It’s been too long since I’ve updated, I know and I’m sorry. I’ve been fighting a cold and, as a result, my focus has to be on client work. The good news is I’m feeling MUCH better. That means I can shift my attention back to my work here, as well as my publication–Working Freelance…
For those of you who follow my blog regularly, you may be noticing a trend. I like to assign themes (topics?) to days of the week. The main reason is that it helps keep my thoughts organized and, in my opinion, it helps readers know what to expect and when. So far, you can find:…
Every Wednesday, I post a “What are you writing about today?” question on Twitter, LinkedIn, and the Working Freelance Writer Facebook page. On each post, I include a few lines about what I’ve been writing about and what’s on my agenda for the remainder of the day. Initially, when I started doing this, I was…
I’ve been sharing a lot about showing appreciation, gratitude, and support. I’m going to wrap things up by writing about writing about being a writer who shows appreciation, and it’s importance. Even though I’ve touched upon this topic already, I believe it’s worth going into detail again. I see freelance writers consistently asking for help,…
I’m continuing the theme of “appreciation” and “gratitude” in today’s Monday Motivation. It’s an essential topic I feel needs coverage in the freelance writing business. We spend a lot of time supporting each other and, if we’re not living by these words—gratitude, appreciation, and support—it’s challenging to implement them. Therefore, I’m going to continue to…
I know I frequently write about my appreciation for the freelance writers in my network. In my opinion, there’s no such thing as doing this too much. Kind words go far when you’re going through something negative and need positive change. My network is an incredible resource for encouragement and being there for others in…
I’m currently working on a series of articles about “The Life of a Freelancer,” and part of that research includes the importance of developing relationships. While being a freelance writer is a highly competitive field, networking is integral. The two are opposite of each other—networking and competition, but it’s how the business plays out. Why…
This week, I’m writing a lot about the life of a freelance writer. The focus seems to be falling primarily on how to build a quality freelance writing relationship. So, that’s the theme of this week’s Monday Motivation. The main reason is that networking is integral in this business we’re all attempting to build or…
I believe offering support to other freelance writers has a lot to do with giving back. So, when I pitch stories to prospective targets, I try to include my colleagues. How? By suggesting that conduct interviews, request quotes, or do a combination of the two in an article, blog post, or series. That way, when…
