I’m a Hidden Brain junkie. No surprise then that this idea comes from a Hidden Brain podcast. The episode talked about hidden obstacles: why consumers don’t buy, why people aren’t convinced of facts, etc. It’s all about friction. More to the point, it’s about removing friction. Friction is that thing that stops you from acting….
Tag: finding work
Freelance Shorts: Random Advice to Improve Your Writing Biz
With summer bearing down, it’s a great time to reassess your freelance writing business. Anytime is a good time, but if things are slowing down or you’re needing to step away, use the time to find better footing within your business. Since it’s also a time when my life goes into vacation mode and utter…
4 Reasons Why a Diversified Client Mix is Essential
I’m about to say something that may shock you. I think specializing in one kind of writing is a bit of a trap. That’s coming from me, a specialist. If you were taking part in yesterday’s #FreelanceChat on Twitter, you might have seen the topic of a diverse portfolio of clients come up. Someone asked…
Free Advice Friday: The Freelance Work You’re Missing Out On Right Now
I’m sitting here in an unusual situation — I’m between projects. So what am I doing about it? Nothing. For the moment, anyway. I have three projects for this month that are in what I call “wait mode.” One can’t be completed without further input, due next week. The other two can’t be started until…
Tuesday Muse: Things to Do Now for 2017
What I’m reading: The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara What I’m listening to: Leading Me Now by The Tallest Man on Earth What a nice time away! Did you enjoy your holiday? Ours was spent driving — first, he was off to Boston for a relative’s funeral, then we drove west to visit…
Demand-ing Writing Quality
What’s on the iPod: Got to Give it Up by Marvin Gaye Writers: FREE call this Thursday (Tomorrow!) with Anne Wayman. Anne will talk about book writing — bring your questions! Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10 am Pacific/ 1 pm Eastern. Register here for access. Maybe it’s just a one-and-done issue, or maybe it’s a sign of things…
Quick-start Guide to Finding Clients
It’s now three days since I first called the doctor. No return call Monday, and the second I went off to the pharmacy (ironically) yesterday she called. I’m taking meds I know will make me feel deathly sick again, but until she changes things up, I’ve no choice. I’m taking anti-nausea meds, but who knows…
Quick & Easy Traps
What’s on the iPod: Fear of Falling by The Badlees What a day yesterday. I’d like to tell you how much work I accomplished. I’d like to tell you how much marketing happened. I’d like to – but I can’t. I managed the Home page for a Web project, a phone call with a potential…
It’s All in the Perspective
What’s on the iPod: Ten Thousand Things by The Avett Brothers Yesterday was one of those productive days that makes me glad to be a freelancer. I managed a crazy schedule without interruption because A) I work from home, B) I don’t have to attend meetings, and C) the commute time is better spent writing….
Making It Happen
What I’m reading upstairs: The Violent Bear It Away by Flannery O’ConnorWhat’s on the iPod: Hey, Hey by Dispatch Don’t forget – sign up now for the one-day Webinar hosted by Devon Ellington and yours truly! I’d love to see you there. Here’s the link. Interesting day yesterday. Because I’m awaiting approval on one project,…