How’s your August going? Ready for that post-Labor Day client crush? You do experience that, right? Or does your rush come during the summer months? Whenever your rush is, there’s almost always an opposite drought period. Mine used to be around July 4th, then right before December until mid-January. These days, the work is much…
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31 Days of Freelancing: Permission to Continue
What I’m listening to: Wild Thing by Tone Loc (Oh yes. I am.) This is it — our last day of 2106. I hope this year was good to you. Every year has its ups and downs, but we manage to come out of it relatively unscathed. I hope in terms of your freelance writing…
31 Days of #Freelancing: Snippets of Wisdom
What I’m listening to: Happy by Pharrell Williams Down to the wire with this year, aren’t we? For our last Friday of the year, I wanted to leave you with some snippets to move forward with. You’ve spent this month with me (and I appreciate the company) looking at singular ways to improve results for…
31 Days of Freelancing: Networking the Right Way
What I’m listening to: Little Lion Man by Mumford & Sons Just before the holidays, I received a follower notice on Twitter. I looked at the guy’s profile and thought he sounded like an interesting person to follow, so I reciprocated. Big mistake. Within an hour or so, I received a message, which I suspect…
31 Days of Freelancing: The Year-End Evaluation
What I’m listening to: Picture of Health by We Were Promised Jetpacks Happy birthday to my mama! She’s a youthful 81 today, and I’m only sorry I’m not with her to celebrate. That happens soon. Besides, we threw her a massive surprise birthday bash last year, and I think she’s still recovering from it. On…
31 Days of Freelancing: A New Income Source
What I’m listening to: I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by U2 Just a few more days before we say goodbye to 2016 and hello to a new year. For many freelancers, a new year is a time to make new plans, new resolutions. If you know me at all, you know I hate…
31 Days of Freelancing: Paperwork Day
What I’m listening to: Everything by Michael Bublé Happy Kwanzaa! And I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. So, back to work already? What? You didn’t take more time for yourself? That’s okay. It’s your decision when you get time off. If you feel like being back in front of the computer today, that’s up…
31 Days of Freelancing: Peace and Joy
What I’m listening to: Silent Night by Pentatonix Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate. To those of you who don’t, please accept my wishes for a beautiful day and a peaceful new year. Enjoy the peace of the day and the joy that comes from being with those we love.
31 Days of Freelancing: Your Recharge
What I’m listening to: Ten Thousand Words by The Avett Brothers Happy Hannukkah! Happy Christmas Eve (almost)! Happy weekend! Now is the time for family, friends, love, quiet. Now is not the time for work or stress or anger. Today, your business-building strategy is simple: Relax and recharge. Go find those things that make you…
31 Days of Freelancing: Leaving Bread Crumbs
What I’m listening to: All At Once by The Airborne Toxic Event I know the last thing on your mind right now is your business. I get it. It’s not exactly top of mind for me, either. But hear me out. Today is a great day to do one thing for your freelance writing business…