I like to cruise Twitter to see what freelancers are talking about. A few days ago, I was doing my usual cruising. Maybe I’m just ultra-cynical these days, but it seemed to me the thing people were talking about was themselves. Specifically, they were bragging about how they had the secret to boosting their freelance writing…
4 Reasons Why You Suck at Freelance Writing (and How to Fix Them All)
It’s funny how random conversations get you thinking. I reconnected with a friend on Facebook, and it brought back a conversation we’d had years ago. It’s when I knew if her fortunes were going to change, it would have to be accidental. She is one who is always about to start the diet, about to…
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 of the family (and his family, of course). Because descending on parents of a newborn…
The Well-Fed Craft: An Interview with Peter Bowerman
If you’ve been around my blog any length of time, you know I rarely promote anything. But once in a while, something comes along that is just so good, I feel if I don’t promote it, I’m doing you guys a disservice. Such is the case with anything Peter Bowerman puts out. His latest offering…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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:…
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…