Back to School: “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
Years ago, there was a hilarious Staples ad for back to school shopping. Set to the Christmas carol, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” it featured a dad frolicking… Read more »
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The Value of Partnerships in Freelancing
“No man is an island,” or so the saying goes. However, it often feels like that for freelancers. You’re all alone in the big bad world with no one to… Read more »
Give Yourself a Better Job Description Than “Freelance Writer”
Many of us who work on a per-project basis refer to ourselves as “freelance writers.” That’s what we are, after all. We’re hired guns, the people you come to when… Read more »
Should You Take a Writing Class?
People often ask me if they should take a writing class or workshop. Do I think it will be valuable for them? The answer is a nebulous, “It depends.” It… Read more »
What to Do Instead of Writing for Content Mills
In response to my piece on shunning the content mills, someone asked this question: “Well, what do I do to break in if I don’t write for those places?” This… Read more »
Why You Should Shun The Content Mills
Many freelance writers work or have worked for a content mill at some point. Many have regretted the experience. Content mills are websites devoted to posting tons of articles… Read more »