I interviewed writer Kelly James-Enger about the value of resilience — and how a freelance writer can develop it.
You’re a long-time freelancer, and you know a lot of freelancers who have been freelancing for 10, 20 years, or more. What kinds of attributes do they have in common?
Freelancers who thrive over the long haul …… Click here to keep reading…
May 3, 2012 Advice, Motivation
Freelancing pretty much defines lack of control: We don’t directly control when we get assignments, how much money we make, and even when we get paid. It certainly gets frustrating at times, and can lead to a lack of motivation and, ultimately, burnout.
A few years ago I wrote a post called How to Gain Control …… Click here to keep reading…
Apr 30, 2012 Advice, Motivation, Organization, productivity
Last week Linda and I were commiserating about the unreasonable demands some editors have been putting on us lately, stuff like expecting us to work through the weekend, pursuing sources who are clearly not interested in being pursued, and waiting eons to get paid after our work has appeared in print. (I kid you not …… Click here to keep reading…
Apr 23, 2012 Advice, Editors, Observations, Rants
I’m on vacation this week, so I’m reprinting a post that can help you get more work. Enjoy!
I get a lot of assignments — I have to, as I’m the main breadwinner for my family! Since 1997, I’ve written for more than 130 magazines (the vast majority of them multiple times) and close to 30 …… Click here to keep reading…
Apr 19, 2012 Advice, Marketing, Query letters
I’m on vacation this week, so I’m running an oldie-but-goodie that seemed to resonate with a lot of writers. Enjoy!
Julie Fast is the author of several books and e-books, including the traditionally-published book Get It Done When You’re Depressed. Julie has bipolar disorder and uses the techniques in her book to be one of the …… Click here to keep reading…
Apr 16, 2012 Advice, Motivation, Observations, Self improvement
