Comments on: Writers Worth Week, Day Two: Create Your Own Reality https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html a freelance writing resource. Tue, 17 May 2011 18:33:53 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html#comment-8384 Tue, 17 May 2011 18:33:53 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html/#comment-8384 Damaria, fantastic! Congratulations!!!

]]> By: Damaria Senne https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html#comment-8335 Wed, 11 May 2011 17:30:53 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html/#comment-8335 Thanks for the tip, Lori. I decided to take your advice and sent a letter of introduction to a company I want to work for. I found out that their in-house writer was leaving unexpectedly and thought they wouldn't have had time to advertise her position yet. So I sent a short email introducing myself, attaching my company profile. The marketing manager responded within two hours; said they'd be in touch if they need anything. As you say, the work may not come through today, but they are open to the possibility and if they have a need, they will have information that can help them make the decision to hire me.

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html#comment-8327 Wed, 11 May 2011 12:14:53 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html/#comment-8327 Hugh, thank you. I appreciate you. 🙂

There's the solution, too. It's in what you said: "…what precedes making sure that others view you as a valuable commodity is viewing yourself (and your talents) this way." So you get your own set of italics. 🙂

]]> By: hugh.c.mcbride https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html#comment-8324 Wed, 11 May 2011 01:59:27 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html/#comment-8324 "I made sure they viewed me as a valuable commodity, not someone desperately begging for crumbs.

I realize I'm a bit late to the commenting party on this post, but I couldn't let this sentence pass unremarked-upon.

If there's one overarching message I take away from this blog — ya know, in addition to the incredible day-to-day advice; the myriad tips, techniques & insights; & the involvement with this amazing community of readers & writers — it's what's expressed in the excerpt in italics at the top of this comment.

Of course, what precedes making sure that others view you as a valuable commodity is viewing yourself (and your talents) this way.

I know this is the theme of Writers Worth Week — but I also wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your effort to promote this message every day, & to convince everyone who stops by here to see themselves this way. I have no doubt that I & a lot of others out there are much more "worthy" writers because of this blog. (So, thanks for that!)

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html#comment-8322 Tue, 10 May 2011 17:50:59 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html/#comment-8322 Love your attitude, Anne. And you were the one who taught me to envision what I wanted. My lord, that works so well!

]]> By: Anne Wayman https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html#comment-8321 Tue, 10 May 2011 16:49:56 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html/#comment-8321 Always glad when you write for my blog Lori, always.

And yes, we really do create our own realities, at least in large measure.

My attitude today is one of anticipation of fun, and ample funds.

hugs

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html#comment-8319 Tue, 10 May 2011 15:42:58 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html/#comment-8319 Paula, I nearly stopped frequenting my favorite tea shop because of the hard sell. Ask me once if I need anything more. Don't ask, then suggest this, then suggest that and that…and then ask me if I'm sure. I am. Trust me. I know what I want and what I don't. It was so bad I wrote to the company and complained.

Great way to increase your value – give more. Amen.

]]> By: Paula https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html#comment-8317 Tue, 10 May 2011 15:16:42 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html/#comment-8317 Count me among those who hate the hard sell. In fact, that's the one thing a salesperson can do that will cause me not to buy. It smacks of desperation. My dad always said if the product is good enough, you don't have to push so hard – it will sell itself.

One thing I've done to "create my current reality" is to provide thoroughness along with the standard clean copy. I dig up extra sources, I ask more questions than I probably need to, I fact check details before I hit send.

The only time I'm temped to cut corners is for low-paying clients that make too many demands. Those folks get what little they pay for…and I try to avoid working for them, anyway.

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html#comment-8316 Tue, 10 May 2011 15:16:20 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html/#comment-8316 Ashley, that's great news! Go armed with questions. Nothing quells shyness like knowing what you'll ask. If someone else is talking, you don't have to worry about carrying the conversation. 🙂

Pamela, I'm thankful for Damaria, too. She and I got to know each other recently (from Entrecard, perhaps), and I've been continuously impressed by her professionalism and her big heart. You're lucky to have known her so long!

]]> By: Pamela Moeng https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html#comment-8315 Tue, 10 May 2011 14:58:26 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/05/writers-worth-week-day-two-create-your.html/#comment-8315 I appreciate the advice against the hard sell. I hate hard sell Harry's/Harriette's myself. Who hasn't been pressured to buy a product you don't need when you can ill afford what you do need? My reality has been given a real boost from Damaria on Storypot. We've been friends for more than 20 years and now we're working together as professional writers in her media house. She's a big supporter and she pointed me in Lori's direction – a compass point I intend to visit often!

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