What I’m listening to: The Waiting by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers The waiting is the hardest part… It’s rare when the song I’m listening to coincides with the theme of my post. Today, it’s intentional. I saw a disturbing series of exchanges recently that made me realize just how stuck we freelance writers can…
Tag: confidence
Writers Worth: Expressing Your Worth
My husband and I were at a high-end kitchen design shop not long ago. We were browsing for ideas, and in the process, we were greeted by one of the salespeople. The man introduced himself, explained the showroom floor, then hung back at the front of the store until we sought him out. He then…
The Confident Freelancer
What I’m listening to: Changed the Locks by Lucinda Williams Today, let’s explore confidence. Some of us are born with it in abundance (I’ve been known to think I can do it even if I can’t demonstrate that ability all the time). Some of us could use a map, while others are too easily discouraged….
Kicking Freelance Writing “But”
What I’m listening to: Never Let You Go by Third Eye Blind Yesterday on a private writers’ forum, I saw a post from someone I consider to be a smart, savvy writer. She was asking for help. She wants to lose her full-time gig and go 100% freelance. However, things were getting in the way….
4 Ways to Inject Confidence into Your Freelance Writing Negotiations
What I’m listening to: Flagpole Sitta by Harvey Danger What a strange week it’s been. I’ve talked with three new clients, two of whom are referrals, and have started on one of the projects and completed another. I’ve also delivered a slam-dunk project for a favorite client, and I’m working on book edits for a…
Free Advice Friday: Killing Your Worst Freelance Writing Enemy
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…
Writers Worth: Deliver Your Walking Papers
Enter Confidence
What’s on the iPod: Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper New blog look – what do you think? Three days back and work is piling up again. I started a small project yesterday that will accompany a larger one. I think I have the bones of these two down so that I can get a…
Technology Rocks
What’s on the iPod: Ten Thousand Words by The Avett Brothers Don’t forget–next week is the Trade Magazine webinar! Sign up here and get the two-session series. Yesterday was an unexpected break from the madness that has been my last two months. I had two phone calls scheduled that never occurred, and while that…