Comments on: Writers Worth: This Job, Not That Job

By: Lori Widmer

Lori Widmer — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:09:27 +0000

Exactly, Devon. If you're not loving it, why bother?

I've said for a while that job boards are the passive way, and the surest way to lose heart and give up. It's so much smarter to work for clients you want to work for.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:11:54 +0000

Honestly, I haven't been even looking at those job boards. I'm focused on the novels and script writing right now. I have, however, decided to only take on manuscript editing clients who are publishers, not "aspiring" authors who don't want to pay for a decent editor. I'm also focusing on script writing gigs and the type of business writing I enjoy. I updated the Fearless Ink website to reflect that. It feels like a huge weight is lifted off.

By: Lori Widmer

Lori Widmer — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:21:27 +0000

On time for that 40 cents, Paula! Geez, you're that much closer to that 99-cent McDonald's coffee. Clearly you're not going to do well in this business if you can't follow this guy's instructions. LOL

You're right -- that rate isn't bad. I charge just a little more for individual clients. To have someone funneling the work to you and paying a decent rate, that's a bonus.

Kirk, I'm sorry. Should have forwarded this marvelous opportunity to you. ;) Give that lovely wife of yours a hug from me.

By: Kirk Petersen

Kirk Petersen — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:22:36 +0000

Gotta get me some-a that 40 cents

By: Paula Hendrickson

Paula Hendrickson — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:39:23 +0000

Under the stipulation he also said "You must be on time…" On time? For what? Certainly not to collect a big fat paycheck.

And by the way – the rate for that resume job isn't bad at all for a freelance resume writer.