Since Paula Hendrickson is the pushy type (why I’m doing a month of Writers Worth and not just a day), I’m able to be pushy right back and get a post out of her. Actually, that’s not true. Paula volunteers it. Right there is why I adore her — she’s not afraid to push me…
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Writers Worth: Your Business Equation
We freelance writers may not have office mates, but we have colleagues. One of the people I rely on most for sounding off ideas, finding answers, and unending support and friendship is Cathy Miller. She’s a veteran corporate communications expert, a terrific writer and editor, and a wonderful human. And she has plenty to teach us…
Writers Worth: Owning Your Value
In an online exchange recently, I noticed a writer having a difficult time convincing her client that she was worth her rate. Been there before, haven’t we? And like this particular writer, we all struggle with the notion of “I’m worth your money” when the client pushes back. There are a few cases that clients…
101 (New) Free Freelance Writer Resources
Welcome to Writers Worth Month 2017! In 2008, it was one day I decided to set aside: May 16th. I asked fellow bloggers to spread the word and help other writers say no to low-paying jobs and yes to owning their value. Then Paula Hendrickson suggested a week because, as she reasoned, a day was…
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…
Writers Worth: Putting the “I” Back in Freelancer
There is no better way to end what has been a fantastic month with a post from Kathy Kehrli. Kathy is the brains behind the currently dormant Screw You! website, and she’s one of the first writers I met when I went freelance. I adored her instantly, and I consider her a good friend. She’s…
Writers Worth: Travel Writing 101
You know what I like about people like my new friend Jerry Nelson? They’re frank. I love that. If you’re the type of freelance writer who doesn’t take harsh advice personally, you’re going to learn a lot from Jerry. Here, he goes into one of his pet peeves — being told how “lucky” he is…
Writers Worth: How to Fake It as a Freelancer
I’ve already gushed about how thrilled I was that Princess Jones is in my freelance circle. A little more won’t hurt, though I am in danger of having the “stalker” label slapped on me. Here’s the thing about Princess — she’s a professional. She writes incredibly, runs her business exceptionally well, and takes no prisoners…
Writers Worth: An Interview with Elizabeth Xu
It’s amazing what kind of career you can build in just a few years of freelancing. Elizabeth Xu has spent the last three years finding areas of concentration and building her business and name recognition. It must be working — I remembered her from Twitter. What struck me about Elizabeth is her ability to be…
Writers Worth: Favors, Barters, and Your Writing Worth
If you know Nancy Oliver, you love Nancy Oliver. I met Nancy about four years ago through LinkedIn. We got to talking and pretty soon, we were sharing funny, wicked little emails that only the two of us would understand. We became fast friends. And whenever an email comes in from her, I stop what…