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…
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…
Guest Post: Freelance Writing Blogs Done Right
Remember how I mentioned on Friday the frustrations I’m having with AOL mail? Well, the situation in which AOL is randomly selecting emails to put in the Spam folder has affected you, too. Jenn Mattern offered last week to give me one more guest post, which was to appear on May 31st. And she delivered….
Free Advice Friday: Marketing Done Right
What I’m listening to: Die Like a Rich Boy by Frightened Rabbit Another year, another Writers Worth Month past. As much as I enjoy it, that month-long commitment always comes at the absolute worst time. It’s right after the big conference I attend. It’s right at a time when companies are calling with projects. It’s right…
Writers Worth: Your All
The last day of Writers Worth Month is here. Thank you for coming along with me on this journey of awareness and improvement. Today, the advice is simple: [bctt tweet=”Give freelance writing everything you have.” username=”LoriWidmer”] If you want to improve — really improve — your freelance writing career, you have to put the work…
Writers Worth: Stopping the Runaway Project
I was working with a client a number of months ago when this happened: Based on the notes provided, I wrote a draft. It came back — not what they wanted. I revised, based on the feedback given. It came back — not right. Harumph. Okay, pick up the phone. The conversation was enlightening in…
Writers Worth: Taking Care of You
What’s this? A post on a holiday? Don’t worry — the message is simple: Freelancer, give yourself permission to enjoy some down time. Today: Don’t check email. Don’t feel guilty for not getting a head start on that big project. Don’t schedule tweets. Don’t look over your to-do list. Don’t think about work. At all….
Writers Worth: Changing Perspective
Wow. Just a few more days to Writers Worth Month. Thank you for coming along with me as we celebrate our skills, abilities, and love for this wild ride we call freelancing. This month we’ve talked about a lot of things — from feeling worthless to calling bullshit to competing to convincing clients you’re worth…
Writers Worth: Researching Your Next Client
I hope you’ve found some useful content here this Writers Worth Month. Thanks again to all of the guests who have shared their thoughts and insights with us. They help make this a great annual celebration, and I learn something from each of them. I hope you do, too. Today, it’s just you and me….
Writers Worth: Eliminating Freelance Competition
Competition. It’s something I’ve said doesn’t exist in freelance writing. We have colleagues, some of whom actually share the same specialty or niche, but since there is a seemingly limitless supply of work for the actively marketing/networking freelancer, that shouldn’t matter. It hasn’t in my orbit, and I know at least three other writers who…