Month: October 2021

Rocking a Freelance Niche (while staying a generalist)

Posted on October 25, 2021 by lwidmer

Even though I missed it last week, there was a good conversation going on Michelle Garrett’s Twitter #FreelanceChat. The topic turned to niche writing. It’s a common discussion point among writers because it’s a common problem. Should I niche or should I generalize? And like most discussions on the topic, the Twitter conversation split pretty […]

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The Freelancer’s Stress-reducer Guide

Posted on October 19, 2021 by lwidmer

It took three days for my shoulders and neck to relax. But they did. Vacations these days are tough to come by. Either you’re too busy to go anywhere or you’re out of work and can’t afford to go anywhere. Then there’s that pandemic thing… Yet it’s amazing what a week away, without electronic connection, […]

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Freelance Artist or Just Freelance?

Posted on October 5, 2021 by lwidmer

I was talking with a writer chum yesterday about some reno work she’s having done. The contractor doing the job suggested a trim board that he said would cover a problem area and look great.  Then she saw the piece of trim. Let’s just say the guy is better at repairing than planning. It’s also […]

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Freelance Game Plan: Create a New Routine

Posted on October 1, 2021 by lwidmer

October already? Lord, that summer went by quickly. Here we are in our 10th installment of Freelance Game Plan. How are you finding your results for 2021 so far? You know those moments where you have no work in front of you and you want to be doing something, but you feel more like you’re twisting in […]

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