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8 Things I’ve Learned from 8 Years of Operating a Writing Business

It’s crazy to think I’ve been doing this for eight years, but it’s true (longer if you count part-time!). I’ll avoid all the cliches about time flying (even though it did) or how it’s felt as if I’ve been doing … Continue reading

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Journaling Your Way to a Better 2016

Improving your life by writing is about you, not about anything else. Your journaling style should suit your personality and your purpose. Continue reading

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Working with Freelancers: Four Things to Consider in Your Search for the Right Freelancer

Happy 2014! If you’re like most business owners, you are settled into the new year and ready to implement the plans created over the last few weeks. And if you’re like most business owners, you’re feeling a little overwhelmed with … Continue reading

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Dealing with Third Party Clients

I’ve been writing professionally for more than five years, but only in the last few months have I experienced several issues with third party clients. I’m sure I’m not the first business owner to encounter problems, so I thought a … Continue reading

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Writing Prompt

This week’s writing prompt is about autumn. Does the season inspire you? Do crisp fall temperatures bring out your creativity? Imagine yourself in a coffee shop on a chilly fall day. Outside the leaves are falling, but you are cozy … Continue reading

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Three Ways Social Media Can Help Your Writing Business

Social media is one of the most important parts of the Internet. In addition to reconnecting with old friends and staying in touch with the people in our lives today, social media is also a valuable business tool. Obviously, I’m … Continue reading

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Guest Blog

Check out my first guest blog over at Geoff Myers’ site How to Freelance. His blog has plenty of great tips for freelancers and he was a pleasure to work with.

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Writing Prompt

This week’s writing prompt is about improving your writing. One of the best ways to improve your writing is to read. The best writers are frequent readers. Write about reading. Talk about your favorite book or how you feel when … Continue reading

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Do You Have a Writing Nemesis?

Is there an aspect of writing or your writing career you feel you cannot conquer? Are you faced with a “writing nemesis”? Most writers face challenges, but the nature of those challenges varies, depending on your writing goals. Professional writers … Continue reading

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Do Your Emotions Affect Your Productivity?

There are productive days and unproductive days. This is just a fact of life, but it is one that many freelancers find a difficult challenge. Sometimes productivity is affected by external factors. If your wi-fi connection crashes or you are … Continue reading

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