What I’m reading: Alexander’s Bridge by Willa Cather What’s on the iPod: Afire Love by Ed Sheeran Ever have one of those days where your wheels don’t just spin, but they get mired deep in stuff you can’t control? Welcome to my Thursday. As much as I tried to get projects going, I was pulled…
Year: 2015
5 Ways to Avoid the Client Waiting Game
What’s on the iPod: Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty It’s been an interesting week so far. Nothing heavy on the work front, so I’ve been able to edit a friend’s book. The subject is one that will sell, so it’s great to both help a lifelong pal and be involved in something that could be…
Common Myths About The Cape Town Industry
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Writers Worth Monday: This Job, Not That Job
What’s on the iPod: Flaw by Bastille Thanks to Paula Hendrickson for this job posting. Paula sent it over last week — she thought it woudl be perfect for the This Job, Not That Job feature. She couldn’t be more right. Here it is in its entirety: Freelance Content Writer Position XXX Marketing is a…
This Is Why 2015 Will Be The Year of Dubai
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Seven Undergrounds That Will Actually Make Your Life Better
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What's So Trendy About Paris That Everyone Went Crazy Over It?
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Really Bad Writing Advice to Avoid
What’s on the iPod: Into the Mystic by Van Morrison This week has gone by a little too quickly. I have one article due tomorrow (my own deadline, but a promise is a promise), and I have two blog articles to complete before the end of the month. Plus a stalled project may be getting…
16 Places to Find Freelance Clients Today
What I’m reading: The Able McLaughlins by Margaret Wilson What’s on the iPod: To the Sea by Jack Johnson How was the weekend? Ours was busy enough that I was glad to get back to work on Monday. We had an anniversary on Friday, and we were lucky enough to find what has to be…
Spotting Raw Writing Deals
What’s on the iPod: Not Afraid by Eminem Good friend and fellow writer Jenn Mattern has a great post up this week about an email that’s been sent to quite a few writers. The problem: the company sending the note is putting a new face on an old tactic. You work for free and they…