What’s on the iPod: Prove It To You by Kris Allen I love when this blog introduces me to new people. KeriLynn Engel is one of those people. When Keri signed up for my newsletter, we struck up a conversation. What I learned was this is a woman who is bright, eager to learn, and…
Month: September 2014
Free Advice Friday: 10 Hard Facts About a Writing Career
What’s on the iPod: Skinny Love by Birdy Quite the busy week. I’m deep into a sizable project and doing well with it. I’m hoping to deliver it to the client by next Friday, when I suspect we’ll go through a round or two of revisions. After that, I may have another project in the…
Writers and Attribution
What’s on the iPod: One by Ed Sheeran It’s been a busy start to the week. Like I expected, the work is flowing in. I’ve already hit my target for this month, and October is looking just as sweet. Today, I’ll be working on a large project, finalizing plans for another large project, and marketing…
Top Tips Writers Series #1: Cathy Miller
What’s on the iPod: Daydreaming by Middle Brother Today starts a series that, to me, is just brilliant. I can’t take credit for it. In fact, credit goes to Valorie, who’d suggested an article on the ten best tips from freelancers to newer freelancers. Valorie, we’re doing one better: we’re asking successful freelancers to offer…
Home
What I’m reading: A Good Hanging by Ian Rankin What’s on the iPod: The Miracle (of Joey Ramone) by U2 (Free album available on iTunes right now) Home. What an absolutely fantastic week away. Southern England is a treat for the senses. The place is all about walking and being outdoors — trails everywhere, and…
What Breaking Bad Has Taught Me About Writing
I’ll be back in my chair tomorrow. When I do sit down, I have a full day ahead of me with at least two projects. I don’t like leaving in the middle of things, but that’s the way the projects rolled this time. Some things can’t be helped. As I was once again watching the…
Writing Link Love
I should be back at the desk next Wednesday. Meantime, here are some favorite posts by some great writers: The Three-Day Rule by Walt Kania – a great plan for any freelancer to live by. Self-Publishing for Freelancers: Don’t Forget Phase Two – Yo Prinzel shows us how to be brutal with our beloved manuscripts. Want to…
4 Ways to Collect Without a Contract
What I’m reading: Pigs Will Fly by P. G. Wodehouse Right now, I’m in southern England, hopefully relaxing. I know I’ll be coming home to a number of client projects — I’m just not sure how many. Right now I have two, but there are at least that many more in talks right now. It’s…
6 Ways to Keep Writing Work Coming In
What I’m reading: Pigs Can Fly by P. G. Wodehouse This time tonight I’ll be boarding a flight to England. Meantime, I have this morning to wrap up projects, get another project in good shape, and yes, market. Always market, right? Because any time away from the career means a hit to the wallet, I’ve…
Riding the Writing Excuse Train
What I’m listening to: Bloodstream by Ed Sheeran Lots of work at my door right now, and naturally, I’m about to head out of the country for a week. As I’ve always said, if you want work, just plan a vacation. I’m not so busy that I haven’t been able to interact on forums and…