IN NOVEMBER OF 2008, I started freelancing for WWD, where I copyedited articles for the daily newspaper, as well as the brand’s magazines, which included Collections, Accessories, and Beauty Inc., among others.

I continued to contribute to WWD, on both a full-time and freelance basis, until 2016.

Cynics might tell you an office is no place to develop meaningful friendships, but I disagree. Pete Sadera, the managing editor while I worked there, is the godfather of my son William.