Thanks to everyone involved for the great discussion last week about new writers and some of the over-inflated expectations they have of us who’ve been at it a while. I hope it didn’t chase any newbies off, but that it helped you understand the frustrations we face when we try helping and run right into…
Brain Freeze
Today’s workload is much lighter. I labored through a complex article, complete with Congressional debates aplenty, expert advice up the wazoo, and more than enough last-minute debate to keep me reading every release up until Congress took its break. Today, it’s on to cloud storage. My life is one evolving issue after another. Because my…
Freelancers: Why We Don’t Owe You All That
Oh, if I had a nickel for every time a new or somewhat-lost writer chastised me for not helping more…. well, I wouldn’t even have a nickel. I’ve been fortunate. I’ve yet to come across new, lost, tired, burned out, or otherwise unmotivated writers who think I owe them not just advice, but hand holding…
Worthy Tip: Reuse, Recycle, Repeat
Ever get those days you think you worked three times harder than others, but accomplished half? That was my yesterday. Got a client project done in the morning, but like bad Chinese food, it repeated on me twice. Minor stuff, but it made me realize that reminding clients to send all information ahead of time…
Time to Take Up Juggling
Yesterday was much more productive than I expected. I finished a smallish project in the morning, then devoted the afternoon to research and outlining an article. A large project due in a few weeks ago has a delivery date – I should see it by the end of the week/Monday of next week. That gave…
How to Blog Like You Mean It
Today’s a busy one. Plenty of work came in – none of it from my marketing efforts but plenty from older contacts. You never know. I had a conversation with a few folks about bloggers and trust. We came to the same conclusion; there are some people who ruin it for themselves. Blogging isn’t rocket…
Friday Weirdness
What’s on the iPod: Into the Mystic by Van Morrison Why am I so glad Friday is here? It wasn’t a tough week by any means. I may be working today in an attempt to finish up a smaller project in order to get going on the massive one due in any moment. At any…
Losing the Career-by-numbers Approach
What’s on the iPod: She’s Mine by Brett Dennen Got a post up over at About Freelance Writing. Check it out! If you know me, you know I love Lisa Gates and think she practically invented life coaching. In her latest Craving Balance post, Lisa says this: “If you don’t study the masters, you’ll continue…
Worthy Tip: Upping Your Game
What’s on the iPod: You and Your Heart by Jack Johnson Yesterday was one of those rare days – ones I used to dread, but now am thankful for. There was a lull in the work. Nothing due, nothing coming in that needed immediate attention. That was my cue – I grabbed the laptop and…
The No-wait Policy
What’s on the iPod: Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen Super weekend. I know it’s Tuesday, but when you have a nice time off that lasts into part of the week, that’s a good thing. We met with a friend on Saturday for some bonding time and support during a rough period in her life. She’s…