Do you ever find yourself spacing out in front of the computer screen, or maybe jumping from website to website, or compulsively checking your e-mail when you should be working? Yeah, me too. I’ve mentioned in the past that my “multi-tasking” is really anything but. In fact, it eats up hours every week if I […]
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How embarrassing that my last post, which sat up here for a few days, was a flipping McAfee coupon. Sheesh, sorry guys. This has been one of those weeks wherein everything takes twice as long as you think it will, crises come up out of nowhere, and the days fly by and are over without […]
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I registered for SOBCon08 which will be held in Chicago on May 2-4, 2008. It promises to be a good time for all, with a fantastic program. And for a 3-day event, it’s a steal at $450/person (or $350 if you’re a returning attendee). The only thing is, space is limited to 250 registrants, so […]
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Disclaimer: Please note that I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. If you have concerns about how to proceed if you feel that someone has violated your copyright, it is in your best interest to consult an intellectual property rights lawyer for professional advice.
Last summer on the LK Article Challenge […]
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Audioconference on Taxes—The Taxman Cometh: Timely Tips for Writers Who Want to Save More, Worry Less
When: Friday, March 28, 2008, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: The telephone at your desk
What: In this interactive one-hour session you’ll get the latest tax tips and strategies for writers of all stripes from noted tax expert Patrick […]
Filed under: Mark your calendar, Seminars, Professional development, Taxes | 2 Comments »
Recent articles on invoicing at FWJ (which I linked to yesterday) and The Golden Pencil have gotten me thinking about general freelance invoicing practices. And the thing is, there are no general practices. We all seem to have a vastly different way of doing things. Some I’ve seen over the last few days (paraphrased, with […]
Filed under: Freelance Income Sources, Full-time freelancing, How-to | 6 Comments »
There must be something in the air today, but I’m finding killer posts all over the place. Make some time to read these:
Types of Clients You’ll Likely Encounter as a Freelancer (from Telecommuting Diva)
I’ve been a freelance writer for a few years, and during this time, I’ve dealt with different types of clients. The typical […]
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Yesterday, I listed seven heinous freelance writing practices. Most of them have been well-received, but there were a couple of objections that surprised me. Here’s a recap of the list:
Publicly badmouthing companies/editors/etc. when you’re not hired or when you’re fired.
Visiting other writers’ blogs for the sole purpose of harassing them and/or making trouble.
Visiting others’ blogs […]
Filed under: Freelance writing, What NOT to Do, Freelance life, Full-time freelancing, Craigslist | 6 Comments »
Yesterday we had the world’s 50 most powerful blogs, and today Bootstrapper announced the top 100 blogs for freelancers. And what’s on the list of top blogs for freelance writers? Yes, that would be your favorite freelance writing blog, Inkthinker. Woohoo!
Other favs from the 100:
Deb Ng’s Freelance Writing Jobs
Anne Wayman’s The Golden Pencil
Liz Strauss’ […]
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Well it was a little touch and go there for a while, but the comments are now up and running thanks to Colin Hill, whom I found through fellow b5media blogger and all-around cool kid Zach Flauaus. One of the things I love about the blogging community is how willing people are to help complete […]
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Thanks to Deb and Phil for tipping me off that something is wrong with the comment submit button in the new template. I’ve done everything I know how to do, so now I’m waiting for reinforcements. In the meantime, feel free to e-mail me your comment and let me know which post you’re commenting on, […]
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