My last day at the Federal Way Mirror was Nov. 22. I start at The Olympian on Dec. 3. Until then, I am temporarily free from wage slavery!
I look forward to learning a new beat and making an immediate impact. The staff is talented and could teach me a few things about journalism. It has been nearly eight years since I worked for a daily newspaper. The pace and deadline pressure give me a buzz.
Throughout my career, I have always worked to improve my craft. The key thing to practice is consistent production — as in producing something every day for people to read, outside of my daily demands in journalism. In my 20s, I wrote songs and poetry with my rock band. In my 30s, I write fiction.
As long as I exercise that writer's muscle, and explore my curiosities through writing, I will have a satisfying career.
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