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My first book is finally out! After 2.5 years, you can now own Nora Ephron at the Movies. Please spread the word about my book, tag me, share photos or buy a copy. I hope you love reading it as much as I did writing it 📚✍️ linktr.ee/noraephronatth…

the sex lives of college girls fandom has been reactivated

We also spoke about her decision to share that Dave Grohl was the first guy to give her an orgasm people.com/melissa-auf-de…

Melissa Auf der Maur’s ‘90s rock memoir is a must-read & we chatted about her experiences with supernatural dreams, bonding over boots with Stevie Nicks and her friendship with Courtney Love !! people.com/melissa-auf-de…

@KatyKelleher Yes!

Another reason I’ve written for low rates: I respect and enjoy the indie pub in question. I want to be a part of their project.

@iWatchiAm @svershbow Print pays more which is the $$ rates

@svershbow @lanikaps lmao, I've never been paid this in my life. Please, teach me your ways.

I have many thoughts on the freelance rate discourse. I firmly believe that everyone should ask for and get the amount they deserve. I always wanted my friends to be paid as much or more than me (why rate transparency is important)

@BrennaEhrlich Exactly

@lanikaps Seconded: Why not do several shorter pieces at lower rates? They add up. Living off of features alone is a lovely idea, but most people can't. Also, bonus hack: Write for an alumni magazine. They pay more.

@svershbow I got $3 a word 2-3 times

@lanikaps I am ~thrilled~ by a $1/word assignment and don't think I've ever been paid significantly more than that in my entire freelance career.

Though I really just wish that the majority of rates for assignments didn’t become stagnant or exponentially worse since 2008. Anyway that’s my 2 cents from my years spent freelancing

I do think it’s important to know your worth but also understand that sometimes there’s value in taking an assignment that pays less to get in with a certain publication or taking a story that isn’t your rate but is a dream assignment

i am terrified of bikers in amsterdam

🚨 first BRIT POP interview 🚨 i had a chat with POWER SNATCH! live now on substack! open.substack.com/pub/brittanysp…

happy st. pat’s day

@MissMeganMann Sameeee

@lanikaps The way I’m CLAWING at the door of this retrograde’s end.

mercury is retrograding for me today

When @lanikaps asks me to look up vintage shops on the street we’re on

@MediumSizeMeech welcome back

THEY TRIED TO KILL MEECH! But I’m back!!!

michael b. jordan i am so happy for you

The fact that we lost both Diane Keaton and Catherine O’Hara in the same 12-month period is crazy. God is really making the wrong choices. #Oscars