by Britni Danielle | Freebies
Being a writer isn’t all fun and game. It’s hard work. Before you jump into this profession you need to know why you want to be a writer. Because when the going gets tough (and the rejections pour in), you’ve got to be clear on why you’re doing this. Take a...
by Britni Danielle | Freebies
I often get asked, “How can I be a better writer?” Here are a few simple things you can do NOW to improve your...
by Britni Danielle | Freebies
Oh writer’s block, aka Kryptonite for writers. Unless you’re superhuman, you’ve been through it. I certainly have. Here’s how I beat...
by Britni Danielle | Freebies
Interview Highlights… Joonji’s experience in the industry The importance of networking, even if you’re not outgoing – 10:30 minute mark Pitching – 13:00 minute mark Breaking into international markets – 21:00 minute mark Why you don’t need a journalism degree – 23:00 minute mark The importance of social media for writers- 25:00 minute mark Best advice EVER – 26:45 minute mark Find Joonji over on her blog, If I Were to Start A Magazine, or on Twitter...
by Britni Danielle | Freebies
Want to know what the heck The Write Pitch is all about? Check it out.
by Britni Danielle | Freebies
A few months ago I interviewed Chris Brown. After getting prepped by my editors (one wanted me to GO IN and ask him questions that would get me thrown out, the other wanted me to take a softer approach and get him to open up), I stepped into the recording studio to listen to his album and ask him a few questions. Although I’ve interviewed a TON of celebrities over the past 3 years, I was nervous. Was I going to hit him with the Rihanna questions? Was he going to flip out? Did I want him to throw a chair so I’d have something juicy to write about? A surge of adrenaline ran through my body, matched only by his energy as chain-smoked Newports and played songs from his latest album. As I sat there trying to project an air of calmness, I told myself one thing: Just let the story unfold. Here’s the thing, though. While I enjoyed how the interview eventually turned out (and he surprised me with his….humanness), I thought I could have done much, much better. Why? I lacked confidence. Instead of rolling into the interview convinced I could handle anything–his reaction, being thrown out, or being dragged on Twitter by Team Breezy–I wavered. Instead of asking tough, head on questions, I observed the details and found soft-spots where I could gently probe about how he’s grown, how he deals with anger, and what he’d do differently. In the end, the interview showed a different side of pop star, and I’m cool with that, but I definitely learned a lesson that day: you’ve got to be fearless. Writing, by...
