Comments on: Writers Worth: Change One Thing

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 06 May 2014 17:23:52 +0000

Sharon, Anne, I think confidence is the most powerful attribute we writers can possess. It saves us from ourselves, so to speak. :)

Paula, we're glad you're part of our orbit, too. :)

I like that, Cathy. "Owner" has a different connotation than "freelancer." I've been tempted to start using my business name again just to get a little more respect out of some of the tough birds.

Amen, Jenn. One thing -- hard to believe how a single change can have such a bit impact.

Georganna, I miss seeing you here! Glad you came back around. :) I'm with you -- money up front or no dice. Only those proven to pay are trusted without down payments, and they have to be PROVEN over and over.

By: Georganna Hancock M.S.

Georganna Hancock M.S. — Tue, 06 May 2014 16:30:11 +0000

Best single change I made was to insist on a down payment before work begins – even rush jobs. Then, final payments before finished product is delivered. Once burned … never again!

Great post! 🙂

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Tue, 06 May 2014 16:00:46 +0000

Good post Lori! Even the little changes can make a big difference. I can't even count how many times dropping a bad client or trying a new productivity tool or changing my rates led to much bigger and better things. 🙂

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Tue, 06 May 2014 15:57:50 +0000

I love these simple tips! You know I ♥ simple. ;-)

And, Paula, right back at 'cha!

Lori, choosing just one thing to change is so smart. We are more likely to follow through. And you nailed the business owner part. In fact, that is one thing I did to change my mindset.

When forms asked for my title after the name of my company (my name), I started putting Owner. I find that more apropos than CEO or President - but whatever works.
:-)

Anne, I'll play - 3 things I'm grateful for as a writer. 1) My health, 2) My sense of humor (it keeps me sane), 3) The incredible generosity of our writing community.

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 06 May 2014 14:37:01 +0000

I like that tip, Anne. At the top my my list of things I'm grateful for would be the great community of writers I've met through you, Lori, Cathy, etc...

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Tue, 06 May 2014 13:47:50 +0000

Yeah, I agree... as we increase our confidence or self-worth the other changes seem to happen...

one way to do that is to find 3 things we're grateful for each and every day... could be 3 things in your business if you want a target.

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Tue, 06 May 2014 13:42:25 +0000

Confidence is one of the most important factors, Lori. You have to be able to put your own worth above any short term financial gain.