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Two weekends ago, I spent my Saturday and Sunday in Washington, D.C. (for the first time—yeah!) at the 7th Annual Military Blogging Conference … and an interesting subject arose during one of the panels. Are blogs dying? And therefore, subsequently, is the … Continue reading
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Before you ask … NO, I haven’t read it. But that doesn’t mean it’s not blog-worthy. If you haven’t heard about “50 Shades of Grey” yet, you might as well be living in a cave … an ice cave … … Continue reading
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I used to hate PR (public relations) people when I worked on the newspaper. And really, I still kinda cringe when someone calls me a PR professional. “I’m in media relations,” I always correct them. I don’t spin. I don’t … Continue reading
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I first learned about The Daily Source because they followed me on Twitter. Just another wannabe online news outlet, I initially thought. Boy, was I wrong! After checking out their follower count (20,000+), I decided to give them a follow-back. … Continue reading
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My boyfriend asked me if I want a Kindle for Hanukkah this year. “What?” I responded, almost offended. “Why?” I felt horrible immediately, because he was just trying to be attentive. You see, I’ve been reading a lot lately, and … Continue reading
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Lately, it seems the world is occupying itself. I’ve heard activists say they’re protesting everything from corporate greed (understandable) to gambling (OK, well maybe not this exactly, but something equally as ridiculous). I get it, the world is ticked off. … Continue reading
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I learned to hate not a particular person, but an idea. A way of thinking. Sept. 11, 2001 is the day I learned to hate organized religions—all of them. That’s because the night of Sept. 10 was the first time … Continue reading
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How many of us writers dream of making it onto the New York Times Bestseller’s list? For Bruce Cameron, that dream came true with A Dog’s Purpose—soon to be a DreamWorks movie, too. I actually heard about Bruce’s “novel for … Continue reading
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Ever wonder what those big-time New York City editors look for in a story pitch? Or how successful authors pulled off a great book deal? Today, journalist and author Caitlin Kelly shares some of her secrets as a former senior editor … Continue reading
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I have a VERY special treat for you today. Jane Friedman, former publisher of “Writer’s Digest” and publishing industry expert, agreed to a Q&A for “Rogue Writer.” Jane took time from her busy schedule to answer 10 questions, so that … Continue reading
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For the first time ever, self-published authors may have a shot at placing their books on the shelves of Barnes and Noble–so to speak. This news, reported in a Feb. 24 article published by GalleyCat on Mediobistro.com, comes right as Borders … Continue reading
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Calling all writers who want to make a difference! The Red Cross needs you. My local chapter of the Red Cross, knowing of my writing reputation, pinged me on Twitter with information on a new national Red Cross campaign that … Continue reading
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The world of psychiatry has a new addiction disorder to jumble our brains even more. And creative minds: beware. It’s called “Internet Addiction Disorder.” I read about this new baby from an article published by Norton Cybercrime News called, “Is … Continue reading
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We’ve reached a new height in the age of American consumerism—Scrabble in a banana. Yes, I found this new gem while stopping at Walgreens the night before Thanksgiving to grab some contact solution. You can purchase this enlightening invention for … Continue reading
Ever wonder HOW to find the right editor at a magazine to whom you should pitch that amazing story idea? You may or may not have heard this before, but it holds true, even in today’s digital world: the magazine … Continue reading
Shari Lopatin is an award-winning Arizona writer, journalist, and media strategist who's been published regionally, and nationally. She began her career as a newspaper reporter and now writes both creatively and for the corporate world, doubling as a media strategist. She blogs every other Thursday about writing tips, funny stories, industry news, and media strategies.
