toronto sculptor Gillian Genser, whose work with mussel shells is now killing her. “I spent 15 years sanding and grinding mussel shells to create my sculptures. Then I was diagnosed with heavy-metal poisoning.” https://torontolife.com/city/life/my-beautiful-death/

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How To Make A Living As a Writer (Honestly)

Posted on August 13, 2018 by thomasfarley01

How do you make a living as a writer? Get a full time job writing for a newspaper, magazine, or internet company. It’s impossible to make full time money stringing together part-time jobs. If you’re not regularly employed, view freelance … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Siamese: Postcards from Delaplane

Posted on June 15, 2018 by thomasfarley01

As if I didn’t have enough problems, the Siamese cat has moved her kittens out of the garage. She favors my shirt drawer but has settled, a little grumpily, for a carton box in the bathroom. I must be careful … Continue reading →

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Reporting on Twitter – The Death of Journalism

Posted on May 31, 2018 by thomasfarley01

Since when did covering Twitter amount to reporting? “Ivanka Trump is facing an online backlash for tweeting what one critic called a ‘tone deaf’ photo of herself cuddling her son as outrage grows over a federal government policy to separate … Continue reading →

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An Excellent Guide to Writing Cover Letters and to Making Pitches

Posted on May 11, 2018 by thomasfarley01

Format Magazine is out with a great page on pitching editors: https://www.format.com/magazine/resources/art/how-to-get-published-advice (external link) They advise most of what I’ve recommended over the years but I’d add a few things. Consider making two or three pitches in an e-mail. An … Continue reading →

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