Words on the Page

It’s hysterical – I’m in the middle of a test project and I’d sent a quick note to the project lead and asked if what I was attempting was okay, attaching the beginnings of my work. The note came back with all sorts of markups on the test. Only thing was the copy that was…

I’ll admit right now I’m not a grammar guru. I’m sure there are any number of mistakes in my posts. I’m a writer – not a scholar. However, there are one or two mistakes that could really reflect badly on you. One in particular I’ve taken the better part of the last week to remove…

Whew! My absence this week is due in full to a huge project that I just finished what I call preliminary work on. Hey, we know it’s coming back at least once. But for now, the bulk of the work (and the bulk of the pressure) is done. Odd week – I’m trying like hell…

If you’re a freelancer wondering what your duties are to your client, or if you’re a client wondering just what you can expect of your freelancer, listen up. Beyond the obvious – delivering asked-for writing within the specified time frame – I’m here to tell you that one job that is NOT part of the…

Lisa Gates over at Intrisic Life Design has come up with an excellent post on going inward. Check it out. In fact, her entire I’m Calling You Out series has great advice on how to put some real meaning in your day. So when was the last time you looked at your work process or…

A writer friend and I were talking recently, and she echoed my sentiments – those writers who say “I won’t lift a finger for under XX/hour or word” are either bluffing or selling themselves short. See, this friend and I are now working for a company that enhances our bottom line by four figures monthly….

Permanently TemporaryForever seems to be a shrinking concept – especially with ongoing projects. What’s interesting is the long-term work opportunities that fade away after one or two projects. At the beginning of this year, I signed on for a long-term gig. It lasted two articles before the employer ran out of capital. Another long-term gig…

Blog Day 2007I missed Blog Day! Because of my crazy workload, I didn’t get over to Lillie Ammann’s blog until today (Sunday – yea, I’m working through the holiday). There, she explains Blog Day, and gives her list of five favorites from different genres. So, late to the dance I come. Here are five I…

Totally OverwhelmedJust received a project yesterday that’s rather huge. Mind you, my job is to reformat, reduce the page count and proofread 300 pages. In ten days. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Yep, it’s going to be close to impossible. Worse, I have other projects that have deadlines. One today. Another tomorrow. Another in…