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Where You Lose Us

Posted on by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: The Graveyard Near the House by The Airborne Toxic Event I love a week like this. In just a few days (long days, but I digress), I managed most of my income for this month. Moreover,started the month hoping for a little more work. I just didn’t expect so much of…

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Mistakes Writers Make

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What’s on the iPod: Bang Bang by Dispatch Writers: Visit me over on Jenn Mattern’s All Indie Writers blog this week for both the book giveaway and the interview. Poets: Head over to Pink Latte Publishing to catch my interview/poem on Taye’ Foster Bradshaw’s site. Everyone: Give Cathy Miller some love in absentia. My guest post is up on her…

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Weekend Warriors

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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  1. Kristen Fischer Avatar
    Kristen Fischer

    My BEST tactic is to target companies you want to write for. So check out chamber of commerce directories for local businesses and look at those "top ## companies to work for" lists.

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  2. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    I've always been a big proponent of LOIs because they're more proactive than replying to job ads. But the key is to follow up – sometimes more than once.

    I landed an assignment due this week solely because I followed up on a follow up to a follow up of a LOI.

    Whichever methods work for you, persistence is always important.

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  3. Jake Poinier Avatar
    Jake Poinier

    Funniest thing written on the internet today: "Once considered a terrific business model to those who remain clueless…"

    My single best source for clients has always been graphic designers and web designers. The ones who know the value of professional content are an endless source of work and referrals–plus, they are a key resource when a client needs design work.

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  4. Gabriella F. Avatar
    Gabriella F.

    Hi Lori.

    I don't have any deep thoughts on this topic (I feel much the same way you do). But I must say the news in this post made my day. And I totally agree, a girl can dream that HuffPo is right behind.

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  5. Cathy Miller Avatar
    Cathy Miller

    What worked well for me was focusing my efforts on LinkedIn in the beginning of my freelancing career. I still receive projects from both my profile and through my connections (referrals, their own requests).

    I think if you pick something that works for you and put some effort into your networking, you'll reap the rewards.

    P.S. I applied at Demand Studio when I 1st started. When I saw what they had to offer, I walked (okay, more like ran) the other way.

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  6. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    Kristen, I love having you here. 🙂 Thanks for your comment. Totally agree — the best way to improve your business is by seeking out those with whom you'd like to work.

    Paula, amen, amen, AMEN. I can count at least two current clients that I started contacting a year or better before they hired me.

    Jake, that's a brilliant strategy, too. You've already found people who understand your value, and you can act as their source of referrals, too. Great match!

    Gabriella, HuffPo has a lot of backing by too many media outlets to fold right away. But I do think their days are numbered if they believe writers will work for free on a constant basis.

    Cathy, terrific advice. One thing works just as well as trying to keep up with several things. I agree — with the right amount of effort, it will work.

    Never did the Demand thing, though I did have a stint at Guru.com (can't remember what it was before that). I was dumb enough to pay for the three-month "premium" job listings. What a joke. The same garbage that was at the lower level was right there at the higher level. I canceled, complained, and moved to a different way of finding work.

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  7. Anne Wayman Avatar
    Anne Wayman

    My best source of business is still my website… amazes me, but it keeps pulling… annewayman.com

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