What I’m reading: The Trouble with Goat and Sheep by Joanna Cannon What I’m listening to: Blood and Guts by Middle Brother There’s nothing like a week that begins like a starting pistol at a marathon. That’s how it feels so far, and it’s only Tuesday. Yesterday I jumped among three projects, trying to make…
Category: Freelance writing advice
Free Advice Friday: 4 Freelance Business Mistakes That Kill Your Career
What I’m listening to: Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie Wow. Friday already? It went by a bit quickly. I have projects in the works, but until I get some interviews completed, I have some free time. I spent it working on two personal projects and trying to learn a new bit of Windows…
Freelance Guide to Screening Clients
What I’m reading: Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson What I’m listening to: Die Like a Rich Boy by Frightened Rabbit I really thought this week was going to be slow. It’s June, clients usually disappear until I decide to go on vacation in August….not this June. Currently, I’m working on two large projects that…
How to Be a Trusted Writer in One Simple Step
What I’m listening to: Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day Well my plan last week was to increase my marketing. However, that didn’t happen. Instead, a client got in touch with me. In fact, that’s been my entire year so far. Every time I think about kicking my marketing into high gear,…
Why Writing for Free Still Sucks
What I’m reading: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins What I’m listening to: The Loneliness and The Scream by Frightened Rabbit It’s been a busy week. It started with a client meeting in Manhattan, complete with writing an article draft on the train, and has been followed by article revisions, completion of a…
Writers Worth: Getting Off the Excuse Train
Did you enjoy Writers Worth Month? Every one of the writers you’ve seen here have added something new to the conversation — that’s what I love most. I can prattle on all day long, but at some point, there needs to be new voices added to the mix. And frankly, I enjoy learning about new…
Handling the “Do You Write This?” Question
What I’m listening to: The Loneliness and the Scream by Frightened Rabbit Just 5 more days until the start of Writers Worth Month! Bookmark this blog, subscribe to the updates, and don’t miss a single post! Free advice from some of the most successful freelancers working today! After a short lull in the workload, the…
How Your Customer Service is Killing Your Career
What I’m reading: The Son by Jo Nesbø What I’m listening to: The Woodpile by Frightened Rabbit I had a great start to the week. A writer friend asked me to talk with his freelance writing class about what I do all day. The class was a great group of young adults who asked really…
Mid-Friday Marketing: Think Like Your Clients
What I’m listening to: Sometimes It Snows in April by Prince On May 1st, we start Writers Worth Month 2016! For one month, this blog space will be dedicated to helping writers at all career stages realize their value and learn to charge what they’re worth. Make sure to subscribe to the blog email list…
Getting Beyond the Writing Sample Question
What I’m listening to: The Lines of the Cars by The Airborne Toxic Event In just a week and a half, we start Writers Worth Month 2016! For one month, this blog space will be dedicated to helping writers at all career stages realize their value and learn to charge what they’re worth. Make sure…