From Freelancedom
May 11, 2011 at 12:05 pm
My idea of the perfect afternoon.
The other day, I participated in a book club gathering at my favorite local coffee shop. It was my first time, and I was nervous about inserting ... (
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From Freelancedom
May 6, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Yes. She is quietly judging you.
As a writer, do you need to have a website or blog?
It’s a question I’m asked pretty regularly by coaching clients, blog readers, ... (
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From Freelancedom
May 4, 2011 at 8:46 am
With any luck, you'll start seeing this smiling mug all OVER the damn place.
A few weeks ago, I told all of you my big, fat master plan since deciding to drop permalancing ... (
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From Freelancedom
April 28, 2011 at 3:46 pm
I don’t want to presume too much about you, dear readers, but I’ve noticed a pattern among the fellow freelancers/entrepreneurs I’ve had the pleasure of engaging ... (
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From Freelancedom
April 26, 2011 at 8:02 am
About five years ago, after going back and forth over some story ideas, an editor from a national women’s magazine invited me out to lunch. I did a little happy dance, and ... (
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From Freelancedom
April 21, 2011 at 2:46 pm
My adoring fans. Um. In my fantasy life.
If you’ve hung out on Twitter lately, or spent time on just about any business blog out there, you know that networking has been ... (
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From Freelancedom
April 19, 2011 at 12:13 pm
After resigning from YourTango, and before my time there was even up, I started making plans.
I secured a writing partner who could keep me accountable as I worked my way through ... (
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From Freelancedom
April 14, 2011 at 1:08 pm
My new, improved head shot with my new, improved boobs (I was a late bloomer).
Over the past four years, you’ve revealed your fears to me regarding freelancing. You’ve ... (
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From Freelancedom
April 12, 2011 at 3:50 pm
According to an infographic recently put together by the American Museum of Corporate American History and Solvate, the average commuter spends 429 days just commuting over the ... (
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From Freelancedom
April 5, 2011 at 11:51 am
Writers. Bookworms. Editors. Publishing professionals. Word nerds all. We should totally hang out.
Back in November, I co-hosted a Word Nerd Networking event in NYC that attracted ... (
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From Freelancedom
April 4, 2011 at 8:30 am
Though this blog is all about freelancing, it’s become clear to me over the past eight years that freelancing doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition.
In fact, ... (
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From Freelancedom
March 22, 2011 at 5:50 pm
I was recently asked to guest post over at YouTern‘s Savvy Intern blog, partially because I’ve done three internships myself, and partially because I’m the intern ... (
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From Freelancedom
March 4, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Struggling to pinpoint a blog niche? Grappling with how to present yourself to editors or clients? Still looking to settle on one particular area of expertise, but unsure of where ... (
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From Freelancedom
February 25, 2011 at 4:00 pm
It wasn’t until I was 21 that I realized I could be funny.
I had just transferred to Emerson College and, after workshopping a series of overwrought essays about my last ... (
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From Freelancedom
February 24, 2011 at 10:08 am
Susan Finch
What does creativity mean to you? For Susan Finch, the guest author behind this latest Reason To Write post, it’s about more than just her writing. It’s ... (
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From Freelancedom
February 16, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Wanted: A writing partner who can kick my lazy, procrastinating writer’s ass. Must: Thrive on deadlines, and be willing to offer up honest and constructive criticism, while ... (
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From Freelancedom
February 10, 2011 at 9:07 am
The other month, fellow freelancer Stacy Lipson interviewed me for a story on permalancing in The Fiscal Times.* An interesting piece, to be sure, but I felt a bit put off by the ... (
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From Freelancedom
February 5, 2011 at 12:38 pm
The summer after my freshman year of college, I approached the editor of a small, family-run, local magazine about the possibility of interning for him in some capacity. To test ... (
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From Freelancedom
February 2, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Vera Badertscher
For our latest entry in the Reason To Write series, let me introduce Vera Marie Badertscher, a freelance writer who also blogs about travel-related books and movies. ... (
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From Freelancedom
January 27, 2011 at 10:12 am
I'm so awesome they're throwing money at me.
Is business so slow you’ve considered lowering your rates?
I’ve considered taking similar measures in the past ... (
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From Freelancedom
January 25, 2011 at 11:53 am
A dramatic reenactment of my childhood...
Back in October and November, family members started fishing for Christmas gift ideas, despite the fact that I already had an Amazon Wish ... (
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From Freelancedom
January 21, 2011 at 11:24 am
Amy Gesenhues
For the latest entry in our Reason To Write series, I present Amy Gesenhues, a marketing director, wildly prolific blogger, columnist… and the newest addition ... (
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From Freelancedom
January 14, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Lori Widmer: Writer and Editor Extraordinaire
In a continuation of Freelancedom’s Reason To Write series, I introduce to you veteran writer and editor Lori Widmer. I love ... (
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From Freelancedom
January 12, 2011 at 5:01 pm
Most of you already know that I work part-time at YourTango, editing blog posts, putting together the daily newsletter, handling freelancer contracts and invoice, steering the ... (
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From Freelancedom
December 30, 2010 at 8:55 am
Michael is attempting to seduce me by rubbing his nipple. Obviously, it's not working. God we're a couple of weirdos.
That sexy photo to the left is about seven years old, ... (
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