Today is the day to look under your rugs.

Are you a freelance writer, or a wanna-be freelance writer here in Chicago? You ought to sign up for the panel I'm co-moderating with the awesome Annie Logue called "Get a Freelance Life." It's through mediabistro.com and it's only $24 (or $20 if you're a member), and in addition to the loads of advice you'll receive from the skilled panelists we selected, you'll get a free book. Plus, it's at the Chicago Athletic Association, a gorgeous building where I spent many afternoons in my youth diving for pennies in their pool.