Divine inspiration | From the Observer | The Observer
Examining inspiration in meaning and practice.
How does fair-use law work? - By Tim Wu - Slate Magazine
Confused about the rules for fair use? This is a good article on the topic written for the layperson.
How to Be the Cool Kid (Even if You Weren't One in High School) | Copyblogger
This advice goes farther than just blogging, a unique voice can really make a freelancer's career.
I Will Not Read Your Fucking Script - New York News - Runnin' Scared
While we'd all love, love, love to get a notable professional's idea of our work, people tend to take too many liberties in asking professionals they don't even know (or barely know) to read/watch something they've made.
The Press Releases of the Damned!
An interesting illustration of what starts as an overblown press release and then crashes into the real world, in 7 press releases.
George R.R. Martin Is Not Your B*tch
Sometimes readers have ridiculously unrealistic expectations. Neil Gaiman puts one such reader in their place.
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer Guide to Freelancing: FreelanceSwitch
Some good advice for freelancers with a humorous approach.
What's happening to journalism
An excellent piece illustrating why publications that do original investigative content are dying.
YouTube - The Vendor Client relationship - in real world situations
Funny, but sadly true. Be prepared for situations like these.
