Today I had to call a few retailers for a short piece I’m writing for the Boston Globe. Many of my freelancing colleagues hate talking to professors (“they’re too academic”), doctors (“they’re totally unreachable, and when you do get them, they can only spare a minute”) or corporate types (“jargon city!”).
For me, it’s mom-and-pop shops. …… Click here to keep reading…
With the economy being what it is, you may have had the idea to start pitching more in hopes of bringing in more cash. Or maybe you were inspired by my idea of doing a pitch blitz in How to Gain Control Over Your Freelancing Life. Whatever the reason, you want to expand your client …… Click here to keep reading…
Oct 20, 2008 Advice, Cool tools, Magazines, Marketing
We’re finding more and more markets that are asking writers to include links in their online articles, create podcasts, write blog posts, and add other interactive media to their work. Here’s a quick list of resources that should help you get started.
• First, Michelle Rafter of the WordCount blog tells us why we should …… Click here to keep reading…
I’ve been struggling with a book proposal for going on two years. Every couple of weeks, my husband asks, “How’s the X book coming?” and I feel the pool of despair inch out a little farther in my gut. This weekend he asked again and I snapped, “It’s not, okay? Lay off!” I rarely snap, …… Click here to keep reading…
Oct 15, 2008 Book authoring, Help us!, Observations, Personal yammerings, Self improvement
When our lives feel out of our control, it tends to make us anxious, worried, and depressed, and can decrease motivation. We feel as if life is happening to us, and we’re just reacting to what life throws at us. On the other hand, when we feel in control of our time and our careers, …… Click here to keep reading…
Oct 13, 2008 Advice, Ass, Observations, Organization, Self improvement
