What’s on the iPod: It Doesn’t Matter Anymore by Linda Ronstadt Yesterday was a bit fuzzy for me. I woke up after my first good night’s sleep in over a year, but I couldn’t quite get going. I had taken a “PM” version of acetaminophen for a sinus headache and it left me groggier than…
Free Advice Friday: Getting in Touch With Writing Clients
What’s on the iPod: Blunderbuss by Jack White It’s been a good week. It started with disappointment — losing a client because of communication problems — but quickly turned around as new clients came into the picture. I’m on track to meet my monthly goals, so that’s a good thing. Today’s topic: how to contact writing…
7 Ways to Resolve Writing Client Problems
What’s on the iPod: Baltimore Blues No. 1 by Deer Tick It’s turning into a busier week than I first expected. While I did lose one project, I picked up a few more. It’s clearly January, for the clients are coming out of the walls again. Sadly, one project ended because the client felt he…
Free Advice Friday: Writing Contract Language
What’s on the iPod: No Line on the Horizon by U2 I get by with a little help from my friends — The Beatles said it, and it’s true. This week’s Free Advice Friday is brought to you by one of my closest friends. Cathy Miller was part of the original conversation that became this…
The Push Your Writing Career Forward Test
What’s on the iPod: Hallelujah by Rufus Wainwright Talk about a quick start and sprint to my work week — yesterday was packed with projects, client calls, and negotiations. Today there are fewer calls, but more work. I like that. I can turn the phone off and just write. I was able to work fast…
The Mad Writer Dash
What’s on the iPod: Nothing. No time to listen! Today is starting out like a marathon. I had smatterings of new projects hinted at the last two weeks. Now they’ve arrived — at once. It’s going to be a busy Monday. Unfortunately, I also have house guests today. I can’t spend time with them, nor…
Free Advice Friday: Pricing Projects
What’s on the iPod: The Wild Hunt by The Tallest Man on Earth What started as a dismal week turned into an interesting, work-filled one. I had one project on Monday. Today, there are four. The freelance life is a fickle one. I was still busy as the one project was quite large, so I…
The Caffeinated Writer’s Guide to Getting It Done
What I’m reading: Cover Her Face by P. D. James What’s on the iPod: Dani California by Red Hot Chili Peppers What freaky weather. As a western PA native, I’m used to January being the month where the minus sign replaces the first digit of the temperature and seeing snow on a regular, monotonous basis….
Monthly Assessment: December 2013
What’s on the iPod: Life by The Avett Brothers Looking for some goal-setting inspiration? Check out John Soares’ 19 Successful Freelance Writers Share Their Top Goals for 2014 featuring plenty of writers, including me. Thanks, John! Welcome to a new year on this blog. It’s a year that comes with plans — goals, targets, and ways…
The Regular Writing Resolution
What’s on the iPod: Walk of Life by Dire Straits How was the weekend? We spent ours at my parents’ house in western PA amid plenty of relatives and lots of laughs. Holidays are usually a time when I feel a bit melancholic about times and people past, but this holiday was memory-making. We had…