freelance writing

It’s My Monday

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I’m kicking off the new year with a new-to-me concept: taking one workday per week to focus on my own creative writing projects. I dubbed it It’s My Monday.

Lessons you can learn from an independent contractor

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Freelancers and independent contractors can learn a lot from each other. Sometimes we learn things directly. Sometimes indirectly. I’ve recently had a series of tradesmen repairing exterior and interior storm damage to the house. A team of at least a dozen roofers descended early one morning to replace the garage roof and a flat roof … Read more

Time Flies

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I know. It’s been a while since I posted here or wrote a blog post that wasn’t for a client. Maybe it’s because I was busy juggling client work and finishing a feature length script, but that script was completed and entered into screenwriting competitions last fall. Maybe I didn’t feel I had anything to … Read more

Self-Assessment and the Freelance Writer

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A lot of freelancers boost their self-esteem by looking at their client lists or reviewing old clips, but seeing how your efforts are generating income is pretty inspiring, too

New Year, New Goals

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This year my professional goal is to ghostwrite more articles, columns, and blog posts for businesses.

Guest Posting

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When Lori Widmer decided 10 years was enough for her annual Writers Worth Month celebration, she decided to sprinkle guest posts throughout the year. Today it was my turn to share a guest post at her blog, Words on the Page. You can find my take on saying no to clients and potential clients here. … Read more

Everyone Has a Story to Tell

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Whether I’m writing a resume or an executive bio, one thing is clear: Everyone has a story to tell.The funny thing is that they don’t always realize it. I recently completed three projects for two different clients that involved writing short bios (50 to 150 words each) of highly successful individuals. While one client asks … Read more

Late Night Ice Cream Wars

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The summer’s first real heat wave had me craving ice cream. While I usually make my own, I love sampling premium ice cream when it’s on sale. Last week it just so happened that my favorite grocery store had Ben & Jerry’s pints on sale for $2.99 a piece. While perusing the store’s somewhat limited … Read more

Why writers are worth our rates

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I can’t believe it’s May 10 and I haven’t yet mentioned Writers Worth Month—and this is its 10th anniversary. Writers Worth Month was founded by the wonderful wordsmith Lori Widmer whose Words On the Page  is one of a handful of writing blogs I visit multiple times per week. You can read all about how … Read more

How Helping Others Helps You

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Something amazing happens every time another writer—newbie or old pro—asks another writer for advice, tips, or simply to be a sounding board. Both parties wind up learning something new. Last weekend, Mika Doyle arranged an informal meeting for us with a former co-worker of hers who wants to break into freelance writing, Jes Richards. We … Read more