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Paulette Perhach

Freelance Writer

Paulette Perhach’s writing has been published in the New York Times, Elle, Slate, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Marie Claire, Yoga Journal, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Hobart, and Vice.

Her book, Welcome to the Writer’s Life, was published in 2018 and was selected as one of Poets & Writers’ Best Books for Writers. She blogs about a writer’s craft, business, personal finance, and joy at welcometothewriterslife.com and leads meditation and writing sessions through A Very Important Meeting.

After a decade in Seattle, she moved across the street from her best friend back in Florida.

Latest articles by Paulette Perhach

Life
Consider the road tripConsider the road trip
Life

Airports are a nightmare. What about driving instead?

By Paulette Perhach
What flight attendants wish all travelers knew
How to travel now

They can’t rebook your flight, but they can probably swing a free drink. Just remember that they’re human, too.

By Paulette Perhach
How to travel now
One secret to cheap travel? Pet sitting.One secret to cheap travel? Pet sitting.
How to travel now

It can be an affordable, unique way to see the world one cat, dog, or goat at a time.

By Paulette Perhach
Money
Why so many people undercharge for their workWhy so many people undercharge for their work
Money

Setting a rate can be a minefield for folks navigating an industry alone.

By Paulette Perhach
Money
Why you might feel the urge to overspend right nowWhy you might feel the urge to overspend right now
Money

As the US opens back up, the impulse to spend money to alleviate tough emotions could take hold.

By Paulette Perhach