You’ve probably heard the advice to write what you know or write what you’re passionate about. I don’t like either of these statements because of the amount of pressure that comes with them.
Passion means having strong, almost obsessive, feelings about something. If you have a topic that you’re passionate about, then great, go with it.
But […]
Running a freelance copywriting business is challenging enough. There are so many variables that have to fall in line just to make a go of it, and even small mistakes, can derail you from your path.
To better help you navigate your way, I’ve listed these things that you simply must not do if you want […]
There are tons of misconceptions out there about how freelancers work - especially writers. You’ve probably heard stories about folks who wake up at ten, hit the gym and then go to the coffee shop to pound out a few words on their laptop before heading home and calling it a day.
Well, it ain’t like […]
As my business grows I’m finding that I need more and more software to remain productive. I’m against software piracy and buy whatever I can afford.
Now there are more options for small business owners to use online based programs that are just as good as their offline counterparts and much, much less expensive.
Put Things Off […]
A recent article over at editorandpublisher.com says that many journalists are planning on leaving the field due to burnout. This isn’t really surprising considering the dismal state of the newspaper industry, but it got me to thinking about how easy it is to get burned out no matter what field you’re in - especially being […]
Dina Giolitto from Wordfeeder posted a good article awhile back that pretty much nails down what I was trying to get at in my last post.
Read it here.
One thing that amazes me about children is that they seem to have unlimited supplies of energy. Kids, it seems, can just go forever while we adults often struggle just to get through the day.
Why?
When I was a lad nearly all of the neighborhood kids had a nap time in the afternoon. And I suspect […]
