Jen has been a freelancer writer for nearly two decades, and shares insights and advice about how to build a successful freelance career through Notes from a Hired Pen, which is both a newsletter, and ebook series. She also offers freelance consultations and coaching.
Notes from a Hired Pen: Writing your own book reviews – what a concept!
Readers! Let's start with two points: I have been freelancing for the New York Times since 2006. I may not work with them much as...
Notes from a Hired Pen: Results of a March Marketing Sprint
Readers! Things had been looking a bit grim over here at the offices of Jen A. Miller. Cuts in higher education have finally trickled down...
Notes from a Hired Pen: Three things I learned while speaking out about AI
Readers! Well! I had quite a week last week. On Wednesday, I spoke to my town school board, and on Thursday to the director...
Notes from a Hired Pen: The freedom of letting part of your writing dream go
Readers! Ten years ago, I published my memoir Running: A Love Story. I'm proud of it. I told my...
Notes from a Hired Pen: Why did someone call me a scammer?
Readers! I have an announcement!!!! I am re-opening freelance instruction spots again. The cost is on there, but just in case you don't want to...
Notes from a Hired Pen: My letter to the editor about AI slop (and why I gave it away for free)
Readers! If you're a regular around here, you know how I feel about generative AI a.k.a. the lying plagiarism machine. After I saw three...
Notes From a Hired Pen: What scammers called me this week
Readers! I, like many people who have written a book, am being flooded by spam emails produced by the lying plagiarism machine. Scammers are...
Notes from a Hired Pen: No, reporters don’t need your “consent” to publish a story
Readers! On Friday, the Phillies released outfield Nick Castellanos. It was not an unexpected move. He just didn't seem to give a shit...
Notes from a Hired Pen: Why I avoid email interviews
Readers! Thank you to all your kinds words last week. I really appreciate it. Defector put together a lovely remembrance of Dan that ran the...
Notes from a Hired Pen: Remembering Dan McQuade
My friend Dan McQuade died of neuroendocrine cancer last week. He was 43 years old. If you didn't know Dan, you probably know his writing,...