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End of the Year writing thread: 2020 was my first year venturing into the writing world as a freelance journalist. I'm incredibly grateful for all the wonderful editors I've worked with and the kind writers I've befriended. Here's a
of what I wrote this year #recap2020
I wrote about the cost of being a "diversity hire" for @lappthebrand. It was a pleasure speaking with these amazing folks: @sonyabarlowuk @xeviemuir @transcend_bodi #RacismMustFall https://www.lappthebrand.com/blogs/latest-posts/if-you-want-to-hire-women-of-colour-start-treating-them-right
I interviewed the brilliant artist Toni Jones @WIFEyourLIFE about why women's sacrifice ≠ kindness.
"We’ve been programmed to believe self-care is selfish or indulgent, so scheduling ‘me-time’ doesn’t feel natural. It’s hard to go against that conditioning."
"We’ve been programmed to believe self-care is selfish or indulgent, so scheduling ‘me-time’ doesn’t feel natural. It’s hard to go against that conditioning."
https://www.shessinglemag.com/post/q-a-toni-jones-affirmations-for-the-grown-ass-woman #affirmations #womenempowerment
I wrote about why "just buy men's stuff" is NOT the solution for the growing problem of #pinktax.
"Women in most countries are already making less money than men for the same work. Yet, in a tragic irony, they are expected to pay more for getting their basic needs met."
"Women in most countries are already making less money than men for the same work. Yet, in a tragic irony, they are expected to pay more for getting their basic needs met."
For this article on Pink Tax, I spoke to Angela Mustone, President of @HighOnLove_HOL a woman-owned
luxury sexual wellness and cosmetic brand; and Dr. Cassandra Fay LeClair, who teaches pink tax at @txst.
Read: https://bit.ly/3rEickV #WomensRights
luxury sexual wellness and cosmetic brand; and Dr. Cassandra Fay LeClair, who teaches pink tax at @txst.
Read: https://bit.ly/3rEickV #WomensRights
After months of struggling with pandemic-disrupted sleep cycles, I investigated how yoga can help us sleep better during times of uncertainty. @WeAreYogaPose
https://yogapose.com/articles/how-yoga-can-help-you-sleep-better-during-covid/ #yoga #insomnia
https://yogapose.com/articles/how-yoga-can-help-you-sleep-better-during-covid/ #yoga #insomnia
Reporting on Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi's “multidimensional solution” to tackle the coronavirus, I wrote about how yoga is helping Indian communities boost their immunity and defeat #Covid. @WeAreYogaPose https://yogapose.com/articles/how-yoga-is-helping-people-defeat-the-coronavirus-challenges/
I worked as an international correspondent for @digitalprivacy reporting on the #fakenews crisis in Brazil. Investigating the threats to freedom of expression and the right to privacy, I spoke to experts: @thiagodoliva @internetlabbr @nsouthwick @txitua @EFF @ArickWierson
https://digitalprivacy.news/2020/08/18/bill-to-ban-fake-news-in-brazil-under-bitter-attack-across-globe/ #fakenews #Brazil
I also reported on the #internetshutdown 
in India that has cut off access to medical care, leaving citizens helpless during the COVID-19 crisis.
https://digitalprivacy.news/2020/12/14/advocates-internet-shutdowns-continue-in-india-months-after-huge-outages-ended/
@digitalprivacy @newsglug @accessnow @btayeg
in India that has cut off access to medical care, leaving citizens helpless during the COVID-19 crisis.https://digitalprivacy.news/2020/12/14/advocates-internet-shutdowns-continue-in-india-months-after-huge-outages-ended/
@digitalprivacy @newsglug @accessnow @btayeg
Inspired by @meehikabarua's insightful reporting on Accent Reduction classes, I wrote an op-ed for @Independent's @IndyVoices discussing how the unfair practice of #accentdiscrimination leaves qualified candidates behind.
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/accent-discrimination-work-job-prejudice-b1399561.html? #Discrimination
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/accent-discrimination-work-job-prejudice-b1399561.html? #Discrimination
I wrote about the inevitable fails of freelancing, which ironically went on to become one of my most successful articles. @WritingCoop
https://writingcooperative.com/i-made-a-huge-freelancing-mistake-that-will-probably-cost-me-future-assignments-fc457b3b37a3 #WritingCommunity
https://writingcooperative.com/i-made-a-huge-freelancing-mistake-that-will-probably-cost-me-future-assignments-fc457b3b37a3 #WritingCommunity
Drawing from more writing experiences, I shared 3 major lessons I learned writing picture descriptions.
"You could pitch the world’s most interesting idea, but without an angle, it is too loose to be tied into a story."
https://writingcooperative.com/what-writing-picture-descriptions-taught-me-about-writing-3f9dc548cef9
@WritingCoop
"You could pitch the world’s most interesting idea, but without an angle, it is too loose to be tied into a story."
https://writingcooperative.com/what-writing-picture-descriptions-taught-me-about-writing-3f9dc548cef9
@WritingCoop
Diving deeper into the world of #freelancewriting, I created a handy guide on how to stop getting your pitches ignored/rejected and land a solid commission in your dream publication.
https://medium.com/illumination-curated/how-to-stop-getting-your-pitches-rejected-2a2c6d1f862f
@DigitalMehmet @illum_official
https://medium.com/illumination-curated/how-to-stop-getting-your-pitches-rejected-2a2c6d1f862f
@DigitalMehmet @illum_official
But wait, enough work, you need rest too. I wrote about how to stop feeling guilty about taking time off. (My first PRINT piece!) @BronzeMagazine #burnout https://issuu.com/bronzemagazine/docs/sept_2020_digital_issue/12
In a similar vein, I wrote about how monetization has destroyed hobbies. The piece discusses the adverse effects of harmful defense mechanisms like blaring the TV in the background to avoid feeling lonely.
https://medium.com/illumination-curated/major-signs-you-are-driving-your-life-down-a-cliff-c84e3b4140b @DigitalMehmet @illum_official
https://medium.com/illumination-curated/major-signs-you-are-driving-your-life-down-a-cliff-c84e3b4140b @DigitalMehmet @illum_official
I ventured into business and tech writing with this helpful guide on how companies can pivot to social media and online sales to revive the business in the midst of a pandemic. @thebalance https://www.thebalancesmb.com/creating-a-successful-mobile-retail-app-4119866
I (happily) went super out of my comfort zone to report on the disrupted supply chain management during the pandemic. @thebalance
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/supply-chain-management-during-pandemic-5091990
#SupplyChain #smallbusiness
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/supply-chain-management-during-pandemic-5091990
#SupplyChain #smallbusiness
I wrote about how movie makers are cashing in on the "diversity" trend by casting actors of color in stock roles.
https://medium.com/fan-fare/stop-hiring-actors-of-color-just-to-fulfil-your-diversity-quota-240cfc4b6630
@fanfarepub #chemicalhearts
https://medium.com/fan-fare/stop-hiring-actors-of-color-just-to-fulfil-your-diversity-quota-240cfc4b6630
@fanfarepub #chemicalhearts
I wrote about the absurd female objectification portrayed in a movie about a woman who is literally an object. The worst part, this became "Movie of the Year."
https://medium.com/fan-fare/her-is-not-just-about-a-man-falling-in-love-with-his-computer-330cae7e4419
@fanfarepub #feminism #femaleobjectification
https://medium.com/fan-fare/her-is-not-just-about-a-man-falling-in-love-with-his-computer-330cae7e4419
@fanfarepub #feminism #femaleobjectification
There are many other stories I wrote about culture, diversity, mental health, and current affairs, all of which you can read here: https://www.sakshiudavant.com/portfolio
In 2021, I look forward to writing reported features and essays covering women's issues, culture, identity, health & wellness, business, technology, and of course psychology which I'm studying. Editors, if you'd like to commission me, DM or email [email protected].
