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Prepare for the Brave New Freelance Economy: A Visionary’s Tips
Wondering if freelancing is a fad that’s going to disappear when the economy rebounds? Thomas Fisher, Dean of the College of Design at the University of Minnesota, will change your mind. In a recent article in Public Sector Digest, he … Continue reading
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3 Easy Time Savers for Freelancers
One simple way to enjoy life as a freelancer more is to plan your time in a way that works for you–instead of letting your schedule “happen” to you. If you want to have afternoons off to go for a … Continue reading
5 Ways To Rev Up Freelance Income Now
Succeeding in freelancing means reacting quickly to what’s going on in the economy. Sales for some freelancers may have slowed a bit this month as clients respond to negative economic news. The reports could signify a lull in the recovery, … Continue reading
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Here’s A Misguided Idea: That People Don’t Work For Money
On a trip out to the West Coast, I picked up Dan Pink’s recent book about how to motivate workers, Drive. In it, in short, he says that businesses are ignoring one of the central discoveries of behavioral science: that … Continue reading
What 3 Late-Blooming Stars Can Teach Freelancers
Maria Klawe, Charlotte Rogan and Kathy Martin don’t make their living as freelancers. Klawe, 60, is the mathematician who runs Harvey Mudd College and is leading a big push to encourage young women to learn computer science, as the New York … Continue reading
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Tempest In a Times Story
A few weeks ago Elaine wrote about the hilarious New York Times story that detailed the trials of being a cookbook ghostwriter. The story’s gone on to become the target of flaming social media posts by the celebrities and celebrity … Continue reading
3 Worst Pieces Of Freelancing Advice
When I was starting out as an independent writer, I got a lot of great advice from more experienced freelancers. It helped me on every front, from targeting the right clients to figuring out how much to charge for my … Continue reading
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Overcoming Writer’s Block
I came across this great advice for overcoming writers block from novelist Philippa Gregory. She writes historical fiction — but this advice is applicable for anyone stuck on a long piece or a long problem. When you are facing writer’s … Continue reading
4 Tips on Money Management for Freelancers
Going from a steady paycheck to a freelance income can be a big adjustment, especially if you are leaving behind a substantial corporate salary with full benefits. But, contrary to what many people assume, it’s possible to end up on … Continue reading
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A Killer Work Habit That Is Easy To Adopt
Last week, I wrote about time chunking, a new phrase sweeping productivity circles. (See: Power Up Your Productivity). This week, I tried with some success to turn off interruptions to focus on writing or editing pretty major pieces that I … Continue reading
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