What’s on the iPod: Hallelujah by Rufus Wainwright Great news: new low pricing on my ebook, Marketing 365! Loaded with daily strategies that will kick-start your marketing program–just $4.95. Click on the link to the right to get started right now. We’re nearly finished with February — is that possible? Before we wave goodbye to…
Month: February 2013
5 Easy Tips to Help You Gain Clients
What’s on the iPod: Life by The Avett Brothers Some happy news in the writing community: Ashley Festa and her husband are now parents! Little Delia Jane was born February 8th and is a beauty to behold. Congratulations, Ashley and family! Send her some Twitter love today. (@ashley_festa) Thanks to everyone who contributed to (and…
101 Resources to Rock Your Freelance Writing World
What’s on the iPod: Peaceful, Easy Feeling by The Eagles Welcome to Friday! Today I have what I believe to be eight hours in which write an article. Hopefully. You never know when a client will call with a new project. Since it’s Friday, I thought it would be fun to share some of the…
3 Easy Ways to Make the Sale
What’s on the iPod: Holland Road by Mumford & Sons It’s been an interesting week. I’ve seen projects come up instantly, and I’ve seen promised projects still lagging somewhere in limbo. I’m a little afraid that some of the projects I’d bid on or had been hired to do will all come in at the…
4 Ways to Start Promoting This Week
What I’m reading: Home by Toni Morrison What’s on the iPod: Me, Me, Me by Middle Brother Take a look at the poll just to the right of this post. Where does your promotion hang up? Let me know and I’ll try to help. One thing I’ve noticed so far is that starting a promotional…
Anticipating Need
What’s on the iPod: Super Bass by Nicki Minaj It’s been a busy week. I’ve completed two projects and started a third, plus talked with prospective clients on how I might be able to help them. I’ve even had some time for personal projects, though I had to schedule time to get to them. And…
Ten Commandments of the Overworked Freelancer
What’s on the iPod: Last Time by Taylor Swift Ever have one of those days where everything goes nuts, usually after a number of days where not much at all is going on? Welcome to my Thursday. If you looked up nuts in the dictionary, I’d swear there would be a picture of my schedule…
Five Ways to Promote Like a Pro
What’s on the iPod: Holy by Frightened Rabbit Despite having three phone calls yesterday and an article to frame in, I felt like I had plenty of time. I wasn’t rushed, so I was able to squeeze in some conference marketing and work on a course project I’m developing. A good, productive day. As I…
The Upsell
What’s on the iPod: Portland by Middle Brother How was the weekend? Mine was lovely. The stepdaughter was home, and it was her birthday, so we were able to spend time with her and spoil her to some extent. She has to drive back to Maine today, which isn’t pleasant (it’s roughly 10 hours thanks…