Sane or Insane? I think I’ve hit upon the key indicator that helps new freelancer writers determine if the advertisement they’re reading is from a “real” employer or a slimeball. It’s the Sanity Factor. Saw an ad on Craig’s List yesterday that made me realize that we had the answer to this age-old mystery all…
Month: July 2006
The Beauty of Brainless Networking It happened again yesterday – I was talking with a PR “colleague” (we’re all in this together) and he was asking how business was. He was referring to my monthly newsletter, but as I was wrapped up in a ton of freelance work, that’s what came out as a response….
Writing Tips from Writing Chums What a coincidence! Yesterday I wrote about supplementing the freelance income, while at the same time waaaay across the country, my dear friend Anne Wayman was doing exactly the same thing! Anne’s approach to the topic is well worth reading – please visit her weblog. The Golden Pencil Another notable…
Supplementing the Income The question comes up often, usually from those just starting their freelance careers – is it possible to survive on a freelance income? I’m here to say it’s not only possible; it’s very likely. If you don’t mind supplementing, that is. Most of us who have been freelancing for a while recognize…
Exposure Revisited Should I just rename this web log “Will Work for Money”? Here we go again – another ad for “invaluable exposure!” from yet another startup. The owners are like the others before them – they expect us to buy into their dream without any compensation beyond seeing our name in print. And there’s…