What’s on the iPod: Laundry Room by The Avett Brothers There’s one good thing about shoveling snow – it’s great cardio and muscle work. I’ve found if you have enough Aleve, you can pretty much shovel your way from one side of town to the other. Not that I want to or intend to –…
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Worthy Tip: This Job, Not That Job
What I’m reading: Gilian the Dreamer by Neil MunroWhat’s on the iPod: After the Gold by Neil Young Before I forget, I have a post up over at About Freelance Writing. Give it a look. The snow has come. I felt it the day before. You can just tell. The air is more static and…
Worthy Tip: This Job, Not That Job
What’s on the iPod: Jersey Girl by Bruce Springsteen A new month, eh? I know it’s not January 1st, but even December 1st can be a turning point. Hey, in my world, turning points occur on November 6th, March 19th, July 23rd, etc. I’m going to say it – every day is a new chance…
Worthy Tip: Write This, Not That
What I’m reading: The Devil’s Tour by Mary KarrWhat’s on the iPod: Keep Yourself Warm by Frightened Rabbit Men’s Health Editor-in-chief David Zinczenko impresses me. He’s made a lucrative career out of showing us healthier food options in his popular Eat This, Not That series. I’m a fan of both his suggestions and his style….
Worthy Tip: Reuse, Recycle, Repeat
Ever get those days you think you worked three times harder than others, but accomplished half? That was my yesterday. Got a client project done in the morning, but like bad Chinese food, it repeated on me twice. Minor stuff, but it made me realize that reminding clients to send all information ahead of time…
Worthy Tip: Upping Your Game
What’s on the iPod: You and Your Heart by Jack Johnson Yesterday was one of those rare days – ones I used to dread, but now am thankful for. There was a lull in the work. Nothing due, nothing coming in that needed immediate attention. That was my cue – I grabbed the laptop and…
Worthy Tip: Time for a Promotion
On the iPod: Down with the Ship by Enter the Haggis I don’t know if anyone else noticed, but there’s been an ongoing discussion/debate on a former post here. It started when I opened my clam trap about Demand Studios yet again (will I never learn?). What ensued was a great conversation and maybe even…
Worthy Tip: Use Common Sense
Oh, we have common sense, but isn’t it human nature to believe what we see because we need it to be true? We’ve all done it – fallen for a lousy offer because we let down our guard for one minute. Truth is the lousy job postings out there are easy to spot. We’ve been…
Worthy Tip: Don’t Pay
Starting out is tough. You know you want to make a career of it, but you’re not always sure where that first, or even fifth client will come from. And you’re nervous. Either you’ve quit that job and must make it work or you’re marking time and can’t take the full leap until the workload…
Worthy Tip: Redefining Work
Four more days for you to send or post your worth-inducing advice and qualify for the Writers Worth Day contest – don’t forget to either post your tip here or email it to me. Remember, it has to be a tip that inspires writers to improve their earnings potential, draw their professional boundaries, or in…