Writers’ Roundup: April 29

Happy Friday!

Links to keep you busy this weekend:

• At National Geographic’s Intelligent Travel blog, What travelers can learn from war zone reporters.

• Amazon launches Backstory, a place for author interviews, guest reviews and more, reports MediaBistro’s GalleyCat.

• When pitching (anything!), be concise. Right-on advice from literary agency BookEnds.

• Author Chris Guillebeau visits North Korea! Can we say jealous?

• How to find and land freelance work, via Mashable.

• Why happiness is good for you, from Penelope Trunk. I can relate; can you?

Enjoy the weekend!