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The $100-a-Day Freelance Shell Game
What I’m listening to: Laminated Cat by Jeff Tweedy There’s a bit of a disturbing trend in freelance writing, and it’s pointed at new writers and those who are struggling. It’s the lowering-of-the-bar promise. In one week, I saw four different blog posts tweeted out, full of can-you-believe-it exclamations about how much money you, freelance…
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Free Advice Friday: This Job Not That Job
I spent this week stewing about not being able to head to Ontario. It’s my own fault. I said yes to too many projects and didn’t turn down appointments when I should have. So I have to wait a few more weeks to get the hell out of here and get a much-needed break. Meantime,…
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Coaching on Purpose: Interview with Anne Wayman
Happy Solstice! This is one of my favorite days of the year — the longest day. If it’s not pouring down rain like it has been all spring, I’ll be spending the first day of summer outside until the sun goes down –which takes it longer today than any other day of the year. Today…
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The Freelance Writing Location Myth
I was on Twitter last week when I noticed a study by HubStaff that talked about freelancers and earnings. Some interesting things in there, and not all of them I agree with. Here’s one that stood out: The rates that freelancers charge are highly dependent on location, discipline, and experience, so it’s impossible to provide average…
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Free Advice Friday: This Job Not That Job
Time once again for Free Advice Friday, so named because I just like the alliteration. This time, we had competition for the world’s worst lousy offer of the week, but Sharon Hurley Hall sent what is possibly the worst job of the year. I give you the job you should avoid at all costs:…
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Technology Tuesday: Microsoft Tools You Didn’t Know You Had
A little off-topic today, and a little late. But useful! Always useful. Apple fans, don’t run away. If you use Word, some of this could apply to you. I’m a huge fan of Microsoft products. Yes, they have their problems, such as my recent issues with what I assume is my new wireless keyboard opening twenty…
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The Freelance Money Flow
What I’m listening to: Show Me The Way by Peter Frampton I was reading a conversation recently among newer writers talking about waiting for that next check to show up. Boy, do I remember those days. And on rare occasion, I still have that same feeling. It’s uncommon though, amen. It’s also one of the…
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The Power of Being Busy
What I’m listening to: Shape of You by Ed Sheeran Quite a busy week for me. I’m not overrun with work, but I’m working on projects that require a little more time and energy. The work keeps flowing, too. I had a conversation a few months back with a potential client that would have landed…
