Tag: fun stuff
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Why You Should Be Freelancing
What I’m reading: One Hundred Dollar Misunderstanding by Robert GoverWhat’s on the desktop Zune: The Story by Brandi Carlile Another day, another announcment – stay tuned at 7:12 am EDT for yet another “What Lori’s been up to” update. Yesterday was somewhat productive. I managed a nice chunk of work on my article. I’m taking…
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Friday Vapor Trails
By the time you read this, I may be under sedation, which given the number of hassles I’ve had this month could be a blessing. Nothing like forced nap time for the busy freelancer, eh? Since I’m not going to be around, I’m leaving you some dribs and drabs of fun, trivial things. Hey, it’s…
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The Vendor-Client Relationship: Real World Style
Many thanks to our own Copywriting Maven for sharing with me this hysterical video. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re doing the right thing in sticking by your price, wonder no more:
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The Downside of Technical Writing
I write technical stuff. Okay, stop that yawning right now. When I say technical, I’m not talking math or science or even computers. I’m talking stuff you use or come in contact with, like insurance (okay, go ahead and yawn, but just for a second!), risk management, healthcare, offshore investing, accounting, financial services, sales reps,…
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The Absence of Copy Editors
You just have to read it to understand. This article appeared in The Washington Post last month. Hysterical!
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Fun While I’m Gone
Got this idea for a little group activity in my absence from Rebecca over at SmithWriting: Your favorite books. Here are some of mine: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving (life changing, seriously)The Liars’ Club by Mary Karr (the ballsiest memoir ever – a knockout!)An American Childhood by Annie Dillard (this woman knows…