What gets in the way of your freelance success?
It could be anything from lack of assignments to fear of networking (or something).
For me, it’s overcommitment.
I don’t mean to get overcommitted.
I say “no.” Often. But lately, I’ve been feeling the pressure of overcommitment.
2 CommentsSeveral years ago my stepson, Christopher, was so excited to tell us about a fantastic new band he’d discovered … Aerosmith.
We, who grew up in the 70s, roared with laughter.
So it is with a hint of hesitation that I share a few well-known, but nonetheless helpful, references on a variety of topics. (Healthcare is a specialty of mine, so you’ll see quite a few references for it.)
For some, these resources will be new discoveries.
For others, please just laugh quietly. (Or, better yet, post a few of your favorites.)
No CommentsI’ll admit to having a love-hate relationship with freelancing.
I love the excitement and variety of it.
I hate the unpredictability of it.
Certainly, I do what I can to fill the proverbial pipeline
And, I’ve learned to accept, no, embrace, the seasonal shifts of my business. For me that means I’m a bit slower in July and December (not all bad, lemme tell ya), and crazy-busy in January and September.
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Friend and colleague Lori Murray is my guest blogger today, sharing a typical work day in her freelance writing life.
Because I’m often asked what I do all day (no pajamas for me), I thought it might be interesting and helpful to see how other writers, like Lori, spend their days.
As you’ll see, Lori is uber productive; perhaps that explains she’s a nationally published and highly sought after writer and speaker.
No CommentsI appreciate the honesty offered on some of my favorite freelance writing blogs, including the “Ask Me” posts. I’m also a big believer in helping other writers, so I’m offering something similar.
And, secretly, I always wanted to be Dear Abby, because I love writing and giving advice. :)
1 CommentDear Jan:
I’d always planned on looking into some freelancing within a year or so, but now that I got laid off, I’m just going to have to push up my schedule a little.
But can you really make some decent supplemental income by freelancing? I’d like to make $25,000 – $35,000 a year, and I’d basically be working 40 hours a week (full-time) but I’d be at home and working the hours I wanted. Do you think that’s possible?
