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.
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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. ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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, ... (
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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. ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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. ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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 ... (
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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) ... (
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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 ... (
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