Does the notion of rules leave you bristling? Or do you find comfort within the protective structure they provide? When I read Jenn Mattern’s post, Freelance Writing Rules (and Why You Should Break Them), I thought back to the start...
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What I Learned About Freelance Writing from a Possum in My Trunk
There's still time to sign up for Peter Bowerman's Well-Fed Craft Marketing Course - don't miss out on learning from one of the best in the business. We spent the July 4th holiday weekend in West Virginia visiting the newest member...
Writers Worth: Your Freelance Writing Formula
It's hard to believe this is the last full week of Writers Worth Month! We'll still have posts through May 31st, so check back every day. Still, it's fine to show up here every day and read about how worthy...
Writers Worth: Bad Offer, Disguised
I was talking with a client prospect not long ago, and it became apparent that I was being railroaded. It was a simple conversation -- we were to explore writing projects that I assumed (rightly) I was being considered for. Only the...
101 (New) Free Freelance Writer Resources
Welcome to Writers Worth Month 2017! In 2008, it was one day I decided to set aside: May 16th. I asked fellow bloggers to spread the word and help other writers say no to low-paying jobs and yes to owning...
Kicking Freelance Writing “But”
What I'm listening to: Never Let You Go by Third Eye Blind Yesterday on a private writers' forum, I saw a post from someone I consider to be a smart, savvy writer. She was asking for help. She wants to...
Your Freelance Earnings Goal (and why $100K may not be it)
What I'm listening to: The Wild Hunt by The Tallest Man on Earth Today was going to be a This Job, Not That Job post, but then a comment came in from a reader. Michelle had read The $100K Myth...
The Importance of a Serious Freelance Rate
What I'm listening to: Get On Your Boots by U2 Here it comes. A snow day for my region. The state of emergency for my town was put out early yesterday when the sun was blazing and the skies were a...
6 Social Media Fails Freelancers Make
What I'm listening to: Blunderbuss by Jack White It's been a slow week from a work perspective, but filled with small tasks that made it feel busy. I managed to kick off my new marketing plan, and I'm preparing for a...
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...