For anyone who ends up here because you are considering going into editorial freelance writing, here is one article by Richard Morgan that you must read before dipping your toes into the somewhat perilous water. I don't have the illustrious portfolio of Morgan and also am nowhere near as entertaining and ballsy, but some of the points he made really resonated with me - which means, the following things will probably happen to you at some point in your freelance life should you choose this … [Read more...]
Saturday
Working Outside
May 21st, 2011
Right now, I am trying to work outside between appointments; the key word here being 'trying'. I've managed to find a nice, cosy bookstore cafe with tall bookshelves, leather armchairs and free Wi-Fi - all the makings of a productive afternoon, but instead here's what's been happening: - The music is a tad too loud. As such retro-80's stuff gets me agitated, while Aretha Franklin (whom they are playing now) gets me sentimental. - I'm seated within full blast of the air-conditioning and … [Read more...]
Sunday
This is pink and this is green
May 15th, 2011
The past few weeks have been busy; not just with work but life in general. - There were the elections in Singapore. For Singaporeans, you'd understand how intense this period was (for the rest of you, this provides a nice sum-up). I always thought I was politically apathetic, but thanks to the daily influx of hundreds of WhatsApp messages and the wonders of social media during the campaign period, I actually got pretty absorbed by the whole thing. It also made me think a lot about my plans … [Read more...]