Have you ever opened up your spam mail or spam comments and been in awe of the range of creative and poorly written stuff you find there? Don’t you wonder who’s sending it and why you’ve been targeted? I do, and I know the answer. I got 2 bits of spam yesterday with the identical [...]
First let me say that I’m not qualified to answer this question as a professional, there are hundreds of blogs out there addressing this very topic. I will talk to my experiences in response to a question on my last post from a reader. When I left my job my previous job the plan was [...]
I’m still not writing the book. Why? Not sure; maybe it’s still in the gestation phase? I feel like I look like I’m pregnant so maybe something will happen soon! Ha, a little procrastination humor. What am I doing? Making a meager living and a great beginning with my writing career. I’ve discovered that I [...]
Many people believe receiving is in one’s attitude and that to receive abundance one must first act and live abundantly. Well, whatever I’ve done and not done, I’m feeling some change here. I finished my first freelance job and the client was quite pleased with my phrasing of lingerie descriptions. I had lots of fun [...]
Jill of Elemental, My Dear has issued one of her challenges for April. Write, draw, photo and then blog something on the theme of April Showers bring May Flowers. There will be a random drawing and an opportunity for her readers to vote as well. The winners will receive one of Jill’s photographs! I want [...]
Life ebbs and flows. I know that’s an overused cliche but it is true. The last few weeks have been full of familial obligations; shifting responsibilities as I take on caregiving, and support my boyfriend in the death of his mother. My sons have been around and this week a friend is visiting. I enjoy [...]
Find inexpensive but distinctive business cards- not the $1.00 a piece ones I found and fell in love with-deep periwinkle Schedule meeting with local freelance writer to network Bid on 2 jobs for short term writing projects Straighten and clean for friend who’s arriving in a few days for visit Pack for 4 day trip [...]
Words for the week: promotional bio, resume, marketing plan, business card, goals, accountability… These are all the tasks or goals in front of me now. They’re what everyone should be working on when self-employed or setting out on a new career path. I’m good with all of it except for the promotional aspect. I need [...]
I have now gotten a few articles published on Suite101.com. This site is similar to Ezine, Ask.com and other informational sites on the internet. I choose the subject matter, which is very nice. I’m learning to research and write on different topics and the basics of SEO (search engine optimization) through the use of keywords. [...]
Get Paid to Write Online is a blog I read regularly. Sharon Hurley Hall is a freelance writer with significant experience and her blog is packed with useful information. Today’s post, 10 Ways to Raise Your Online Writing Profile is another one of those posts that gets the brain thinking. Guest writer Andy Walton shares [...]
