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  5 Secrets of Successful Sales

  Posted on April 28, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer Tips

  This weekend I did something most introverts and writers wouldn’t dare do-man a booth for 8 hours at a festival filled with several hundred people. Without meaning to, I learned a ton of lessons, not just on life, but on business too. Here are the Five Secrets of Successful Sales I Learned from the Festival

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  Is Working at Home Making You Feel Socially Inept?

  Posted on April 21, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer Issues Solved

  I 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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  Tips on Being a Fearless Freelancer

  Posted on March 23, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer Tips

  I’ve always been uber shy.  When I was a child, my mom bought me books where the protagonists are always shrinking violets.  In elementary school, I took a failing grade because the thought of speaking up in public was more mortifying than seeing an F on my report card.  It’s one of the reasons why [...]

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  Don’t Sell Like a Used Car Salesman

  Posted on January 19, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing

  Photo by: roberthuffstutter My husband and I hobbled on over to a used car lot recently. The reason for our less than enthusiastic attitude was our fear of encountering the dreaded stereotypical used car salesman. The man with a big persona (a.k.a. desperate man who talks too much). You know the guy. The one who [...]

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  It’s Not All About You

  Posted on January 14, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing

  I went to a new writer’s group last weekend. I was on a hunt to find like-minded folk locally and decided that since it was 2010, it was about time. Though I was full of gusto and excitement of meeting new writing peeps, the group left a lot to be desired. The two guys who [...]

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  Honesty Not Wanted: Keep Your Mouth Shut Please

  Posted on November 20, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Challenges

  Martha Stewart’s recent rant about FoodNetwork star and talk show host Raechel Ray got me thinking, “Is it better to be honest or keep your mouth shut?” As a freelance writer, sometimes you work with people who are unprofessional or difficult. Is it ever a good idea to state honestly how you feel about the [...]

  
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