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Weekend Warriors

Posted on November 18, 2013 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Sweetness by Jimmy Eat World Writers: Visit me over on Jenn Mattern’s All Indie Writers blog this week for both the book giveaway and the interview. We have to stop meeting like this. Every Monday lately, I’m sitting here feeling hung over from too much weekend. Today is no exception. I…

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Overstatements and the Writer

Posted on November 15, 2013 by lwidmer

What I’m reading: White Butterfly by Walter Mosley What’s on the iPod: Oxford Comma by Vampire Weekend What a week. I thought it would be slow. That was Monday. By Wednesday, I had three projects, two due in a week and a third needing some attention before Thanksgiving. Then there’s the new client I’ll meet…

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That Professional Writing Persona

Posted on November 13, 2013 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Call Me Al by Paul Simon What a difference a few hours make. Monday morning I was in a little funk because I was sitting idle and staring at projects in limbo and projects that were evaporating. By 3 pm, I had one new client and two new projects. Is this…

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Writer in Idle

Posted on November 11, 2013 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show To all veterans everywhere: Thank you. You have made us proud and we won’t forget your sacrifices to keep us safe. Happy Veterans Day. Some weekend, I might actually not have to travel, work, or move things around. Forget next weekend — we’re driving…

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The Great Writing Career Restart

Posted on November 8, 2013 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: All I Ever Wanted by The Airborne Toxic Event It’s been a good week. Since my week started on Tuesday, I was surprised just how much I did in these few days. I completed a rough draft on a bigger project, had conversations with another client, and got some work done…

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The “Do Not Think About” List

Posted on November 5, 2013 by lwidmer

What I’m reading: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green What’s on the iPod: Eyes Wide Open by Gotye Don’t miss out: Sign up now for Anne Wayman’s Getting Your Book Written with Vision & Spirit course: Early registration discounts end this Thursday! Register HERE Assateague at sunset We’re back from our mini-vacation, refreshed and…

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Monthly Assessment: October 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Glorious by MaMuse Oh, what a day… per the song above, it’s glorious. Why? It’s Friday, the weekend is upon us, and we have absolutely no freaking home projects to work on this weekend. It’s all about play. I’ve planned a get-away for us, so bye-bye floors, kitchen cabinets, counter styles,…

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Demand-ing Writing Quality

Posted on October 30, 2013 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Got to Give it Up by Marvin Gaye Writers: FREE call this Thursday (Tomorrow!) with Anne Wayman. Anne will talk about book writing — bring your questions! Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10 am Pacific/ 1 pm Eastern. Register here for access. Maybe it’s just a one-and-done issue, or maybe it’s a sign of things…

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Your Writing Kick-starts

Posted on October 28, 2013 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: February Seven by The Avett Brothers Writers: FREE call this Thursday with Anne Wayman. Anne will talk about book writing — bring your questions! Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10 am Pacific/ 1 pm Eastern. Register here for access. Weekends. They’re supposed to be relaxing times to unwind. Ours have been work,…

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Book Review: Does Pricing Require Voodoo?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPodl: Icarus by Bastille What a day. I should have known, in fact I did, that the power would be out in the morning. The electric company sent a notice, and I put it on my desk so that I’d put it on my calendar. Almost instantly, that notice was buried in a pile…

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  1. Cathy Miller Avatar
    Cathy Miller
    October 25, 2013

    I can't wait to read Jake's book. I sure wish I had a good resource like this when I first started. Like most of us, I stumbled my way through figuring out what to charge. The biggest stumbling block was getting out my own way to a fair price.

    There's a difference between adjusting the scope of work to fit budget needs and putting budget constraints ahead of the true value of your work.

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  2. Lori Avatar
    Lori
    October 25, 2013

    Cathy, I agree. If I'd had this, I'd have avoided a ton of pricing mistakes.

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  3. Paula Avatar
    Paula
    October 25, 2013

    Calculating prices always makes me freeze up, so it sounds as if Jake's book is tailor made for me. I just ordered a copy and can't wait for it to arrive!

    I'm glad you reviewed it, Lori.

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  4. Jake Poinier Avatar
    Jake Poinier
    October 25, 2013

    Wow, Lori, you can probably see me blushing from 3000 miles away! Thanks so much for the glowing review–it was enjoyable to write something that I'm passionate about as well as hopefully helpful to my freelancing compatriots.

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  5. Lori Avatar
    Lori
    October 25, 2013

    Paula, you won't regret it. I found new things (proof that we old dogs can be taught!).

    Jake, a well-deserved thumbs up –you've earned the glowing review. Made my day to give it!

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  6. Paula Avatar
    Paula
    October 25, 2013

    Ohh! Just received notice that the book has just been shipped! Fast!

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  7. Kimberly Ben Avatar
    Kimberly Ben
    October 26, 2013

    Congrats to Jake! I'm glad to see him tackling the subject of pricing. It's a touchy one for most freelancers; and when you're just getting up the courage to try working as a freelancer it just completely boggles your mind (well, it did for me any way). Like Cathy said, you just kind of muddle your way through.

    Pricing is something I've struggled with for most of my freelancing career. Even when I started charging more "competitive rates," I still didn't completely own it to be honest. I'm still unraveling the why, but I'm getting there.

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  8. Lori Avatar
    Lori
    October 29, 2013

    Kim, I hear you. There have been times I've had that internal battle with myself — do I charge what I'm worth or what I think will win the job? It has to be intuitive and, as you mentioned, something you own.

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