What’s on the iPod: Take Care of You by The Clarks It’s Wednesday and I’m still waiting for one project to finalize and for interview subjects for another project to finalize. Once more, I’m in a holding pattern when I have the most free time and ability to get stuff done. For those of us writers who…
Top Tips Writers Series #6: Emily Fowler
What I’m reading: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf What’s on the iPod: Photograph by Ed Sheeran I love that we all have something to learn. Every one of us, no matter where we are in our writing career, can learn new things. And sometimes the ones teaching us are writers who are just getting…
Free Advice Friday: Becoming a Client Advocate
What’s on the iPod: I’m a Mess by Ed Sheeran It’s been a good week. I’ve reached out to some existing clients, some new-to-me clients, and some contacts. I’m helping one client finish up a project, and I’m looking forward to another project with them. Hopefully, that will be finalized soon. As I get further…
6 Easy Ways to Gain Visibility
What I’m reading: Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez What’s on the iPod: Iris (Hold Me Close) by U2 Holding patterns: I’m not a fan of holding patterns. I have projects coming in, but they’re not here. I’m not waiting, either. As I told a friend yesterday, I market like there are…
Monthly Assessment: October 2014
What I’m reading: Pastures of Heaven by John Steinbeck What’s on the iPod: You Don’t Know How it Feels by Tom Petty What a weekend. For the first time in ages, I had a project to complete by today. Since the client is a favorite client, I was happy to be able to help them…
The Worthy Writer: Bending Without Breaking
What’s on the iPod: Life by The Avett Brothers It’s been a nice, slow week so far. I’m glad for the break since I’ll be working this weekend. I can remember one other time I did work a weekend, and it was under similar circumstances. When clients have hard deadlines they must meet, and when…
The Freelance Writer: Looking Big
What’s on the iPod: Hate Music by Owl John After a month of full-out writing, it was nice to have a break yesterday. I sent out some queries, contacted a few potential clients, and did some grunt work (a.k.a. things I’ve been putting off, like cleaning the desk). News on the home front: daughter has…
Free Advice Friday: Cutting Through the Writing Advice Noise
What’s on the iPod: Misfits and Lovers by The Wallflowers It’s been a relatively slow week since Wednesday. I’m rather happy for that as I know next weekend I’ll be putting in extra hours. Normally, I don’t work weekends, but a favorite client has their back to the wall and needs help. Excellent news on…
How to Be an Exceptional Writing Pro in 7 Steps
What’s on the iPod: I’ve Been Waiting for This by Butch Walker Good week so far. I had a lunch meeting with a potential client on Monday, a bit of work to do on a current project, and some out-of-town guests here last night for dinner. I spent a lovely weekend at my son’s house…
Top Tips Writers Series #5: Jennifer Mattern
What’s on the iPod: I’m A Mess by Ed Sheeran (acoustic version – and fabulous) Know what it’s like to rub shoulders with one of the most successful freelancers in the business? You’re about to find out. I met Jenn Mattern through online conversations, and met her when Devon Ellington and I decided to meet for…