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Treat Yourself the Way Others Would Treat You
Posted on November 18, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Work at Homies{photo credit} Now that sounds bad, doesn’t it? Kind of like I’m suggesting you let others abuse you or treat you with disregard. But actually, I’m saying quite the opposite. It really depends how you look at it. Today, I listened in on a webinar done by The Savvy Freelancer’s Lexi Rodrigo with senior editor [...]
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Don’t Do This and Other Advice for New Freelancers
Posted on September 29, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writers, Freelance WritingDON’T TRY THIS AT HOME (or anywhere else for that matter!) 5 Tips for Freelance Writers on What Not to DO Don’t settle. You remember being in your twenties, desperate and single? Or how about a time when you really really wanted something so much so that you felt desperate. That’s kind of how I [...]
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How to Let Go and Let Good (Writing Happen)
Posted on August 19, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer TipsYou ever write and write, then write again. But you keep hitting a brick wall? Something’s just not quite right and you can’t put your finger on it? You may be suffering from the inability to let go. A frustrating writer’s syndrome. Second to only writer’s block. It happens when you’ve grown attached to your [...]
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What a Psychic Told Me About Freelancing
Posted on May 12, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Dreams, Writer Issues SolvedI had somewhat of a revelation tonight, which is why I’m fighting back droopy eyes and fatigue to stay up and finish this post. I went to a psychic-something I have done in the past, partly because I believe in it and also because as a writer doubt creeps in and out of my life [...]
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Learn from My Mistakes
Posted on February 24, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer Issues SolvedAs a new writer, you get to indulge in the idiosyncrasies of being green. I, for example, learned not once but twice, the reasons why you MUST get a contract before you send off your manuscript. I also learned that while I want to make a living writing, I also don’t want to take any [...]
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An Important Lesson for Writers from Mr. Walt Disney
Posted on December 14, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Dreams, Freelance Writing, Writer ChallengesA writer could learn a thing or two from Mr. Walt Disney. My husband and I attended the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio area of San Francisco this weekend. You can read my overall impression of the museum here. But if you’re a writer or author, stick around, this post is for you! [...]
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How to Protect Yourself as a Writer
Posted on November 24, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Resourcesphoto by Dunechaser What’s one airline safety guideline we could all listen to as freelance writers? Take care of yourself first, then help others. It’s a rule that needs repeating especially since there are a ton of scams out there. It’s hard enough working as a freelancer, marketing your skills, and defeating your inner demons [...]
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Beginning Writer Resources
Posted on November 4, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing, Freelance Writingphoto by: Tomm (hmm at Rosa tint) Over the past 3 months I’ve learned more as a freelance writer, than I ever did working in a cubicle. Learning things that I’m passionate about is fun and so I’ve been absorbing everything around me, attempting to learn as much about the freelance writing world as I [...]
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