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…
Free Advice Friday: 4 Freelance Lessons You Should Learn Now
What I’m reading: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe What’s on the iPod: Call Girl Blues by Diamond Rugs Friday already? Where did the middle of the week go? I’ve been busy, not extremely so, but a focused sort of busy. Time flew by. As this project winds down, another one is about to ramp…
The Writing Career Cross-over
What I’m reading: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe What’s on the iPod: Only For You by Heartless Bastards My busy Monday became a busy Tuesday became another busy one today. The projects I have aren’t complicated, but the deadlines are short. Plus, there’s some corralling of interviewees, so that takes some time. One project…
Top Tips Series #4: Samar Owais
What’s on the iPod: God Only Knows by The Beach Boys I couldn’t tell you where I first met Samar (pronounced “Summer”) Owais. I remember her interviewing me for a podcast, and I remember interacting with her quite a bit on a blog or two. Then there were the personal emails, which are always fun….
Free Advice Friday: 10 Commandments of Writing Value
What’s on the iPod: I Will Follow You by Rivrrs What a week. A sizable client project, almost completed, has occupied seven of the eight or more hours I spend a day at this electronic box. I’m happy because the client is happy, the project is in a good place, and we’re about to wrap…
6 Ways to Increase Writing Income
What’s on the iPod: Sing by Ed Sheeran It’s been a fairly slow week so far. After the last two weeks of 9-hour workdays, I’m glad for the breather. I have a few projects still pending, and I’m working through edits with a current client. I’m marketing (aren’t I always?) and there have been a…
Top Tips Writers Series #3: Paula Hendrickson
What I’m reading: Vita and Harold by Nigel Nicolson What’s on the iPod: Serpentine by Chris Bathgate Know what I love about Paula Hendrickson? Everything. Here’s a person who’s not only hugely successful in her niche (and entertainment/celebrity is not an easy niche to break into), but someone who extends herself to her fellow freelancers….
Free Advice Friday: This Job, Not That Job
What’s on the iPod: Would You Fight for My Love? by Jack White What a busy week. I feel like I’ve run marathons standing still. One project is consuming all my time. I had to carve out time yesterday to market. If I hadn’t, there was a good chance there would be a gap in…
Reducing Writing Client Shock
What’s on the iPod: Gee Baby by Joe & Ann I’m making good progress on my big project. Having talked with the client, I’m feeling confident that I know what they want. I had provided them with a rough draft for review, because I wanted to get a sense for where their expectations are in…
Monthly Assessment: September 2014
What’s on the iPod: Hard Way Home by Runaway Dorothy (with scenes from my friend’s living room) October already, huh? I can’t believe how quickly this month came up on me. It’s always a major mind shift in September; first there’s the last holiday of the summer, then the work starts piling in, then it’s the…