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Freelance Writer’s Guide to Achieving Goals

Posted on January 4, 2019 by lwidmer

A number of years back, I decided to set a reading goal on Goodreads. I was going to read thirty books in a year. I figured I’d reinvent my reading habit and get to some of these thousands of books I have (not exaggerating). I did it. I read 30 books. And you know what? […]

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The Freelance Writing Goal Adjustment Guide

Posted on July 24, 2018 by lwidmer

I was reading an article about things successful people do in order to be, well, successful. One point was talking about getting your dream job. The advice was simple: Adjust your goal as you learn more about yourself. Hey, freelance writer — did you just hear that? They’re talking to us, too. We do tend […]

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Goal Planning Worksheets for Freelance Writers

Posted on September 9, 2017 by lwidmer

By Jennifer Mattern In my last post on the necessity of change, I mentioned quarterly evaluations as a good way to take stock of your current situation so you can figure out what you need to change over the next few months. I also promised you a worksheet or two to help you do this. […]

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The Freelance Money Flow

Posted on June 12, 2017 by lwidmer

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 […]

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31 Days of Freelancing: Reaching Your Goals

Posted on December 18, 2016 by lwidmer

What I’m listening to: Hardliners by Holcombe Waller Happy Sunday! I hope your weekend is going well. I had most of my shopping for the holiday done weeks ago (and I’m a cyber shopper), so today for me is about relaxing, reading, and wrapping. But it’s also a good time to think about how to […]

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31 Days of Freelancing: Set That Goal

Posted on December 17, 2016 by lwidmer

What I’m listening to: All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down by The Mavericks Saturday. Why do I always say it like I’m exhaling? It’s one busy time of year. Probably the worst time to stick one more business item on your list. And yet it’s the best time to do it. Things are […]

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Writers Worth: Deliver Your Walking Papers

Posted on May 16, 2013 by lwidmer
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Your Invitation

Posted on December 30, 2009 by lwidmer

Yesterday I invited you to commit to a monthly assessment for each month next year in an attempt to kick-start your career. I realize it was an unofficial invitation, so I’m here to remedy that. Here’s your formal invite: Who: YouWhat: Monthly Assessment of your earnings and career plansWhere: Right hereWhen: The last day of […]

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Forget Resolutions

Posted on December 29, 2009 by lwidmer

I’m not a fan at all of resolutions. I think they’re lies we tell ourselves in order to wash away our guilt from the previous year. We promise to be good. We promise to achieve X, Y, and Z. And if we don’t? We’ll be back next year at this same time, making promises up […]

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Why I’m Not Famous

Posted on December 26, 2009 by lwidmer

On Monday, I had a fantastic, insightful, girly conversation with chum and life coach extraordinaire Lisa Gates. Before I go further, I highly recommend you make quick over to her website and join her amazing new Life Balance Blueprint Clinic 2010. It will change your life, and your work, for the better. Seriously. So Lisa […]

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