What I’m reading: The Trouble with Goat and Sheep by Joanna Cannon What I’m listening to: Blood and Guts by Middle Brother There’s nothing like a week that begins like a starting pistol at a marathon. That’s how it feels so far, and it’s only Tuesday. Yesterday I jumped among three projects, trying to make…
Free Advice Friday: 4 Freelance Business Mistakes That Kill Your Career
What I’m listening to: Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie Wow. Friday already? It went by a bit quickly. I have projects in the works, but until I get some interviews completed, I have some free time. I spent it working on two personal projects and trying to learn a new bit of Windows…
Freelance Guide to Screening Clients
What I’m reading: Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson What I’m listening to: Die Like a Rich Boy by Frightened Rabbit I really thought this week was going to be slow. It’s June, clients usually disappear until I decide to go on vacation in August….not this June. Currently, I’m working on two large projects that…
How to Be a Trusted Writer in One Simple Step
What I’m listening to: Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day Well my plan last week was to increase my marketing. However, that didn’t happen. Instead, a client got in touch with me. In fact, that’s been my entire year so far. Every time I think about kicking my marketing into high gear,…
Why Writing for Free Still Sucks
What I’m reading: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins What I’m listening to: The Loneliness and The Scream by Frightened Rabbit It’s been a busy week. It started with a client meeting in Manhattan, complete with writing an article draft on the train, and has been followed by article revisions, completion of a…
Monthly Assessment: May 2016
What I’m reading: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins What I’m listening to: Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen It’s been one busy week. It’s not that there are a lot of projects, but that the projects I have are all due at the same time. I had wanted to go visit my dad…
Writers Worth: Getting Off the Excuse Train
Did you enjoy Writers Worth Month? Every one of the writers you’ve seen here have added something new to the conversation — that’s what I love most. I can prattle on all day long, but at some point, there needs to be new voices added to the mix. And frankly, I enjoy learning about new…
Writers Worth: Putting the “I” Back in Freelancer
There is no better way to end what has been a fantastic month with a post from Kathy Kehrli. Kathy is the brains behind the currently dormant Screw You! website, and she’s one of the first writers I met when I went freelance. I adored her instantly, and I consider her a good friend. She’s…
Writers Worth: Travel Writing 101
You know what I like about people like my new friend Jerry Nelson? They’re frank. I love that. If you’re the type of freelance writer who doesn’t take harsh advice personally, you’re going to learn a lot from Jerry. Here, he goes into one of his pet peeves — being told how “lucky” he is…
Writers Worth: How to Fake It as a Freelancer
I’ve already gushed about how thrilled I was that Princess Jones is in my freelance circle. A little more won’t hurt, though I am in danger of having the “stalker” label slapped on me. Here’s the thing about Princess — she’s a professional. She writes incredibly, runs her business exceptionally well, and takes no prisoners…