by Deborah Ng My first job in publishing was as receptionist for a busy New York City magazine boutique. After one week it was clear my two most important jobs were stroking editorial egos and telling freelancers the check is in the mail. This was 1985 and as a 20 year old I was in awe of the process. I’m still in awe but after 23 years it’s not hard to notice how the Internet has changed freelance writers. Back in the day: A freelance writer queried or sent an article “on spec”.  The unopened envelope was tossed to the [Read more…]