How They Made It
People love stories about the American dream, about entrepreneurs and small business success. (Amirite?)
But those dreams can be elusive… Continue reading How They Made It
Tag: Freelance Journalist
The story of my life
“Thank you for entrusting your words to me.”
That’s what I often say, after I’ve interviewed someone–especially if we’ve touched on a sensitive, tragic or moving topic.
Their words, after all, are their life stories. Continue reading The story of my life
September Reset
I did something on summer vacation that I’ve never done before…. Continue reading September Reset
How a freelancing unicorn leaped into my life
I have been praying for God to open new doors of opportunity, but I never dreamed those doors would lead to my byline on a story for USA Today. Or several stories for an NPR affiliate. But both of those things happened this month, and I honestly (still) can’t quite believe it.
Not only are these professional highlights, but the stories themselves are important–even ground-breaking. And that’s the bigger news, because it’s extremely fulfilling to put these stories out into the world. Continue reading How a freelancing unicorn leaped into my life
Sharing the (Local) Love
As a Philadelphia native, I appreciate underdog stories. That’s why unconventional foodie stories have always been my jam. Continue reading Sharing the (Local) Love
Change: My 2023 word of the year
Happy New Year, dear readers! In 2022, I went into the heart of Pennsylvania’s woods (“Penn’s Woods”) in pursuit of climate change stories, which are now beginning to publish as we turn the calendar to 2023. Continue reading Change: My 2023 word of the year
Merry Merry: December Writings
Hi Friends, Wishing you a warm and wonderful holiday season! This is my first monthly newsletter, a wrap-up of my published freelance pieces for the month of December. I’m grateful to have you in my life as a friend, reader … Continue reading Merry Merry: December Writings
Karen Hendricks 