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Been Writing for Years? You Still Have A Lot to Learn

From Freelancedom
February 3, 2012 at 4:00 am
Many of you already know my writing history. Awful poetry at the age of 5. A part-time gig at a weekly newspaper at the age of 19. Writing sex toy reviews by the age of 22. And ... (more)

How to Get Rid of Query Fear Once and For All

From Freelancedom
January 31, 2012 at 10:53 am
In the five years since I first launched this blog — and in the 1.5 years since I began coaching — I’ve learned a thing or two about the things that can hold ... (more)

I Created a Pinterest Board for Word Nerds Because Why Not?

From Freelancedom
January 24, 2012 at 4:07 pm
I know it seems as if all I do lately is futz around on various social media platforms. But I swear to you. I’m getting shit done. It’s just that… I’m always ... (more)

How To Break Through Your Work Block

From Freelancedom
January 13, 2012 at 2:23 pm
I’ve made a lot of excuses for myself over the past month: I just finished several large projects; I deserve a break. I’m distracted because I’m waiting on responses ... (more)

One Simple Trick for Effective Self-Editing

From Freelancedom
January 11, 2012 at 2:01 pm
On Monday, instead of getting a damn thing done, I took a bus into the city and headed downtown to (Le) Poisson Rouge, where Mike Geffner was hosting Titillating Tongues: NYC Erotica ... (more)

Freelancing and Yoga Go Together Like… Nutella and Pound Cake

From Freelancedom
January 6, 2012 at 4:57 pm
I can't even do the pose pictured on my shirt without falling over. Those of you who have been reading Freelancedom for awhile may have noticed a shift in tone recently. Part ... (more)

One Simple Step To Landing More Work

From Freelancedom
January 4, 2012 at 2:50 pm
As mentioned previously, December always leaves me with a nasty case of Holiday Brain. I’m easily distracted. By twinkle lights. And Christmas cookies. And the DVR. My work ... (more)

Spill It: What’s Your Next Move?

From Freelancedom
December 27, 2011 at 12:30 pm
I’ve never been one to make a fuss out of New Year’s Eve, or to saddle myself with once-a-year resolutions. I reevaluate my goals almost every month, allowing each ... (more)

A Holiday Recipe for Freelance Success

From Freelancedom
December 20, 2011 at 3:54 pm
I've opted not to show you the flour- and batter-spattered countertops. It’s five days until Christmas, and Holiday Brain has reached a fever pitch. Yesterday, I baked ... (more)

The Top 10 Bookmark-Worthy Blog Posts of 2011

From Freelancedom
December 16, 2011 at 4:19 pm
At my last quasi-regular job (permalance editor at an online publication specializing in love- and relationship-related content), the end of the year was always marked by a mad ... (more)

How To Fish For (Those Completely Deserved) Compliments

From Freelancedom
December 14, 2011 at 4:16 am
Still trying to build up your freelance biz? There’s (probably) no need to drop your life savings on a slick advertising campaign, or on glossy, high-priced direct mail marketing. ... (more)

Want To Build Your Business? Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

From Freelancedom
December 9, 2011 at 3:07 pm
The other week, I wrote a post about how choosing the more difficult path can lead to both personal and career growth. After all, if you’re not challenged by the work you’re ... (more)

How To Avoid Losing Momentum During the Holidays

From Freelancedom
December 7, 2011 at 4:03 am
I’ve been seeing it a lot lately. Fellow freelancers tweeting out that their calendars have opened up enough to allow for new business. I did it myself just last week. Is ... (more)

Spill It: How Do You Handle Rejection as a Writer?

From Freelancedom
December 1, 2011 at 12:17 pm
I learned early on that — when it came to freelance writing — it was important to bounce back quickly from rejection, keep up the momentum, and flip that pitch. Because ... (more)

Don’t Forget To Thank Your Writing Partner

From Freelancedom
November 24, 2011 at 4:34 am
Earlier this week, I sent query letters out to four literary agents. This was a big step for me. I’d been dreaming of becoming a published author since the age of 5 and, ... (more)

How Choosing the More Difficult Path Leads to Awesomeness (and a Cuter Butt)

From Freelancedom
November 18, 2011 at 4:49 am
The other day, I was the only student to show up for lunchtime yoga. “You have three options,” my instructor told me. “A. We can do a restorative yoga class. ... (more)

Selling Your First Book: A Checklist of Book Proposal Essentials

From Freelancedom
November 16, 2011 at 2:08 pm
I’ve been a woman on a mission lately. In between assigned blog posts and essays, coaching calls, and yoga classes, I’ve been slowly pulling together a book proposal ... (more)

Reason To Write: To Let It All Out

From Freelancedom
November 14, 2011 at 1:45 pm
I walked across the parking lot to my car, the folder from the fertility center tucked under my arm, the scrip for blood work inside. I was giddy, because it was beautiful, sunny ... (more)

Your Online Platform: A Checklist of Website Essentials

From Freelancedom
November 8, 2011 at 4:24 pm
I'm in love with my website. Is that conceited? Earlier this year, I blogged about whether or not an editor would judge you if you didn’t have some sort of online platform. ... (more)

How To Harness the Power of NaNoWriMo… All Year Long

From Freelancedom
November 4, 2011 at 3:14 pm
We’re just a few days in to NaNoWriMo, and the tweets and motivational blog posts are already flying fast and furious. Not that I’m participating, mind you. I’m ... (more)

Didn’t Get It Done? That’s Your Own Damn Fault

From Freelancedom
November 1, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Things that distract me: - my cats - an opened bag of Candy Cane Kisses - music that is particularly peppy - the knowledge that there is an unwatched episode of The Sing-Off on ... (more)

Why It’s Totally Cool If My Kids Skip College

From Freelancedom
October 20, 2011 at 4:23 pm
I have a B.A. in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College, despite myself. I mean, there was never a question I would go to college. After all, it never occurred ... (more)

You’re Doing Great. You Should Give Thanks and Chill the Eff Out.

From Freelancedom
October 18, 2011 at 5:11 pm
In case you forgot, I was at a retreat this past weekend (neener neener). It was glorious, I didn’t have phone or Internet access, and I even found maple cotton candy while ... (more)

Spill It: Do You Unknowingly Waste Your Best Stories?

From Freelancedom
October 12, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Tomorrow morning, I’m heading up to Good Commons in Plymouth, VT, for a Revitalize Retreat organized by healthy travel organization Pravassa. I don’t travel (or unplug) ... (more)

Are You a Typical Freelancer?

From Freelancedom
October 10, 2011 at 9:57 am
When Thursday Bram approached me with the idea of a post exploring the idea of the “typical” freelancer, I was intrigued. I’m of the mind that there’s no ... (more)