Happy June! Who doesn’t love June? Sun, warm temps, outdoor activities …. And a dearth of work as companies and clients go into vacation mode. Not all clients do, but enough people shift their brains to Relax Mode that it’s noticeable depending on the clients you work with. In the past, I saw work drop…
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Freelancing Through an Aging Lens
Why I think I have the best friends: When I came down with COVID, my writer chums reached out. Some offered to help with the site, others with material. And they all asked how I was and checked in regularly. Since I’m better but not quite 100 percent, Cathy Miller is providing today’s post. And…
The Six-figure Freelance Mindset Gap
I had an email conversation with a writer friend last week when one of those “a-ha!” moments occurred. In conversation with someone on LinkedIn, she was delving into why places like Upwork, Fiverr and other bidding sites are not a great starting point for anyone looking to make a living freelance writing, how they don’t…
How to Failure-proof Your Writing Business
What I’m listening to: Shape of You by Ed Sheeran Here we are in the second full week of 2017. How are those resolutions going? That badly? Maybe it’s because resolutions don’t come with anything measurable. It’s easy to say “I’m going to lose weight this year!” It’s tougher to actually plan it. It’s not…
Your Do-it-Now, Kick-in-the-Ass Freelance Plan
Right about now, I’m in the western Highlands enjoying a wee hike or two. I may have delayed responses (where we’re staying tonight has no WiFi), but that doesn’t mean the conversation has to end. Talk among yourselves. Start with this: Five years ago, I wrote this post about helping other writers who were clearly…
The Action Part of Your Freelance Writing Action Plan
What I’m reading: House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski What’s on the iPod: Have Love Will Travel by The Sonics What a good time to step away from the home office. There’s no work getting done right now, no clients in the office, no answers to any questions I might have (I have one —…
Your Annual Freelance Writing Business Review
What’s on the iPod: I’m a Mess by Ed Sheeran It’s nearly Christmas — time for your annual business review. I know — you’re way too busy preparing for the holiday onslaught to think about your business. But in the waning days post-Christmas and pre-2016, there’s a good chance you’ll have a spare hour to…
What Shade of Gray Are You?
What’s on the iPod: Old, Old Fashioned by Frightened Rabbit What are you giving yourself this holiday? Download your copy of my Marketing 365 ebook, filled with a year’s worth of marketing strategies, before December 24th and get it for just $5.95. Use the coupon code ZZ63V at checkout. —– It’s a slow time of year, so I’m able to…
SWOT’S the Simple Answer to Your Business Plan?
What I’m reading: Les Miserables What’s on the iPod: All At Once by The Airborne Toxic Event Oh, happy day! I love it when you want to post your thoughts here. It’s especially wonderful when someone with Cathy Miller’s background asks. Cathy is a former career corporate type who hung out her shingle a few years…
Making the Business Plan Stronger
What’s on the iPod: It’s Time by Imagine Dragons Don’t forget: I’m having a SALE on my ebook Marketing 365 — buy now and get it for just $5.95! That’s nearly 40 percent off! Click on the link to the right of this post, type in the discount code, and treat yourself to a gift that can help…