Tag Archives: Freelance Writers
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“I’m a writer and I have low self-esteem.”
Posted on August 8, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing“I’m a writer and I have low self-esteem.” That’s what I said on Penn & Teller’s Showtime show Bullshit. It was part true, part Hollywood. But I think anyone would agree that writing for a living can break your heart at times, into itty-bitty tiny shattered pieces. And that’s just on a good day. On a [...]
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Special Guest Post: McCabe, Mrs. Miller and Handling Criticism
Posted on May 18, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Guest BlogsThe “Perfect” Movie McCabe & Mrs. Miller is among my favorite movies of all time. I think it’s better than any of the other revisionist westerns of the early 70s. I love the way Robert Altman allows dialog to overlap. I think the Leonard Cohen soundtrack is perfect. I can’t think of anything else Warren [...]
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A Secret to a Successful Freelance Writing Career
Posted on May 10, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer TipsYou might read the title and blow it off. I mean come on, one secret! One secret to a success! There’s no way or is there? Here’s what I know for sure: While there are no easy ways to success, there is a simple way. And it’s one thing you can do now that will [...]
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WordCount Blogathon 2010 Here I Come!
Posted on May 5, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer ChallengesIt’s Day 4 of the 2010 WordCount Blogathon. Here’s a bit of info in case you haven’t heard of it. Reporter, writer, blogger, basically media/publishing entrepreneur, Michelle Rafter created a challenge for herself. In 2008, she blogged every day for the entire month of May. Asking others to join in the fun, she created the [...]
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Is Working at Home Making You Feel Socially Inept?
Posted on April 21, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer Issues SolvedI go to a once a week Meetup for professional women who work at home. In the group, one of the main issues everyone can agree on is how isolating it is. One person made a comment that the only person she talks to on some days is the UPS guy. Do I hear a [...]
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Fun Friday Question for Freelancers (Say that Three Times Fast)
Posted on March 26, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Tipsphoto by: kevindooley It’s the end of another long week freelancers. And on this freelance Friday, I must ask, “What do you do to decompress?” I know how it goes. You’re toiling away at your computer, making phone calls, coming up with creative queries, networking, marketing your services and spending the spare time you have [...]
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A Christmas Wish List for Writers
Posted on November 15, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, HolidaysThe December issue of The Writer magazine inspired this holiday post on goods to grab especially for writers. If you’re bewildered about what to get your fellow writer friend or you’re jonesing for a few writer gifts yourself, keep reading for my Top 5 List of Christmas Gifts for Writers:
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A Chat with Famous Freelancer Jordan E. Rosenfeld
Posted on October 21, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance WritingWhen you’re staring at a blank screen all day and listening to nothing but the sound of time passing by, it’s difficult to be a freelance writer. Then you get days like today. By some stroke of luck I had the chance to connect with one of my writing idols. Can you imagine my excitement [...]
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