If you’re thinking of making the leap to full-time freelancing, first take our quiz to find out if freelancing is for you — and to improve any areas you may be weak in.
1. I’m self-motivated. Yes__ No__
When you freelance, there’s no boss looking over your shoulder to make sure you get your work done. …
Oct 6, 2008 Advice, Marketing, Networking
This post is by guest blogger Michelle V. Rafter, owner of the fabulous WordCount blog. Thanks, Michelle!
Last September I was getting ready to start writing again after spending most of the previous seven years at home with my kids. I was totally out of touch with the freelance world and way behind on the subjects …
Sep 22, 2008 Advice, Cool tools, Networking
Recently a writer I know announced some good news to fellow freelancers about a story she’d successfully pitched. A few “congrats!” flowed in, then someone asked, “Who gave you the assignment?”
The question took me aback. I like to think such questions are asked out of innocence, but experience has taught me there are more than …
Aug 11, 2008 Advice, Networking, Self improvement
We’ve let our blogroll get out of date, so I’m curious: who here blogs and what do you blog about? And what is your favorite blog about blogging? Mine is Darren Rowse’s ProBlogger.net — it’s a good mix of posts about blog writing and the tech/marketing side of blogging.
Give us your answers in the comments …
Apr 28, 2008 Blogging, Networking
A day or so ago, Linda posted a notice about our second meeting of Way North Writers, a group for New England writers to network and share leads, inspiration and advice. I’m happy to say that we have a wonderful coach coming to lead us through a workshop on clarifying our dreams and achieving goals …
Jan 5, 2008 Classes, Networking, News you can use, Opportunities, Self improvement
